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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Scientists from the University of Nottingham have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate 'brown fat', the body's own fat-fighting defenses, which could be the key to tackling obesity and diabetes. The pioneering study, published...
Blueberry and Nectarine Cobbler When adding juicy summer fruit (like blueberries) to pies and cobblers, you generally need something to help the fruit coalesce into a sauce. We love instant tapioca, as it thickens while fading into the background, le...
The title comes from a reggae band called Jimmy Scott and his Obla Di Obla Da Band. Says McCartney, "A fella who used to hang around the clubs used to say in a Jamaican accent, "Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on," and he got annoyed when I did a song ...
Banish the Blue Monday Blues If you are prone to any type of depression, take note of the following techniques to help fight it this Blue Monday, as well as any other day you might feel blue: Exercise for at least 20 minutes: You've probably heard of...
Fresh Dill Yogurt Potato Salad Easy and family pleasing for your next backyard cookout; yogurt and dill combine for a delicious dressing.By Pillsbury Kitchens IngredientsSalad4 unpeeled medium red potatoes (about 1 1/ 2 lb), diced SAVE $1/3 ...
Donald Trump Jr. retweeted a reported bot-aided tweet, (later deleted the tweet) questioning Senator Kamala Harris doesn't represent U.S. blacks. Harris stood out Thursday night at the presidential debate, talking about her pers...
We often set standards for ourselves that are too high because society expects us to be perfect. We forget that everybody has flaws, even the people we perceive to be perfect. But who decides what is perfect? Who sets the standards we feel we need to...
In 2014, a team at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh found that, as the amount of negativity in relationships increased for healthy women aged over 50, so did their risk of developing hypertension. Negative social interactions – incidents incl...
The Beatles' final single prior to the 1990s Anthology releases, Let It Be was also the title track of the last album of their career. The song was written during the sessions for the White Album, at a time when Paul McCartney felt isolated as the on...
Church Supper ColeslawThe word coleslaw comes from the Dutch, koolsla, meaning cabbage salad. This version, studded with carrots and celery, is a New England church supper crowd-pleaser. You can switch it up by adding raisins, chopped nuts, or bits o...
I wanted to write about the meaning of the songs in this movie...growing up listening to the Beatles (having a brother 8 years older who was and still is a FAN) I'd sing along with their music. As I got older, I heard all sorts of stories behind the ...
Songs of "Yesterday" movie explained. I wanted to write about the meaning of the songs in this movie...growing up listening to the Beatles (having a brother 8 years older who was and still is a FAN) I'd sing along with their music. As I got olde...
author James Clear Have you ever set out with the goal of actually sticking to a new behavior … only to find yourself not doing it at all one week later? I know I have. Why is it so hard to form good habits? Why is it so difficult to make consistent ...
BBQ Time! And the beat goes on: WNCTIMES Summer Online BBQ Recipe Tour! Choosing a side dish for a barbecue is just as important as what you grill! A no-cook summer salad with a lemony, garlicky dressing. And salami. Long sweet peppers sh...
Depending if you see life through a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty lens, reaching the middle of the week can either feel like summiting a mountain or like you are at yet another stop on the train to nowhere. For those of us who feel less like we...
BBQ burger recipes Double-swiss and green chilli relish burgers 20 Minutes Makes 8EasyLike cheese? Then you'll love our double-swiss burgers, stacked high with beef, Emmenthal cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, and finished off with a green chilli and cor...
This Is Your Brain on NatureWhen we get closer to nature—be it untouched wilderness or a backyard tree—we do our overstressed brains a favor. WHEN YOU HEAD out to the desert, David Strayer is the kind of man you want behind the wheel. He never texts ...
The Secret for the Best Grilled BBQ Chicken Find out the secret for how to make tender and juicy grilled BBQ chicken! No long brining steps, just a simple grilling method for perfect BBQ chicken.Prep Time5 minutes Cook Time20 minutes Total Time25 min...
To some, salads are all leaves and veggies, which is all fine and good. But to me, salads are a collection of things throw together (pizza salad anyone..?). So salad is open to interpretation. As such, I present to you Rainbow Rice Salad. A lovely, f...
Grilled zucchini will rock your ever-loving world. My goodness. Serve it with fish! Chicken! Pasta! Serve it with a glass of wine! Ice water works well, too. Ingredients: Zucchini Lemon Salt Olive Oil Lemon or Lemon Juice Salt...
On September 11, 2001, the world watched in shock as one of the most tragic events in modern history unfolded. In a matter of hours, the skyline of New York City was forever changed, and with it, the ...
Have you ever wondered how a high-sugar diet, which spells trouble for humans, could be the key to survival for another species? Bats, the nocturnal creatures that often capture our imagination with t...
Every year on August 26th, dog lovers across the country come together to celebrate National Dog Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the joy and companionship that dogs bring into our lives. Whether yo...
A recent study has revealed that the estimated death toll of birds due to building collisions significantly underrepresents the true scale of the problem. NC Lights Out September 6 - October 6, ...
When the air turns crisp and the mountains of Western North Carolina burst into a kaleidoscope of autumn colors, there's no better place to be than right here, surrounded by nature's finest display. W...
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