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“Scientists describe for the first time a set of genes, about 100 in all, that seem to predict how well a smoker will respond to two different types of quitting programs — nicotine replacement or bupropion (Zyban).”

“Here’s how it would work: after they cleared the dishes in all the cabins, people who took the Freegan option would get a chance to go to the galley and check out what’s left over and edible.”

The article contains some unfortunate technical misinformation about Bo Diddley’s signature rhythmic style, but that doesn’t really affect the loss to the musical community.

‘Robert H. Justman, a producer who was one of the creative forces behind the original “Star Trek” television series of the 1960s as well as the 1980s-era “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” has died. He was 81.’

“More than two dozen young people who broke into Robert Frost’s former home for a beer party and trashed the place are being required to take classes in his poetry as part of their punishment.”

‘All videos of Prince’s unique rendition of [Creep] were quickly taken down [from YouTube], leaving only a message that his label, NPG Records, had removed the clips, claiming a copyright violation. But the posted videos were shot by fans and, obviously,

“The memo [telling state agencies to revise their policies] informed state agencies that failing to recognize gay marriages would violate the New York’s human rights law.”

“Liston said he has lived in his home for 11 years. Last year, he got a certified letter from his neighbor asking him to cut the tree because it was damaging the grass.”

The coffee and donut chain says it yanked online spot to avoid ‘misperception’; professor says links to extremism are narrow-minded and even racist.

‘Harvey Korman, the tall, versatile comedian who won four Emmys for his outrageously funny contributions to “The Carol Burnett Show” and on the big screen in “Blazing Saddles,” died Thursday. He was 81.’

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL — A Port St. Lucie mother says her five-year-old son with special needs was voted out of his classroom by his peers at the behest of the teacher, who has since been reassigned.

“The shoot was a total whirlwind. But the group was all at the same hotel. They did hang out and party. That would have been good to get on tape.”