Dear Abby Bypasses Romance and Fitness Myths
The column debunks the belief that sex drains protein for muscle building, citing Masters and Johnson and noting testosterone and nitrogen use may benefit athletes. Also answers etiquette on removing hats in crowded elevators and mentions Abby’s wedding booklet offer.
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Boy Scout Mike Heeren Finds Key To Development
An article profiles 13 year old Mike Heeren, a hearing impaired Scout in Garfield School Troop 42, detailing his Star Rank progress, camping, hiking, merit badges, and role as assistant patrol leader. His family credits Scouting and United Way support for his growth and communication skills. He aims to be a baseball player and emphasizes helping people.
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Mike Heeren
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Scientists stalk wild relatives of crops in pursuit of diversity
Beltsville based Jim Duke leads the Economic Botany Laboratory as he collects germ plasm and unusual species to enrich crop diversity. He recalls past projects on narcotics crop diversification and anti cancer drug plants, noting funding cuts and a hope for revival. He now studies a petroleum nut plant with potential for fuel in underdeveloped nations, while guiding plant samples from China to the USDA germplasm bank.
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USDA
National Cancer Institute
Philippines
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Paula Hawkins
R-Fla
Florida
American Cancer Institute
China
Interest from Herrick gift to be discussed at hearing
A public hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. December 9 in Des Moines to decide how to spend the interest from the $5 million Herrick gift to Téwa. The nine member panel, appointed by Gov. Ray and the Legislature, will use Herrick's will guiding a project of lasting duration benefiting the entire state.
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Téwa
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Borg Elected Diversity Grams at U I Over Ten Years
University of Illinois official Borg has been chosen to oversee diversity programs for the past decade. The role focuses on inclusion, equity, and campus climate initiatives across campuses.
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