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Wood on Words: The hairy root of some 'pill' words
One of the first puns I can remember reading was a definition of “pharmacist” as “a piller of the community.” The word “piller” probably can’t be found in any dictionary, except as a dialectical variant of “pillow.”
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Patricia Cohen's "In Our Prime: The Invention Of Middle Age"
Middle age is a cultural fiction -- a construct that emerged in the last 150 years through a confluence of factors, including industrialization, modern medicine, government bureaucracy and, of course, media and advertising.
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Holy wow, it’s a new year
You won’t find a drill, hammer or saw in Helene Levasseur’s tool box. The instruments that she uses for her craft are a rhyme book, dictionary and thesaurus.
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BLOG: Food for thought
A person's health is a state of being that can be influenced by the type and amount of input that it receives. Good health is a combination and balance of: diet, exercise, adequate rest, relaxation, and a good mental attitude.
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The real truth about those kitschy sayings
Maybe you had a granny whose raspy voice you still hear rattling around your head every time you feel a cold coming on. "Feed a cold, starve a fever." Or, wait, is it the other way around?
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The Case for Treating PTSD in Veterans With Medical Marijuana
Studies have already shown the benefits of marijuana for those suffering from PTSD, but can our government agencies be convinced?
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Historical and cultural legacy fund grants announced | Political Agenda
Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants worth $3.8 million have been awarded to 59 organizations. The Minnesota Historical Society announced this round of grants as part of a report to the governor and Legislature. David Grabitske, manager of outreach services for the Minnesota Historical Society, said: “In this round of recipients, awards address a great many ways that history makes ...
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What Is Achilles Tendon Inflammation? What Is Achilles Tendinitis?
Achilles tendinitis (tendonitis) or Achilles tendon inflammation occurs when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed as a result of the Achilles tendon being put under too much strain. The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel bone, and is found at the back of a person's lower leg. It is the largest tendon in the body and is able to endure great force, but is still susceptible to ...
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To get it right in translations
Further exploring some words and expressions that do not look right.
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Mix, Mold, & Paint Your Way to Realistic Special Effects With F.A. Davis’s New “Cookbook,” Medical Moulage: How to ...
Create true-to-life clinical experiences using everyday ingredientsPhiladelphia, PA (PRWEB) January 23, 2012 Medical Moulage: How to Make Your Simulations Come Alive by Bobbie J. Merica, Simulation Coordinator/Technologist, provides cutting-edge recipes for anyone seeking to create lifelike injuries, disorders, and odors—from nursing students, medical staff, and first responders to military, and ...
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