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Everything is in readiness.The tree is trimmed. The cards taped to the door frame. The boxes stacked in glittering disarray under the tree.Why don't I hear chimes?Remember the small boy who made the chimes ring in a fictional story years ago? As the ...

Little money, need last minute Christmas gifts? Think you're not creative, and oh so little time? Grab some cash, read on and choose one! All ages: "Money Gift Ideas" Think about how many people don't carry cash ... how many kids have never even...

December 11, 2019 Source: Singapore University of Technology and DesignSummary:A new review looks at the likelihood of 3D printed organs and analyzes recent accomplishments, limitations and opportunities for future research. 3D bioprinting ...

                Asheville Fire Department: Watch Those Holiday Candles and Other Safety Tips 

PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — Nearly a dozen people surprised a New Jersey waitress with a $1,200 cash tip as an early holiday gift. Zellie Thomas told NJ.com that he and a group of his friends left the tip with a waitress at an IHOP restaurant in Paterson o...

​So, I was on Twitter and saw that 'Salem Witch Trial' trending on Twitter and wondered why. After reading a few tweets, I saw that it was a sentence in the letter that Trump sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  "More due process was afforded to...

#BoycottHallmarkChannel is trending on Twitter. Why? The Hallmark channel pulled ads for a wedding-planning website where 2 brides kiss after getting married. Claiming to be a "family-friendly netowork" has chosen to ignore the fact the reality that ...

When John Van Zante saw the small, gray-haired woman being pulled along the sidewalk by her powerful bulldog puppy, he ran from his office to help. "I can still picture this poor woman as she was literally dragged up the sidewalk by the bulldog. ...

Looking for something easy and yummy to take to a holiday event, for a gathering at home, or maybe you just want some extra for yourself later? Read on! Ingredients3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspo...

BLUE HILL, Maine (AP) —  There's no Tinder for waterfowl, but that didn't stop a Maine bird owner from trying to find a match for a mourning duckling.  One of Chris Morris' ducks, Yellow Duck, lost its mate to a hungry bobcat a couple of we...

SHELBY, N.C. (AP) — Barrels of raw pork shoulder were riding fat in a tractor trailer pulled over by North Carolina deputies.  Approximately $3 million in cash was recovered from the barrels Saturday, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office said i...

This yummy breakfast recipe was found on All Recipes. You can find the link below! Apple-Raisin French Toast 1 h 12 servings 341 cals Ingredients1 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, melted3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 ...

Earth Day founder-- First Earth Day April 1970 -- Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, he realized...

No-Bake Choclate Brownies  INGREDIENTS 1 9-oz package chocolate wafers 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled3/4 c. dulce de leche or salted caramel sauce (about 7. oz)1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract1/4 tsp. kosher salt3/4 c. hazelnuts, to...

Billy Leon McCrary (1946-79) and Benny Loyd McCrary (1946-2001) were larger-than-life characters who refused to allow their record-breaking bulk to weigh down their remarkably active lifestyles. Guinness World Records confirmed the McCrarys as the wo...

NEW YORK (AP) — In these uneasy times, as we move along to a new decade, the Pantone Color Institute has reached back in time to calming, confident Classic Blue as its color of the year for 2020.  The color is an anchor offering stability, const...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Visitors to the Tennessee Aquarium may be shocked to learn that an electric eel named Miguel Wattson is lighting up a Christmas tree.  A special system connected to Miguel's tank enables his shocks to power strands of l...

Date: September 26, 2019 Source: American Psychological Association Summary:Does having close friends boost your self-esteem, or does having high self-esteem influence the quality of your friendships? Both, according to a meta-analysis of more t...

Fun to make! Yummy to Eat! Ingredients ½ cup confectioner's sugar ½ cup sprinkles, divided 1 white cake mix 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Step 1Cream together the butter and th...