WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 – Cellulose is an organic compound found in almost any plant matter—and a large amount of processed and fast foods. While indigestible by humans, it is added to foods for a variety of purposes. Considered the most abundant organic compound on Earth, cellulose provides strength and structure to the cell walls in […]
June
11
Reconstructing Amelia, Kimberly McCreight
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*** Harper Collins, 2013 ISBN 006222543X I immediately downloaded this book into my Kindle because the Goodreads recommendations said something like “If you liked Gone Girl, you’re going to love this book.” I disagree. New York attorney and busy single mother, Kate Baron always thought that she and her teenage daughter Amelia had the perfect […]
June
10
Facebook cofounder Sean Parker’s “Game of Thrones” forest wedding criticized
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 – Facebook cofounder Sean Parker made a lot of enemies earlier this month for spending a reported $10 million for what many are calling the trashing of a redwood forest in Big Sur, California. After an investigation by the California Coastal Commission (CCC) and criticism in the media, Parker fired back. With […]
June
07
10 ways to motivate to go to the gym
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2013- Summer is here and there is no better time to jumpstart your fitness routine. If you are stuck with a yearlong membership and can’t seem to find the motivation to go to the gym, here are a few tips that may help you out. As with any health or workout regimen, […]
June
06
Food Thursdays: How to cut cherry tomatoes and pitted olives in half in less than 15 seconds
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This is a great time-saving way to cut any small round fruit and vegetable. 1. You will need: 2 small plates roughly the same size Sharp chef’s knife 2. Place the tomatoes in the center of the plate inside the lip 3. Place the other plate on top: 4. Press down on the top plate […]
June
05
Michael Douglas, HPV, oral sex, and throat cancer
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WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 – In an interview last week, Michael Douglas stated that genital human papillomavirus (HPV) transmitted through oral sex resulted in his 2010 throat cancer diagnosis. Douglas’ spokespeople later denied the statement but it did raise the question: can you get throat cancer from oral sex? Read more: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/world-our-backyard/2013/jun/4/michael-douglas-hpv-oral-sex-and-throat-cancer/#ixzz2VLpGbQHF
June
04
Scientists revive 400-year old moss entombed in glacier
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WASHINGTON, June 3, 2013 – Canadian scientists have revived a 400-year-old moss specimen uncovered by a melting glacier. The findings, published in last week’s issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, have implications for biodiversity, glacial science, and even the colonization of Mars. Led by Catherine La Farge, biologist at the University of Alberta, researchers […]
June
04
Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides
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***** Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides Knopf, 2002 ISBN-13: 978-1-4299-5627-7 “I was born twice: first, as a baby girl, on a remarkably smogless Detroit day of January 1960; and then again, as a teenage boy, in an emergency room near Petoskey, Michigan, in August of 1974. . . My birth certificate lists my name as Calliope Helen […]
June
01
The DC area’s best swimming spots
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WASHINGTON, DC, June 1, 2013 – As summer in DC warms up, everyone is looking for a place to swim and cool off. Luckily, there are all kinds of pools, pool clubs, and swimming holes for whatever you and your friends are in the mood for. Read more: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/world-our-backyard/2013/may/31/dc-areas-best-swimming-spots/#ixzz2Uyj0e3Fc Read my latest article on Communities
June
01
GE salmon and wild brown trout breed, creating hybrid fish
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WASHINGTON, May 30, 2013 ― A recent study by Canadian researchers reveals genetically engineered (GE) salmon can breed with wild trout, creating a hybrid fish that may pose a serious environmental threat. As AquaBounty’s AquAdvantage GE salmon approaches Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, many activists and consumers are pressing for more research. AquAdvantage Atlantic salmon is engineered […]
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