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Kids' art projects can be a teachable momentTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:02PMKid's art projects almost always involve at least a little chaos.

Beware of Bogus Internet Claims that Raw Eggs Are Safe, Food Expert WarnsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:25PMA flurry of Internet sites are touting raw egg drinks, shakes and snacks as "primal and powerful," with no risk of salmonella, but a national food expert says otherwise.

Miranda’s Red NightmareTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:40AMIt’s “Reds under the beds” at the Daily Terror as Miranda Devine wades into the discussion of whether or not we need parliamentary scrutiny of the media, by taking a shot at The Greens.

Once fertile valley dries up as Jerichoans face drought and demolitionMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:43PMIsrael’s grip on the Jordan valley makes life arduous for Palestinians farming the soil

UK family holidays: summer survival guideMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:24AMOur guide to the most child-friendly hotels and the best of what's on in Britain these holidays.

Getting to know your foodSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:45PMThose who have been reading my column recognize the importance I place on knowing where your food comes from, how it grows, and how this information impacts our health. The process of writing about nutrition left me wondering how much I really knew about what’s in my own cupboards.

Morning Report: A Young Boy's Shocking DescentSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:06AMAn alleged hit man barely in his teens, urban renewal chief on downtown's money tree, see yourself as the Cardiff Kook and more.

Some in Ore. egg industry support hen cage banSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:28AMJAYME FRASER The Oregonian Egg industry leaders and animal welfare groups signed an agreement July 7 to support national legislation moving hens out of traditional battery cages within 18 years, abruptly halting cage-free campaigns in Oregon and Washington. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, said the agreement was reached because both groups saw a switch to the larger colony cages on the horizon ...

Secrets of a garlic growerFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:22AMIn the Garden: The writer Stanley Crawford's garlic farm in New Mexico holds secrets for a better harvest.