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Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
NPR News: Green Pie In The Sky? Vertical Farming Is On The Rise In Newark
Green Pie In The Sky? Vertical Farming Is On The Rise In Newark
A former steel mill in New Jersey is getting a new lease on life as an indoor farm. AeroFarms is betting it can turn a profit growing greens with lights, using far less water than a traditional farm.
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A former steel mill in New Jersey is getting a new lease on life as an indoor farm. AeroFarms is betting it can turn a profit growing greens with lights, using far less water than a traditional farm.
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NPR News: 'Bespoke Water' Video Pokes Fun At Earnest Artisanal Food Makers
'Bespoke Water' Video Pokes Fun At Earnest Artisanal Food Makers
To sell your artisanal products in Brooklyn these days, you need a good story. Meet the Timmy Brothers, a fictional Brooklyn pair who have "a thirst for helping people become less thirsty."
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To sell your artisanal products in Brooklyn these days, you need a good story. Meet the Timmy Brothers, a fictional Brooklyn pair who have "a thirst for helping people become less thirsty."
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NPR News: Why You Shouldn't Take Your Milk's Three-Week Shelf Life For Granted
Why You Shouldn't Take Your Milk's Three-Week Shelf Life For Granted
What's the secret to long-lasting milk? A complex system of refrigeration called the cold chain. But in some parts of developing countries, the chain doesn't exist, leaving a lot of milk to spoil.
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What's the secret to long-lasting milk? A complex system of refrigeration called the cold chain. But in some parts of developing countries, the chain doesn't exist, leaving a lot of milk to spoil.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2015
NPR News: Idaho Strikes Down 'Ag-Gag' Law, Raising Questions For Other States
Idaho Strikes Down 'Ag-Gag' Law, Raising Questions For Other States
A judge ruled Monday that an Idaho law criminalizing undercover investigations of farms is unconstitutional. Seven states have similar laws, but legal experts say they may not stand much longer.
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A judge ruled Monday that an Idaho law criminalizing undercover investigations of farms is unconstitutional. Seven states have similar laws, but legal experts say they may not stand much longer.
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NPR News: How Percy Shelley Stirred His Politics Into His Tea Cup
How Percy Shelley Stirred His Politics Into His Tea Cup
In 19th century Britain, keeping sugar out of tea became a political statement against slavery. The sugar boycott was no easy choice for the radical poet, who hated slavery but loved tea.
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In 19th century Britain, keeping sugar out of tea became a political statement against slavery. The sugar boycott was no easy choice for the radical poet, who hated slavery but loved tea.
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NPR News: Here's The Buzz On America's Forgotten Native 'Tea' Plant
Here's The Buzz On America's Forgotten Native 'Tea' Plant
It's called yaupon. Native Americans once made a brew from its caffeinated leaves and traded them widely. With several companies now selling yaupon, it may be poised for a comeback.
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It's called yaupon. Native Americans once made a brew from its caffeinated leaves and traded them widely. With several companies now selling yaupon, it may be poised for a comeback.
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NPR News: How New Jersey Tamed The Wild Blueberry For Global Production
How New Jersey Tamed The Wild Blueberry For Global Production
In the past 10 years, the global blueberry crop has tripled. Yet the big, round commercial blueberry is a fairly recent innovation. It was created by breeders exactly 100 years ago, in New Jersey.
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In the past 10 years, the global blueberry crop has tripled. Yet the big, round commercial blueberry is a fairly recent innovation. It was created by breeders exactly 100 years ago, in New Jersey.
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Monday, August 3, 2015
NPR News: Tired Of The Seoul-Sucking Rat Race, Koreans Flock To Farming
Tired Of The Seoul-Sucking Rat Race, Koreans Flock To Farming
More than 80 percent of people in South Korea live in cities. But in the last few years, that has started to change. Tens of thousands of South Koreans are relocating to the countryside each year.
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More than 80 percent of people in South Korea live in cities. But in the last few years, that has started to change. Tens of thousands of South Koreans are relocating to the countryside each year.
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NPR News: Wanted: More Bulls With No Horns
Wanted: More Bulls With No Horns
Most U.S. dairy cows are born with horns, but most farms remove them. Animal welfare groups say dehorning is cruel. Instead, they want ranchers to breed more hornless cattle into their herds.
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Most U.S. dairy cows are born with horns, but most farms remove them. Animal welfare groups say dehorning is cruel. Instead, they want ranchers to breed more hornless cattle into their herds.
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NPR News: Heavy Loads Of Pollen May Shift Flight Plans Of The Bumblebee
Heavy Loads Of Pollen May Shift Flight Plans Of The Bumblebee
Foraging bumblebees can pick up nearly half their weight in pollen before heading home to the hive, research shows. All that weight tucked into hollows on their hind legs can complicate flying.
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Foraging bumblebees can pick up nearly half their weight in pollen before heading home to the hive, research shows. All that weight tucked into hollows on their hind legs can complicate flying.
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Sunday, August 2, 2015
NPR News: Scientists Discover A 6th Taste — And It's Quite A Disgusting Mouthful
Scientists Discover A 6th Taste — And It's Quite A Disgusting Mouthful
They call it "oleogustus," or the taste for fat. But nutrition scientist Rick Mattes says it's far from delicious. Found in rancid food, it's often an unpleasant warning.
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They call it "oleogustus," or the taste for fat. But nutrition scientist Rick Mattes says it's far from delicious. Found in rancid food, it's often an unpleasant warning.
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NPR News: Confronting A Shortage Of Eggs, Bakers Get Creative With Replacements
Confronting A Shortage Of Eggs, Bakers Get Creative With Replacements
Eggs are becoming more expensive and scarce recently because so many chickens have died from avian flu. So bakers, in particular, are looking for cheaper ingredients that can work just as well.
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Eggs are becoming more expensive and scarce recently because so many chickens have died from avian flu. So bakers, in particular, are looking for cheaper ingredients that can work just as well.
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NPR News: To Ease An Economic Meltdown, Zimbabwe Considers Returning Farmland
To Ease An Economic Meltdown, Zimbabwe Considers Returning Farmland
In 2000, the country launched a campaign that seized thousands of white-owned farms. The move helped send Zimbabwe into an economic tailspin. But now, some of those farmers may get that land back.
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In 2000, the country launched a campaign that seized thousands of white-owned farms. The move helped send Zimbabwe into an economic tailspin. But now, some of those farmers may get that land back.
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NPR News: Zimbabwe May Give Land Back To Some White Farmers
Zimbabwe May Give Land Back To Some White Farmers
White farmers were driven out of Zimbabwe 15 years ago. Now the government says some white farmers could get their land back. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Zimbabwean journalist Peta Thornycroft.
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White farmers were driven out of Zimbabwe 15 years ago. Now the government says some white farmers could get their land back. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Zimbabwean journalist Peta Thornycroft.
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NPR News: 'Oleogustus' Is The Newly Discovered Taste, And Boy, Is It Bad
'Oleogustus' Is The Newly Discovered Taste, And Boy, Is It Bad
There's a new, sixth taste for humans: the taste for fat. But Rick Mattes of Purdue University tells NPR's Rachel Martin to think less yummy ice cream, more rancid food.
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There's a new, sixth taste for humans: the taste for fat. But Rick Mattes of Purdue University tells NPR's Rachel Martin to think less yummy ice cream, more rancid food.
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NPR News: Counterfeit Duck Confit: All Of The Flavor, Without The Labor
Counterfeit Duck Confit: All Of The Flavor, Without The Labor
A classic French dish, confit de canard was originally a way to preserve meat, and traditional recipes can require dozens of steps to prepare. David Lebovitz's fake take cuts the steps down to five.
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A classic French dish, confit de canard was originally a way to preserve meat, and traditional recipes can require dozens of steps to prepare. David Lebovitz's fake take cuts the steps down to five.
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Saturday, August 1, 2015
NPR News: At The Purple Pie Place, Where The Crusts Are Just Sweet Enough
At The Purple Pie Place, Where The Crusts Are Just Sweet Enough
Bobkat's Purple Pie Place is a fixture in Custer, S.D. From chicken pot pie to strawberry rhubarb, Trevor Yehlie and his family have been baking and serving pies at the local favorite since 2009.
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Bobkat's Purple Pie Place is a fixture in Custer, S.D. From chicken pot pie to strawberry rhubarb, Trevor Yehlie and his family have been baking and serving pies at the local favorite since 2009.
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Go Nuts Donuts Promo
It sure seems like GoNuts Donuts is looking to keep themselves in the conversation in the doughnut space, and they are offering 6 Pastillas de Leche doughnuts for only 85 pesos. Consideting how I like this particular flavor, it's an easy buy.
The promo is only available today, August 1 or until tomorrow if stocks remain.
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