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Allowances mean faster SSA decisions on disability
In April, Social Security announced 52 new Compassionate Allowances conditions to the growing list of severe medical conditions that qualify for expedited medical decisions. The new conditions incl...
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Penny Mac specimen
Penny Mac hydrangea selected as a La. Super Plant
Hydrangeas have a long tradition of use in shady Southern gardens. From late April through July, huge flower heads of light pink, pink, rosy red, lavender, light blue, bluish purple and blends of t...
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Tropical-like plants can highlight summer landscapes
Mid- to late spring is when we start seeing tropical-like plants take off and start growing as we enter our warmest time of year. Instead of summer being a “down time” in the landscape, you can use...
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Franklin Line Dancers perform at Relay for Life
THE FRANKLIN LINE DANCERS performed Saturday night at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Franklin Senior High School. The dancers have several members who have battled the fight against ...
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Some warm-weather plants do well in shade
As the peak of the spring bedding plant season arrives, you may want a few warm-season flowers in the shady areas around your landscape. Most of our warm-season flowers prefer full sun or at least...
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Sun-loving bedding plants perform best
It’s mid-March, and spring bedding-plant time is here for most of us. We have been eager to plant flowers this spring with our warm winter weather and the early arrival of spring-like conditions in...
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AgCenter: Landscapes are looking like spring
Landscapes around the state are in various stages of their spring awakening, but it is still February. With our unusually warm January and February, we’re seeing flower buds opening and foliage gr...
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AICR Test Kitchen: Pasta salad satisfies
Creating a fresh and nutritious salad is a sure taste pleaser. This pasta dish is easy to prepare and substantial enough to satisfy, yet doesn’t leave you feeling too full or listless. Fusilli is ...
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AICR HealthTalk: Is Greek yogurt best?
Q: I’ve heard that eating after dinner leads to weight gain. What is the latest I should eat at night to avoid that? A: What matters most for weight control is how the total calories you eat all d...
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Redbud tree gives early-spring color
Redbuds are one of our more popular early spring-flowering small trees. The most common redbud species is the Eastern redbud — Cercis canadensis — the one we primarily plant in Louisiana. Other red...
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Health-e-Recipes: One-pot dishes simplify meals
One-pot dishes are a simple way to add a variety of vegetables to any table. The flexibility of using different ingredients without sacrificing taste is great for picky eaters. Served over fiber-r...
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AICR Test Kitchen: Spinach cakes
Popeye, the classic cartoon character, had it right. Spinach is packed with nutrients. And, serving it in little cakes not only makes for an elegant and appealing presentation, but it allows you to...
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