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“As the legend goes, the primordial deities Parvati, mother of the natural world, and her husband Shiva, who possessed the power of destruction and creation, brought sacred balance to the Universe through their union.

Birds, A Boon to Bacteria

Well, no, in fact, I didn’t know this. It got me thinking about mistletoe and how it became a cultural tradition associated with Christmas.        What is Mistletoe?

There is a gender gap in pay, but are there reasons for the disparity not solely because of the employee’s gender?

Air conditioning has made it possible for us to live year-round in some very hot and humid places. It has also made it possible to shut out outdoor air pollutants and fresh air in the time of COVID.

Editorial Note: In honor of Thanksgiving, I will be offering a side-dish to What I Am Reading – a piece I wrote for the American Council o

This past year, more than any other, we have all become acquainted with risk, a concept that has had a significant role in my chosen career as a surgeon. What is the source of that word we so casually toss about these days?

I must admit, patience has not been a consistent virtue for me. I find I subscribe to the belief that I need patience…. Right away!. In any event, I ran across this

     

Let us begin with a confession. I have been hiking, fishing, and shooting sporting clays with little time to read for the last week or so.