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Famine can be brought on by many factors including drought, war, and flooding, to name a few70

The decline of the human population

Population decline When looking at the numbers, we can predict population declination rates based on several factors such as below-replacement fertility, disease, famine, war, natural and man made...

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Misery and poverty; The journey of self damnation

When it comes to misery and poverty we must carefully define what these terms mean. For some poverty does not mean misery, but rather a blissful existence. For others, wealth creates a great deal of misery...

2 comments    life advice family
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Choosing a successful curriculum for your child

When it comes to homeschooling your child, many concerns arise as to whether or not your child is learning everything they should.  Some regions have strictly enforced guidelines for homeschooling, whereas...

1 comment    life advice family
Game addiction; a popular topic for concerned mothers69

The myth of non-chemical addictions

Addiction is described as a state in which the body relies on a substance for normal functioning and develops a physical dependence. The term has spread however to cover all forms of compulsion or obsessive...

2 comments    health life relationships
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Increasing your vertical jump

Though I myself have never enjoyed basketball, I grew up with a B-Ball fanatic in my home.  My younger brother was an aspiring NBA hopeful, and I suffered more than one lecture on kinesiology, which is the...

2 comments    health how to weight lifting
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Farming our way to famine

For some, dirt has and always will be just plain dirt.  Some gardeners among us have a deeper understanding of dirt and call it soil.  Farmers make their living by it, worms feed from it and plants call it...

4 comments    food science farming
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How to prevent a Hangover

There you were, enjoying the party. After a few drinks you are feeling the buzz. You are feeling loose and relaxed, enjoying the tunes and the alcohol induced attention of all the pretty ladies in the room....

6 comments    entertainment advice how to
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Home schooling on a shoestring budget

Now that the Canadian recession is official, it is time to tighten our belts and scrimp where we can. However, when it comes to the education of our children, its really hard to justify budget cuts. We all...

4 comments    advice family money
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What people want: revised edition

Despite all the motivational factors attributing to our human race's momentum, there is one word to sum up all drives. That word is satisfaction. whether you are after money, cars, women, men, peace, a new...

5 comments    entertainment life careers
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tips for driving in the snow

The first and best advice one can offer for winter driving is don't. Unless you absolutely must be driving in hazardous winter conditions, please stay at home and enjoy the snow from the comfort of your...

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