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Friday, February 15, 2013
Book Reviews
Tales Of Transformation Make 'Vampires In The Lemon Grove' A Stunner
February 15, 2013 Karen Russell's new collection of short stories has dead presidents reincarnated as horses, girls turning into silkworms, and vampires who quench their thirst for blood with lemons. Reviewer Meg Wolitzer says that in Russell's world we aren't fixed in space and time but can change at any moment.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
After Sandy, Not All Sand Dunes Are Created Equal
February 15, 2013 In New Jersey, thousands of discarded Christmas trees have dodged the wood chipper and hit the beach instead. They're being used to jump-start new dunes, but scientists warn that these man-made dunes could be less sturdy than dunes that form naturally.
Shots - Health News
Popular Workout Booster Draws Safety Scrutiny
February 15, 2013 Exercise buffs who take dietary supplements with the ingredient know as DMAA say the stimulant gives them a boost of energy. But some researchers and the Food and Drug Administration are worried that these products could be dangerous.
