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News of Novavax’s successful production of an H1N1 vaccine using new technology isn’t a major surprise. However, a press release from ten years ago, almost to the day, piques one’s curiosity regarding the source (and the money, if not the intent) behind some of Novavax’s breakthroughs: COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 11Continue Reading

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Stylish Prez, Hideous Birthday Cake | NBC Washington .       Yes, yes, I know that Obama is the 44th president of the United States, but this cake is his BIRTHDAY cake. Shouldn’t it say ’48’? And what’s with the octagon beneath the cake? (An octagon represents the QuartersContinue Reading

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Poor  Sammy–he was just doing what ‘comes naturally’. After a major storm passed through our area, I let Sam out and decided to take a couple of pictures with my cell phone while he ‘took care of business’. Assuming, Sam was merely scoping out a spot near our silver maple,Continue Reading