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How many of your neighbors do you know by name?

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:56:31 +0000

I live in a 19th century house in a small urban area. There are two apartments on the second floor, and my apartment is on the first floor. There is approximately seven feet of empty alleyway between my house and the one next door.

I don’t know my upstairs neighbors. I don’t know my next-door neighbors. I don’t know my mail carrier, or gas station clerk, or any of the people I see on a regular basis. I don’t see kids riding bikes anymore, or hanging out on the playgrounds.

Growing up, I would get off the school bus, and on to my bike, and I’d be out with friends until the sun went down. Think about it: would you feel comfortable today if your kids did that? Do you feel our over-protectiveness is responsible for the child obesity epidemic?

This is becoming a very individualistic society; we’re self-sufficient and no longer want to depend on others or even maintain relationships/friendships like we did years ago. How do you think this will affect future generations?

Where can I get a worm farm?

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:21:55 +0000

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Why doesn't the media tell us more about genetically modified food?

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:38:27 +0000

I have seen little in the media other than what supports the profit agenda of the biotech corporations. Is that changing?

See for interest this recent article from Huffington post. Is its presence a sign that perhaps the mainstream media is starting to "notice" the science that contradicts the science of the biotech corporations?

Will we see more coverage of these issues in the media?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeffrey-smith/will-obamas-food-safety-t_b_178127.html

Quote for those who don’t follow links:

"Will Obama’s Food Safety Team Finally Regulate the Biggest Food Safety Hazard of Our Time?

If President Obama’s new Food Safety Working Group dedicates all their time and credentials to prevent future food recalls, they will have saved thousands of people–but forsaken millions.

Over the last decade, our radically changing diet has ushered in the explosive growth of food-related ailments, such as allergies, asthma, obesity, diabetes, autism, infertility, gastro-intestinal disorders, and learning disabilities. Of all the changes in our food, the most dangerous transformation was the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crops.

When these gene-spliced concoctions, such as GM soy, corn, canola, and cottonseed, came on the scene in 1996, the proportion of Americans suffering from three or more chronic ailments. After just 9 years, that nearly doubled to 13%. GM foods are the prime suspect.

Government policy at odds with science

Until now, the government has sidestepped the controversy by hiding behind FDA policy, which asserts that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are "substantially equivalent" to natural foods and therefore don’t require any safety studies. But as Obama acknowledged, "many of the laws and regulations governing food safety in America" are outdated.

In truth, the FDA’s GMO policy was not even up-to-date when it was implemented in May 1992. FDA documents made public from a lawsuit revealed that virtually all the agency scientists asked to comment voiced strong warnings that GMOs may cause serious health problems. But the FDA was under orders from the White House to fast track GM foods, and the person in charge of FDA policy was the former attorney of biotech giant Monsanto–and later become their vice president. The scientists and the science were ignored.

Now that animals fed GMOs–in labs and farms around the world–have exhibited symptoms related to the growing list of diseases in the US population, the President’s Food Safety team, including Dr. Margaret Hamburg as FDA Commissioner, must update GMO regulation. A scientifically sound regulation would translate into an immediate ban of current GM crops, and the implementation of rigorous safety testing requirements before any GMO was put back into the food supply. And certainly mandatory labeling, as promised by President Obama during his campaign, must accompany any GM food approval.

Presidents and industry insiders avoid GMOs

The Obama family has wisely opted out of exposing themselves to GM foods by requiring organic–and therefore non-GMO–foods served at the White House. They are even planting an organic garden on the south lawn of the White House, to feature 55 types of vegetables.

The Bush family also had an organic kitchen policy. Laura Bush was "adamant" about it, but kept it all quiet.

Even at Monsanto, many in-the-know employees won’t consume the company’s own GM creations. Back in 1999, the management of the cafeteria at Monsanto’s UK headquarters in High Wycombe, England wrote:

"In response to concern raised by our customers . . . we have decided to remove, as far as possible, genetically modified soy and maize (corn) from all food products served in our restaurant. . . . We have taken the above steps to ensure that you, the customer, can feel confident in the food we serve."

And one former Monsanto scientist told me that his colleagues, who were safety testing milk from cows injected with the company’s genetically engineered bovine growth hormone, decided to stop drinking milk–unless it was organic.

It’s now time to let us all opt out of this dangerous and failed GM experiment. If Obama’s team is serious about food safety and public health, they must take GMOs off our plates and put them back into the laboratory.

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Growing herbs and plants for medical uses LEGALLY?

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:02:51 +0000

I am interested for growing herbs and any random plants for medical uses for example: burns, head aces, bug bites, soar throats, cuts, bruises,ETC. pretty much anything and also if you have and plants that you like to brew as a tea or anything like that, it would be helpful if u that to but it would be really helpful if you could give me some plants i should start with or some subjects i could research or any help and advise would be tons of help thanks.

How do you stop tree sprouts from growing all over the yard?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:20:46 +0000

We had someone remove a large tree in our front yard… Now we have tree sprouts all over our yard. The more I pull them up and cut them the more it seems like are coming up…. Related posts:How do I stop apple tree from growing tons of water sprouts each year? My Sycamore tree [...] Related posts:

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admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:49:59 +0000

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Paleo Diet Gain Mass?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:30:32 +0000

What are some cookbooks to get recipes to gain mass while using the paleo diet? Also what are just some good paleo diet cookbooks? Related posts:What is your experience with the Paleo Diet? What are some Paleo Indian dishes that I can make? Paleo Cookbook Diet – White Fish with Macadamia Salsa Related posts:

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admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:20:31 +0000

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Wholesale herbal supplement

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:16:06 +0000

Now if someone asked you to buy wholesale herbal supplements, you are most likely to laugh it off. This is because any person with average intelligence would be able to tell that this would be a futile investment for you because you are never going to need that many supplements for yourself or your family. The truth is such wholesale herbal supplement offers are not meant for ordinary consumers. Very often the most likely individuals who opt for wholesale herbal supplements are independent medical practitioners. There are many such professionals who do sell such products. Of course they are not direct manufacturers but do opt for wholesale herbal supplements as retailers. It makes sense for such people to opt for wholesale herbal supplements because they are able to sale there ware on a regular basis because of the number of prospective and regular clients they meet on a regular basis.
Companies offer wholesale herbal supplements at brilliantly reasonable prices. This is because it helps them acquire more retailers. This in turn implies increased sales volume which in any case is profitable for customers. Many supplement vendors offer beneficial schemes for wholesale herbal supplement purchases. This is possible because wholesale herbal supplement deals cost less to vendors. Their shipping, handling and insurance charges are rather reasonable in case of bulk business in comparison to smaller deals. Wholesale herbal supplement offers help manufacturers rope in more and more retailers and boost their business because such offers are rather beneficial to the retailer as well.
For those who deal in wholesale herbal supplements, manufacturers offer many benefits. Firstly you would have a prior agreement regarding products that sit longer than their shelf life. As such, these products are not a loss for you. For individual retailers, wholesale herbal supplements are rather profitable because they can decide their independent market prices in most occasions. As such, through basic trial and error and keeping in mind current market trends they are able to quote prices that help them make profits. This is a rather interesting and opportunistic business proposal and hence along with taking care of your health and well being, it could help take care of your financial needs. In case you are not sure of such business plans, insist on meeting with independent retailers to understand the business potential better. In case you are dealing with wholesale herbal supplements, you also need to be attentive towards storage, insurance, transportation, advertising and safety needs.

Herbal supplement for asthma

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:05:43 +0000

Asthma is a chronic disease of the lung which has been estimated to have been affected 24 million people in the United States. Asthma has been regarded as a major problem which is considered to be faced by everyone at present. The cases of asthma is increasing day by day mainly due to pollution and also the increased dust which leads to allergies. Mainly the children affected more and more. Other than environmental pollution it is stated that another reason is the exposure to toxic chemicals in the air. It is proved that more children in the developed countries are facing problems such as asthma and it is a dreadful situation. Asthma is also known to be fatal mostly. The rate of deaths due to asthma is taking its toll day by day.

Asthma is considered to be a major killer and an epidemic these days. It is refered to as the condition where the lung airways swell thus secreting thick mucus and thus spasm. It results in narrowing of airways and making breathing difficult and sometimes even impossible. Almost anything under the sun could lead to asthma. Mostly it is caused due to allergy, respiratory infections, nutritional deficiency, strenuous exercise and also emotional stress. Among all allergy is known to be the most dreadful cause.

Nowadays people are into alternative treatments for asthma such as the herbal supplement for asthma is sort after. The main reason why people opt for alternative techniques are due to dissatisfaction and conventional therapies and also fear about the steroid doses which are available nowadays.

Other than the herbal supplements for asthma certain other treatments are opted such as herbal teas, prayer, massage, tablets and therapies. Other major treatments are antioxidants like vitamin C and E, zinc and selenium. Among all the herbal supplement for asthma is regarded as the major one considered to be necessary for the treatment. People are into herbal medicines these days as they have made up a belief in it. This is mainly because of no side effects which could be caused due to the administration of herbal supplements for asthma.

Some of the herbal supplements are lobelia and pennyroyal which are also referred to as the herbal remedies. In addition to the present treatment many people find relief through herbal supplement for asthma. Herbal treatment is proven to be the most beneficial among all other treatments which are made available.