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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 ...
Apr 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 ...
Apr 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Mar 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 gro...
Feb 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 p...
Feb 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 da...
Jan 24, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Jan 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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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-ri...
Jan 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Jan 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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HealthTalk: Reduce meat in stews and casseroles
American Institute for Cancer Research Q: You talk about changing the proportions of meat and vegetables in stews and casseroles to make them more healthful. How do I do that without a new recipe? ...
Dec 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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HealthTalk: Buffets lead to overeating of unhealthy food
American Institute for Cancer Research Q: I’ve heard that when people eat at restaurant buffets, calorie consumption goes way up. Is that because of the kinds of foods served or do we eat differen...
Dec 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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HealthTalk: Exercise pace dictates fat burn
American Institute for Cancer Research Q: Is it true that keeping exercise less intense means you are in a “fat-burning zone” that will lead to greater weight loss? A: No. It’s true that when you w...
Nov 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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