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12 Dishes You Should Beg Your Local Chinese Restaurant To Serve

If you're sick of General Tso's and crab rangoon, nudge your local Chinese joint to add these to the menu.

8 ways to save at the grocery store without using coupons

Grocery shopping can be a hassle, and having to take time to cut coupons can make it even worse. Here’s how you can shop without coupons and still save money. 1. Pick the right store If you’re like me and find yourself shopping at different stores from time to time, you’re probably paying a different …

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

What to Eat on the Road When the Convenience Store Is Your Only Option

I Ate at Least One Vegetable With Breakfast Every Day and Here’s What Happened

It turns out an easy way to get more of your recommended daily vegetables is to start earlier.

Reasons Why You May Have a Blind Spot in Your Eye

Learn about the reasons why human eyes have blind spots, plus find out what you can do to detect the blind spot in yours..

Bright Spot: Time to rhyme

Our bright spot shinesOn a pleasant mixThe St. John's Home TeamYou'll find on "South Six"A framed poem they receivedOne like none otherSo a family could say thank youfor the car of their motherA bright spot of caringthrough and throughOne they wanted to sharewith me - and with you!

There's A Better Term For 'Blind Spot'

I have taken too many rides in cars with drivers who don’t check their blind spots when changing lanes. On the highway. At 80 miles an hour. Maybe the problem is the term “blind spot” isn’t serious enough.

Back Up Your Blind Spot

Back up sensors and rear view cameras are two high tech answers to help you see your blind spots Make it safer to put your vehicle in reverse.

How Blind Spot Monitors Can Help You Avoid a Crash

Drivers who do not check their blind spots before changing lanes run a risk of colliding with another car, commercial vehicle, or motorcycle

15% failure is the learning 'sweet spot'

Learning new things requires stumbling a bit, but how much failure is the right amount? Researchers have found the sweet spot.

Bright Spot: One of us

Our bright spot shines on a look from our point of view. You may watch us every night, but you can't see things the way we see them, like those off camera who make it all possible. Jim Goodnow is one of them. He came to us years ago as an editor and photographer and poured his dedicated spirit into every aspect of our news presentation. He anticipates what we need, so when a reporter asks for file footage, Jim says, "Already got…

We've all got a blind spot, but it can be shrunk

The human eye includes an unavoidable blind spot. That's because the optic nerve that sends visual signals to the brain must pass through the retina, which creates a hole in that light-sensitive layer of tissue. When images project to that precise location, we miss them. As reported in a new article, this blind spot can be effectively 'shrunk' with training, despite the fact that the hole in our visual field cannot be.

The Dreaded White Spot!

If you see white spots appearing on your teeth or experience inflamed, bleeding gums (gingivitis), your teeth are in the early stages of tooth decay. This can be reversed by taking extra care with your cleaning and diet. If left untreated, though, it can lead to bigger problems that will require treatment and may have life-long effects.

Preventing And Treating White Spot On Leafy Vegetables

White spot fungus is a disease that favors the loose leaves of cruciferous vegetables. Preventing and treating white spot on leafy vegetables is important for a good crop. This article has more information.