(Exploring your Mind) Did you know that working at something and making an effort can trigger changes in your brain and actually make you happier? Armed with this knowledge, it’s easier to value your own effort without worrying about what other people think. Keep reading to find out why effort is so important for your well-being.
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Smartphones Are Taking the Fun out of Life – People View the World from Their Screens Instead of Experiencing It Directly
(Evangelyn Rodriguez) Everyone owns a smartphone these days, and it’s not hard to see why. They make our lives easier and make things more convenient, whether it is traveling, doing business, or talking to someone who is miles away. But, like all good things, they also come with disadvantages. So while smartphones give, they also take away. Sure, they enable people to accomplish important tasks, but they also prevent them from enjoying something that really matters: living in the moment.
More Than 50,000 Marijuana Convictions in Los Angeles Will Be Automatically Wiped Clean
(Vic Bishop) In the age of cannabis legalization, we have to reconcile the damage done by the war on this medicinal and enjoyable plant. In this effort, a growing number of cities and counties in cannabis legal states are advancing legislation to expunge the criminal records of people with certain marijuana related convictions. Even the federal government is showing signs of slowly getting on board with this, as Democrats recently introduced federal legislation that would legalize cannabis nationwide and erase possession charges.
Willie Nelson Rescued 70 Horses From a Slaughterhouse and Let Them Roam Free on His Ranch
(Amanda Froelich) As if you need another reason to love Willie Nelson, news has recently surfaced that the musician and marijuana activist is also a horse lover. He’s so fond of them that he rescued 70 horses from being slaughtered. They now roam on his 700-acre ranch in Texas.
What’s In Standard Fast Food & Chain Restaurants Menus: Seriously, Is It Safe To Eat?
(Catherine J. Frompovich) Up front, I must admit I have conflicts of interest in writing this article. I eat about 95% to 98% organically-grown food, mostly all fresh, too! That’s the extent of my “conflict of interest,” since I do not advertise any brands or products, and never have in my professional career.
Five Ways to Improve Your Mental Focus
(Exploring your Mind) Some say that the ability to maintain mental focus is important. In this sense, improving your concentration, and knowing what to do with it, will help you in many aspects of your life.
Internet Porn: The Highly Addictive Narcotic Emasculating Young Men Through Erectile Dysfunction
(Doug Mainwaring) Young men are being robbed of their ability to enter into natural sexual relationships with women as frequent pornogrpahy viewing rewires their brains, undermining their ability to perform sexually.
Scientists Found An Edible Mushroom That Eats Plastic, And It Could Clean Our Landfills
(Elias Marat) Whether we like it or not, our society has become completely reliant on plastic. From food preservation to water transportation, computer technology to healthcare and medicine, plastic can be found in nearly every facet of the human experience.
Oregon Bill Would Create Banking Alternative for Cannabis Industry, Bypass Federal Reserve
(Michael Maharrey) A bill filed in the Oregon House would establish limited state-chartered banks to serve the cannabis industry. Final passage of this legislation would remove a major federal roadblock in front of the developing industry in the state and further nullify federal prohibition in practice. Rep. Pam Marsh (D) and Rep. Ken Helm (D) introduced House Bill 3169 (HB3169) on Feb. 28. The legislation would create a self-contained, state chartered banking system for the cannabis industry in Oregon.
Morgan Freeman Turns His 124-Acre Ranch Into Huge Honeybee Sanctuary to Save the Bees
(Elias Marat) Morgan Freeman has long been known for having a voice of gold, using his clout and vocal talents for such worthy causes as environmental conservationist group One Earth. But it has also become apparent that the beloved actor also has a heart of gold–especially now that he has devoted his ranch to helping save honeybees.
The WingMakers: A Future Aspect of the Human Species
(Jeremy Sauthers, Ph.D) Based on all available research of the Ancient Arrow time capsule, WingMakers seem to represent themselves as a future aspect of the human race from a time approximately 750 years in our future. They represent a version of humanity that has comprehension of the universal systems that govern existence, or at least the laws of time and space. This understanding permits the WingMakers to travel back in time and interact with humankind at various points in its evolutionary pathway.
Number Of Terrorist Attacks Decreases Globally
(ZeroHedge) The number of terror victims has decreased globally, from more than 27,000 in 2016 to more than 13,000 in 2018, and as Statista’s Katharina Buchholz notes, the number of global terror attacks decreased during the same time from more than 24,000 to more than 15,000, according to data from the 2018 Global Attack Index by security analyst IHS Markit.
Bayer Loses Billions as 2nd Jury Determines RoundUp Weed Killer Causes Cancer
(Brian Shilhavy) Bayer AG has suffered its second major legal defeat after purchasing Monsanto Co. and inheriting its controversial herbicide, RoundUp, the world’s most popular weedkiller. The active ingredient in RoundUp, glyphosate, has been linked to cancer and other health problems, while Bayer and Monsanto, along with the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) have denied any links.
Glyphosate Found to Attack Our Immunity: Here’s How to Reverse Its Effects
(Isabelle Z.) If you’ve had the misfortune of getting sick this winter, there’s a good chance the experience has left you seeking ways to enhance your immunity. While eating foods rich in vitamins and using herbs like echinacea can make a difference, there’s one way you can help out your immune system that you might have overlooked: addressing the effects of glyphosate on your system.
9 Common Communication Errors and How to Fix Them
(Therese J. Borchard) Clear and effective communication is the foundation of any relationships, whether it be a work partnership, a marriage, or the relationship between a parent and child.