TAKE A VISIT TO THE WALT WHITMAN HOUSE IN CAMDEN

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“Camden was originally an accident, but I shall never be sorry I was left over in Camden, it has brought me blessed returns.” -Walt Whitman Step back in time to the humble dwelling of the “Good Gray Poet,” Walt Whitman. Constructed in 1848, this modest wooden-framed structure built in Greek-revival style was the only home … Continued

CAR SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

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Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition is never safe. Unattended children can accidentally cause the vehicle to roll or even drive away, especially if the engine is running. Children can get bored during car trips and may play with the seat belt sometimes pulling the seat belt all … Continued

THE HISTORY OF KRAZY GLUE

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By Pam Teel In 1968, the Japanese chemical company Toagosei began selling a fast bonding glue called Aron Alpha. The chemical name was cyanoacrylate. An executive playing with the product was shocked at how fast the glue stuck as he almost fused his fingers together causing him to shoutout, “This is one crazy glue.” The … Continued

HOW LONG WILL COOKED FOOD STAY SAFE IN THE REFRIGERATOR?

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USDA recommends using cooked leftovers within 3 to 4 days. Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. There are two completely different families of bacteria: pathogenic bacteria, the kind that cause foodborne illness, and spoilage bacteria, the kind of bacteria that cause foods to deteriorate and develop unpleasant odors, tastes, and textures. Spoilage bacteria … Continued

STEAMING FOOD

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By Jordan Tinitgan Steaming works by boiling water, letting the water create steam, and letting the steam heat nearby food. The food is not in contact with the boiling water, but the steam directly hits it. This method gives food a very moist texture. Before actually steaming the food, make sure you season it very … Continued

Gluten-Free Butter-Dough Biscuits

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These flaky and buttery biscuits can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack or a side dish. They are also made gluten-free and contain no wheat flour. Makes 12 servings Ingredients • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt• 2 cups gluten-free flour blend, plus more for flouring • 2 teaspoons baking powder• salt, as desired• 2 … Continued

NEW YEARS GOING GREEN RESOLUTIONS

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By Max Druckman Happy New Year! With the new year and new decade comes the age-old adage “New year, new me!” While there are many ways to improve as an individual in the new year, there are also ways that you can improve your impact on our planet, Mother Earth. It too wants to have … Continued

HOW TO SAFELY STOP BIRTH CONTROL

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By Margaret Dufreney, MD Women have a variety of birth control options, including oral medications, intrauterine devices, hormonal implants, and injections. These products can help a woman prevent pregnancy, but how long does she need to be off birth control before trying to get pregnant? My patients ask me this question often. The good news … Continued

THE MILLSTONE STUDENT OF THE MONTH

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By Pam Teel Six-year-old Rhys Bhatia attends the Millstone Primary School. He is in the first grade. What he loves most about school is Recess and Stem Lab. His favorite subjects are Art, Gym, and Music. He gets excellent grades. He is in the gifted and talented program in school. His favorite book to read … Continued