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Fast food vs. Fast food wrappers: Which is worse?

Fast food vs. Fast food wrappers: Which is worse?

By Susan Burke March In my previous column about cooking myths (microwave ovens, food-grade aluminum pots and pans and containers are safe, and cooking with Teflon nonstick pans does not “give you cancer”), a reader commented that some of the chemicals used in...

Finding inspiration in the morning light

Finding inspiration in the morning light

The other morning we were coming back from Yunguilla quite early; we had three dogs to bring to the vet.  Two to be spayed and one because we couldn't keep her out of our sight ... she was in heat (and still is)!  Anyway, because the two getting fixed had early...

Everyone loves Cuenca!

Everyone loves Cuenca!

Everyone loves Cuenca!! Or more often than not it seems like it. Several weeks ago on my usual Sunday walk along the Tomebamba I came upon four vans together in a parking area, sliding doors open and several young people and a couple of children on the grass, on...

Chocolate and hunger: A dangerous duo?

As a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, I have as colleagues some of the most accomplished Registered Dietitians in the world. Today’s guest columnist is Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD, who generously shared this article from her blog. Nancy Clark is an...

Tres tambores

The shrill whistle of the majorette signaled the resumption of the energizing rhythm after a measure’s rest. The drum major, drum-line and band were working together, switching between the drum cadence and a marching roll-off. Up front, the baton had been wielded...

Correa ordered to testify in Amazon oil case

Correa ordered to testify in Amazon oil case

Attorney General Carlos Baca has ordered former president Rafael Correa to testify in an case of alleged corruption in an oil contract. Correa will be allowed to testify via video link from his home in Brussels. Baca’s order is based on an investigation by comptroller...

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Week of April 05

Legal storm builds over Ecuador’s moved-up local elections.

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Ecuador issues nationwide mpox alert after first Clade Ib case.

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Big power users switch to self-generation as Ecuador protects household electricity supply.

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