Did you know that the word “mosquito” is derived from Spanish or Portuguese and means “little fly?” There are 3500 species around the world, only some of which suck blood from their victims. In those species, only the females are the blood suckers. The males consume nectar and other sugars. In one species, the larvae […]
Quote of the Day: Doing the Right Thing
It’s easy to do the right thing when the right thing is the only thing left to do. Anonymous blogger commenting on Lance Armstrong lieutenant George Hincapie’s self-righteous defense of his turn away from doping in cycling; quoted in Velo News.
SIDA grant to Scottsdale Healthcare
This article appeared on the KTAR website yesterday. Scottsdale Healthcare awarded $100K for cancer research By Sandra Haros, Originally published: Jul 12, 2013 – 5:00 am Scottsdale Healthcare officials accept a $100,000 donation. (KTAR Photo/Sandra Haros) PHOENIX — The Industrial Development Authority of Scottsdale awarded Scottsdale Healthcare’s Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center $100,000 Thursday to […]