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Animals & Nature Books Inspiration MR2 Science & Technology

Book Review: THE FOREVER FRIEND by Suzie Ivy

10/18/2011/9/20
Linda Anselmi
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To the delight of fans, Detective Laci Jolett is back in action in Book/novella #3 of Suzie Ivy’s K9 Forever Series — THE FOREVER FRIEND.

This time it’s drugs in the local high school that has two students in the … Read more...

Inspiration MR3 Science & Technology Videos Wellness

Backyard Engineering: Bike Experiments In Speed

09/20/2011/9/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Most of us like to try new things, especially if they are relatively safe and easy to do. But, would we be willing to endure hardship in order to explore a new idea?  Probably not.  Yet, most of us will … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology

Words: ” A Bright Future For Man …”

09/13/2012/20/20
Linda Anselmi
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If only there were “Here Thanks To Nature” tags attached to everything everywhere as a reminder that our very lives are utterly and completely dependent on nature — not technology…

I would feel more optimistic

about a bright future for

… Read more...
FP History Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

The Lost Era Of Electric “Flying Trains”

09/5/2012/14/20
Linda Anselmi
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Over 119 years old and still in operation today, the Wuppertaler Schwebebahn in Germany is the world’s oldest electric elevated railway with hanging cars. Developed as the first to transport people instead of goods, this electric “flying train” is an … Read more...

Books Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology

Book Review: WORDS by Jessica McCann

08/28/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
2

In the introduction to WORDS: Essays on Writing, Reading, and Life, Jessica McCann shares with the reader a core belief that is as intricately a part of her personal journey as it is her writer’s journey and forms the basis … Read more...

Animals & Nature FP Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Canceled Vacation Plans? Consider Mindcations Not Just Staycations

08/26/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
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The research is clear. Vacations are good for our health — physically, mentally, and emotionally.  According to David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, vacations are good for your heart,

 

“we are actually seeing a reduction

… Read more...
Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

Book Review: FAMILY OF ORIGIN by C.J. Hauser

08/9/2010/3/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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What first drew me to FAMILY OF ORIGIN by C.J. Hauser? When I saw it at an indie bookstore, the jacket was face-out, displaying the frilly butt of a diving duck. Score. This could be right up my science- and … Read more...

Books Inspiration Science & Technology Wellness

Book Review: BOOST YOUR BRAIN by M. Fotuhi & C. B. Antoniades

06/26/2009/13/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
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I often don’t review the nonfiction books I read, but I felt this one was important to share. BOOST YOUR BRAIN is an older book (published 2013) I downloaded on my iPad years ago when it was on sale. It’s … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Quotes Science & Technology Wellness

Words: Albert Einstein “Widening Our Circles Of Compassion…”

06/12/2008/28/20
Linda Anselmi
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In a letter to a grieving father, Albert Einstein shared his thoughts on the human disconnect between the narrow “universe” we are imprisoned in and “Universe” of nature we need to “widening our circles of compassion” to live in:

“A … Read more...

Animals Humor Inspiration Science & Technology Videos

For The Joy Of Animals: Ninja Squirrels

05/29/2008/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

We humans tend to think our intelligence makes us superior, but we still have a lot to learn from the animal world, especially when it comes to patience, persistence, and adaptability…

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer, entrepreneur and science … Read more...

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Book Review: EAT COMPLETE by Drew Ramsey

05/19/2011/16/20
Guest Post
1

Eat Complete by Drew Ramsey, MD effectively details the importance of nutrients and the role they play in brain health. After working with mood and anxiety disorders in patients, Ramsey began researching nutrition and how it affects the brain. His … Read more...

Animals & Nature Health News Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 (part 1) — Fast Facts

03/9/2009/20/20
Linda Anselmi
2

Because Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the illnesses it creates Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19) are new to humans, there are many unanswered questions even among the medical/health professionals as to its spread and impact within … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

For The Joy Of Animals: Wildlife Bridge Cam

03/8/2008/31/20
Linda Anselmi
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Wildlife cams are always fascinating to watch.  As a nature lover it is sad to admit I was both surprised and amazed to see the diversity of foot traffic over this 23 year old bridge.

It is heartening that so … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books FQ History Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology

Words: “We Seek An Enlargement Of Our Being” — CS Lewis

02/23/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
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In AN EXPERIMENT IN CRITICISM, C.S. Lewis answers the question of Why We Read and also provides the answers to why all forms of storytelling are so important:

“We seek an enlargement of our being. We want to be more

… Read more...
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For The Joy of Animals: Bison Cam

02/16/2007/27/20
Linda Anselmi
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There is just something compelling and magical about animals and water.

GRASSLANDS NATIONAL PARK – Val Marie, Saskatchewan Canada
Established 1981

###… Read more...

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The Truth About Meat, Protein, & Strength

01/26/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
1

Food plays a crucial role in the functioning of our daily life, yet who among us really knows what the optimal diet is for human health and performance?

The Game ChangersSo much of our understanding of food and nutrition has been shaped … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Bean Magic In 25 Days

01/26/2007/29/20
Linda Anselmi
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A 25 day time lapse video captures the magic in watching a bean grow. Enjoy.

Roots are amazing!

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Animals & Nature FP History Inspiration Quotes Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Words: ” We Deny The Existence Of Hazard”

01/19/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

“If the Bill of Rights contains no guarantee that a citizen shall be secure against lethal poisons distributed either by private individuals or by public officials, it is surely only because our forefathers, despite their considerable wisdom and foresight, could

… Read more...
Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Making And Creating — The Connective Tissue of Generations of Humans

01/12/2007/27/20
Linda Anselmi
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Making and creating are the connective tissue of generations of humans…

Whether through fine art that is revered for generations or a roughly formed sand castle that gets washed away before anyone else can see it, anyone who has ever … Read more...

Animals & Nature Books Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology Wellness

The Restorative Habit of Gardening

01/12/2007/27/20
Guest Post
0

Harriet Gross is professor of psychology, as well as acting pro vice chancellor and head of the College of Arts, at the University of Lincoln in the UK. Her latest book is The Psychology of Gardening (2018).

~~~

How pottering

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Books Food Science & Technology Videos Wellness

Do You Have A Nappuccino Habit?

01/12/2007/27/20
Linda Anselmi
0

A Nappuccino is the combination of a 20 minute nap and a pre nap coffee to create a short, strategic, restorative break without the post nap inertia.

But the key ingredient in a “Nappuccino” is timing.  The whens matter.

Daniel … Read more...

Animals & Nature Food Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

For The Joy Of Animals: Banana Loving Baby Flying Fox

01/4/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
1

Biting off more than one can chew seems to be a universal trait of youth, regardless of species. And National Geographic has video proof with a banana loving baby flying fox in rehab.

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Animals & Nature Books FM Inspiration Resiliency Science & Technology

Book Review: DISAPPEARING EARTH by Julia Phillips

08/27/1911/16/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
0

When I read the jacket copy for DISAPPEARING EARTH by Julia Phillips, I assumed it was a “who done it,” as the description talked about an ongoing police investigation. I don’t generally gravitate toward missing persons/abduction-type stories; but this … Read more...

Animals & Nature Resiliency Science & Technology Videos

Lost & Found News: A Horror of Ticks (Part 1)

07/27/1911/16/20
Linda Anselmi
1

A “horror of ticks” may not be the “correct” collective noun for ticks (and who knows what is?), but it does seem appropriate given the recent surge in horror tales of tick in the news.  Long the bane of outdoor … Read more...

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Words: “The Practical Value of Psychology…”

06/16/1911/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

“The practical value of psychology… It is well recognized that the teacher must understand the working of the mind in order best to impart his information in that way that will enable the student to grasp it most readily. It

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