A Chilean court orders exhumation on Neruda’s body to determine cause of 1973 death From my column at Communities @ Washington Times WASHINGTON DC, February 14, 2013 – Last week a Chilean judge ordered the exhumation of Pablo Neruda to determine whether the Nobel Prize winning poet was poisoned. Author or Canto General and […]
February
18
Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s body to be exhumed amid allegations of murder
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February
16
Costa Rica: Pura Vida! A week in Manuel Antonio & surroundings
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This is an extended version of my original article on Costa Rica. WASHINGTON DC, February 16, 2013- This January, my husband and I visited Costa Rica for a wedding. Growing up in a Latin culture, I associate Costa Ricans, “ticos,” with their ubiquitous saying: pura vida, a phrase that they seem to insert into every […]
February
16
Maggots, rodent hair and worse in your food
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FDA’s Defect Action Levels and what they mean to the consumer. From my column at Communities @ Washington Times Even though I like to think of myself as an adventurous diner, there are certain things that I refuse to eat- rat hair and cockroach feces spring to mind. No, this was not on an episode […]
February
14
Creamy Lime Tart
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Serves 10-12 Ingredients: Crust: ½ box graham crackers ½ c butter Filling: 6 egg yolks ½ cup sugar ¾ cup lime juice 2 tsp. grated lime rind 1 Tbs. gelatin ½ cup cream, whipped Garnish: Rind of 4 limes, julienne ½ cup sugar Preparation: Preheat oven to 350° Place graham crackers in […]
February
12
Comet ISON: will it be “the Comet of the Century?”
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As the hype over “the Comet of the Century” grows, will ISON live up to expectations? From my column at Communities @ Washington Times WASHINGTON DC, February 8, 2013 – In George R.R. Martin’s Song of Fire and Ice, the basis for HBO’s wildly popular series “Game of Thrones,” a red comet that shines brighter […]
February
11
A History of the World in 6 Glasses, Tom Standage
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****½ A History of the World in 6 Glasses Author: Tom Standage Website: http://tomstandage.wordpress.com First Edition: 2005 Original language: English Summary: Following human history through predominant beverages, this book presents history in an interesting and different light. Highlighting the human need for water, this book chronicles how drinks – beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and […]
February
10
Burglars using Facebook to pick and case homes
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Bragging about your vacation or night on the town on Facebook could lay out the welcome mat for burglars From my column at Communities @ Washington Times WASHINGTON DC, February 4, 2013 – Most people don’t think twice about letting their friends on Facebook know they are on vacation or eating at their favorite […]
February
08
The Kitchen House, Kathleen Grissom
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****½ The Kitchen House Author: Kathleen Grissom First Edition: 2010 Original language: English Awards: Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction, Debut Author (2010) Summary: Told from the point of view of an orphaned Irish indentured servant and the illegitimate daughter of a tobacco plantation owner and one of his slaves, The Kitchen House tells […]
February
06
Frankenfish: genetically engineered salmon close to winning FDA approval
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As AquAdvantage salmon nears FDA approval, this genetically engineered fish is likely to show up on your plate – and you may not even know it. From my column in Communities @ Washington Times WASHINGTON DC, February 2, 2013- Genetically modified crops have been a part of the U.S. food supply for many years. Genetically […]
February
02
Holy Land, USA: from place of pilgrimage to creepy destination
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Once one of Connecticut’s most popular tourist attractions, this closed and decaying Catholic theme park continues to draw visitors looking for the unusual and kitsch. From my column in Communities @ The Washington Times WASHINGTON DC, January 29, 2013– Today this decaying religious theme park in Waterbury Connecticut looks like the set of a 70s […]
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