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Riddim!
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Riddim!

Jamaican cuisine is a potpourri of influences, from native Arawaks to British, African, Indian, and Chinese colonists. “Jerk seasonings” are hot spice and herb mixtures, rubbed into meats, chicken, fish, shrimp, sausage, vegetables, or tofu. Take a “ride on de riddim” and experiment freely with this marinade!

Guru Maps
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Guru Maps

Stuck at home for the last six months by quarantines and travel restrictions, I think many of us have done at least some armchair traveling. This week I want to discuss what has become my absolute favorite mapping app for smartphones and tablets.  For years my favorite mapping app has been Guru Maps, previously Galileo,...

Ask Dr. Alan: The Dangers of Denial
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Ask Dr. Alan: The Dangers of Denial

I have recently had several requests from ex-patients who would like me to write a note to their employer exempting them from wearing a mask because of anxiety, panic, or “claustrophobia.”

Weekly Horoscope Nov. 1
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Weekly Horoscope Nov. 1

All Signs: On Nov. 3, the day of the US election, Mercury retrograde will end becoming what astrologers call “stationary direct.”

Sonny
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Sonny

Sonny is a handsome German Shorthair Pointer mix—light on the mix. He arrived at the Sociedad Protectora de Animales, known as the SPA, in January 2014 at eight weeks of age.