The Science Zone: Electricity
Electricity is the energy behind the modern world. It powers cell phones, computers, and all the other appliances that the world enjoys today. Hospitals, schools, and businesses all rely on it. It can...
View ArticleGet A Life: Walk a more moderate path
Whenever I've been hired to do a workshop in a corporation the individuals who hire me often relate that they want me to try to get the employees to realize that being negative is influencing the...
View ArticleExpert advice on buying a refrigerator
Choosing a refrigerator can be a complex decision, as it's the one kitchen appliance everyone in the house will use.They can last at least 10 to 15 years, making refrigerators an investment....
View ArticleFitbit health trackers can be hacked in just 10 seconds
Fitbit wearables can be hacked in 10 seconds, allowing the intruder to infect any PC connected to it, The Register reports. Fitbit make a series of wearable devices that measure health statistics, such...
View ArticleBook Notes: Tasteful voyeurism
"How Does That Make You Feel? True Confessions from Both Sides of the Therapy Couch" Edited by Sherry Amatenstein. Seal/Hachette, Berkeley, 2016. $17.There are lots of ways to spy on the psyches of...
View ArticleMedical marijuana project details discussed at LSU AgCenter forum
The state-mandated initiative to grow marijuana and process it for medical purposes will need at least $11 million in private funding to get off the ground, and it will be at least 18 months before any...
View ArticleMatassa proclaims Volunteer Ascension Day
Due to its outstanding contributions and assistance during and after the 2016 Flood, Parish President Kenny Matassa proclaimed October 20, 2016 as "Volunteer Ascension Day in Ascension Parish."
View ArticleAscension resident named Hero of Hope
The American Cancer Society’s Mid-South Division recently named Kari Millet a Hero of Hope. Millet is one of 30 cancer survivors and caregivers from the Mid-South states of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky,...
View ArticleLaHouse open house set for Nov. 12
The LSU AgCenter LaHouse Home and Landscape Resource Center will host its next seasonal Saturday Open House on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will highlight the "healthy home" features...
View ArticleLSMSA to host Exploration Day for prospective students
Prospective students and their parents will have an opportunity to learn more about the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts on Saturday, Nov. 12, when the school hosts its annual...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: One year, filled with joy
It was seven years ago this week that I became a first-time mom and one year ago this week that I became a mother of three.People often comment how life passes so quickly with children. As a first-time...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Election 2016: There is still a ray of hope
If the philosopher and diplomat Joseph de Maistre was right and every nation gets the government it deserves, one has to ask, in the light of the 2016 election, what America has done to deserve...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: The sides of separation
From the first days of nursery school to the first days of college, parents and children are confronted with feelings brought about by separation. Children of all ages may experience some anxiety about...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Healing veterans in nature
All veterans were prepared for the ultimate sacrifice. They grieve for comrades lost, and too often, endure lifelong hauntings through PTSD. They endure disabilities and emotional scars. For all...
View ArticleIn Good Faith: Out of the running
Greetings from the great abyss! As I write this, the day before Election Day, the 2016 presidential campaign is still in full dysfunctional swing. But you, dear friends, have made it to the promised...
View Article9 steps to take if you're planning to buy a home within six months
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View ArticleHow to eat for an energy boost
We eat for many reasons, but the bottom line is that food is fuel for our bodies, so what we eat affects how energetic we feel throughout the day. Odds are you could use a little more energy,...
View ArticleSavoring our last year of family dinners
"Mom, are you or dad going to be home for dinner tonight?" our 17-year-old high school senior asked me. Did I notice a tone in her voice that was preparing for disappointment, or was that the sound of...
View Article5 unexpected health benefits of owning a dog
Every dog lover knows that whoever coined the phrase "human's best friend" to describe the animal was spot-on — dogs can improve our health and lives in a multitude of ways. Growing up, I owned the...
View ArticleWhat if God seems silent?
Several close friends have confided in me in recent months, all saying something like this: "I am in the deepest pit of my life and God is completely silent."
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