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It is my belief that the majority of people in the world wish for nothing more than a fair shot at personal growth and a modicum of success.  No matter what geographical position we inhabit,  or lifestyle we pursue,   we all accept the presence of a higher power.
It is my prayer that we may [...]

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“Molecular farming in plants will become a preeminent method for the production of pharmaceutical molecules in the next 10 years.”
- Fischer et. al. Transgenic Research (2000)

It’s seen on ponds and lakes the world over and generally taken as a common eyesore and a nuisance for swimmers.  As a child we heard all kinds of stories [...]

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There is a business at 179 E. Houston Street, in the Lower East Side of New York that almost makes this country fella want to move back to the city.  I miss the museums, the shops, the incredible variety of cuisines, and the culture.  Most of all, I miss the food.
I’ve spent 30+ years in [...]

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I have to admit that I really like the ritual of finding a tree and decorating it for Christmas.  On the other hand, I have  had misgivings since childhood about using a  live tree and then discarding it.
There weren’t many options, however.  The early faux trees were garish aluminum things, or one might consider the [...]

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