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January 20, 2015
Scrabble 2: 5th Edition Scrabble Word List
Scrabble Word Lists, this week’s topic, are a natural follow-on to last week’s blog, Scrabble 1: In Defense of Friendly Scrabble. You will find a Scrabble word list to be a welcome adjunct to a casual social word game. As … Continue reading →
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January 13, 2015
Scrabble 1: In Defense of Friendly Scrabble
Scrabble is not one game, but a family of games. Like wine tasting, fantasy football and curio collecting, it can be pursued casually or obsessively. And once you give yourself permission to make it “yours” the possibilities mushroom. Scrabble is … Continue reading →
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January 6, 2015
ArtChester.net Annual Report
Annual Report Once a year, I receive an Annual Report from Jetpack. Jetpack is a widely-used plug-in (app) in WordPress, the framework on which this site is built. I thought this annual report was interesting enough to share with you, … Continue reading →
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December 29, 2014
Champagne 2: Brut Rosé Tasting
Science Fact: A brut rosé tasting seems just the right preparation for New Years Eve. Bubbles plus a festive color – ready for a party! Yesterday we explored the origins of Champagne, and all sparkling wines, from the Stone Age … Continue reading →
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Champagne 1: Champagne’s Ancient Origins
Science Fact:Champagne and its bubbly cousins make a festive way to great the New Year. Today’s post discusses the ancient origins of Champagne, back in the Stone Age, no less. Tomorrow we’ll enjoy a comparative tasting of brut rosé, that … Continue reading →
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December 22, 2014
Reindeer Facts and Fiction
Reindeer are the #1 popular animal of the holiday season. This time of year, they even edge out pandas, puppies, baby elephants and pocket pets. Here are eight things you might not have known about Rudolph and his real-world cousins. … Continue reading →
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December 16, 2014
Slow Food, Nimble Body, Long Life
Science Fact: Slow food – it’s the cure for that logy holiday feeling, and for the fear of getting on the scale! Research consistently shows that eating more slowly helps you feel full with less food. That translates to a … Continue reading →
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December 9, 2014
An Acronym Can Save Your Life
Science Fact: An acronym can save your life! A medical emergency is no business for amateurs. There’s a reason that medical professionals need immense amounts of training to know just what to do: – Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) take 120 … Continue reading →
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December 3, 2014
“Tells” in the Poker Game of Life
Science Fact: “Tells” are the unconscious tics that give away your deepest secrets – not just in a game of poker, but in everyday life. Do you think you can keep a secret? Not from a careful observer! And: Can … Continue reading →
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November 30, 2014
Death By Tech: e-Book plus Holiday Sale
The Holiday Sale brings good news for readers of Death By Tech and Death By Probability! Both of the Evan Olsson mysteries are now available in both print and e-book versions, with a special 2 for 1 holiday salethat’s good … Continue reading →
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