The Literal Death Of The Unheard Voter
The Republican primary race has been particularly altered by this year’s batch of newcomers, with record-shattering turnout in each of the first four primary states. These new voters are not necessarily the typical conservatives that have historically made up the Republican electorate. Donald Trump, for instance, has deviated significantly from party orthodoxy in areas from foreign policy to support...
New Hope for Manatees — Aerial Survey Reveals Record-Breaking Numbers
A February 2016 aerial survey counted 6,250 manatees in Florida’s waters — 3,292 on the east coast and 2,958 on the west coast. This shows growth from 2015’s count of 6,063, which was an increase of about 1,000 from the 2010 count. This year’s count was the highest on record since the annual surveys began in 1991. Endangered species and...
More Bad News for Starbucks: Two Items Recalled
It seems that Starbucks has been under quite a bit of fire lately. We recently reported on the overwhelmingly high sugar content of the international coffee mogul’s hot drinks. Now Starbucks has announced a voluntary recall of two of its food items due to listeria and the potential presence of a common allergen. The two items that have been recalled...
Why Your Doctor Is Not Telling You About Natural Remedies
Cut it, burn it, kill it. That is the usual approach to getting rid of cancer. The dreaded diagnosis brings along fears of losing one’s hair, repeated surgeries and prolonged, heavy treatments. But what if there is another way? A way that the mainstream medical world has ignored, discredited or even kept secret from millions of suffering patients. A...
Is There Feces in Your Ground Turkey?
Rather than asking, is there poop in ground turkey, as consumers, we should be asking instead, why is there poop in ground turkey — and all other poultry and meat for that matter?  Fecal contamination is surprisingly common on poultry products in grocery stores, and if you don’t believe that’s true, read on and see why. Fecal contamination A study conducted...
Running vs. Weights: Which Exercise Is Best For Your Brain?
Most of us have some ideas about the best exercises to strengthen our arms, legs and abs, but do you know which exercise is best for bulking up your brain? Finnish researchers have taken the first step toward answering this question by examining the brain-boosting effects of three different types of exercises in rats. The study, which was the first...
Solar-Powered Airport Opens In South Africa
With today's very real worries about climate change, switching to green energy sources, such as solar power, may truly help our planet. The latest country to take the reigns in this initiative is South Africa: the nation has opened a solar-powered airport. George Airport, located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, hosts approximately 600,000 passengers each year. In...
5 American Citizenship Questions Every True Patriot Should Answer
If you aced American History in high school, you might think that passing the US citizenship exam would be a breeze. But what about those real brain-bending questions that would stump most Americans without studying in advance? Here are some of the questions US citizens should know in order to consider themselves true patriots. We will let you decide...
Easy Rotisserie-Style Crock-Pot Chicken
Rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store is so convenient during a busy workweek. Unfortunately, they are often cooked in refined sugar, high amounts of sodium, unhealthy additives and seasonings with wheat flour and even soy. Instead, why not roast a chicken in your Crock-Pot? Cooking your own chicken at home ensures your bird will be free range and organic...
Bees and Butterflies Getting Closer Toward Extinction, Scientists Warn
A United Nations Science Report just delivered some very sad and scary news: 40 percent of invertebrate pollinator species, including bees and butterflies, are nearing extinction. If we don’t act fast, not only could these species and 20,000 others like them disappear, but a large percentage of the world’s food supply could also vanish along with them. The report, which...
