Archive for the ‘christian science monitor’ Category

‘Hormone free’ milk spurs labeling debate

Monday, April 21st, 2008

In the dairy aisle: State lawmakers are now wrestling over milk labeling, especially for milk made without recombinant bovine growth hormones.

Post-Polaroid

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Instant analog: Some artist lament the latest development by the Polaroid Corporation. Still, saving the film process might be a long shot. (Listen.)

Wild ice

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Långfärdsskridskoåkning: Nordic ice skating, basically a cross-country ski boot crossed with what looks like a heel edge of a chef’s knife, gains traction in North America. (Listen).

China’s presence in Tibet

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

A short history: of the region, linked to archived stories from The Christian Science Monitor’s website. See also, a similar brief about the Uighurs.

Review: A short history of the American stomach

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Gut-centricity: Frederick Kaufman probes the obsession with eating. On his irreverent trip back in time, he wonders about all those diet gurus who promote the live-forever life and die young. (Listen.)

Community Supported Fisheries

Monday, March 10th, 2008

CSF:Small fishermen borrow a page from small farmers, selling their catch directly to consumers. The marketing attempt follows the successful farm-based initiative, Community Supported Agriculture.