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School is letting out and I hate to think that high gas prices and fuel shortages will make the summer road trip a thing…
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Our National Parks are a precious sanctuary from modern life. Places where you can view an infinite number of stars, or …
Salmonella Marinara! Yet Another Reason to Know Your Farmer
Talk about rotten tomatoes. The outbreak started in mid-April and there have been cases of illness in at least 17 states…
It's not Just for Californians: 14 Water Saving Tips for Everyone
Golden Staters are accustomed to conserving water as a matter of habit. Many communities are now or will be under mandat…
Eat Your Meat and Feel Good About It, Too
Many people are confronting the ethical dilemma of eating meat produced through factory farming. And the recent Pew Stud…
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Ostrich, Bison, and Emu: They're What's for Dinner
It’s grilling season and I love my meat. I really do. But I have a huge problem with the health, environmental, an…