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Genetically Engineered Crops: They’re More Dangerous than Just Superweeds

Genetically Engineered Crops: They’re More Dangerous than Just Superweeds

A 2012 California Ballot Initiative that would require mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods and food ingredients is gaining momentum.

And if the initiative is passed by California voters, it is likely to bring the genetically engineered food industry in the U.S. to an end. California proponents of the initiative hope to build on the success of similar efforts in Colorado. In November 2011, 250 Boulder County residents met a public meeting to discuss the planting of genetically modified crops on county-owned land...

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Savory Herbs and Unsavory Weather

Savory Herbs and Unsavory Weather

Except for a few short-lived cold snaps, it has been a pretty mild winter here in North Carolina. From what I’ve been hearing, the same can be said for most of the United States. Of course, those of us who ...

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Ginsburg Cautions Egyptians: Don’t Use U.S. Constitution as your Model

Ginsburg Cautions Egyptians: Don’t Use U.S. Constitution as your Model

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg suggests the U.S. Constitution is not the best model for modern democracies to follow.

Ginsburg, traveling during the court's break, addressed her remarks students at Cairo University while visiting with legislators and judges in Egypt. The Justice visit comes at the same time Egyptian officials are preparing to send to trial 19 American democracy and rights workers. In an interview with Al Hayat Television last Wednesday, Ginsburg said, “I would not look to the U.S. Constitution, if I...

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What to Expect When Your Livestock are Expecting

What to Expect When Your Livestock are Expecting

Raising animals is an important aspect being self-sufficient. In order to cease reliance on outside sources of food, you need to have domestic animals. People have survived for thousands of years by taking advantage of animals, both wild and domesticated. ...

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The Demographics of Homeschooling are Changing

The Demographics of Homeschooling are Changing

There was a time when parents that homeschooled their children overwhelmingly did so for religious reasons. Recent studies, however, indicated a noticeable shift in the demographics of homeschooling. Homeschoolers typically have come from one of two groups: religious conservatives or ...

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Get a Head Start On Your Garden: Sprout Seeds Indoors

Get a Head Start On Your Garden: Sprout Seeds Indoors

If you’re like most people who live in a place that has winter, you are probably itching to get outside.

Cabin fever tends to set in by January, although for the tougher amongst us, maybe not until February. While you can certainly spend time outdoors in the winter, the cold temperatures, gray skies, and lack of green can leave you feeling glum and even depressed. One way to beat the winter blues is by working on your garden.

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