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Harvard’s Science + Cooking lectures: Now playing on iTunes U
Daily DishNow on iTunes U: Science + Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter, a video lecture series from Harvard that “discusses concepts from the physical sciences that underpin both everyday cooking and haute cuisine.”... -
Forest biofuel projects could increase West Coast carbon emissions
GreenspaceThinning West Coast forests on a widespread scale to feed bioenergy projects would increase the region's production of greenhouse gases, according to a new study.... -
Multivitamins: Do his and hers make a difference?
It's a good thing dietary guidelines aren't laws. If they were, just about all of us could be found guilty. Even if you load fruit onto your whole-grain cereal and pile greens on your sandwiches, chances are you're regularly falling short on one or more...Tags: Dietary Supplements, Prostate Cancer, Heart Disease, Prostate, Vitamin E
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10 Reasons to Retire in a College Town
U.S. News & World ReportCities with colleges tend to offer lots of amenities at affordable prices If you're feeling nostalgic for your college days, you might be able to relive them in retirement. College towns often have lots of amenities for retirees, including top-notch...Tags: University of Virginia, University of Florida, College Sports, Cornell University, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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School Closures and Delays for Portland and Surrounding Areas
Thursday, March 22, 2012 Public Colleges & Universities: PCC: Exams/Classes/events at all campuses/centers will start at 10 a.m. Exams/Classes/events starting before 10 a.m. are cancelled. Exams cancelled today will be held tomorrow (Mar 23) at the...
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Family affair
Call it sisterly love: First lady Michelle Obama will deliver a commencement address June 17 at Oregon State University, where brother Craig Robinson coaches the men's basketball team, her aides said Wednesday.
It's one of three graduation talks on tap...Tags: Michelle Obama, Princeton University, Basketball, College Sports, Obesity
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Study: Carbon Dioxide Increase Caused End of Ice Age
U.S. News & World ReportA climate scientist says his research indicates growing levels of carbon dioxide are the cause of global temperature increases A team of climate experts say they've solved the chicken-or-egg question--Which came first? Carbon dioxide or temperature...Tags: Republican Party, Conservation, All Time Low (music group), Science and Technology, Ecosystems
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OCC fills interim VP job
COSTA MESA — Orange Coast College has named an education consultant and former Northern California community college administrator as its interim vice president of instruction. Ron Johnson will take over the role until a permanent replacement can...Tags: Culture, Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Arts and Culture
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The real tea party: The benefits of green tea are something to celebrate
Premium Health News ServiceIf you haven't already swapped your morning cup of joe for a mug of green tea, consider it now. A growing mound of evidence indicates that specific antioxidants found most abundantly in green tea help defend the body against heart disease, cancer,...Tags: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Medical Procedures and Tests, Obesity, Alzheimer's Disease
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Robert W. "Bob" Roche, relief worker
Robert W. "Bob" Roche, a former Peace Corps volunteer who later worked in Africa with Catholic Relief Services, died Jan. 12 of undetermined causes at Sanctuary at Holy Cross, a Burtonsville senior living community.
The Columbia resident was 61.
"We are...Tags: Ellicott City, University of Notre Dame, Africa, Peace Corps, Forestry and Timber
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USDA unveils new Plant Hardiness Zone Map
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating a useful tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 1990 with greater accuracy and detail. The...Tags: Bodies of Water, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Winter Weather: School Closures & Traffic Alerts
UPDATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 8:00AM
News Release from: Salem Police Dept.
FLOODING CLOSES SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE
Posted: January 20th, 2012 8:01 AM
The Salem Housing Authority main office, located at 360 Church St SE, will be closed...Tags: Avalanches and Landslides, Transportation Industry, Health and Safety at Work, Politics, Highway Transportation
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