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Of rats and men

Stuart Rosenthal, Publisher

Scientists have long experimented on mice and rats to test new drugs and treatments for human illnesses. I’ve always imagined that there must be many similarities between our species — at least on a cellular level or in organ systems — for that to make sense.

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Downsize and do good

Barbara Ruben, Managing Editor

Numerous area organizations are asking for donations of materials and clothing this holiday season and throughout the year. Donating your gently worn coats or shoes not only helps the needy locally and around the world, but can give you an impetus to declutter.

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Silver Spring Library
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Do your crosswalks beep? Do you wish they did? Learn about audible pedestrian signals and their future in Montgomery County. Free and open to the...
The Other Barn
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
A local dance troupe directed by Natalie Monteleon. The Flamenco dance is an art form that explodes outward capturing the imagination of the...
The Village at Rockville - myPotential Rehabilitation Center (third
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 4:30pm - Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 7:30pm
The Village at Rockville will host a Grand Opening for the myPotential rehabilitation program and renovated wing, which has 33 private suites and...
The Prostate Center
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A FREE educational support forum for men and their respective others to learn about topics related to prostate cancer. This month's topic: Today...
Annandale United Methodist Church
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 9:30am - 3:30pm
Blenheim House in Fairfax features an interpretive center and historic house with some of the best-preserved examples of Civil War inscriptions -a...

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