The West Virginia mining site rescue efforts are ending and funerals for the 25 victims have begun. The mine, named Upper Big Branch and located in Montcoal, West Virginia is owned by Massey Energy. Massey energy has numerous citations for safety violations and own the Montcoal mine which is the...
As a genre, dying earth has fallen out of favor recently, which is a shame because it's an incredibly remarkable one. It offers a wonderful opportunity to meld parts of dystopian fiction, swords and sorcery, fantasy, science fiction, space opera, and all set under a swollen red sun as the planet...
Every time you look in the mirror, the dimply skin heckles you. You have seriously considered covering all the mirrors in your house with sheets to avoid your reflection. You can’t even begin to think about another swim suit season spent walking backwards into the ocean. And any time spent...
Many chefs and recipe books will mention “sea salt.” How is it different from regular table salt? Sea salt is made from ocean water that has naturally evaporated. It is “harvested” from artificial or man made pools that are located near protected shorelines (thus minimizing pollutants that tend...
Intermediary metabolism refers to the manner in which cells use glucose. When food and drinks are consumed, intermediary metabolism determines how the glucose in the food will be distributed through the body. This process explains rapid weight gain in people who consume too much sweet food and...
Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it” - William Pitt the Elder, British Prime Minister from 1766 to 1778. Our nations’ leaders are supposed to be paragons of virtue and strength, ever striving to better the populace’s lot in life and aid their country’s economic,...
How many times have you heard how important first impressions are? People will tell you when you first meet someone new, the individual decides within the first few minutes of the initial encounter whether or not you are someone he/she would like to: befriend, hire, become lovers with, or avoid...
Epsom salts are actually magnesium sulfate (with the chemical formula MgS04-7H2O). It is a mineral that can be found in water. The name “Epsom” refers to a town in England where it was first distilled and marketed as a kind of all-around cure. Epsom salts are used as a bath salt. Many people will...
During the cheese making process, the tiny curds of cheese will float in a white (or sometimes bluish), thin liquid called whey. Whey can be formed from cow’s milk, goat’s milk and even camel’s milk. It is also a byproduct when making yogurt. While some may think that whey is merely waste,...
No matter what you set out to achieve in life, you must first set goals. It is difficult to get anywhere without first knowing where it is you are trying to end up. Goals give you direction and provide a platform to reach. Once you reach the platform of your goal, you know it is time to set new...
