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Attorney General John O’Connor joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, for providing and promoting its social media platform – Instagram – to children and young adults despite knowing that such use is associated with physical and mental health harms. Attorneys General across the country are examining whether the company violated state consumer protection laws and put the public at risk.
Read moreAt a recent church social, we got to talking about chickens. It was a strange topic to settle in on as we were socializing, and I thought it would be a dull discussion for the evening. And I’m not even sure how we got there in the first place. I think Julie said something about her husband, Kevin, being retired and not having anything to do. So, she had suggested that he get chickens.
Read moreThis is a great situation in which to implement the 3 P’s (Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance). Are you a glass half full type of person, or a glass half empty type of person? I tend to lean towards somewhere in-between but let’s put our differences aside for the next few minutes. I am going to list a few ways for you to make Thanksgiving just a little more fulfilling by preparing for the day’s festivities. Meanwhile, your little guests will be too preoccupied to repeatedly ask “Is the food ready yet?”
Read moreHolidays are about spending time with friends and family, celebrating the season and partaking in delicious cuisine. But for people trying to watch what they eat, holidays -- especially Thanksgiving -- can be difficult. If you’re like me, when you’re surrounded by delicious foods that only emerge once a year, you like to fill up on them. Additionally, the stress that often accompanies a busy holiday gathering can lead to eating more than initially planned. You shouldn’t let the risk of falling off the wagon ruin your holiday fun.
Read moreAt Thanksgiving, I like to reflect over the past year and count the many blessings in my life, even in difficult and unusual times such as this. I am fortunate to have my extended family happy and healthy, and the many good friends and acquaintances in my life who have helped me survive this pandemic.
Read moreThanksgiving dinner is usually eaten early in the day so that everybody can kick back and watch football games. For the most part, it’s a peasant-style meal, with an over-abundance of nap-inducing, comfort-food sides.
Read moreAveraging $30.45 per night, Oklahoma City has the cheapest rate for boarding your pooch at a sitter’s house. St. Louis, Jacksonville, and Memphis also offer low rates, all under $32 per night. New York has the highest cost per night for boarding your canine pal at $61 per night.
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