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Energy drinks a gateway drug too

Found this article in the NYTimes this week. Apparently consumption of energy drinks is somehow connected to risk-taking behavior in teenagers. Well: New Teen Health Worry; Energy in a Can “Energy drink consumption is something parents need to think about … Continue reading

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Illustration material: Just don’t want to know

KMOV, a CBS affiliate here in St. Louis, has been running a series of investigations looking for germs in various food products around the city. They began with lemon wedges in restaurants, then moved on to salads, and the most … Continue reading

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A biologist on the lack of conflict between evolution and belief in God

The New York Times writes today about Francisco J. Ayala, a Dominican priest-turned-biologist who speaks about evolution as a ‘gift to religion and science.’ This article caught my eye because I was just having this conversation with my program director … Continue reading

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In the News: Vatican “tinkers with sin” and the reasons why

This comes from the NYTimes, and I’m still digesting it. I want to find out more about A) the original news from the Catholic Church, and B) the structure of the observations behind this article. Can anyone point me in … Continue reading

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“Duh! Science Confirms the Obvious” on MSN.com

I spotted this news story this afternoon: No-brainer findings uncover hidden truths in conventional wisdom Apparently: Teenagers drink to have fun Sleep and caffeine combat sleepiness And vacations are more relaxing without your cell phone

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