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Golden Eagle

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With the widespread availability of firearms, farmers almost succeeded in eradicating the golden eagle, which was regarded as vermin. Egg collectors also posed a threat to numbers in the late 19th century. Eagles have been protected since the 1950's, ...

What I learnt From Animals!

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I think I cold turn and live with animals; They are so placid and self contain'd; I stand and look at them long and long; They do not sweat and whine about their condition; They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins; They do not m...

Koi Carp

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Koi carp are an ornamental strain of the common carp  (Cyprinus carpio) native to Asia and Europe.They were introduced to New Zealand, accidentally in the 1960's, as part of a goldfish consignment. They contribute to water quality deteriorati...

Monarch Butterflies!

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Please go to http://www.learner.org/jn orth/monarch/ and learn so many amazing things about the monarch butterflies!! They are truly inspirational creatures!

Myalgic Encephalomyeltis, CFS or the Yuppie Flu?

by Thubten C.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome unmasked My personal quest to understand an enigmatic and incurable illnessBy Brendan K. Edwards Ever heard of the yuppie flu? How about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Or perhaps you've heard of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? If yo...

Foods That Help You Cope With Arthritis Pain

by Thubten C.

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FOODS THAT SOOTHE ARTHRITIS PAIN adapted from an article by Stacey Colino in iVillageThere’s no proven anti-arthritis diet, but certain foods may make a difference in your symptomsThe Mediterranean diet is strongly anti-inflammatory. ...with les...

Looking After Your Bones

by Thubten C.

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SIX FOODS THAT WEAKEN BONESAdapted from an article by By Melanie Haiken, Caring.comSome ingredients actually leach the minerals right out of the bone, or they block the bone’s ability to regrow. Learn about Salt, Soft Drinks, Caffeine, Hydrogen...

Cancer-Killing Curry

by Thubten C.

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CANCER-KILLING CURRY: TURMERIC - from Care2 healthy living, April 2012 .  Tests released by a team at the Cork Cancer Research Centre show turmeric can destroy gullet cancer cells in the lab within 24 hours. Turmeric is a wonderful spice t...

Meditation on the Sound of Praise and Criticism

by Thubten C.

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Meditation on the Sound of Praise and Criticism Excerpted from Lama Zopa Rinpoche's How to Practice Dharma: Teachings on the Eight Worldly Dharmas, edited by Gordon McDougall. Forthcoming 2012 from the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive. ---Pictured at right...