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...Slight criticisms of his new album aside, Harper's live performance evoked maturity beyond even the best of his recordings. The concert began with a tried and true favorite--"Gold to Me." It is hard not to be charmed by Harper's singing. He makes every breath count, every word becomes signified. If we could hear the sound of a diamond in the rough, that would be Harper's voice, so close to perfection that the imperfections hardly seem to matter and conversely add character and integrity. But this is not to say that Harper's voice is reminiscent...
...Well, not really. It seems that last week a certain highly top-secret memo that Lucasfilm circulated to top agents around the nation "accidentally" leaked to the press. And what revelations did this one sheet of paper hold for the rest of the cosmos? Hold your breath blonde-haired boys--they're looking for the next Anakin Skywalker to star in Episode II (due to start filming next summer) and become one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. The memo specified that Lucasfilm will cast a 19-year-old in the world's most coveted role--someone...
Afraid not. Bad breath isn't an illness; it's merely a symptom of something else. In some cases, the something else really is an illness--diabetes, for example, or some kidney disorder or an infection of the sinuses or bronchial tubes or gums. Infections can usually be cured, and if you're suffering from an incurable one or from another serious condition, bad breath is the least of your problems...
Another cause is foods like onions or garlic, in which case you're out of luck: essential oils from such foods get into the blood, then into the lungs, then out with each exhaled breath. Even in the 21st century, if you want the flavor, you risk disfavor...
...most common reason for bad breath, though, is, to put it delicately, food molecules rotting in the mouth. Mouthwash masks the smell, but ultimately you have to get rid of the stuff. Brushing and flossing remove larger particles, but dentists suggest brushing the back of the tongue as well, where food residues and bacteria congregate. The microscopic bits that remain must be flushed down by drink or saliva (morning breath occurs because salivation shuts down at night). But if you're waiting for a true cure, it won't happen until we eat all our food in pill form...