Home remedies: dealing with dry skin
Dry skin is often a temporary or seasonal problem _ one that you experience only in winter or summer, for example _ but the problem may remain a lifelong concern. Although your skin is often driest on...
View ArticleThere's no good way to deal with trolls, so you might as well tattle to their...
The insults and violent threats had been appearing on her screen for weeks when Amanda Kleinman decided to fight back.She scrolled through hundreds of aggressive messages, searching for the one that...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Star Wars’ princess lives on
We were halfway to my mother's house on Christmas Eve, surrounded by woods on rural Alabama Highway 13 when I heard my 5-year-old son's voice from the backseat of our van."Mommy, I'm going to move to...
View ArticleThe Science Zone: Dr. Vera Rubin and dark matter
The world lost one of its great scientific minds recently with the passing of Dr. Vera Rubin, a retired astronomer, at the age of 88. Rubin was born in 1928 in Philadelphia and earned a BA in astronomy...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Is it time for a new morality?
Attitudes about the morality or immorality of various lifestyle choices are in constant flux. It may be that opinions about what is morally acceptable have always been fluid, but the current of change...
View ArticleThe author has trifled a bit with the classic tipsy cake
Yes, we've had a jolly good time. Let's make our resolutions tomorrow and, meanwhile, reimagine the remains of desserts today. Surely there will be an invitation to watch the game, hear vacation...
View ArticleHow does the U.S. Congress really feel about God?
The U.S. Congress is mostly made of Christians, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: The best part of waking up is caffeine in your cup
I think one of the greatest achievements of mankind is the invention of the one cup coffee maker. Some people may argue that home computers, ATM machines and smart phones are greater achievements....
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Label changes among topics stirring buzz already in ’17
The new year in food is off to a busy start.There's already news to share.New labelsMore easily understood date labels could start appearing on meat and dairy products in 2017, thanks to action by the...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Use of preservative potassium sorbate unlikely to end soon
Q: I am allergic to potassium sorbate and get hives and diarrhea from it. It seems to be harder and harder to find foods without it. It's in candy now, too, and cake mix. Why the change from natural...
View ArticleOne dad's parenting resolutions for 2017, using baby steps
It's the season where many of us make resolutions to guide our efforts in the coming year. As a parent and a middle school teacher, I've been doing this as well.Most of what I want to accomplish as a...
View ArticleDinner in 25 Minutes: Skip the salad, and turn your greens into soup
This recipe may be just the proving ground they need. It couldn't be simpler: broth, a mix of your favorite greens, a few aromatics and the mild creaminess of a Gorgonzola dolce. You can use an...
View ArticleGive these appliances some TLC in 2017
For me, the new year prompts a cleaning frenzy. No sense waiting until spring - I prefer to launch into the new calendar knowing that my house is spick-and-span. In addition to the areas of my home I...
View Article10 strategies to save money on the gym
When pollsters interrupt people's dinners to ask about their New Year's resolutions, very often the top three responses are "get in shape," "lose weight" and "save money." Find a deal on a gym...
View ArticleNFL quarterback Cam Newton says he's 'amazed about God's creation' in...
In the letter titled “Dear Chosen,” Newton addressed his almost 1-year-old son, saying he's “amazed about God's creation.”
View ArticleReligion News: Controversial McDonald’s opens in Vatican
WEEK IN RELIGIONCardinals at the Vatican don't have to go far when the craving for a Big Mac hits. On Dec. 30, a new McDonald's restaurant opened in a Vatican-owned building in the Pio Brogo district...
View ArticleNetworx: 7 home improvements to tackle as soon as you move in
Phew! It's taken months of planning and mountains of paperwork, but you're finally moving into a home of your very own. Home improvement experts often advise that you save major remodels till after...
View ArticleIn Good Faith: Mirror, mirror on the wall
This time of year is lousy for one's self image.Part of this is self-inflicted. I mean, someone had to eat those last dozen Christmas cookies before they went stale. And no one wants rancid egg nog...
View ArticleEnergy Express: 2017 Wake-Up Call: The Doctor Is Out!
It's not my nature to end the year on such a somber note. Normally, I'm a pop-the-cork, hats-and-horns kinda gal, but this year is a little different. A little different? Hah!So here it is: the single...
View ArticleHere’s How: Considerations when building a healthy home
Dear James: All my children have allergies. We are planning to build a new house and I need to avoid the "sick house syndrome" from poor indoor air quality. What things should I consider for it? — Lisa...
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