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1. Rutgers professor: Comfort food can help to reduce stress
(Health/Healthquest)

... to see if we could find evidence of this biological dampening-down of the stress system in humans. We found a group of very highly stressed women who were caring for partners with dementia and looked at ...

2. Could orangutans help scientists understand human obesity?
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

BY JOHN SOLTES NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Indonesian orangutans may help scientists understand the underlying reasons for eating disorders and obesity in humans, according to new research from an evolutionary ...

3. What is the God particle or Higgs Boson?
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... turning the turbines. Humans don’t float away into space, as in Frank in Kubric’s “2001: A Space Odyssey”, because the Earth’s gravity acts on our body mass. Yes, mass is directly proportional to weight, ...

4. No Backlash
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... incidents between humans/bears as was seen in the 2003, 2005 and 2010 hunts." You will not find one answer to the question. That is the crux of the conservationist argument for the bear hunt, but no ...

5. No Backlash
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... incidents between humans/bears as was seen in the 2003, 2005 and 2010 hunts." You will not find one answer to the question. That is the crux of the conservationist argument for the bear hunt, but no ...

6. This is a flawed theory. He is the negative one.
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... philosophers and compassion. Many philosophers were animal rights advocates and even vegetarians. Their thoughts on compassion were not just for humans, but for other animals as well! "As long as men ...

7. N.J. bear hunt was warranted and environmentally sound
(Opinion/Commentary)

... cause of recent livestock and pet deaths by black bears as well as reports of physical encounters between bears and humans. It is the goal of animal activists to promote the rights of bears but to do ...

8. Compassion, maybe. Therapy, certainly.
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... also suspect that their diet is a big factor in the negativity. Lacking critical amino acids, Vitamin B12 (humans cannot always absorb B12 supplements, can only benefit from animal protein sources) causes ...

9. Positive negativism
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... of violence towards animals- including humans. In fact there are many things in this world I hate and am determined to fight against, but I consider that to be a positive attribute. Otherwise I’d be ...

10. REVIEW: 'A Christmas Carol' at The Shakespeare Theatre of N.J. is innovative
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... souls of humans. At holiday times, especially Christmas, the good spirits would indeed have a decided advantage as “tidings of joy” and “peace on earth” filled the air. And so, Charles Dickens novella, ...

11. Defenseless bears and their baby cubs
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... that they all need to take a bath!!!!!!! Stinky excuses for humans!!!! ...

12. super bird flu strain created by scientist
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I know that research into how diseases and especially viruses mutate and infect humans and animals is important but just because we can do something doesn't mean we should. There are somethings that are ...

13. why?
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Why did this scientist even feel the need to do this? And why did he choose ferrets to test it on, after all, ferrets are close enough to humans that they can infect us with their diseases. ...

14. Super bird flu strain created by scientists is a recipe for disaster
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... between ferrets, which react similarly to humans in transmitting flu viruses. Even more frightening is that Fouchier is fighting to have his work published — a recipe for disaster should it get into ...

15. 100% deer/beer hunt: hunters use animal heads to "decorate"
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... humans. They then spend great deal of money, stuffing the heads of the animals, or the entire bodies ( foxed and rabbits included) in different positions in order to decorate their "killing" room ...

16. This Thanksgiving, beware a turkey rebellion!
(Life/Style)

... and humans will live in harmony. The majority of us would prefer to keep our wild turkey in our personal liquor cabinets, and a stuffed one as our dinner’s main course. And we are thankful that we have ...

17. Harold Camping: This is Judgment Day
(Life/Style)

... Family Radio was operating like any other day they weren’t expecting to die. Camping made a statement on Thursday, saying that only 200 million humans will be saved by the Lord. According to Christian ...

18. Central Jersey artists’ group relieves isolation, spurs joint exhibition
(Entertainment/Movies)

... a giant black cat playing with tiny humans much as cats “play” with their prey. “We’re all at their mercy,” Kubota comments, in earshot of her cat, Mr. Kitty. (Under the circumstances, was that wise?) ...

19. 'Real Steel' delivers marketing punch for underdog brands
(Sports/Professional)

... controlled by gamers and former fighters, as a way to deliver action and excitement without the mano a mano violence that occurs when humans mix it up. Starring Hugh Jackman, the movie is part “The Champ,” ...

20. Monmouth County horse contracts West Nile Virus
(N.J./State)

First reported case of 2011, no danger to humans An 11-year-old mare from Monmouth County has tested positive for West Nile Virus, state Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher said Wednesday. The ...