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Saffron adopted through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program

The American Botanical Council has announced the adoption of saffron (Crocus sativus) through its Adopt-an-Herb program. These are notes about saffron and its traditional medicinal uses that the new sponsor is helping ABC continue to make available online in its HerbMedPro dat...

07 Apr '20 | Herbal Medicine | USA

How to get along when staying at home

Advice to stay at home has caused millions of people to change their daily routines in recent weeks. There are many articles about how to deal with boredom, frustration, worry and the social requirements of getting along with others in a confined area. Here are some brief sugg...

31 Mar '20 | Mental Health | At Home

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Nature Notes for bird lovers

The Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is found along the west coast of South America including Chile and Peru. They are very sensitive to human presence and are said to be the most timid penguin species ever studied. It is subject to many threats and has been listed as vulnerable (2019).

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Introductory notes with links to more information ...

If it's your birthday today ...

... you were probably* born under the sign of Aquarius, often referred to and depicted as the water carrier or represented symbolically.

Crystals and gemstones associated with this sign include amethyst and hematite.

Aquarians typically enjoy many friends and acquaintances and are often more interested in people than in wealth and prestige. Some like to think of themselves as free-spirited intellectuals.

Angel Thought for 28th January:

According to traditions of the ancient Celts each person's Anamchara (angel, or soul-friend) was a part of his/her daily life.

An 'Angel Thought' appears here every day.

See also the pages about Angels and Archangels.
There are many names of archangels, some being due to spelling variations.


Today's Study Tip:

Life sciences often involve use of diagrams. Practise drawing the diagrams covered in your course for speed and accuracy in the exam.

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More from the News Section:

Handwashing campaign targets a billion people worldwide - 28 Mar '20

Free to access online data about latest clinical research on novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV - 29 Jan '20

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Latest violence in Tripoli (Libya) shuts 210 schools - 8 Jan '20

Aromatherapy assoc. NAHA supports lavender via ABC's adopt-an-herb - 22 Dec '19

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Portland area nonprofit groups form social health network - 16 Aug '19

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