House Bill 1430 failed 26-67; it would have allowed medical use of marijuana in North Dakota. More details and commentary from legislators from Mike Nowatzki.
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldWe love it when we can frame an idea with two separate stories. Below you’ll read about the biased coverage of the West Virginia derailment, but here you’ll learn about media’s tendency towards sensationalizing the news and it’s all-to-real affect on the way we think. It’s an informative video well worth your time.
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Teddy Roosevelt proved it to be true when he escaped to North Dakota following the deaths of his wife and mother on the same day. Today, and especially for Veterans, a number of wilderness therapy programs are springing up, and they’re proving effective.
Read & Share sourced from: High Country NewsIt turns out that the dirt, dust, hair and grime that comes with having a pet is actually good for us. The idea is that all those little imperfections help us build immunity to the right kind of bad cells. But you don’t have to take my word for it, there’s a video that explains
Read & Share— Official News Release, USDA — WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that rural agricultural producers and small business owners can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. These efforts help farmers, ranchers and other small business owners save money on
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Google is always working to improve the results they deliver when users search, but one area that’s been in dire need of more oversight is getting an upgrade. Starting in a few days, Google will introduce fact-checked medical information on common health conditions.
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We’re in the middle of a record-breaking flu season. According to the NDDoH, Ward County has 528 confirmed cases. Wash your hands. If you’re sick, stay home. Get the rest of the story from WDAZ.
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A simple idea from a little girl inspired a research trial to test low-cost, low-impact common antibiotics effects on cancer cells. The research is in the early stages, but the results so far are encouraging.
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Drones are going to change the world, I suspect less so in places like North Dakota where we’re inclined and capable of shooting them down, but whatever your thoughts on the subject, it’s hard not to see the practical applications of a tool that can do this:
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For the bulk of humanities existence, the moon has been the subject of mythology, poetry, romance, and intrigue. But we only ever had half of the story. Want the scientific peak at the other side of the moon? Here it is.
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A couple days ago The Minot Voice published some commentary by Mike Rowe on the minimum wage debate. Today, you’ll get a confirmation to his points — the world we live in is being slowly automated. Scroll down for the Mike Rowe article, it’s not far.
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No official word yet on whether BCBSND clients were part of the data hack, but Anthem is a partner and BCBSND acknowledged that they do share information. This is a time to be mindful of phone calls and transactions that don’t make sense or sound phishy.
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This is something we’ll be keeping an eye on, but you should be aware of it now. There was a data breach at Anthem, a partner of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. BCBSND issued a news release on the breach, but no further details were offered.
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldI’m not prone to hyperbole like the ‘insane’ in the title above often, but this video qualifies. Just watch, and rewatch, and rewatch, I’ve done it numerous times and I still can’t pick out the octopus every time. Nature is awesome.
Read & ShareWe’re in the heart of the cold and flu season right now, and whether you’re looking avoid getting sick or get over a current cold faster, it turns out science as proven a few simple diet tricks can be helpful. Get the quick rundown on what’s good for you, and the science behind the sayings
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Interested in self-defense? A Bismarck woman turned a scary experience into inspiration for a fast growing business built around training people how to defend themselves. Pretty Loaded is expanding to new markets, e-commerce and beyond, and it’s only been open a year.
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