"People who suffer from depression could benefit from getting "dirty," according to new research. Bacteria found in soil has the same uplifting effects as those produced by anti-depressant drugs, the study, published in Neuroscience, found." … It also stimulated the body’s immune system, which gives credence to the "hygiene hypothesis" that says a rise in conditions like asthma and allergies could correspond to the modern Western household’s emphasis on cleaning and hygiene. (Channel 4 – Britain)
Taiwan agreed to protect millions of butterflies during peak hours of their migration by temporarily shutting down a busy road April 3-5. Many thousands of the purple-spotted milkweed butterflies have been killed each spring on the highway since it was erected four years ago. Other protective measures include a net to force them to fly higher than the speeding cars and ultraviolet lights below the elevated road which experts say could lure the light-sensitive insects to fly safely underneath. (
It’s worth your time — and money — once you’ve completed the necessary forms, to double check on them. Why? Millions of taxpayers commit mistakes when preparing and filing their returns, errors that cost them hundreds to thousands of dollars. Even if you hire the services of a professional tax preparer, that won’t guarantee you an error-free tax return…
