Jaci Rae--
It’s time to celebrate the 4th of July again, but why do we celebrate the 4th of July? It’s the day the United States celebrates Independence Day, a federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain on July 4th, 1776.
In honor of our nation’s day of independence, cities all around the United States hold celebrations. Here is a list of a few free 4th of July celebrations in neighborhoods that may ... Read Full Story
Joanna Dolgoff--
Children today drink twice as much soda as they did 20 years ago, averaging as much as 20 ounces a day! A large soda not only provides tons of calories and sugar but it also includes at least 100 mg of caffeine. Many parents wouldn’t dream of giving their kids a cup of coffee yet routinely offer them soda, which contains caffeine as well. We also see many families hitting the local café or Starbucks for a café latte or mocha frappuccino loaded with the b... Read Full Story
A FirstLook Book Review By James Holland
U.S. Senator DeMint's book is surprisingly good. It makes the reader believe that maybe some politicians in Washington D.C. actually see the dangers ahead as the current administration rushes the nation toward full-fledged socialism. The American public is being given the proverbial "bums rush" out the door of freedom into the slavery of a socialist, fascist "Big Brother" state. Most American voters don't even realize it because they don't un... Read Full Story
“Green” fireworks may brighten eco-friendly Fourth of July displays in future
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 23, 2009 — With millions of people in the United States eagerly awaiting those July 4 fireworks displays — and our Canadian neighbors doing likewise for their July 1 Canada Day celebrations — here’s a prospect for those light shows of the future likely to ignite a smile on Mother Nature’s face: A new generation of “green” fireworks ... Read Full Story
Mark Goulston--
What is it that Mark Sanford, Bill Clinton, John Edwards, Elliott Spitzer AND Bernie Madoff have in common? It's not that they all cheated on someone; it's that they're all "Adrenaline Junkies." Adrenaline is like "power" junk food. When you're in the middle of an adrenaline rush, you feel invincible, powerful, above the rules and above all, special. But one thing all these power junkies don't reckon on until it's too late is that "the thrill of an adrenaline rush is only exc... Read Full Story
Carole Carson--
Dr. Martin Gibala, PhD, chairman of the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, is researching the astounding effect of interval training. His studies suggest that “six minutes or so a week of hard exercise (plus the time spent warming up, cooling down, and resting between the bouts of intense work) had proven to be as good as multiple hours of working out for achieving fitness.”
This research challenges the longstanding idea that hou... Read Full Story
James Geiger M.D.--
What’s wrong with Tylenol? Take too much and you could end up with a liver transplant, if your “plan” will pay for it.
The FDA has issued Tylenol, also known as acetaminophen a black penalty box warning. That means take this warning seriously.
How can such a commonly taken, over the counter medication be just now labeled as unsafe? It has been know for years now that taking 4 grams daily without alcohol can cause a rise in liver transaminases. That da... Read Full Story
Review by Allan Becker
One of the best kept secrets of gardening is the spiritual transformation that one experiences each time one enters a garden to tend, to admire or to escape. For that reason, a chakra garden is not an altogether new concept to the passionate gardener. It may also help others understand the spirituality that some gardeners have reported experiencing. A chakra garden is a botanical environment that provides a place of rest and healing.
The author believes t... Read Full Story
A FirstLook Review by Loyd Eskildson
Shuman's expertise and openness combine in one of the most important books on economic development - The Miracle. He begins by reminding us of the obvious, but too easily forgotten - that Asia has produced the most sustained economic boom in modern history, bringing unprecedented gains in wealth and economic opportunity to billions. This was accomplished despite, for some, centuries of colonial domination or the devastation of war. Economic discipline an... Read Full Story
