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View ArticleGrammar Guy: A world of pure exaggeration
We need to talk about “literally.” I’m afraid we’re not using it “correctly.” Now, before you accuse me of being a Captain Crankypants about this, hear me out for a minute.Literally means exact; it...
View ArticleAuto Bits: 3 ways soybean farmers’ biodiesel helps clear the air
Tip of the WeekSoybean farmers in Minnesota wear many different hats: small-business owner, agronomist, equipment expert, accountant and environmentalist. Yes, they are the original stewards of the...
View ArticleMatters of Taste: Fermentation might smell bad, but the food is good
When Aniko Zala first nibbled on kimchi, the spicy Korean cabbage mixture bit her back.“I always loved sour flavors,” she said. “I couldn’t handle the funk at first.”The dish eventually grew on Zala,...
View ArticleFlash in the Pan: Ideas for healthful, filling salads
If you scan the tables of America’s favorite eateries, from foodie to fast-casual, you’ll witness many variations of a certain salad. A base of leaves, piled high with chicken, shrimp, cheese and...
View ArticleAlexis' Angel craft and plant sale benefits Donate Life Louisiana
Alexis was an organ donor whose heart, two kidneys, pancreas, liver, corneas and large bones have given a new life to over seven people.
View ArticlePop-Up Restaurant to Open at Chef John Folse's White Oak Plantation
Celebrating French Food and Wine…Ooh Là Là!
View ArticleRecipe: Savory Bread Pudding Muffins
LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Recipe of the Week
View ArticleThe challenge of the empty tomb
No known ancient source denies that Jesus Christ's tomb was empty shortly after his burial. That simple fact represents a major stride toward the full Christian message of Easter.
View ArticleFaith leaders reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.'s religious legacy
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. helped religious Americans approach their faith in new ways.
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Nature nurtures spirit of traveler
I climbed over giant driftwood logs on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula recently, stepping from one log to the next, trying to ensure that my footing was sound and that I didn’t lose my balance as I...
View ArticleShayne Looper: More than colored eggs and chocolate bunnies
The Easter circulars came out last week, and they were full of little girls’ dresses and little boys’ suits. Pastel colors were everywhere, dyed eggs and chocolate bunnies ubiquitous. Every kind of ham...
View ArticleStay Tuned: TV Review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert’ sets a high bar
Networks, take note: Easter Sunday’s broadcast of “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” should be the model for all future live musical productions. Cool, modern and visually constructed in a way...
View ArticleDave Ramsey: Getting rid of the car
Dear Dave,How do you sell a vehicle with a lien amount that’s higher than the actual value of the car?— MichaelDear Michael,First, you need to find a way to cover the difference between the amount of...
View ArticleStephen Colbert shares the one Bible version that changed his life
Colbert spoke with Oprah last month during her SuperSoul Conversations program, where the two openly discussed modern politics and the direction of the country.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Tipping the scales in my favor
As I was settling into bed one night, I happened to catch my husband out of the corner of my eye.He was getting on the scale.“WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” I yelled at him. He jerked his head around and looked...
View ArticleStephen Colbert shares the one Bible verse that changed his life
Colbert spoke with Oprah last month during her SuperSoul Conversations program, where the two openly discussed modern politics and the direction of the country.
View ArticleNetworx: DIY Interior Design: 12 Tips
For some folks, it’s a dream … a house where "move-in-ready" means just that: Everything is perfect and the new homeowners don’t have to lift a finger to design or decorate. And then there are the rest...
View ArticleThe Farr Side: ‘Roseanne’: The more things change …
I was excited to see the return of “Roseanne.” It’s one of the best TV sitcoms of all-time, in my book.I think what I liked most was the characters were common people, often struggling with things many...
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