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Self Care and Weight Loss

Many people think of the process of losing weight as a struggle against themselves. They assume they can’t eat the foods they enjoy, and have to push themselves through hours of exercise. There are many aspects of self-care that can impact your...

Editorial: School Daze

By Shirley Mays Being a woman of a certain age, I grow nostalgic as I remember (what I can!) of my early days in school. I was born in Springfield, Ohio. My parents settled there when they left college after their sophomore year to get married...

Rebirth of an Observatory

By David H. Levy “How would you like to go to prison?” was one of the first things that Frank Lopez asked me. My stunned expression prompted Frank to clarify: “The Federal prison off Wilmot Road has an astronomy club.” That was enough: we...

Harvesting Purple Basil

By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith August is the time of year when we usually have lots and lots of herbs in our garden. Basils, parsley, thyme, mint, marjoram, and many other herbs are going strong and they taste and smell so good. You can harvest...

Science of BBQ – Part 2

By K. Nepsa Last month, we discussed the science behind the visceral response we often have to BBQ. Whether you’re a beginner to the BBQ or a seasoned pitmaster, you may have experienced what’s called the “plateau” or the “stall.” The temp...