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EndNotes archive for Oct. 21, 2013

MONDAY, OCT. 21, 2013

A mother and baby sketch is by artist Valerie Woelk.

Tick tock

Scientists at UCLA have discovered a new “biological clock” that measures the age of human tissue. If future testing proves the research valid, the work has strong implications for anti-aging-research. Note: the goal is not to seek a fountain of youth, but to assist with…

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President Obama: Waiting for Congress to act. (Associated Press)

A prayerful, private president

One’s spirituality is unique and private. From the public’s vantage, President Obama maintains an extremely private and protected expression of his faith life. However, according to Obama’s advisors, our president begins his morning by reading a devotional written just for him. The texts include scripture…

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Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.