Gandhi Quote – We Must Be The Change
“We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi
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Thomas Merton Quote – Human Temptation
“The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little.” – Thomas Merton
Read moreHealth Risks of Moderate Drinking
Moderate drinking like one or two drinks a day may not be as good for you as it has been stated in previous studies. Researchers in China and Britain have found that you might still risk the chance of a stroke, aortic aneurysm, heart failure, breast cancer, high blood pressure, and cancers of the digestive system. A study of 600,000 […]
Read moreAre There Two More Planets In Our Solar System?
New data suggests there may be two undiscovered planets lurking on the outer fringes of our solar system. Astronomers at the Complutense University of Madrid have detected curious abnormalities in the orbits of a belt of icy rocks at the edge of the solar system, far beyond the orbit of Neptune, the eighth and final known planet. (In 2006, Pluto […]
Read morePoem – CLICHÉD (By Ray Gallucci)
CLICHÉD Beggars can’t be choosers, For there is no choice for losers, And as paupers we must stand with open hand. Seeing is believing, But can also be deceiving When you’re grieving that you’re down and out again. Cruising for a bruising, If you’re thin-skinned, makes excusing Your intrusions not so simple of a chore. Striking while […]
Read moreRalph Waldo Emerson Quote – Go Where There Is No Path
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Read moreWages set to fall unless warming is tackled
Researchers say the economic costs of failing to take action on climate change will be much greater than previously thought – with average global incomes cut by almost a quarter. Even the strongest economy can overheat. As soon as the average annual temperature goes beyond 13°C or 55°F, productivity starts to drop. And, unexpectedly, new research in the US shows […]
Read moreJobs Held By Humans
Portion of U.S. jobs held by humans today that are at high risk of being automated by 2024: 1/2
Read moreDoes Grilling Cause Inflammation?
A study shows that eating grilled, broiled or roasted meats, chicken, and fish may be the cause of high blood pressure. They found that if you eat foods that are cooked at high heat or to well done for more than half a month you have more chance of getting high blood pressure. They came to this conclusion after studying […]
Read moreUnauthorized GM crops face intensified oversight
China will further step up the supervision of genetically modified food technologies to prevent commercial cultivation of unauthorized varieties, a senior rural affairs official said. The call follows several suspected cases of farmers illegally growing genetically modified crops in the country. “We need to work to prevent unauthorized varieties from entering markets illegally, starting from the very beginning of the […]
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