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Why we give (and how much we give)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by amandapondo

Looking over one of my researcher colleague’s shoulder this afternoon I learned that the average UK resident gives 0.5% of his or her income to charity i.e. £5 in every £1000. An amount which, in real terms, has doubled in the … Continue reading →

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Rhamnose. Don’t know what it is yet? Read on . . .

Posted on February 8, 2011 by amandapondo

According to the oracle that is The Sunday Times, L’Oreal claim that they have developed the first over the counter anti-wrinkle cream validated by formal scientific research. Yes, that’s scientific research, not a trial where 18 women were given a … Continue reading →

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The Seville orange and its respective marmalade

Posted on February 2, 2011 by amandapondo

I am attempting to make Seville marmalade for the second time. Only this time I am fortunate enough to have found myself in possession of Seville oranges – which can only be an advantage. A few hours of therapeutic orange … Continue reading →

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The first post

Posted on January 24, 2011 by amandapondo

A mere twenty four days after I meant to start this blog, I finally signed up.  That’s enough work for today, but my promise is that I will make this a blog that I will want to read.

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