Author Archives: Naomi

An intriguing dessert recipe to try?

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: …the Royal Canadian Mounted Police discovered the origin of cocaine-stuffed bananas that had been sent to grocers… Now, do you stuff inside the peel or remove the peel and stuff the banana itself?

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Animal news: sex, violence and tar sands

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Naomi

From the February 2021 Harper’s Findings: Verbal autopsy revealed many Bangladeshis have been attacked by rabid mongooses, and intergroup violence among wild banded mongooses was found to be initiated by females, who enjoy mating with extragroup males “in the midst … Continue reading →

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An animal news collection

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Naomi

I’m far behind Ellen Kaye’s gracious production of animal news stories. It’s what happens when a person, i.e., me, sits in front of the TV all day and night for a couple of weeks watching wide-eyed and gulping as American … Continue reading →

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