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  Green Burial the Best After-Death Option?
  Topic by Peter Haugen

  We all rot. Eventually. Even the cryogenically preserved will rot—maybe not until after the refrigeration unit fails, but it will happen. Even if some future Dr. Frankenstein finally finds a way to thaw out baseball legend Ted Williams's frozen head and put it atop a healthy body (maybe...

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  Current State Laws for Same-Sex Marriage
  Topic by Nidhi Singh

  Although a victory in New York, the legalization of same-sex marriage continues to struggle throughout the nation. Only 6 states, as well as the District of Columbia, in the United States have passed bills declaring the approval of gay marriage. An increasing number of activists are hoping...

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  Canners May Perform a Useful Job, but They're Not Welcome Everywhere
  Topic by Harvey K Black

  In New York City they’re viewed as an entire industry—homeless people who prowl the darkened, silent metropolis searching for cans so they can earn money from recycling them. They’re called canners, and they can earn from $400 to $500 or even more per month. In New York the canners tote large...

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  Hate Groups Make Headlines
  Topic by Erin Luhmann

  Aurora. A temple in Milwaukee. The Empire State building. The first day of school in Baltimore. The civilian-shooting spree this summer enflamed debate over gun laws in the United States. A nonprofit civil rights organization, however, has interjected with a different concern: What drives...

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  The Decadent Lives of the Extremely Wealthy
  Topic by Kirsten N Lemmons

  Some say that the grass is greener on the other side, but what about those who live on the other side? A life full of private jets, multi-million dollar mansions and designer closets may be appealing, but can money really buy happiness? What does the decadence of the "one percent" and others...

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  Farmland Prices Rising
  Topic by Kate Prengaman

  It's been a tough in recent years for investors looking to make a safe but significant return on investments. With a shaky stock market recovery and the fed holding interest rates down, it's not easy to make money with your money. Looking for alternatives to the stock market and residential...

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  Farmer Power: The Continuing Confrontation Between Subsistence Farmers and Development Bureaucrats
  Article by Tony Waters

  This article is about the limitations to bureaucracies in international development programs. Why do the powerful bu...

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  Staying Sane in Crazy Times - Don't Be Positive, Be Strong
  Article by Scott Sheperd

  Looking at some of the myths about "positive attitudes" and how being positive has turned into a mindless mantra.

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  Allergies on the Rise
  Topic by Harvey K Black

  Spring is here. While it is a welcome season for many of us, it also brings with it miseries for the millions who suffer from allergies. Pollen and mold, which trigger sneezing, wheezing, coughing and nasal congestion, are as much a part of spring as warmth and baseball. These symptoms...

• Designing a User Friendly Society
  Article by Thomas (Tommy) Gnagey
• Hydroponics: Not Just for Marijuana Anymore
  Topic by Carrie Kirby
• The Basics of Proper Pruning
  Article by David Daehnke
• Improving Life by Adopting an Altruistic Philosophy of Living
  Article by Thomas (Tommy) Gnagey
• Goodbye Aquarius
  Article by Joe Marconi
• As the Human Species Goes Spiraling into Oblivion
  Article by Thomas (Tommy) Gnagey
• Taking Stock of Woodstock
  Article by Herb London
• Assessing Your Personal Online Security Posture
  Article by Mike Dailey
• Are You Suffering from a Laugh Deficiency Disorder?
  Article by Dr. Mel Borins