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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Mammal brains -- including those of humans -- store and recall impressive amounts of information based on our good and bad decisions and interactions in an ever-changing world. Now, in a series of new experiments with mice, scientists at Johns Hopkin...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump attributed statements to a Democratic congresswoman that she didn't make as he set off an incendiary week of vilification with accusations that she and three other lawmakers of color hate America. One of his t...
A study by Simon Fraser University researchers suggests that the number of children born to a woman influences the rate at which her body ages. The study led by health sciences professor Pablo Nepomnaschy and postdoctoral researcher Cindy Barha found...
Usually plans in the summer are outdoor plans...but with so much rain and areas too hot to be outside, let's look at things to do indoors! Make an Awesome BreakfastTime to step it up from the on-the-run breakfast you usually have and make some Frenc...
*Macaroni Kid was founded with two very specific goals: enrich communities and empower moms. We call it "E2" and it is the driving force behind all that we do.How?We enrich communities by connecting the libraries, schools, rec centers, community cent...
July 15, 2019 -- Genetic analysis has revealed that the ancestors of modern humans interbred with at least five different archaic human groups as they moved out of Africa and across Eurasia. Source: University of AdelaideSummary:Genetic analysis...
JULY 5, 2019 – Hard Day's Night -- How do you stay in such great shape? I get up in the morning and I meditate. I go to the gym and I have a trainer, and I work out myself too, when I'm on the road. I'm a vegetarian. When we're on tour, to get o...
Top off this veggie mix with feta cheese.YIELDS:6 servingsTOTAL TIME:0 hours 15 minsINGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice1 tbsp. olive oil1/2 tsp. pure honeyKosher salt and black pepper1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced1/4 red onion, thinly slic...
Spinach Dip This hot spinach dip is a blend of cooked spinach, three types of cheese and seasonings, all baked together to melted cheesy perfection. An easy make-ahead party snack that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.CourseAppetizer CuisineAmerican Keyw...
Smoky Grilled Pork Chops Recipe by:CookinLovin All Recipes!"These thick pork chops have a smoky flavor, are very moist and tender, and the rub is easy to make. A family favorite, always requested at BBQs. I like to serve these chops with loaded...
Famous Last Meal Ribs Rcipe Makes. 3 servings Preparation time. 15 minutes to skin 'n' trim and rub Cooking time. 4 to 7 hours depending on the cut you choose. We will be cooking low and slow at about 225°F, so allow 5 to 6 hours for St. Louis Cut (S...
Salad Ingredients2 ears corn on the cob, shucked and grilled2 cups cherry tomatoes (cut in half)1/8 red onion (thinly sliced)1/3 cup kalamata olives (whole, pitted)1 head leaf lettuce, shredded3 hard-boiled eggs (quartered)Vinaigrette Ingredients1/2 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ever wonder how the books end up on the shelves in your kid's school library? Usually, it involves trained librarians and teachers picking books they think fit the curriculum and are right for differe...
After the challenges brought by Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina's communities and local businesses are eager to welcome residents and visitors alike. Now is the perfect time to embark on a "B...
Because in These Hills, You Can Laugh, Cry, and Rebuild—All in a DayThe air's been thick lately in alot of places —with smoke, yes, but also grit and grace.We've been through it: Hurricane Helene...
Inspired by The Minimalists and that nagging pile of stuff you keep ignoring If you've watched The Minimalists: Less Is Now on Netflix, you know exactly where I'm going with this. Joshua Fields Millbu...
A Town Hall Marked by Engagement and FrustrationTensions ran high at U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards' (R-NC) town hall in Asheville on March 13, where hundreds of constituents gathered to voice thei...
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