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September 2, 2010, 19:30
THE EARTH IS OUR HOME "All things are connected." Whatever happens to the Earth, happens to us, whether it climate change, extermination of predators, or…
Art for the Earth
July 9, 2011, 11:03
Art can be a powerful voice speaking for the Earth. You will find here paintings, prints, calligraphic images, and even cartoons if they make their points…
About Us
June 24, 2010, 19:59
We are are a group of people who are interested in saving the Earth, practicing ancient skills, & having fun doing these things. Dr.…
News
August 4, 2010, 22:34
THE TROPHIC DOWNGRADING OF PLANET EARTH (Or, where have all the predators gone?) J.A. Estes, et al. (2011) The Trophic Downgrading of…
- Breaking News
  May 9, 2011, 16:28
  Scientists debate ‘magic number’ of wolves needed for species' survivalby Ken FischmanBy ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian | Posted:…
- Wolves
  December 14, 2010, 10:46
  All news about wolves Scat Reveals an Immigrant in Isle Royale Wolves' Gene Poolenlarge The large, lighter colored wolf in the center is the…
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August 4, 2010, 22:35
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- Wolves
  December 17, 2010, 16:04
  Wolves are the most misunderstood, maligned, and persecuted animals in the world. They are keystone predators, who play a vital role in keeping our…
  - Genetics
    December 17, 2010, 17:13
    Genetics is the study of inheritance. We are interested in those of its aspects which are important for the survival of the Earth and its residents. In…
    - Chromosomes and Stress
      December 17, 2010, 17:19
      Here we examine the effects of psychological stress on chromosomes and DNA, and consider the consequences of these interactions.
- Hunter Gatherers
  December 17, 2010, 16:17
  Hunter Gatherers belong to the oldest continuing cultures on Earth. They live in small, cooperative bands of related people, and have existed for hundreds of…
  - Paleoanthropology
    December 17, 2010, 16:26
    Paleoanthropology is the study of ancient hominids, through their fossils, tools, and lifestyles. By examining them and the ways in which they lived, we may…
  - Skills
    December 17, 2010, 16:33
    We study the skills of ancient and contemporary hunter gatherers. We do so because it is fascinating and pleasurable to do, and also because practicing these…
- The Earth
  December 17, 2010, 16:42
  "Whatever happens to the Earth happens to us." Because "we are all connected." climate change, the end of cheap oil, and all other ways in which we treat the…
  - Climate Change
    December 17, 2010, 16:52
    The overwhelming majority of climate scientists are in agreement that the Earth is warming and that human actions play an important and fundamental role in…
  - Peak Oil
    December 17, 2010, 17:06
    Our technology and culture are based on the availability of cheap energy. Oil is by far the most efficient source of energy, and in the past 100 years, we have…
- Cancer
  December 19, 2010, 15:03
  Cancer is uncontrolled proliferation of cells, leading to malfunctioning of an organism and in many cases, to its death. There is a world-wide cancer epidemic…
Programs and Projects
August 4, 2010, 22:34
From time to time, Ancient Pathways creates programs and projects. We have presented programs, such as The Biology and Politics of Breast Cancer, The Dark…
Resources
August 4, 2010, 22:34
Where to look for relevant information, including book lists, links, and blogs: LINKS: Animas Valley Institute Offers multi-day, nature-based…
Contact
August 4, 2010, 22:36
Lanie Johnson, M.A. or Ken Fischman, Ph.D.
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Category: uncategorized (2)
Monthly Newsletter
- The Pleistocene Massacres by: Ken Fischman
  February 13, 2013, 12:24
  There are two alternative stories to explain the extinction of North American megafauna around 10,000 years ago. In one story, it was the advent of a land…
- Newsletters, 2011 by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 12:44
  Monthly Newsletters
Category: Wolves (17)
The natural history, behavior, politics, & sociology of wolves, & the sociopathology released by wolf recovery,
- Uncertain Future for the Gray Wolf by: Ken Fischman
  August 23, 2012, 18:12
  The recovery of the gray wolf in the Rocky Mountain West is one of the Endangered Species Act’s great success stories. Hunted nearly to extinction, wolves…
- The Tracks In Chauvet Cave by: Ken Fischman
  January 17, 2012, 15:06
  The two sets of tracks were side by side. One of them was that of a young child, and the other of a wolf. What if I were to tell you that these…
- MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT WOLVES by: Ken Fischman
  January 16, 2012, 20:42
  If you chunked up Idaho into areas each of 100 square miles and evenly distributed people, elk and wolves among the chunks you would have in each chunk…
- The Case of the Missing Predator, or Please Pass the Shark Fin Soup by: Ken Fischman
  December 1, 2011, 15:54
  The Case of the Missing Predator, or Please Pass the Shark Fin SoupTHE PREDATOR/PREY RELATIONSHIP. WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT? &n…
- Scientists debate number of wolves needed for species' survival by: Ken Fischman
  August 4, 2011, 18:26
  Conservation groups and the federal government continue to disagree how many gray wolves are needed in the Northern Rockies to ensure the species’ survival.…
- The Number of Wolves Needed for Survival by: Ken Fischman
  July 8, 2011, 16:48
  There has been a swirl of recent events, which threatens the very survival of wolves in the northern Rockies. First, there was the delisting of…
- latest news by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 17:07
  Scientists debate ‘magic number’ of wolves needed for species' survival By ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian | Posted: Sunday, May…
- Newsletters, 2011 by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 12:44
  Monthly Newsletters
- Wolves Don’t Belong On The Firing Line by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 16:08
  Idaho’s reputation as the most dependably conservative state might be based on a misunderstanding
- Wolf Defender’s View Absent by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 16:03
  Bonner Bee Nov 20, 2010Wolf Defenders’ View AbsentRich Landers in Sunday’s Spokesman (Aug. 30), quoted seven people, who were in favor…
- Biogeographic And Genetic Factors In Northern Rockies Wolf Populations by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 15:58
  It is clear that the wolf management plans of the federal and state agencies are not based on sound scientific and genetic data or theory. They will…
- Remarks At Demonstration Against Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 15:50
  If this hunt goes through and they kill as many wolves as they plan to, they will leave small, disconnected populations of wolves, which will be genetically…
- Delisting isn’t based on sound science by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 15:39
  The big, unanswered questions are what is the minimum biologically viable population for wolves, and how many wolves are necessary to ensure gene flow between…
- Wolf Kill Compensation Bill by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 15:26
  The March 31 issue of the Bee carried an article on the so-called “Wolf Kill Bill,” which provides money to ranchers to compensate them for livestock…
- Category: wolf hunt (11)
  - Are the Beliefs of Earth-Based Peoples a Valid Guide to Their Behavior? by: Ken Fischman
    October 7, 2012, 18:02
    I find it hard to believe that people who regarded the rivers as their sisters, would have raped them by pouring toxic waste into them, or thought of their…
  - Uncertain Future for the Gray Wolf by: Ken Fischman
    August 23, 2012, 18:12
    The recovery of the gray wolf in the Rocky Mountain West is one of the Endangered Species Act’s great success stories. Hunted nearly to extinction, wolves…
  - Trophic Downgrading or Where Have All the Predators Gone? by: Ken Fischman
    July 17, 2012, 13:19
    It deals with the recent and rapid disappearance of top predators, such as wolves, lions, & sharks, mostly brought about by the actions of that top predator of…
  - Stephen Augustine’s Comments on Idaho's 2011-12 Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
    December 14, 2011, 15:49
    Stephen Augustine points out that the Idaho Fish & Game’s (IDF&G) charter requires them to manage game only for the benefit of hunters, and hopes that the…
  - The Number of Wolves Needed for Survival by: Ken Fischman
    July 8, 2011, 16:48
    There has been a swirl of recent events, which threatens the very survival of wolves in the northern Rockies. First, there was the delisting of…
  - latest news by: Ken Fischman
    June 20, 2011, 17:07
    Scientists debate ‘magic number’ of wolves needed for species' survival By ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian | Posted: Sunday, May…
  - Wolves Don’t Belong On The Firing Line by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 16:08
    Idaho’s reputation as the most dependably conservative state might be based on a misunderstanding
  - Wolf Defender’s View Absent by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 16:03
    Bonner Bee Nov 20, 2010Wolf Defenders’ View AbsentRich Landers in Sunday’s Spokesman (Aug. 30), quoted seven people, who were in favor…
  - Biogeographic And Genetic Factors In Northern Rockies Wolf Populations by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:58
    It is clear that the wolf management plans of the federal and state agencies are not based on sound scientific and genetic data or theory. They will…
  - Remarks At Demonstration Against Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:50
    If this hunt goes through and they kill as many wolves as they plan to, they will leave small, disconnected populations of wolves, which will be genetically…
  - Delisting isn’t based on sound science by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:39
    The big, unanswered questions are what is the minimum biologically viable population for wolves, and how many wolves are necessary to ensure gene flow between…
- Category: Idaho Fish & Game (9)
  Political entity that is in charge of all wildlife issues.
  - Uncertain Future for the Gray Wolf by: Ken Fischman
    August 23, 2012, 18:12
    The recovery of the gray wolf in the Rocky Mountain West is one of the Endangered Species Act’s great success stories. Hunted nearly to extinction, wolves…
  - Trophic Downgrading or Where Have All the Predators Gone? by: Ken Fischman
    July 17, 2012, 13:19
    It deals with the recent and rapid disappearance of top predators, such as wolves, lions, & sharks, mostly brought about by the actions of that top predator of…
  - Stephen Augustine’s Comments on Idaho's 2011-12 Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
    December 14, 2011, 15:49
    Stephen Augustine points out that the Idaho Fish & Game’s (IDF&G) charter requires them to manage game only for the benefit of hunters, and hopes that the…
  - The Number of Wolves Needed for Survival by: Ken Fischman
    July 8, 2011, 16:48
    There has been a swirl of recent events, which threatens the very survival of wolves in the northern Rockies. First, there was the delisting of…
  - latest news by: Ken Fischman
    June 20, 2011, 17:07
    Scientists debate ‘magic number’ of wolves needed for species' survival By ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian | Posted: Sunday, May…
  - Wolves Don’t Belong On The Firing Line by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 16:08
    Idaho’s reputation as the most dependably conservative state might be based on a misunderstanding
  - Remarks At Demonstration Against Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:50
    If this hunt goes through and they kill as many wolves as they plan to, they will leave small, disconnected populations of wolves, which will be genetically…
  - Delisting isn’t based on sound science by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:39
    The big, unanswered questions are what is the minimum biologically viable population for wolves, and how many wolves are necessary to ensure gene flow between…
  - Wolf Kill Compensation Bill by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:26
    The March 31 issue of the Bee carried an article on the so-called “Wolf Kill Bill,” which provides money to ranchers to compensate them for livestock…
- Category: statistics (5)
  - latest news by: Ken Fischman
    June 20, 2011, 17:07
    Scientists debate ‘magic number’ of wolves needed for species' survival By ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian | Posted: Sunday, May…
  - Biogeographic And Genetic Factors In Northern Rockies Wolf Populations by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:58
    It is clear that the wolf management plans of the federal and state agencies are not based on sound scientific and genetic data or theory. They will…
  - Remarks At Demonstration Against Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:50
    If this hunt goes through and they kill as many wolves as they plan to, they will leave small, disconnected populations of wolves, which will be genetically…
  - Delisting isn’t based on sound science by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:39
    The big, unanswered questions are what is the minimum biologically viable population for wolves, and how many wolves are necessary to ensure gene flow between…
  - Wolf Kill Compensation Bill by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:26
    The March 31 issue of the Bee carried an article on the so-called “Wolf Kill Bill,” which provides money to ranchers to compensate them for livestock…
- Category: anti wolf (5)
  - Are the Beliefs of Earth-Based Peoples a Valid Guide to Their Behavior? by: Ken Fischman
    October 7, 2012, 18:02
    I find it hard to believe that people who regarded the rivers as their sisters, would have raped them by pouring toxic waste into them, or thought of their…
  - Uncertain Future for the Gray Wolf by: Ken Fischman
    August 23, 2012, 18:12
    The recovery of the gray wolf in the Rocky Mountain West is one of the Endangered Species Act’s great success stories. Hunted nearly to extinction, wolves…
  - MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT WOLVES by: Ken Fischman
    January 16, 2012, 20:42
    If you chunked up Idaho into areas each of 100 square miles and evenly distributed people, elk and wolves among the chunks you would have in each chunk…
  - Wolf Defender’s View Absent by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 16:03
    Bonner Bee Nov 20, 2010Wolf Defenders’ View AbsentRich Landers in Sunday’s Spokesman (Aug. 30), quoted seven people, who were in favor…
  - Remarks At Demonstration Against Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:50
    If this hunt goes through and they kill as many wolves as they plan to, they will leave small, disconnected populations of wolves, which will be genetically…
- Category: genetics (6)
  The science of inheritance.
  - Uncertain Future for the Gray Wolf by: Ken Fischman
    August 23, 2012, 18:12
    The recovery of the gray wolf in the Rocky Mountain West is one of the Endangered Species Act’s great success stories. Hunted nearly to extinction, wolves…
  - Trophic Downgrading or Where Have All the Predators Gone? by: Ken Fischman
    July 17, 2012, 13:19
    It deals with the recent and rapid disappearance of top predators, such as wolves, lions, & sharks, mostly brought about by the actions of that top predator of…
  - Scientists debate number of wolves needed for species' survival by: Ken Fischman
    August 4, 2011, 18:26
    Conservation groups and the federal government continue to disagree how many gray wolves are needed in the Northern Rockies to ensure the species’ survival.…
  - The Number of Wolves Needed for Survival by: Ken Fischman
    July 8, 2011, 16:48
    There has been a swirl of recent events, which threatens the very survival of wolves in the northern Rockies. First, there was the delisting of…
  - latest news by: Ken Fischman
    June 20, 2011, 17:07
    Scientists debate ‘magic number’ of wolves needed for species' survival By ROB CHANEY of the Missoulian | Posted: Sunday, May…
  - Delisting isn’t based on sound science by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:39
    The big, unanswered questions are what is the minimum biologically viable population for wolves, and how many wolves are necessary to ensure gene flow between…
- Category: wolf facts (2)
  - Trophic Downgrading or Where Have All the Predators Gone? by: Ken Fischman
    July 17, 2012, 13:19
    It deals with the recent and rapid disappearance of top predators, such as wolves, lions, & sharks, mostly brought about by the actions of that top predator of…
  - MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT WOLVES by: Ken Fischman
    January 16, 2012, 20:42
    If you chunked up Idaho into areas each of 100 square miles and evenly distributed people, elk and wolves among the chunks you would have in each chunk…
Category: Hunter Gatherers (17)
Small groups of people who hunt, gather wild plants, & do not have permanent dwellings, but move periodically. They have a cooperative society, are usually…
- Are the Beliefs of Earth-Based Peoples a Valid Guide to Their Behavior? by: Ken Fischman
  October 7, 2012, 18:02
  I find it hard to believe that people who regarded the rivers as their sisters, would have raped them by pouring toxic waste into them, or thought of their…
- How Our Cultural Beliefs Effect The Way We Treat The earth by: adm83
  August 15, 2012, 18:36
  How Our Cultural Beliefs Affect the Way We Treat the Earth Lanie Johnson, M.A. and Ken Fischman, Ph.D. March 25, 2007(rev.…
- The Tracks In Chauvet Cave by: Ken Fischman
  January 17, 2012, 15:06
  The two sets of tracks were side by side. One of them was that of a young child, and the other of a wolf. What if I were to tell you that these…
- Ancestors Of African Pygmies And Neighboring Farmers Separated Around 60,000 Years Ago by: Ken Fischman
  January 17, 2012, 12:41
  they determined that the ancestors of Pygmy hunter-gatherers and farming populations started to diverge ~60,000 years ago, coinciding with a period of…
- The Bear Hunter by: Ken Fischman
  October 14, 2011, 15:22
  What a great improvement these new high tech methods over the 1990s hunting methods. Now the odds are more on our side, and there is no need to get up at 5:30…
- Ancestors of African Pygmies Separated 60,000 Years Ago by: Ken Fischman
  July 10, 2011, 18:42
  All African Pygmies, inhabiting a large territory extending west-to-east along Central Africa, descend from a unique population who lived around 20,000 years…
- The Biology And Politics Of Breast Cancer by: Ken Fischman
  June 27, 2011, 15:10
  THE BIOLOGY AND POLITICS OF BREAST CANCER by Ken Fischman, Ph.D. Dedicated to the memories of: Vicki Long Mary Shackelford Barbara…
- Newsletters, 2011 by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 12:44
  Monthly Newsletters
- Introduction to Animism by: Ken Fischman
  May 7, 2011, 16:32
  Animism is not a religion that has a special building or temple, or scripture, or holy days. The religion of Animism, strongly binding one to the Universe in…
- Animist Beliefs Compared With Those of Our Culture by: Ken Fischman
  May 4, 2011, 14:06
  The reason Animist beliefs prevailed for 100’s of 1000’s, perhaps millions of years, and that they did not destroy the Earth & each other – is not…
- How To Go For A Walk In The Woods With Your Grandchild by: Ken Fischman
  May 4, 2011, 13:29
  "We are here today to give you some hints on how you can enjoy walking in the woods with your young grandchildren.
- Recommended Books on Earth-Based Peoples and Animism by: Ken Fischman
  April 26, 2011, 11:08
  A list of publications on Animism & the the spiritual practices of the traditional people, who live these beliefs.
- The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
  January 22, 2011, 15:09
- Hunter Gatherers – Brutish Or Brilliant? by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 16:16
  * …
- Habitat and health, from the Primitive to the Contemporary by: adm83
  December 19, 2010, 15:24
  It seems that in place of a completely primitive way of life, many of us have begun a journey back to a more primitive state of health in relation to our…
- Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
  December 13, 2010, 07:56
  Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
- Category: Skills (9)
  AP members activities. e.g. survival, tracking, fire making, stories, awareness, etc.
  - The Tracks In Chauvet Cave by: Ken Fischman
    January 17, 2012, 15:06
    The two sets of tracks were side by side. One of them was that of a young child, and the other of a wolf. What if I were to tell you that these…
  - The Bear Hunter by: Ken Fischman
    October 14, 2011, 15:22
    What a great improvement these new high tech methods over the 1990s hunting methods. Now the odds are more on our side, and there is no need to get up at 5:30…
  - Wilderness Awareness by: Ken Fischman
    June 20, 2011, 17:48
    . an Awareness Walk is different from a regular Nature Walk. We won’t be identifying trees or plants; instead you will be learning some new ways to be aware…
  - Animist Beliefs Compared With Those of Our Culture by: Ken Fischman
    May 4, 2011, 14:06
    The reason Animist beliefs prevailed for 100’s of 1000’s, perhaps millions of years, and that they did not destroy the Earth & each other – is not…
  - How To Go For A Walk In The Woods With Your Grandchild by: Ken Fischman
    May 4, 2011, 13:29
    "We are here today to give you some hints on how you can enjoy walking in the woods with your young grandchildren.
  - Recommended Books on Earth-Based Peoples and Animism by: Ken Fischman
    April 26, 2011, 11:08
    A list of publications on Animism & the the spiritual practices of the traditional people, who live these beliefs.
  - The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
    January 22, 2011, 15:09
  - Hunter Gatherers – Brutish Or Brilliant? by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 16:16
    * …
  - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
    December 13, 2010, 07:56
    Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
  - Category: Firebuilding (2)
    methods of making & maintaining fires w/o resort to matches or other modern technology. e.g. bow drills, hand drills, fire ploughs, etc.
    - The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
      January 22, 2011, 15:09
    - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
      December 13, 2010, 07:56
      Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
  - Category: Tracking (2)
    Using signs e.g. tracks, scat, grazes, etc. to follow or backtrack an animal or person.
    - The Tracks In Chauvet Cave by: Ken Fischman
      January 17, 2012, 15:06
      The two sets of tracks were side by side. One of them was that of a young child, and the other of a wolf. What if I were to tell you that these…
    - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
      December 13, 2010, 07:56
      Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
  - Category: shelter (2)
    simple or primitive emergency shelters that can be erected quickly, using materials at hand
    - The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
      January 22, 2011, 15:09
    - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
      December 13, 2010, 07:56
      Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
  - Category: awareness (4)
    - Wilderness Awareness by: Ken Fischman
      June 20, 2011, 17:48
      . an Awareness Walk is different from a regular Nature Walk. We won’t be identifying trees or plants; instead you will be learning some new ways to be aware…
    - Animist Beliefs Compared With Those of Our Culture by: Ken Fischman
      May 4, 2011, 14:06
      The reason Animist beliefs prevailed for 100’s of 1000’s, perhaps millions of years, and that they did not destroy the Earth & each other – is not…
    - How To Go For A Walk In The Woods With Your Grandchild by: Ken Fischman
      May 4, 2011, 13:29
      "We are here today to give you some hints on how you can enjoy walking in the woods with your young grandchildren.
    - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
      December 13, 2010, 07:56
      Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
  - Category: wilderness awareness (6)
    - The Bear Hunter by: Ken Fischman
      October 14, 2011, 15:22
      What a great improvement these new high tech methods over the 1990s hunting methods. Now the odds are more on our side, and there is no need to get up at 5:30…
    - Animist Beliefs Compared With Those of Our Culture by: Ken Fischman
      May 4, 2011, 14:06
      The reason Animist beliefs prevailed for 100’s of 1000’s, perhaps millions of years, and that they did not destroy the Earth & each other – is not…
    - How To Go For A Walk In The Woods With Your Grandchild by: Ken Fischman
      May 4, 2011, 13:29
      "We are here today to give you some hints on how you can enjoy walking in the woods with your young grandchildren.
    - Recommended Books on Earth-Based Peoples and Animism by: Ken Fischman
      April 26, 2011, 11:08
      A list of publications on Animism & the the spiritual practices of the traditional people, who live these beliefs.
    - The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
      January 22, 2011, 15:09
    - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
      December 13, 2010, 07:56
      Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
- Category: Paleoanthropology (7)
  The study of the origins of man, with emphasis on what it shows us about the biology & behavior of contemporary Homo sapiens.
  - Are the Beliefs of Earth-Based Peoples a Valid Guide to Their Behavior? by: Ken Fischman
    October 7, 2012, 18:02
    I find it hard to believe that people who regarded the rivers as their sisters, would have raped them by pouring toxic waste into them, or thought of their…
  - How Our Cultural Beliefs Effect The Way We Treat The earth by: adm83
    August 15, 2012, 18:36
    How Our Cultural Beliefs Affect the Way We Treat the Earth Lanie Johnson, M.A. and Ken Fischman, Ph.D. March 25, 2007(rev.…
  - The Tracks In Chauvet Cave by: Ken Fischman
    January 17, 2012, 15:06
    The two sets of tracks were side by side. One of them was that of a young child, and the other of a wolf. What if I were to tell you that these…
  - Ancestors Of African Pygmies And Neighboring Farmers Separated Around 60,000 Years Ago by: Ken Fischman
    January 17, 2012, 12:41
    they determined that the ancestors of Pygmy hunter-gatherers and farming populations started to diverge ~60,000 years ago, coinciding with a period of…
  - Ancestors of African Pygmies Separated 60,000 Years Ago by: Ken Fischman
    July 10, 2011, 18:42
    All African Pygmies, inhabiting a large territory extending west-to-east along Central Africa, descend from a unique population who lived around 20,000 years…
  - Recommended Books on Earth-Based Peoples and Animism by: Ken Fischman
    April 26, 2011, 11:08
    A list of publications on Animism & the the spiritual practices of the traditional people, who live these beliefs.
  - Hunter Gatherers – Brutish Or Brilliant? by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 16:16
    * …
- Category: health (2)
  - The Biology And Politics Of Breast Cancer by: Ken Fischman
    June 27, 2011, 15:10
    THE BIOLOGY AND POLITICS OF BREAST CANCER by Ken Fischman, Ph.D. Dedicated to the memories of: Vicki Long Mary Shackelford Barbara…
  - Habitat and health, from the Primitive to the Contemporary by: adm83
    December 19, 2010, 15:24
    It seems that in place of a completely primitive way of life, many of us have begun a journey back to a more primitive state of health in relation to our…
- Category: Animism (8)
  - Are the Beliefs of Earth-Based Peoples a Valid Guide to Their Behavior? by: Ken Fischman
    October 7, 2012, 18:02
    I find it hard to believe that people who regarded the rivers as their sisters, would have raped them by pouring toxic waste into them, or thought of their…
  - How Our Cultural Beliefs Effect The Way We Treat The earth by: adm83
    August 15, 2012, 18:36
    How Our Cultural Beliefs Affect the Way We Treat the Earth Lanie Johnson, M.A. and Ken Fischman, Ph.D. March 25, 2007(rev.…
  - Introduction to Animism by: Ken Fischman
    May 7, 2011, 16:32
    Animism is not a religion that has a special building or temple, or scripture, or holy days. The religion of Animism, strongly binding one to the Universe in…
  - Animist Beliefs Compared With Those of Our Culture by: Ken Fischman
    May 4, 2011, 14:06
    The reason Animist beliefs prevailed for 100’s of 1000’s, perhaps millions of years, and that they did not destroy the Earth & each other – is not…
  - Recommended Books on Earth-Based Peoples and Animism by: Ken Fischman
    April 26, 2011, 11:08
    A list of publications on Animism & the the spiritual practices of the traditional people, who live these beliefs.
  - The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
    January 22, 2011, 15:09
  - Hunter Gatherers – Brutish Or Brilliant? by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 16:16
    * …
  - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
    December 13, 2010, 07:56
    Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
  - Category: Four Directions (4)
    The Four Directions signify the cycle of life, as do the four seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
    - Introduction to Animism by: Ken Fischman
      May 7, 2011, 16:32
      Animism is not a religion that has a special building or temple, or scripture, or holy days. The religion of Animism, strongly binding one to the Universe in…
    - Animist Beliefs Compared With Those of Our Culture by: Ken Fischman
      May 4, 2011, 14:06
      The reason Animist beliefs prevailed for 100’s of 1000’s, perhaps millions of years, and that they did not destroy the Earth & each other – is not…
    - The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
      January 22, 2011, 15:09
    - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
      December 13, 2010, 07:56
      Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
Category: Cancer (5)
The biology & politics of cancer, with emphasis on its causes & the reasons why there is a world-wide epidemic that we largely ignore.
- The Empire Strikes Back by: Ken Fischman
  July 9, 2011, 09:56
  The GMO industry's tactics shows a clear pattern. Attack the dissenters’ science and methodology through letters to the editor in scientific journals,…
- The Dark Side Of Genetic Engineering by: Ken Fischman
  June 27, 2011, 15:48
  The prospect of worldwide distribution of GMO's is particularly troubling because they differ in several crucial respects from pollution by petrochemica…
- The Biology And Politics Of Breast Cancer by: Ken Fischman
  June 27, 2011, 15:10
  THE BIOLOGY AND POLITICS OF BREAST CANCER by Ken Fischman, Ph.D. Dedicated to the memories of: Vicki Long Mary Shackelford Barbara…
- Newsletters, 2011 by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 12:44
  Monthly Newsletters
- Only God Can Make A Tree by: Ken Fischman
  May 4, 2011, 13:55
  Only God Can Make A Tree, But Monsanto Might Patent It By Ken Fischman, Ph.D. Sandpoint Reader “Science is too important to be left to politicians or…
Category: Molecular Genetics (8)
The use of molecular techniques on chromosomes, genes, & DNA to produce Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), chimeras, etc.
- Ancestors Of African Pygmies And Neighboring Farmers Separated Around 60,000 Years Ago by: Ken Fischman
  January 17, 2012, 12:41
  they determined that the ancestors of Pygmy hunter-gatherers and farming populations started to diverge ~60,000 years ago, coinciding with a period of…
- Ancestors of African Pygmies Separated 60,000 Years Ago by: Ken Fischman
  July 10, 2011, 18:42
  All African Pygmies, inhabiting a large territory extending west-to-east along Central Africa, descend from a unique population who lived around 20,000 years…
- The Empire Strikes Back by: Ken Fischman
  July 9, 2011, 09:56
  The GMO industry's tactics shows a clear pattern. Attack the dissenters’ science and methodology through letters to the editor in scientific journals,…
- The Dark Side Of Genetic Engineering by: Ken Fischman
  June 27, 2011, 15:48
  The prospect of worldwide distribution of GMO's is particularly troubling because they differ in several crucial respects from pollution by petrochemica…
- Newsletters, 2011 by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 12:44
  Monthly Newsletters
- Only God Can Make A Tree by: Ken Fischman
  May 4, 2011, 13:55
  Only God Can Make A Tree, But Monsanto Might Patent It By Ken Fischman, Ph.D. Sandpoint Reader “Science is too important to be left to politicians or…
- Chromosomes and Stress by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 15:11
  Acute psychogenic stress in rats induces genetic damage on both the chromosomal and molecular levels.
- Category: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) (4)
  Living creatures, whose genes have been modified or replaced by molecular genetic techniques
  - The Empire Strikes Back by: Ken Fischman
    July 9, 2011, 09:56
    The GMO industry's tactics shows a clear pattern. Attack the dissenters’ science and methodology through letters to the editor in scientific journals,…
  - The Dark Side Of Genetic Engineering by: Ken Fischman
    June 27, 2011, 15:48
    The prospect of worldwide distribution of GMO's is particularly troubling because they differ in several crucial respects from pollution by petrochemica…
  - Only God Can Make A Tree by: Ken Fischman
    May 4, 2011, 13:55
    Only God Can Make A Tree, But Monsanto Might Patent It By Ken Fischman, Ph.D. Sandpoint Reader “Science is too important to be left to politicians or…
  - The Empire Strikes Back by: Ken Fischman
    May 4, 2011, 13:50
    Right from the beginning, there has been controversy about the nature of these new combinations, dubbed Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their…
- Category: Chromosomes and Stress (2)
  The effects of psychological stress on the genetics of organisms
  - Only God Can Make A Tree by: Ken Fischman
    May 4, 2011, 13:55
    Only God Can Make A Tree, But Monsanto Might Patent It By Ken Fischman, Ph.D. Sandpoint Reader “Science is too important to be left to politicians or…
  - Chromosomes and Stress by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 15:11
    Acute psychogenic stress in rats induces genetic damage on both the chromosomal and molecular levels.
Category: The Earth (10)
Whatever we do to the Earth, we do to ourselves.”All things are connected”(Chief Seattle)
- How Our Cultural Beliefs Effect The Way We Treat The earth by: adm83
  August 15, 2012, 18:36
  How Our Cultural Beliefs Affect the Way We Treat the Earth Lanie Johnson, M.A. and Ken Fischman, Ph.D. March 25, 2007(rev.…
- Climate Scientist Stirs Up A Storm by: Ken Fischman
  August 13, 2012, 12:53
  Hansen concludes his assessment by saying that if we destroy our planet, we destroy ourselves. What should we do? Keep atmospheric CO2 below 350 PPM. For a…
- The Bear Hunter by: Ken Fischman
  October 14, 2011, 15:22
  What a great improvement these new high tech methods over the 1990s hunting methods. Now the odds are more on our side, and there is no need to get up at 5:30…
- Summary of Intergovernmental Panel Report On Climate Change by: Ken Fischman
  August 17, 2011, 08:18
  There are 5 reasons for concern. These risks are identified with higher confidence than in the previous TAR (Third Assessment Report of the IPCC, 2001): 1.…
- Newsletters, 2011 by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 12:44
  Monthly Newsletters
- Introduction to Animism by: Ken Fischman
  May 7, 2011, 16:32
  Animism is not a religion that has a special building or temple, or scripture, or holy days. The religion of Animism, strongly binding one to the Universe in…
- Recommended Books on Earth-Based Peoples and Animism by: Ken Fischman
  April 26, 2011, 11:08
  A list of publications on Animism & the the spiritual practices of the traditional people, who live these beliefs.
- The End Of Oil by: Ken Fischman
  December 20, 2010, 10:01
  THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL (6/3/06, rev. 9/10/11)Ken Fischman,Ph.D., Lanie Johnson, M.A., and the Ancient Pathways PlayersClimbing…
- Category: End of oil (2)
  The era of cheap oil is ending. Its demise is having a profound effect, not only on technology, but on our culture and the very way we think
  - THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL by: Ken Fischman
    July 10, 2011, 20:05
    We in Sandpoint do not have to wait for our government and most of the country to catch up with our understanding of this situation. We can start planning…
  - The End Of Oil by: Ken Fischman
    December 20, 2010, 10:01
    THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL (6/3/06, rev. 9/10/11)Ken Fischman,Ph.D., Lanie Johnson, M.A., and the Ancient Pathways PlayersClimbing…
- Category: climate change (3)
  The great majority of climate scientists agree that the Earth is warming at an accelerated rate due to human activity. If it continues to warm at the present…
  - Climate Scientist Stirs Up A Storm by: Ken Fischman
    August 13, 2012, 12:53
    Hansen concludes his assessment by saying that if we destroy our planet, we destroy ourselves. What should we do? Keep atmospheric CO2 below 350 PPM. For a…
  - Summary of Intergovernmental Panel Report On Climate Change by: Ken Fischman
    August 17, 2011, 08:18
    There are 5 reasons for concern. These risks are identified with higher confidence than in the previous TAR (Third Assessment Report of the IPCC, 2001): 1.…
  - THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL by: Ken Fischman
    July 10, 2011, 20:05
    We in Sandpoint do not have to wait for our government and most of the country to catch up with our understanding of this situation. We can start planning…
- Category: Peak Oil (3)
  - THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL by: Ken Fischman
    July 10, 2011, 20:05
    We in Sandpoint do not have to wait for our government and most of the country to catch up with our understanding of this situation. We can start planning…
  - The End Of Oil by: Ken Fischman
    December 20, 2010, 10:01
    THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL (6/3/06, rev. 9/10/11)Ken Fischman,Ph.D., Lanie Johnson, M.A., and the Ancient Pathways PlayersClimbing…
  - Hunter Gatherers – Brutish Or Brilliant? by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 16:16
    * …
Category: Ancient Pathways Group (16)
Sandpoint people, who are interested in ancient skills and who participate in AP programs.
- THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL by: Ken Fischman
  July 10, 2011, 20:05
  We in Sandpoint do not have to wait for our government and most of the country to catch up with our understanding of this situation. We can start planning…
- Wilderness Awareness by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 17:48
  . an Awareness Walk is different from a regular Nature Walk. We won’t be identifying trees or plants; instead you will be learning some new ways to be aware…
- Newsletters, 2011 by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 12:44
  Monthly Newsletters
- Recommended Books on Earth-Based Peoples and Animism by: Ken Fischman
  April 26, 2011, 11:08
  A list of publications on Animism & the the spiritual practices of the traditional people, who live these beliefs.
- The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
  January 22, 2011, 15:09
- The End Of Oil by: Ken Fischman
  December 20, 2010, 10:01
  THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL (6/3/06, rev. 9/10/11)Ken Fischman,Ph.D., Lanie Johnson, M.A., and the Ancient Pathways PlayersClimbing…
- Hunter Gatherers – Brutish Or Brilliant? by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 16:16
  * …
- Wolves Don’t Belong On The Firing Line by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 16:08
  Idaho’s reputation as the most dependably conservative state might be based on a misunderstanding
- Remarks At Demonstration Against Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
  December 19, 2010, 15:50
  If this hunt goes through and they kill as many wolves as they plan to, they will leave small, disconnected populations of wolves, which will be genetically…
- Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
  December 13, 2010, 07:56
  Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
- Category: Programs (14)
  - How Our Cultural Beliefs Effect The Way We Treat The earth by: adm83
    August 15, 2012, 18:36
    How Our Cultural Beliefs Affect the Way We Treat the Earth Lanie Johnson, M.A. and Ken Fischman, Ph.D. March 25, 2007(rev.…
  - THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL by: Ken Fischman
    July 10, 2011, 20:05
    We in Sandpoint do not have to wait for our government and most of the country to catch up with our understanding of this situation. We can start planning…
  - The Dark Side Of Genetic Engineering by: Ken Fischman
    June 27, 2011, 15:48
    The prospect of worldwide distribution of GMO's is particularly troubling because they differ in several crucial respects from pollution by petrochemica…
  - The Biology And Politics Of Breast Cancer by: Ken Fischman
    June 27, 2011, 15:10
    THE BIOLOGY AND POLITICS OF BREAST CANCER by Ken Fischman, Ph.D. Dedicated to the memories of: Vicki Long Mary Shackelford Barbara…
  - Wilderness Awareness by: Ken Fischman
    June 20, 2011, 17:48
    . an Awareness Walk is different from a regular Nature Walk. We won’t be identifying trees or plants; instead you will be learning some new ways to be aware…
  - Animist Beliefs Compared With Those of Our Culture by: Ken Fischman
    May 4, 2011, 14:06
    The reason Animist beliefs prevailed for 100’s of 1000’s, perhaps millions of years, and that they did not destroy the Earth & each other – is not…
  - How To Go For A Walk In The Woods With Your Grandchild by: Ken Fischman
    May 4, 2011, 13:29
    "We are here today to give you some hints on how you can enjoy walking in the woods with your young grandchildren.
  - The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
    January 22, 2011, 15:09
  - The End Of Oil by: Ken Fischman
    December 20, 2010, 10:01
    THE END OF OIL, AND THE RISE OF DENIAL (6/3/06, rev. 9/10/11)Ken Fischman,Ph.D., Lanie Johnson, M.A., and the Ancient Pathways PlayersClimbing…
  - Hunter Gatherers – Brutish Or Brilliant? by: Ken Fischman
    December 19, 2010, 16:16
    * …
  - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
    December 13, 2010, 07:56
    Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
  - Category: projects (5)
    - The Earth Is Our Home by: Ken Fischman
      January 22, 2011, 15:09
    - Wolves Don’t Belong On The Firing Line by: Ken Fischman
      December 19, 2010, 16:08
      Idaho’s reputation as the most dependably conservative state might be based on a misunderstanding
    - Remarks At Demonstration Against Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
      December 19, 2010, 15:50
      If this hunt goes through and they kill as many wolves as they plan to, they will leave small, disconnected populations of wolves, which will be genetically…
    - Habitat and health, from the Primitive to the Contemporary by: adm83
      December 19, 2010, 15:24
      It seems that in place of a completely primitive way of life, many of us have begun a journey back to a more primitive state of health in relation to our…
    - Ancient Pathways Group by: adm83
      December 13, 2010, 07:56
      Sandpoint people, who are interested in learning ancient skills.
Category: Newsletter (1)
Monthly Newsletter
- Newsletters, 2011 by: Ken Fischman
  June 20, 2011, 12:44
  Monthly Newsletters
Category: News (6)
New articles and posts that are timely
- Uncertain Future for the Gray Wolf by: Ken Fischman
  August 23, 2012, 18:12
  The recovery of the gray wolf in the Rocky Mountain West is one of the Endangered Species Act’s great success stories. Hunted nearly to extinction, wolves…
- Climate Scientist Stirs Up A Storm by: Ken Fischman
  August 13, 2012, 12:53
  Hansen concludes his assessment by saying that if we destroy our planet, we destroy ourselves. What should we do? Keep atmospheric CO2 below 350 PPM. For a…
- Stephen Augustine’s Comments on Idaho's 2011-12 Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
  December 14, 2011, 15:49
  Stephen Augustine points out that the Idaho Fish & Game’s (IDF&G) charter requires them to manage game only for the benefit of hunters, and hopes that the…
- The Case of the Missing Predator, or Please Pass the Shark Fin Soup by: Ken Fischman
  December 1, 2011, 15:54
  The Case of the Missing Predator, or Please Pass the Shark Fin SoupTHE PREDATOR/PREY RELATIONSHIP. WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT? &n…
- Scientists debate number of wolves needed for species' survival by: Ken Fischman
  August 4, 2011, 18:26
  Conservation groups and the federal government continue to disagree how many gray wolves are needed in the Northern Rockies to ensure the species’ survival.…
- Category: Breaking News (4)
  Articles and posts that are time-sensitive and of unusual iterest
  - Uncertain Future for the Gray Wolf by: Ken Fischman
    August 23, 2012, 18:12
    The recovery of the gray wolf in the Rocky Mountain West is one of the Endangered Species Act’s great success stories. Hunted nearly to extinction, wolves…
  - Climate Scientist Stirs Up A Storm by: Ken Fischman
    August 13, 2012, 12:53
    Hansen concludes his assessment by saying that if we destroy our planet, we destroy ourselves. What should we do? Keep atmospheric CO2 below 350 PPM. For a…
  - Trophic Downgrading or Where Have All the Predators Gone? by: Ken Fischman
    July 17, 2012, 13:19
    It deals with the recent and rapid disappearance of top predators, such as wolves, lions, & sharks, mostly brought about by the actions of that top predator of…
  - Stephen Augustine’s Comments on Idaho's 2011-12 Wolf Hunt by: Ken Fischman
    December 14, 2011, 15:49
    Stephen Augustine points out that the Idaho Fish & Game’s (IDF&G) charter requires them to manage game only for the benefit of hunters, and hopes that the…
Category: stories (3)
Narratives that are an account of real or imaginary beings, and which have a beginning, middle, and end.
- Are the Beliefs of Earth-Based Peoples a Valid Guide to Their Behavior? by: Ken Fischman
  October 7, 2012, 18:02
  I find it hard to believe that people who regarded the rivers as their sisters, would have raped them by pouring toxic waste into them, or thought of their…
- The Tracks In Chauvet Cave by: Ken Fischman
  January 17, 2012, 15:06
  The two sets of tracks were side by side. One of them was that of a young child, and the other of a wolf. What if I were to tell you that these…
- The Bear Hunter by: Ken Fischman
  October 14, 2011, 15:22
  What a great improvement these new high tech methods over the 1990s hunting methods. Now the odds are more on our side, and there is no need to get up at 5:30…

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