Monthly Archives: March 2009

Recap of Earth Hour

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Earth Hour 2009

Earth Hour is Saturday, March 28, at 8:30 p.m., when hundreds of millions of people around the world turn off their lights in a global “vote” for action on climate change. Earth Hour Saturday will turn Broadway dark, dim Times … Continue reading

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Red Meat Increases Risk of Early Death

Eating red meat increases the chances of dying prematurely, according to the first large study to examine whether regularly eating beef or pork increases mortality. The study of more than 500,000 middle-aged and elderly Americans found that those who consumed … Continue reading

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Quinoa

Quinoa is one of the most impressive foods to hit the grocer’s shelves in many years.  It is the live seed of a dark green leafy plant that has the taste, texture, and versatility of grain. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is … Continue reading

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Is Your Money Trickling Away?

Leaky pipes waste water and can lead to a nasty surprise in your monthly utility bill.  State and federal authorities want homeowners to be on the lookout for leaky pipes and repair them.  The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural … Continue reading

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