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The mystery of monogamy: scientists claim to have the answer | Science As an enduring mystery of the human condition, it has been praised and damned in equal measure. It is a bridge over the abyss of isolation but can be a bit like croquet: easy enough to grasp the rules but a hard game to enjoy. Now scientists in Britain have taken the puzzle of monogamy and boiled it down to one big question: how did it come about in the first place? A new study claims finally to have an answer. "Humans have ended up monogamous to some extent, it's the predominant way we live," said Christopher Opie, an anthropologist at University College London. How males and females come together is as varied as anything in nature. What leads some species to monogamy and others not has prompted scientists to come up with three possible explanations. One is that when offspring are demanding, two parents might be better than one. Opie's team drew up a plan to find out which hypothesis most likely led to monogamy. Next, they used simulated evolution from 75m years ago to modern day.

10 American Foods That Are Banned in Other Countries Americans are slowly waking up to the sad fact that much of the food sold in the US is far inferior to the same foods sold in other nations. In fact, many of the foods you eat are BANNED in other countries. Here, I’ll review 10 American foods that are banned elsewhere, which were featured in a recent MSN article. Seeing how the overall health of Americans is so much lower than other industrialized countries, you can’t help but wonder whether toxic foods such as these might play a role in our skyrocketing disease rates. #1: Farm-Raised Salmon If you want to maximize health benefits from fish, you want to steer clear of farmed fish, particularly farmed salmon fed dangerous chemicals. This diet leaves the fish with unappetizing grayish flesh so to compensate, they’re fed synthetic astaxanthin made from petrochemicals, which has not been approved for human consumption and has well known toxicities. Where it’s banned: Australia and New Zealand #2: Genetically Engineered Papaya #8: Olestra/Olean

Loving Couple Born on the Same Day Die One Day Apart Les and Helen Brown were a husband and wife who were born on the same day. It seemed as if God brought these two together! When they met as teens, their parents disapproved of the match, but that didn't stop them from embracing true love. They eloped and eventually spent 75 years together. Helen died on July 16 and Les died on July 17, according to their son. "My mom often said she didn't want to see my father die, and he didn't want to live without her." Helen passed away from battling stomach cancer and Les was suffering from Parkinson's disease. (via dailymail.co.uk) 6 Signs That You May Not Have A Digital Marketing Strategy July 22, 2013 - Posted by Rilee Chastain Is your company “doing without thinking,” or do you actually have a strategy? Many different businesses have their own internal strategies and initiatives set in place in order to support their company goals year to year. In addition to internal strategies, many business, both large and small, also have marketing strategies set in place in order to brand their company and connect further with their audience. Here are six signs that you may not actually have a successful digital marketing strategy set in place for your business: 1. When most people think of the term “audience” in terms of business, they often think of demographics―age, gender, location, education, etc. 2. If you find something that is entertaining online, whether it is a funny meme or a helpful infographic, you usually share it with your friends on your personal profile no matter what kind of tone or style it represents. 3. 4. 5. 6. Related Posts

Italian Court Rules MMR Vaccine Caused Autism: US Media Blacks Out Story The debate over vaccines continues as an Italian court ruled in favor of the Bocca family whose nine-year-old son became autistic after receiving the MMR (Measles/Mumps & Rubella) vaccine. I came across this case and felt it was a good idea to report on this as the vaccine debate has been a hot topic here lately. Although the case concluded in 2012, the information is just as relevant today. UPDATE: We realize the controversy surrounding Wakefield and his study. Please also note that the story about Wakefield being paid to create data to due vaccine makers is a false story. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that there is a wide degree of variation in the way it affects people. Valentino Bocca was given the MMR vaccine when he was 15 months old in 2004. Of course this case does not come with two sides to the argument. The Bocca case is not the first case where children have been allegedly damaged by vaccines. The following is from Dr. Dr. Why? Sources:

Régénérons notre équilibre acido-basique « De tous les composants de nos liquides corporels, il ne fait aucun doute que c’est l’acide qui a les effets les plus nocifs. » (Hippocrate.) Ne nous inquiétons pas : ceci n’est pas un livre qui nous expliquera pour la énième fois que les acides sont mauvais et que les bases sont bonnes ou que nous pourrions résoudre notre problème d’acidité grâce à UN produit alcalinisant. Au contraire : un puissant acide comme l’acide lactique est excellent pour notre santé, alors qu’une des bases les plus fortes, comme l’ammoniac, posera un énorme défi à notre métabolisme. Ce que nous allons lire repose sur des données scientifiques et de nombreuses études cliniques ou épidémiologiques. Beaucoup d’informations correspondent à la sagesse de la diététique traditionnelle mais sont aujourd’hui replacées dans un contexte global et étayées par des faits scientifiques. Si nous nous reconnaissons dans les questions qui suivent, il faut que nous lisions la suite de ce livre : • Souffrez-vous de la goutte ?

Customer Relationships - Why You Should Make Follow-Up a Priority: Six Questions and Five Tips What is it that regularly blows apart business development efforts and causes marketing to fail? The lack of follow up. Every day of the week, the professionals we work with do a fabulous job of marketing their business to their target clients and influencers, but then they let themselves and their businesses down by failing to follow up. And, let's face it, marketing, networking, and building connections without following them up makes the effort a big waste of time and money from the very start. I know that follow-up can be uncomfortable for professionals who would rather be practicing their expertise instead of seeking sales, but it isn't hard; anyone can do it. Seven Questions So let's consider some important questions about follow up. 1. The success or failure of your follow up relies very much on how you go about it. If you follow up reluctantly, avoid it altogether, or lack sincerity when you do follow up, people can sense it and will treat you accordingly. 2. 3. Regularly. 4. 5. 6.

Parrot removed from Montreal Biodome after learning too much English MONTREAL - The Montreal Biodome’s Scarlet macaw will be deported to the Toronto Zoo next Friday after she only spoke English during a government inspection. The parrot - known as “Bouton” - was the star attraction at the Tropical Ecosystem exhibit and very popular with tourists. Chief of Animal Compliance at the Office Québecoise de la Langue Française Florence Laplante conducted two surprise visits to the Montreal attraction last week. “On both occasions, Bouton only spoke to visitors in English,” said Lachance. “She asked for crackers, not craquelins.” Lachance continued: “Bouton also violated OQLF rules about French being the official language of the workplace. Bouton's trainer, Jacques Delorme tried to take matters into his own hands by creating a French immersion course in a bid to stave off her deportation. Bouton’s replacement, Marie-Eve, a Francophone Spectacled parrotlet arrives from Fossambault-sur-le-Lac next week.

What’s In A Purr? | Conscious Companion Have you ever wondered how and why cats purr? If you have lived with cats, loved a cat, or had the pleasure of petting a content cat, then you know how cool it is to hear and feel them purr. Most of us think that purrs happen when a cat is content, but cats actually purr at many other times as well. Let’s take a look at what we know: What We Know Purring is one of many vocalizations cats use to communicate.It is the unique anatomy of felines which makes this sound possible.Cats purr when they’re experiencing pleasure. Fun Fact: Cats aren’t the only animals that purr! Casey, our male silverback Western Lowland Gorilla, enjoying his breakfast on exhibit at the Audubon Zoo. How Cats Purr The general consensus of veterinarians and scientists is that purring doesn’t actually originate from the throat. Below is an image of a cat’s throat that shows the kitty “music maker”. The vibrating folds of the glottis are what actually create a purring sound. Not All Cat Purrs Are Created Equal Why Cats Purr

Best Bagels - Where to Get the Best Bagels in Montreal - Thrillist Montreal Let's be clear: this is not a schmear campaign against the other cities famed for their boiled bread (we're looking at you New York, and sort of glancing sideways at you, Chicago), but rather a championing of Montreal's own amazingly well-crafted dough-rings, and the reasons why they're so good. So why are La Belle Ville's bagels so superior? Ahem: Montreal's 10 most iconic meals Katherine Sehl 1. 2. 3. Montreal's top five poutine joints 4. 5. 6. We rank Montreal's top ten food trucks Bonus: Montreal bagels have been in freaking space When Gregory Chamitoff took off as a crewmember on Expedition 17 in 2008, he brought three bags of Fairmount’s sesame bagels with him into space, meaning there are now some new rings around Saturn. Map Data Map data ©2014 Google, INEGI Previous VenueNext VenueVenue Description 74 ave. This place has been turning out its artisanal bagels for more than 60yrs, and it's still owned by the family that started the first bagel bakery in Montreal. 4320 boul.