http://www.artipot.com/authors/1288/knight-pierce-hirst/ Latest articles by Knight Pierce Hirst from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/449907/why-dothings-keep-changing.htm The dictionary defines change as a substitution, alteration or variation. However, change always seems to cause other things to change. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:55:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/449907/why-dothings-keep-changing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/448657/whats-unhealthy-for-good-health.htm Because many health studies report bad news, studies should be done on the effects of bad news on health. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:07:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/448657/whats-unhealthy-for-good-health.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/447669/what-can-be-done-about-it.htm When there's a problem, too many people just wring their hands. Thankfully, there are some cities and states that are taking action. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:41:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/447669/what-can-be-done-about-it.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/446416/what-have-animals-taught-us.htm The dictionary defines animal as any of a group of living organisms, excluding plants, bacteria, and certain other simple organisms, typically able to move - and teach humans. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:56:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446416/what-have-animals-taught-us.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/446202/is-it-just-me-or-is-this-odd.htm The dictionary defines odd as peculiar or eccentric, but what's the definition of odd for someone who is peculiar or eccentric? Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:32:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446202/is-it-just-me-or-is-this-odd.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/446008/are-most-health-studies-about-bad-health.htm The dictionary defines health as physical and mental well-being; freedom from disease, etc. - which means I don't know anyone who is healthy. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:27:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446008/are-most-health-studies-about-bad-health.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/446007/are-most-health-studies-about-bad-health.htm The dictionary defines health as physical and mental well-being; freedom from disease, etc. - which means I don't know anyone who is healthy. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:27:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446007/are-most-health-studies-about-bad-health.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/445177/who-thinks-up-the-subjects-for-studies.htm The dictionary defines a study as careful examination of a subject, event, etc. The definition doesn't say a careful choice of subject. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:18:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/445177/who-thinks-up-the-subjects-for-studies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/444523/what-does-a-bad-economic-time-look-like.htm The dictionary defines economy as the management of the income, expenditures, etc. of a household, government, etc. - but most households are managed better. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:44:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/444523/what-does-a-bad-economic-time-look-like.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/442571/isnt-there-something-we-can-do.htm The dictionary defines the verb do as action, etc. Unfortunately, many do's do not turn into done's. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:36:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/442571/isnt-there-something-we-can-do.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/441725/if-not-on-trees-where-do-good-ideas-grow.htm According to John Steinbeck, "Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple, learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen". Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:52:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/441725/if-not-on-trees-where-do-good-ideas-grow.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/440735/are-they-kidding-about-kids-health.htm The dictionary defines health as physical and mental well-being. Of course, having children is a test of both of those for parents. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:46:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/440735/are-they-kidding-about-kids-health.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/439162/is-there-any-place-thats-safe.htm The dictionary defines the adjective safe as being secure. It's being sure to look both ways before you cross your life. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:03:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/439162/is-there-any-place-thats-safe.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/438477/who-put-the-con-in-economy.htm The dictionary defines economy as the management - not the mismanagement - of the income, expenditures, etc. of a household, government, etc. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:31:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/438477/who-put-the-con-in-economy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/438472/where-is-progress-progressing.htm The dictionary defines progress as development or improvement. It's the way the world gets from today to a better tomorrow. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:23:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/438472/where-is-progress-progressing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/434093/could-this-money-be-better-spent.htm The dictionary defines a study as a careful examination of a subject, event, etc. - but not necessarily a wise investment of money. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:41:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/434093/could-this-money-be-better-spent.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/434028/who-decides-if-its-a-moneymaker.htm The dictionary defines moneymaker as something profitable. Unfortunately, not everyone who is involved in a moneymaker can expect to make money. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:42:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/434028/who-decides-if-its-a-moneymaker.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/432908/is-this-happening-in-the-21st-century.htm The dictionary defines happen as to take place, occur; but some things should have stopped taking place/occurring by the 21st century. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:55:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/432908/is-this-happening-in-the-21st-century.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/432830/will-guns-and-alcohol-always-be-problems.htm The dictionary defines problem as a perplexing or difficult matter, person, etc. With guns and alcohol people are responsible for the perplexing or difficult matter. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:45:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/432830/will-guns-and-alcohol-always-be-problems.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/430220/what-softens-hard-economic-times.htm The dictionary defines economy as the management of income, expenditures, etc. of a household, government, etc. The definition of mismanagement was 2008. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:02:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/430220/what-softens-hard-economic-times.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429534/are-there-more-heroes-now.htm The dictionary defines hero as anyone admired for courage, nobility, etc. - that's anyone who makes the world a better place. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:03:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429534/are-there-more-heroes-now.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/429195/are-minds-changing-about-climate-change.htm The dictionary defines change as a substitution, alteration or variation; but when it comes to climate, not everyone sees change. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:21:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/429195/are-minds-changing-about-climate-change.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/426866/do-we-take-the-heal-out-of-health.htm In this time of political correctness perhaps there should be two ways to spell the word health - HEalth and SHEalth. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:30:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/426866/do-we-take-the-heal-out-of-health.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/426218/do-good-ideas-keep-getting-better.htm According to Pablo Picasso, "You have to have an idea of what you are going to do, but it should be a vague idea". Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:04:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/426218/do-good-ideas-keep-getting-better.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/424642/who-are-the-inventors-of-inventiveness.htm The dictionary defines inventor as a person who thinks out or produces a new device, process, etc. Many others invent excuses. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:59:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/424642/who-are-the-inventors-of-inventiveness.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/422717/is-parenting-getting-harder.htm The dictionary defines parenting as the work or skill of a parent in raising a child or children. It's like dusting - never done. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:10:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/422717/is-parenting-getting-harder.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/421967/does-it-take-brains-to-study-brains.htm The dictionary defines brain as the mass of nerve tissue in the cranium of vertebrates, but some masses must be more massive. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:31:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/421967/does-it-take-brains-to-study-brains.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/421314/is-what-makes-news-always-news.htm The Dictionary defines news as a report of recent happenings. By that definition everything that happens - big or small - is news. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:32:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/421314/is-what-makes-news-always-news.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/420837/is-anything-untouched-by-change.htm The dictionary defines change as a substitution, alteration or variation. In the 21st century the word inevitable should be added. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:29:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/420837/is-anything-untouched-by-change.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/418115/is-there-hope-for-the-environment.htm The dictionary defines environment as all the conditions, etc. surrounding and affecting the development of an organism, food chain, etc. - but all seems to becoming more. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:04:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/418115/is-there-hope-for-the-environment.htm