Henry David Thoreau Quote – Live The Life You Have Imagined
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau
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Abraham Flexner Quote – War and Civilization
“Probably no nation is rich enough to pay for both war and civilization. We must make our choice; we cannot have both.” – Abraham Flexner
Read moreSpooky! There could be lead in your kid’s face paint
There’s something more frightening than the kid-sized vampires, witches, and skeletons who will prowl the streets this Halloween: the paint on their faces.Gov’t officials called out the FDA for its lax regulations regarding face paints, which have been found to contain traces of spooky chemicals. “When it comes to the kind of makeup our kids slather on at Halloween, lead, nickel, and cobalt do […]
Read moreCartoon – Figuring out what parents are doing
Kilowatts of Energy Used in Ethiopia and the U.S.
Kilowatt-hours of energy used each year by the average Ethiopian citizen: 52 By the average U.S. refrigerator: 454
Read moreHow caffeine sharpens your memory
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world for lots of reasons, including that it gives people a pleasant lift in the morning. New research shows that it also helps their memory. Researchers had 160 people who were not regular coffee drinkers look at pictures of objects; five minutes later they gave them either a placebo or […]
Read morePoem – Secrets of The Heart (By Lynn Long)
Feelings of uncertainty trapped inside absurdity As leaden stones of gray keep the hearts frailty at bay Hidden jewels, the souls fool Treasures beyond endeavor Forever to remain Forbidden to impart The secrets of one’s heart.
Read moreAlice Walker Quote – Expect Nothing
“Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise.” – Alice Walker
Read moreOPIOID EPIDEMIC IN AMERICA
There is an opioid epidemic in the US which has contributed to the deaths of Americans. Approximately 1.5% of Americans have died from opioid overdoses which is more than the 1% of Americans who died in the Vietnam War. In the late 1990’s pharmaceutical companies assured medical institutions that opioids would not become addictive. So, with this information the medical […]
Read moreCartoon – Identity
