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LETT: Positive thinking requires constructive actions
In recent weeks I have been writing about curtailing sugar intake and releasing negative thinking during this Lenten season to enhance body, mind, and spirit. In the last column, I advocated shin...
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HEALTH MATTERS: Nutrition from the ground up
National Nutrition Month is observed each year in March. The National Nutrition Month was created 1973 by the American Dietetic Association ( ADA ). It is designed to promote healthful eating by...
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GARDEN GUIDE: Storm damage to trees
I am always skeptical when I hear weather forecasters predict snow in our area, so you can be sure I was surprised when I woke up to a white blanket of snow last week! The thrill of the snow quick...
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BEGINNING @ HOME: How to best donate to Chile, Haiti
Watching recent news from Chile can break your heart. When one of the world’s most destructive earthquakes hit last month, it lasted just a couple of minutes, but left hundreds dead and millions s...
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EXTENSION NEWS: Speaking in public is not an easy feat
You’re at the podium. You’ve got on your suit and tie. You’ve gone over what you want to say in your head to the point that you could do it backwards and blindfolded. You’ve practiced so much that...
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