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Hopkins closes science writing program, citing low selectivity
Graduates of the Johns Hopkins University's master's program in science writing have explained the prospects of life on Mars, the promise of neuroscience research and the ethics of animal testing on the pages of Scientific American, Nature and Popular...Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Boston, Graduation, Agricultural Research and Technology, Columbia University
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Obamacare's tax on innovation
Government leaders are asking us to out-innovate, out-export and out-work our competitors in order for the United States to turn this economy around. But what if our own government was instituting policies that proved to be some of the biggest obstacles...
Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Agricultural Research and Technology, Health Care Reform (2009), Instrument Engineering, Government
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Howard County health briefs
Screenings The county Health Department's North Laurel Health Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, will offer walk-in HIV/AIDS testing services from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment: 410-313-0630. Also,...Tags: Stroke, Prostate Cancer, Fort Meade (military base), Parkinson's Disease, Bipolar Disorder
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Plant sales and flea markets galore on tap for the weekend [West Friendship]
Mother's Day shopping? No need to travel further than our little village. Area churches and garden centers are loaded with flowers and fancies just perfect for Mom's special day. Dennis Whittaker's Whittaker's Flowers will be open Friday, May 10, noon...Tags: Elementary Schools, Ellicott City, Interior Policy, Schools, Mother's Day
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Online grocery ordering and home delivery move to organic market
For The Baltimore SunNate Weiner used to do most of his grocery shopping at the Wegmans in Hunt Valley and the Giant near his Hampden home. Now he orders most of his groceries online from Relay Foods and picks it up at designated spot on Sundays. "I get most of my produce...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Groceries, Organic Foods, Marketing, Dining and Drinking
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Winter honey bee deaths devastate keepers, puzzle scientists
Something is killing the honey bees of Maryland. Close to 60 percent of the managed hives died last fall and over the winter — about twice the national average, according to the state bee inspector and local keepers. "I had a healthy hive that...
Tags: Carroll County (Maryland), Agricultural Research and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, Environmental Politics, Demographics
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Howard health council calls for stronger focus on wellness language
A health advisory group to the Howard County Board of Education is calling for stronger language in policy-making that focuses on the health and wellness of county students — including the policy currently before the board that has drawn criticism...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health and Safety at School, Teaching and Learning, Nutrition, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Anne Arundel County Digest
Fort Meade spouse job fair The third annual Fort George G. Meade Military Spouse Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at McGill Training Center, 8452 Zimborski Ave. on the post. The event is open to all military spouses,...Tags: Conservation, Agricultural Research and Technology, Fort Meade (military base), Land Resources, Strawberries
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Open space a winner in legislative session [Letter]
The Maryland General Assembly has wisely reaffirmed the importance of maintaining Program Open Space, the state's premier program to conserve land and create recreation areas, as a dedicated fund based on revenues from the transfer of real estate ("...
Tags: Conservation, Land Resources, Maryland General Assembly
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Gun-control law to make ownership records private
A little-noticed provision tucked at the end of the sweeping gun legislation approved by the General Assembly last month would shield from view key state gun records that now are public — a change that was pushed by gun-rights advocates during the...
Tags: Common, Agricultural Research and Technology, Personal Weapon Control, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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Fly a kite, stroll the grounds Saturday at Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts
While Montpelier Mansion programs have been moved offsite during restoration at the historic house museum this year, one annual event will nevertheless be held at its regular place. The 17th annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts is held...
Tags: Personal Service, Arts, Drugs and Medicines, Artists, Herbal Medicines
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Catonsville organizations gear up for Earth Day
With Earth Day just around the corner on April 22, Catonsville organizations are gearing up to show their concern for the environment. The Benjamin Banneker Park and Museum on Oella Avenue is hosting an Earth Day celebration and the Children's Home on...
Tags: Arts, Culture, Ceremonies, Towson University, Agricultural Research and Technology
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