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Word of the Day – Jan. 10 – Apollonian

Adjective: Apollonian  (ap-uh-LOH-nee-un)Definition:1. Of, relating to, or resembling the god Apollo 2. Harmonious, measured, ordered, or balanced in characterSample sentence:  His paintings exhibit a stately...
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Health Tip – Jan. 9 – Green Tea and Prostate Cancer

Drinking six cups of green tea daily may slow the growth of prostate cancer. A study from UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, presented...
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Word of the Day – Jan. 9 – Ramify

Verb: Ramify  (RAM-uh-fye)Definition:1. To split up into branches or constituent parts.2. To send forth branches or extensions.3. To cause to branch.Sample sentence: The church...
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Health Tip – Jan. 8 – Menopause Rearranges Women’s Fat

Contrary to what many women believe, menopause doesn’t lead to weight gain. Instead, the drop in estrogen redirects the process of fat storage in...
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Word of the Day – Jan. 8 – Quintessence

Noun: Quintessence  (kwin-TESS-unss)Definition:1. The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.2. The most typical example or representative.Sample sentence: Roasting marshmallows...
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Word of the Day – Jan. 7 – Pedagogical

Adjective: Pedagogical  (ped-uh-GAH-jih-kul)Definition: Of, relating to, or befitting a teacher or education.Sample sentence: New teachers will be evaluated on pedagogical skills such as lesson...
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Health Tip – Jan. 7 – Blood Test For Breast Cancer?

New research suggests that blood tests for certain hormones might indicate a woman’s risk of breast cancer, and might be predictive for up to...

Congratulations Mary Jo! Thanks to All Party-Goers!

The "Two Tickets to Paradise Christmas Giveaway" was a great success!  Mary Jo Cook is ecstatic! Everyone had fun at the party! Mama Russo's...
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Word of the Day – Jan. 4 – Heliacal

Adjective: Heliacal  (hih-LYE-uh-kul)Definition:  Relating to or near the sun — used especially of the last setting of a star before and its first rising...
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Health Tip – Jan. 4 – New Year’s Resolution to Get Fit: Help With...

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