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If this is how Valve confirms Half Life 3, we all win

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Jan. 22   Leave a Comment  

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Deep fried snack or omen?

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How safe is food coloring?

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Jan. 8   7 Comments  

The Center for Science in the Public Interest found compelling evidence that ingestion of artificial food dyes can contribute to hyperactivity, restlessness and attention problems in some children, especially those with ADHD. Fortunately, there are now natural alternatives available, made primarily from vegetable colorants. (Media credit/Hemera Collection)

This may surprise you

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Global warming and water shortages

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Jan. 8   3 Comments  

One out of three counties across the contiguous U.S., says a recent study commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council, should brace for water shortages by mid-century as a result of human induced climate change. (Media credit/Comstock)

Water supplies would be hit especially hard

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Somerville’s Casa B brings modern twist, Latin American influence to tapas

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Jan. 1   3 Comments  

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Contemporary Latin American fare in a cozy setting

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Meat and the environment

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Dec. 3, 2011   Leave a Comment  

David Pimentel of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences says that the grain currently fed to some seven billion livestock in the United States could feed nearly 800 million people directly. (Thinkstock)

Shifting diets makes a big difference

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Are Americans too prudish for our own good?

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Nov. 9, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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The difference between sensuality and sexuality

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Red Sox pitchers listen up: 9 foods that are worse for you than Popeyes fried chicken

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Oct. 15, 2011   1 Comment  

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There’s even a salad on the list!

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Should you avoid plastic food steamers?

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Oct. 15, 2011   9 Comments  

Even though a plastic food steamer may be marked “BPA-free,” there's no guarantee it won't leach other endocrine disrupting chemicals into food or drinks. Consumers might want to just play it safe and opt for food steamers made of tried and true plastic-free materials, like glass, stainless steel or bamboo. (Media credit/Wen-Yan King via Flickr)

Watch out for #7 plastics

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The top 10 superfoods

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Oct. 8, 2011   1 Comment  

Berries are just plain good for you (Media credit/Jakemaheu via Wikimedia)

Foods you should eat, a lot

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What is genetic pollution?

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Sept. 17, 2011   Leave a Comment  

The release of genetically modified organisms into the environment threatens genetic diversity, which is essential for global food security. And a lack of genetic diversity in agriculture, says Greenpeace, can already be linked to many of the major crop epidemics in human history. (Media credit/Punch Stock)

Are we on a dangerous path?

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The Great Catsby: A 1920s-themed gala for the animals

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Sept. 1, 2011   1 Comment  

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Hurry! Tickets are on sale only until Sept. 9 at 10 P.M.

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Free entrees at Tryst restaurant’s grand re-opening in Arlington

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Aug. 30, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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There’s new decor and a new menu!

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Freezing foods without plastic

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Aug. 26, 2011   1 Comment  

Freezing foods in plastic containers isn't as worrisome as heating them, but if you're leery of plastic, glass containers designed to withstand large temperature extremes, such as Ball Jars (aka Mason jars), like the one pictured here, or anything made by Pyrex, can be a sensible alternative. Just be sure not to load them to the brim as some foods expand when frozen. (Media credit/Wikipedia)

Break out the mason jars

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Second annual Newport WineFest draws 12,000 wine, gourmet food enthusiasts

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Aug. 25, 2011   1 Comment  

Chef Peter Kelly, of Xaviars Restaurant Group, prepares grilled corn cakes with smoked salmon.

Mark your calendars for next year’s event!

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Celebrity chefs, wine tastings and more at Newport WineFest

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Aug. 9, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Don’t miss this three-day culinary event!

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A Superfood Manifesto

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June 23, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Or a lamentation on what to eat

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Farm raised fish: Not necessarily free of mercury, PCBs or dioxin

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June 11, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Farm-raised fish can still absorb mercury, since most fish farms are located in the ocean, close to or abutting the shoreline. They can also absorb PCBs and dioxins, as the near-shore waters they occupy are the first stop for run-off from land-based sources of pollution. Pictured: A fish farm in Shanghai. (Media credit/Ivan Walsh)

Depends on the water

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Enjoy a romantic picnic in the park with Beacon Hill Bistro’s picnic service

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May 30, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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They even give you a blanket and a basket!

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How safe is soy?

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May 7, 2011   10 Comments  

Americans today spend upwards of $4 billion yearly on soy food products. Although the versatile soybean provides many health benefits, some 90 percent of the U.S. crop is grown using genetically modified seeds, engineered to withstand repeated dousing with Monsanto's herbicide, glyphosate (popularly known as RoundUp). (Media credit/Timothy Valentine via Flickr)

The white knight of food has a dark side

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Relating soil depletion and nutrition loss

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April 23, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Although fruits and vegetables are still our best source of nutrients, those grown decades ago were much richer in vitamins and minerals than the varieties most of us get today. The main culprit in this disturbing nutritional trend is soil depletion. (Media credit/Martin Poole via Digital Vision/Thinkstock)

Our parents got more out of their carrots than we do

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