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NIH must give research chimps nice retirement — Darcy Hitchcock

A judge determined that the NIH broke the law by not moving research chimps to a sanctuary.

NIH must give research chimps nice retirement — Darcy Hitchcock

Writing Process Wednesdays, and A Not Well Enough Planned Scene — Inspiring Critical Thinking and Community via Books, Lessons, and Story

I left my notes a little too sparse on this scene, and had trouble after about half way through, while writing the preliminary rough draft scene.  This scene draft would have benefited from knowing two of my characters better, before starting to write the scene, so I ended up drafting it and then noting that […]

Writing Process Wednesdays, and A Not Well Enough Planned Scene — Inspiring Critical Thinking and Community via Books, Lessons, and Story

Why Eggs Are Expensive Right Now—And What to Cook Instead | Bon Appétit

by far the biggest culprit is disease. The worst-ever outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which was first detected in the US in February last year, has resulted in the deaths of more than 44 million egg-laying hens, according to the Agriculture Department. “The flu is the most important factor affecting egg prices,” Maro Ibarburu, a business analyst at the Egg Industry Center at Iowa State University, told The Washington Post.

Source: Why Eggs Are Expensive Right Now—And What to Cook Instead | Bon Appétit

Be My Valentine? -“If they are devastating the Amazon in search of gold there is a buyer’s market. Who buys this gold? The big brands and brands in …

Yanomami observing gold mining site in their territory – photo of Yanomami, Alto Orinoco, Amazonas, Venezuela and photo montage – Barbara Crane …

Be My Valentine? -“If they are devastating the Amazon in search of gold there is a buyer’s market. Who buys this gold? The big brands and brands in …