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The Mediterranean Diet and The Struggle Against Fat Culture

    Hi, I'm "Penguin" Pete Trbovich, and last I checked, I weigh about 260 pounds. Considering that I only stand about five foot ten, that puts me in the Body Mass Index bracket roughly equivalent to Jabba the Hutt, or just your typical American bucket of lard. News reports the world over agree that Americans as a nation are on average blubbery landwhales. Gosh, what could be the cause of it?  Well, in my case, exercise is a factor. I write for a living. That involves (a) typing, and (b) sitting still…
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Complete Guide Magic: The Gathering EDH Commanders You Will Never Get Tired Of Playing

    Over and over again, the number one question you see in any MTG:EDH forum is "What commander should I build next?"  Commander, the most casual and fun format of Magic: The Gathering, is a bit more involved than other formats. You have to build a 100-card deck, and every card has to be unique except for basic lands. Plus it allows anything - barring a short ban list - from any expansion set over the years; the game is rapidly approaching its 30th anniversary. So it has one of the biggest available…
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Chilean Lomito ~ Paleo Style

  Chilean Lomito Sandwich ~ PaleoSecond, only to a well made Bahn Mi, the traditional Chilean Lomito is my favorite sandwich. Pork and avocado is one of the great complimentary food pairings in the world, and nowhere is better evidenced than in the Chilean’s favorite street food. Considered the “unofficial” national dish of Chile, El Lomito is a massive pork sandwich served round-the-clock throughout the country.  In comparison, the popularity of the lomito can only be rivaled by the US's love of…
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International politics

Incident of Korean Navy Radar Lock-On, Japan's Future, Implication to the USA

    At the end of 2018, the South Korean Navy destroyer Gwanggaeto the Great  (KDX-I) irradiated the Japanese maritime SDF patrol aircraft (P-1) with a fire control radar (FC radar) within the Japanese EEZ of the Sea of Japan.  South Korean government has denied the radar irradiation, and never proposed any preventive measure even though the Japanese government has asked for from the beginning of this incident.  Why there is no productive cooperation between Japan and South Korean governments?    I think…
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Cryptocurrency

The Future of Cryptocurrency

Last year had been great for cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin that has recently hit USD 20,000 last December before crashing down to USD 11,000 and then reaching back the USD 13,500-15,000 mark currently.   Presently, the price of Bitcoin has reached USD 11,381 due to the pressure of regulations from South Korea and China and because of the rumors that government may ban cryptocurrencies.      Nonetheless, not a single day passes by when one doesn’t hear something about cryptocurrencies in…
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Gadgets and Tech

Quip Toothbrush Review

It seems like if there is a product out there that everyone needs, there is a subscription service that will send it right to your door. From food to razors, having subscriptions has taken on a whole new meaning to mean so much more than just magazines and newspapers. Being a college student, I have tried many a subscription service. From beauty boxes, food delivery services, or even my Amazon Student Account that seems to always remain. However, there is one service that I think is totally…
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Hack and Slash

God of War: The Grown-up Version

by Dominus

   It is that special time again when the kid in me is allowed to frolic because I get to play, in my opinion, the newest iteration in one of the best franchises that the game gods were kind enough to bestow upon us. I should mention that I am an adult, fully integrated into society, with plenty of problems to solve throughout the day, very busy and all that. None of that seemed to matter when I walked past the games section in a store,  actually looking for a decent vacuum cleaner. My eyes…
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Conspiracy theories

The Vortex Of Madness Between Putin And Trump

     "I don't believe anything, but I have many suspicions." -- Robert Anton Wilson    What Is Going On With Trump and Russia?  Hanged if anybody knows!  For a brief recap:  U.S. president Donald Trump is suspected of having colluded with Russia in exchange for Russian interference in the 2016 election, arranged with Russian president Vladimir Putin, which won Trump the office. Now entering his third year in office, an investigation is underway by U.S. Attorney General appointee Special Prosecutor Robert…
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Treatments

Ways To Treat The Common Cold

Okay, I hate to break it to you, but you can't cure the common cold. Come on now, if I knew the cure for it I'd be rich. But there are certain things you can do to make your suffering a little more bearable.      Before we get into ways to alleviate the cold let's talk about antibiotics.You don't need them. You might be thinking, "But don't I need them to help prevent bacterial infections that might happen as a result of complications from the cold?" No. "But maybe I have a virus and a bacterial…
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Income Inequality - How It Relates to Health

Before proceeding to the income inequality, we have to know that what inequality is?      Basically, inequality refers to the unfair situation in society when some people have more opportunities, money, etc than other people. It is an instance of disparity. There are various factors, which we consider when we talk about inequality such as:      ➢ Social Status   ➢ Wealth   ➢ Opportunity for people or groups etc.      Based on the above definition, income inequality is an uneven distribution of income among the…
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Political

Is Nothing Sacred?

Living in America my entire life, I have seen a lot of tragedy.   One of my first memories of something significant is 9/11. Seeing those giant planes plunge into a symbol of America broke me; even if I didn't understand why at the time. I am part of the last generation who will remember 9/11 as the event it was, not a memory from a textbook. And as this year begins to come to a close, I fear for those who are in that place I once was. The number of atrocities I am witnessing seems to be…
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Digestive System

Signs And Symptoms Of Gallstones

For several years I had gallbladder attacks quite often because I had gallstones but unfortunately, I didn't have any health insurance so I couldn't afford the surgery to have my gallbladder removed. After suffering for about 5 years I was finally able to get the surgery and I've been doing well ever since. But needless to say, I became very familiar with all the signs and symptoms of a gallbladder attack. Here are some things you should know about them.      Your gallbladder is a tiny organ that…
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palm trees

Destroy the Palm Trees - Five Reasons Why Palm Trees Need To Go Away

  I'm here to tell you about a vegetable menace that is the AIDS of the plant world. If you live in most parts of North America, these plants have you surrounded. They're butt-ugly brown sticks thrusting phallically into the sky in unnatural rows, crowned by a spidery fright-wig of spikes. They look like a raspberry on a stick.  I'm talking, of course, about the omnipresent palm tree, found everywhere in your city. It doesn't matter what you hate, this tree embodies it.  The palm tree is the…
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Hair Care Methods

Ethnic Hair Growth: Hair Care Information and Homemade Recipes

What’s Your Hair Type?   To save you the time of trying to look up what type of hair you have, here are the different variations listed in groups. If some, or all of your hair hasn’t been chemically altered, the best way to find your hair type is by looking at the texture while wet, or after it dries.Texture Quiz at Naturally CurlyEach hair pattern group is listed from 1 to 4. Group 1 is Straight, group 2 is Wavy, group 3 is Curly, group 4 is Coily/Kinky. There are also different hair…
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