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SLOW COOKER KICKIN’ CHILI – LOW CARB, GLUTEN FREE

Low Carb Chili – All the amazing flavors of chili, without the beans. I think you will find that you don't miss them at all. 2 1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium red onion, chopped and divided5 cloves garlic, minced3 large ribs of celery, diced1/4 cup pi...

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NOV
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Urgent Plea To Protect Animals in Freezing Temps

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR) warns that pet owners need to take immediate precautions to help keep their animals safe during the approaching sub-freezing temperatures predicted to hit Western North Carolina on this week. We wish all animals had ...

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NOV
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Where Did Monday Get Its Name?

​This morning I wondered "Where did the name Monday come from?" For so many people, it is a day that is dreaded. Having found out how the name came about, have you ever felt mooned by Monday? Well, here's why... "Despite being the dreaded start of th...

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NOV
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Thank You To All Who Served

​We are grateful to all who have served. Today we give a Huge Shout Out: THANKS to ALL VETERANS! 

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NOV
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Juicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe!

A JUICY TURKEY BREAST! So, I found this amazing recipe website! I love this recipe and I will be making this in my slow cooker. Check out recipetineats.com! Turkey breast is notoriously lean so the only way to guarantee it comes out juicy if you roas...

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NOV
07
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Local artists selected for Celebrating African Americans through Public Art (CAAPA)

The City of Asheville and Celebrating African Americans Through Public Art (CAAPA) are pleased to announce the selection of two local artists — Joseph Pearson, a mural artist and Phyllis Utley, a literary artist — to work alongside Art Ecologie. Thei...

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OCT
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Germans flock to Frankenstein Castle for spooky Halloween

Ghost Spooky Halloween

FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE, Germany (AP) — Medieval Frankenstein Castle has become a favorite haunt for Germans celebrating Halloween, a tradition that's grown increasingly popular in continental Europe in recent years. The crumbling castle, located 35 kilometers (22 miles) south of Frankfurt, has been staging spooky festivals since 1977 featuring monsters, gore and spine-chilling live shows. 

On Saturday night, about 2,500 revelers — many in costumes — flocked to the castle, where they were entertained by 130 actors. While the castle's name reminds some of English novelist Mary Shelley's 19th-century book about the man who creates a monster, historians are skeptical that it actually inspired the author.

The House of Frankenstein is believed to have first built a castle at the site in the mid-13th century.


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NOV
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How Odd: Alaska University Pay Parking Tickets with PB+J

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — What a lip-smacking offer! Anyone with unpaid parking fines at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus has the option to reduce or cover the cost of their tickets with peanut butter and jelly.  KTUU-TV reported the uni...

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NOV
03
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How Odd: "Wizard Rock" disappeared from AZ forest returned

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PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — A boulder that mysteriously disappeared two weeks ago from a national forest in Arizona is back, and forest officials aren't asking any questions.  Prescott National Forest officials said a forest employee on patrol Friday...

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OCT
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Military dog hurt in al-Baghdadi raid is K-9 combat veteran

K9Baghdad K-9 Military dog hurt in raid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The military working dog injured in the raid last weekend that led to the death of the Islamic State leader was hurt after being exposed to live electrical cables but has returned to active duty, the Pentagon said Wednesday.  G...

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OCT
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Oddities: Police say man jumped over 12-foot wall twice during chase

Thinking How Odd!

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say a burglary suspect jumped over a 12-foot (4-meter) wall twice during a chase before being captured. Montgomery County police said in a press release 56-year-old Steven Anderson is charged with burglary...

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OCT
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Halloween Games!

Halloween Games!

Toilet Paper Mummy Game First up, you'll need several rolls of Toilet Paper. Be sure not to grab a super-cheap brand because it will tear too easily Once you have your supplies, it's on to the game! RULES: In a class room setting, I divide the room i...

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OCT
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Artificial skin creates first ticklish devices

University of Bristol -- Science Daily -- Oct 20, 2019 A new interface developed by researchers in Bristol and Paris takes touch technology to the next level, by providing an artificial skin-like membrane for augmenting interactive devices ...

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OCT
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Yummy Edible Gifts So Easy to Make!

Giftboxes The perfect edible gift, wrap them up in a gift box for a deliciously decadent treat

Salted caramels By Esther Clark PREP: 5 MINSCOOK: 20 MINSplus cooling EASY MAKES 55Treat your nearest and dearest to these homemade salted caramels. The perfect edible gift, wrap them up in a gift box for a deliciously decadent treat Gluten-freeVeget...

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OCT
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Fall Recipe: 30-Minute Dinner

Pasta with Marinated Cherry Tomato Sauce YIELDS:4 servingsTOTAL TIME:30 minsINGREDIENTS1/2 sweet onion, very thinly sliced1/2 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced1/4 c. sherry vinegar3 tbsp. olive oilKosher salt and pepper1 lb. cherry tomatoes, halve...

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OCT
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Fall Dessert Recipe: Gingerbread Pear Loaf Cake

We Found This Awesome Recipe on FoodandWine.com  Active Time20 MINTotal Time1 HR 20 MINYieldIngredients1 1/2 cups Silvana's Kitchen Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon...

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OCT
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Wednesday Odditie: Giant pumpkin weighing 2,175 pounds sets California record

APLargestPumpkinBenMargo (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

 HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California pumpkin hobbyist has won first place at the 46th annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh Off, setting a record for the largest in California. Leonardo Urena of Napa won $15,000 Monday w...

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OCT
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Fall Recipe: Sweet Potato, Chipotle and Apple Soup

Fall Recipe: Sweet Potato, Chipotle and Apple Soup Active Time35 MINTotal Time1 HR 10 MINYieldServes : 6By SUE TORRES January 2008This silky soup gets its smoky sweetness from pureed chipotle peppers, a Mexican staple, and the surprising addition of ...

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OCT
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Cozy Vegetarian Dinners for Fall!

Here are my newly updated, Vegetarian Dinner Recipes (for Fall) to help us all get in the spirit of the season.  I love the gradual shift from summer into fall, especially in the kitchen. The quality of the light changes and there is a...

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OCT
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Fall Recipe: Best Toasted Ravioli!

We are obsessed with ravioli, but most of the time we admit that the four pieces you get as a serving is not filling enough. That's why it makes the perfect app. Breaded and fried, it is so fun to eat ravioli with your hands and dipping it in plenty ...

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