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The Bittersweet Truth About Chocolate: From Bean to Bunk
Chocolate, the ultimate comfort food. We’ve all been there: devouring a whole bar in one sitting, hiding the evidence from our significant others, then pretending we’re surprised when those extra pounds magically appear. But have you ever stopped to think … Continue reading
Posted in Science
Tagged chemistry, chocolate, chocolate wars, cocoa, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, nutrition, white chocolate
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Take The Extra Minute: Outdoor Climbing Safety Matters
As a search and rescue team member, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly a climbing trip can turn into tragedy. The impact ripples far beyond the mountain. It affects families, friends and the rescuers who respond. Lately, we’ve seen a troubling … Continue reading
A Light in the Forest
A girl with a doll, named Jubilee, Dreamed of the jungle, wild and free, To Africa’s shore, her spirit took wing, With no fancy credentials, but wonder to bring. She walked into Gombe, where shadows descend, A novice observer, a … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Science
Tagged chimpanzees, conservation, environmental activism, Jane Goodall, nature, obituary, poetry, primatology, science, tribute, women in science
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The Language of Law Enforcement: Talking About Law Enforcement with Respect
As a Public Information Officer with a search and rescue team, I spend a fair amount of time speaking to community groups about what we do and how we work alongside our served agencies. My job is to be the … Continue reading
Posted in Language
Tagged communications, history, language, law enforcement, public outreach, respect, slang
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The Undiscovered Country of Stupid Questions: A Guilty Confession
Many years ago, when planning a trip with my wife to Missouri’s cave country, I connected with a member of the National Speleological Society. He was a great guy and helped me with the information I needed. He was so … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor
Tagged awkward moments, caves, curiosity, holidays, humor, National Ask a Stupid Question Day, speleology
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The Sirens of the Drive-Thru: America’s Fast Food Odyssey
Back in ancient Greece, sailors were said to be lured off course by the Sirens’ song, an enchanting melody so irresistible that men would throw themselves into the sea just to get closer. Fast forward to modern-day America. Our sirens … Continue reading
Posted in Science
Tagged American culture, diabetes prevention, diet, fast food, health, healthy eating, heart health, Morgan Spurlock, mythology, nutrition, obesity, Super Size Me
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Shiver Me Timbers, It Be Talk Like a Pirate Day! And Our Motto? Well…
Ahoy, ye landlubbers and salty dogs! Today be the one day o’ the year when we cast off the shackles o’ proper English and embrace the glorious tongue o’ the buccaneer! So hoist the Jolly Roger (metaphorically, unless ye got … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Holidays, Humor, Language
Tagged adventure, celebration, high seas, Jack Sparrow, philosophy, pirates, pop culture, satire, swashbuckling, Talk Like a Pirate Day
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The Space Between Us
I don’t really like talking about politics. I have my own opinions, leaning off-center, but I won’t say which way, because it shouldn’t matter. What I care about more than declaring my political lean is holding space for honest conversation. … Continue reading
There Be Dragons Here: The Secrets of the Deep
Among the many hats that I wear, one of my favorites is a caving helmet. For many years my wife and I have been members of the National Speleological Society, an organization dedicated to the study, exploration and conservation of … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure
Tagged adventure, caving, conservation, exploration, National Speleological Society, nature, underground
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