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Here are some books for holiday sharing
No room to share some thoughts with you; the holidays are fast approaching, and you’ll find an extra book review to help you find great kids’ books for holiday gift-giving and sharing. Books to borrow The following books are available at many public libraries. “Twerp” by Mark Goldblatt, Random House, 275 pages Read aloud: age…
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‘I slow-cooked the fox overnight’: my day living on foraged food
I’ve been preparing this breakfast for days. Collecting acorns from the local park; rosehips from the graveyard; dandelion roots from the patch of weeds in the garden. It’s like the Mystery Box round of MasterChef, if the show was produced by squirrels. On the subject of squirrels, there will be more later. Foraged food has…
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Another Battle Royale in the Windsor War
In “Endgame,” Harry and Meghan’s sympathetic biographer, Omid Scobie, takes on the in-laws — and takes no prisoners. ENDGAME: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival, by Omid Scobie Early on in “Endgame,” the journalist and royal commentator Omid Scobie makes an enticing promise. “In the past I, like others, have held…
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Regrowing nerves and healing without scars? A Main Line Health scientist’s career-long quest comes closer to fruition.
Ellen Heber-Katz thought the experiment was ruined. Her post-doctoral researcher was supposed to have punched tiny holes in the ears of laboratory mice at Philadelphia’s Wistar Institute, using a standard technique to indicate which ones had received an experimental treatment. But when Heber-Katz checked the animals a few weeks later, all their ears were intact.…
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OUR VIEW: We need your help to address food insecurity
Many of us were able to give thanks this past week with friends and family. We hope you were able to enjoy the holiday and celebrate with full hearts — and full bellies. Not everyone might have had the same holiday experience, however. In our region, nearly 12% of the population report they live with…
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Pennsylvania has the top five places in U.S. News’ latest ranking of America’s ‘100 best places to retire’
Harrisburg has been named the best place to retire in America. Reading is second, followed by Lancaster, Scranton, and Allentown, which round out the top five among the 100 ”Best Places to Retire” in the latest ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Also in the top 10: York, at seven — right between New…
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OUR VIEW: We need your help to address food insecurity in the Miami Valley
Many of us were able to give thanks this past week with friends and family. We hope you were able to enjoy the holiday and celebrate with full hearts — and full bellies. Not everyone in the Miami Valley might have had the same holiday experience, however. In our region, nearly 12% of the population…
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OU Health in Oklahoma names first chief academic officer, and more
Ian F. Dunn (OU Health) Ian F. Dunn has been named executive dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. The university announced the appointment Nov. 17. Assuming the university board of regents gives its final approval, he’ll begin in his new role on Jan. 15. In addition, Dunn will serve as the inaugural…
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Terry Venables: Former England manager dies aged 80
Former England manager Terry Venables has died aged 80. Venables was at the helm for England’s unforgettable run to the semi-finals of Euro 96 after forging a highly successful club managerial career with Crystal Palace, QPR, Barcelona and Tottenham. He also made over 500 appearances for Chelsea, Tottenham, QPR and Crystal Palace as a player.…
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Manheim Central adds optional care provider to staff health insurance
When: Manheim Central school board meeting, Nov. 13. What happened: In an 8-1 vote, the board agreed to add Penn Medicine HealthWorks as an optional care provider for employee health insurance beginning in January. School board member Jennifer Walker cast the dissenting vote. She said she likes the concept but is not sure employees would…