A Sampling of Clips for April 14^th, 2009

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Pardon Me, Myths
San Diego Union-Tribune, April 14 -- Despite the advancement of modern research, health myths and misinformation still abound. Often passed down through generations, much of Grandma's arsenal of old health adages don't stand up to scientific scrutiny. Yet, many of these medical misconceptions persist in the minds of otherwise intelligent, well-informed people. (Quotes Dr. Suraj Acharya, a family and sports medicine physician at the UCSD Medical Center) More

Birch Aquarium Offers Light Bulb Exchange
La Jolla Light, April 13 -- Join the global effort to slow climate change and cut down your energy bill at the same time. On four select Saturdays at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, trade in old light bulbs for new, energy-efficient models - for free - and get 2-for-1 same-day aquarium admission. More

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