Elizabeth Williams
Elizabeth Williams is a molecular biologist who enjoys cooking, pets, and household adventures.
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The Best Places to See Wildflowers in the Washington, DC Metro AreaFrom field to stream, forest to path, don't miss these places for wildflower viewing.
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Sunday Night Cartoons - HaikuCelebrating the calming effects of Sunday night cartoons.
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How to Rescue Chickens from a Factory FarmThe do's and don'ts of bringing home factory farm chickens.
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Cicada HaikuCelebrating cicadas through haiku
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Apple Pie HaikuCelebration of a cheap apple pie in haiku.
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New Bacteria Found in Lake Vostok, but Not ReallyThe new organism found in Lake Vostok put in perspective.
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What Causes Repeated Episodes of Kidney Stones?Why do some people get kidney stones repeatedly?
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Computer Data - HaikuKeeping computer data in perspective, expressed in Haiku
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Grace’s Meatball and Sauce Recipe for a Large FamilyFeed your hungry Italian family with these delicious meatballs.
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Model Nematode - HaikuA celebration of the model nematode C. elegans, in haiku.
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A Haiku Poem About ArthritisOne woman's take on arthritis in haiku form.
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Post Office - HaikuSadness for the post office, in haiku
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Etiquette for Wedding ExpensesSome do's and don'ts for handling wedding expenses.
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Selling on Amazon - HaikuA celebration of Amazon.com in haiku.
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Money - HaikuBefuddlement of what money is, in haiku form.
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Influenza - HaikuA celebration of the tiny virus that makes us so miserable, in haiku form.
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The Mediterranean Diet Keeps My Blood Pressure DownAn overweight woman with normal blood pressure -- possibly because of the Mediterranean diet.
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Government Furlough - HaikuPondering the planned government furlough via Haiku
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Deconstructing the Lookaside BufferA new analysis for lookaside buffers.
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First Night in My New House - HaikuFeelings about my new house in a haiku.
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Downloadable Easter Coloring PagesDownload these fun Easter coloring pages for the kids' holiday party.
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Top 20 Best Roller Derby NamesA list of my favorite top 20 roller derby names.
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Why I’m Glad My Asperger’s Syndrome was UndiagnosedHow a child with Asperger's Sydrome became a successful adult.
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Deployment of Local-Area NetworksA new method for the deployment of local area networks.
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Human Genome - HaikuA humbling view of the human blueprint in haiku.
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Dinosaur Footprints - HaikuA haiku speculating on the dinosaurs that made the footprints
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DNA Sequence HaikuCelebrate the magic of DNA sequence through haiku.
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Refining Local-Area NetworksAn analysis of public-private keys in refining LAN networks.
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Homemade Crispy Fish FilletsDon't buy frozen fish fillets when making your own is so easy.
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Jellyfish - HaikuCelebrate jellyfish with this haiku
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Decoupling Public-Private Key Pairs from Web ServicesA description of how to decouple public-private key pairs from web services.
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The Evolution of Me - HaikuA haiku celebration of how I came to be here.
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Evaluation of Multicast ApplicationsAn investigation of cache coherence with regard to multicast applications.
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Top 10 Best Year of the Snake GiftsThe Year of the Snake is upon us! Celebrate with these cool items.
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Bad Hair Day - HaikuOde to dyeing my hair on the day of an important meeting.
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Skeletons in the Museum: HaikuA celebration of skeletons through poetry.
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Evolution HaikuCelebrate evolution through poetry.
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Jason's Spinach-Stuffed Chicken BreastsHealthy and delicious, this spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe will keep your family happy.
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Helen's Fettucini AlfredoThis creamy and savory fettuccine Alfredo is sure to be a hit.
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Best Big Bang Theory T-ShirtsIf you're a fan of the Big Bang Theory, don't miss these great T-shirts on CafePress.
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DNA Extraction HaikuA haiku to bring good luck to a DNA extraction.
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Isabella's Corn and Rice PlatterA delicious savory dish you can make in minutes.
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Contrasting the Producer-Consumer Problem and RPCsThe use of write-back caches to evaluate producer-consumer algorithms.
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Gigi's Strawberry Coffee CakeThis strawberry coffee cake is cheerful, festive, and romantic.
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Refinement of Von Neumann MachinesA new method to score hash tables.
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Francoise's Uptown Cracker Jack RecipeThe Cracker Jacks you remember from your childhood, all grown up.
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David's Crockpot Chicken ChiliA great recipe for chicken chili you can cook in your crockpot.
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Should Your Teen Drop Out of High School?Sometimes being a high school dropout is OK.
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Ellie's Garden FritataThis yummy vegetarian fritata will be a hit at your next potluck.
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Behnke’s Nursery – a Good Source of Cacti in the Washington DC AreaAdd to your cactus collection in the DC area.
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Betina's Rocket Science Pork ChopsYou don't need to be a rocket scientist to make these, but people will think that you're a genius because they're so delicious.
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Charlene's Rosemary Lamb and Asparagus RecipeDelicious rosemary lamb chops with asparagus.
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Alexandria's Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesEasy to make peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe.
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Top 5 Worst Horror Movies of All TimeYou may remember these tacky horror movies from your childhood.
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Best Miniature Horse Videos on YouTubeThe best videos of miniature horses playing.
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Valentine's Day in the D.C. Metro AreaCelebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetie, Big City style.
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Proper Housing for a Pet DonkeyHow to provide proper housing for a pet donkey.
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Lucy's Vegetarian Shepherd's PieWonderful vegetarian shepherd's pie with mashed yams.
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Lemon Trout Filets with CapersA delicious, low-carb and low fat recipe with trout and capers.
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Top 5 Confusing and Funniest Action FiguresThe funniest and most disturbing action figures available today.
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Top 10 Funniest Sports Maternity T-shirtsShow off your pregnant belly proudly with these funny maternity sports T-shirts.
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Working for the Government Under Constant Threat of ClosureHow the delay of federal budget has a real life effect on federal emplyees.
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Jacqueline's Homemade Pesto PizzaThis pesto and mozzarella homemade pizza is sure to become a family favorite.
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Heart Murmurs and Dental SurgeryWhy do people with heart murmurs need to take antibiotics for some dental work but not others?
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Susan’s Lamb and Pasta PlatterA lamb and pasta recipe your whole family will enjoy.
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Jodie’s Feta and Pepper PieThis vegetarian savory pie is sure to be a winner at your next dinner party.
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Dick T. O’Stelium’s Egg Fu Yung RecipeUse Ramen noodles to make this yummy egg fu yung
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Heart-Healthy Bell Peppers with QuinoaThe whole family will like this hearty bell pepper and quinoa vegetarian dish.
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How the Fruitfly Helps Us Understand Our DNAThe little fruitfly has a lot in common with humans.
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The Top 5 Ways Doctors Annoy Their PatientsIs your doctor bugging you? Check here for a list of the most common complaints.
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How to Survive Dental Work with a Gag ReflexCleaning, X-rays and dental impressions are unpleasant for those with a gag reflex. Here’s how to minimize the problem.
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Beth’s Chiffon Cake with Strawberries and CreamThis chiffon cake is simple enough for everyday, but looks fancy enough for a special occasion.
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How the FDA Approves DrugsAn explanation of the process the FDA uses to approve drugs.
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GMO Chickens: Why They Are MadeGenetically modified chickens are good for the farmer and pretty much the same to you.
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The Apple Lady: How to Get a Lot of Votes on Election DayHow a single woman with some Post-Its got her candidate elected.
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Tortilla Soup with Chicken: A Recipe for the CrockpotPrepare this hearty soup in your crockpot for a delicious winter meal.
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Where to Take Glassblowing Classes in Glen Echo, MDGlen Echo Park has a fabulous glassblowing studio.
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Snowy Winter Day Liver and OnionsThis recipe will change the minds of people who think they don’t like liver and onions. A tip for the kids, just tell them it’s beef. It has the virtue of being the truth, and they’ll like it so much they won’t question it.
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Treatments for Rare Diseases: The FDA as a Funding SourceThe FDA encourages research for treating patients with rare diseases.
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Why You Shouldn’t Drink Unpasteurized MilkRaw milk is not better for you, and can lead to health problems.
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GMO Corn and the Bt PesticideWhy the Bt genetic modification in corn is OK
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The Truth About High Power Lines and CancerWhy there are cancer clusters around high tension power lines.
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Why Monoculture Food Crops Make Your Life BetterThe huge fields of genetically identical plants are a model of efficiency, not evil.
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How to Sell Jewelry on AmazonHow to meet Amazon’s requirements to sell jewelry.
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The Best Way to Donate Money to Cancer ResearchAvoid the big showy events and just give money directly where it’s needed.
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First Person: I Bought a House While in Graduate SchoolHow a woman in her thirties became a landlady with no time and no money.
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The Life Cycle of an AIDS VirusThe simple steps of the life cycle of the deadly HIV virus.
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The Downside of Living on a Tropical IslandA beautiful palm-tree infested hellhole, with rats and bugs.
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Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder RecipeThis delicious roasted pork shoulder is just the thing for a Sunday dinner.
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Fruit Cake Christmas CookiesAll the holiday fun of fruit cake without the punchline.
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Murray’s Creamed Onion RecipeHot and savory creamed onions is a sidedish that compliments many dinners.
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Red Velvet Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese FrostingAn easy cake that tastes like it took hours to make.
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Claudette’s Independence Day Baby Back RibsThese sweet and tangy ribs will be the talk of the town.
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The Bubonic Plague: A Role-playing Lesson Plan for Grades 9-12Teach middle school students about the Black Death epidemic of the middle ages through role-playing.
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Petroleum Products and Everyday Life: A Lesson Plan for Middle SchoolExplore the connection between petroleum products and how we live every day.
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How to Extract Your Own DNASee the material that makes up your genetic blueprint.
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Becky’s Pumpkin Pie RecipeThis wonderful pumpkin pie recipe will have them asking for seconds.
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National Gallery of Art: Calder’s Iconic MobileThe large colorful mobile in the National Gallery’s atrium.
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How Salt Affects the Freezing Point of Water: A Lesson Plan for K-2Show young students how salt lowers the freezing point of water
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The Best Aquarium Plants for BeginnersAdd some live plants to your aquarium. These are easy species to keep.
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The Water Cycle: A Lesson Plan for Grades 3-6Teach young children the concepts of water purification
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Animal Shapes and Colors: A Lesson Plan for Preschool Through KindergartenTeach young students about why different types of animals look the way they do.
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Jolie's Baked Ziti RecipeSavory and tangy, this baked ziti recipe will have them asking for seconds.
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Fun with Leaves: A Lesson Plan for Preschool Through KindergartenTeach your students the basics of leaves.
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National Gallery of Art – Shock of the NewsVisit this exhibit showing how artists manipulate the news. The National Gallery is free to the public at all times.
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Increasing Your Coral Count by FraggingEncourage the propagation of corals in your aquarium.
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Top 10 Strangest Rubber DuckiesFrom cowboys to construction workers, bathtime will never be the same. -
Make Cat Toys from Things You Already Have Around the HouseSome objects found around the house can be fascinating for your kitty!
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How to Make Glowing WaterGlowing water can be used for special effects or magic fountains.
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Parakeet Accessory Checklist for New OwnersYour little budgie needs a few things before you can bring him home.
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How to Make a Ceramic Tile PuzzleA fun and inexpensive toy you and your child can make together.
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Taking Care of Your Mouth During ChemotherapyChemotherapy can save your life, but has side effects. Take a few precautions to prevent oral problems during your treatment.
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How Children Benefit from Living with DogsKids who live with dogs learn about relationships in a way they can understand
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Spice Tales: The Story of RosemaryRosemary is a beautiful and delicious herb which also has many medical benefits.
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The 5 Strangest Superman Knockoff ToysFunny Superman-ish action figures. -
Why Does My Blood Sugar Level Spike When I Catch a Cold?Why does a minor cold cause my blood sugar level to go through the roof?
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How to Make Your Own Laundry DetergentMaking your own laundry detergent is cheap and easy.
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Spice Tales: The Story of CinnamonCinnamon is familiar to many of us as the sprinkled topping on cookies, oatmeal, and cake. However, it has a fascinating history and interesting process from tree to kitchen.
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Igor’s Lazy LasagnaWe all love to cut into a hot pan of lasagna, with layers of noodles, cheese, and sauce. This recipe provides that with a simple twist.
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First Person: How I Sold My House in a Weak Real Estate MarketSome quick and inexpensive measures put a “Sold” sign in front of my house.
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Science Follies: The Bear, the Mice, and the Graduate StudentsA Bear's Accidental Relationship with a University Research Project
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Farm Follies: Life with Rooster CogburnPicking up a stray rooster by the side of the road changed my neighborhood dynamics and attitude about poultry. -
A Beginner’s Guide to Stem CellsStem cells are, simply, cells which have the ability to differentiate into other types of cells when grown under specific circumstances. This ability makes them a useful tool for medical research and treatment.
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Solar System Chocolate Fudge BrowniesEasy fudge brownies. Make in 10 minutes operator time, 30 minutes bake time. Good enough for earthbound or outer-space desserts.
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The Most Boring Thing at the SmithsonianA search for the most boring specimen at the Smithsonian reveals a fascinating story of adventure.
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The Corpse Flower, the Largest, Stinkiest Flower on EarthThe corpse flower is the largest flower on earth, a stunning purple and green bloom, and it smells so bad it can make you gag. -
What Makes Flamingos Pink?Tiny pink shrimp give flamingos their iconic color. -
My Life With PrednisoneI was prescribed high doses of Prednisone for the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis. The side effects surprised me, so I wanted to share my story so they don't surprise you, too. -
Superhero Vegetarian ChiliA vegetarian chili that will give you superpowers.
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Tales from the Toy Store: Part I, the Panda BarrettesA mother and daughter's relationship becomes sadly transparent in a toy store.
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Obama-Romney 2012: a View from Inside the BeltwayDo the two sides have to disagree on everything?
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Guide to the Snellville Fall Festival 2012The best fall festival in Georgia is the Snellville Fair. Terriffic food, music, fun for kids, grownups, and those who alternate between the two. The true spirit of a country fair.
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Why I Hate Your KidPeople that don’t like children are horrible, evil monsters. The men are dangerous criminals, and the women are simply sad, broken people. As part of this misunderstood group, I’d like to speak for all of us and explain why we feel the way we do