The Turks and Caicos Islands, located in the Caribbean, are about 600 miles from Miami, Florida. These islands are a British territory and the primary language is English. In order to reach the island...
When under stress the best solution is to choose foods that provide the most nutrition. Current dietary thinking lays considerable emphasis on eating plenty of whole grains, pasta, rice, and pot...
You can strengthen your physical defenses against whatever life throws at you by eating and sleeping well, giving your body the attention it needs, and maintaining a tranquil mental outlook.
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Garth Brooks was born on February 7, 1962, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is one of the most popular male country music stars in the world. Garth Brooks has had 18 No. 1 hits on the Billboard magazine's Hot ...
Swordfish – Although the wonderful meaty texture of swordfish keeps it from falling apart when grilled or broiled, it is not as hardy as it may seem. Swordfish needs a little TLC to prevent it f...
Okay readers, time to test the memory. Let’s see how many of these trivia questions you can answer without looking at the answers.
1. What comic strip char...
Hunting in the United States is regulated by state and local laws. Every state sets their own regulations for the hunting of the various types of game available in that state. Therefore, it is extreme...
Missouri remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War, but over 35,000 Missourians fought for the Confederate States of America. More than 1,000 minor battles took place in the state.
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In 1673, Louis Jolliet, a French-Canadian explorer, and Father Jacques Marquette, a French Jesuit missionary, made the first recorded European exploration in Missouri while traveling down the Mississi...
There are many things to consider when remodeling your kitchen. What brand of cabinets will you use; what types of cabinets to use; cabinet design and layout; contractors for installation or to do it ...
Maine’s economy prospered in the 1840’s, due in part to the emerging cotton and woolen textile industries. At the same time, many residents committed themselves to the reform movements sweeping ...
Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer who sailed for France, made the first recorded exploration of Maine in 1524. In 1622, England’s King James I awarded Sir Ferdinando Gorges the territo...
What does isometric exercise and New Year's resolutions have in common? One of the most popular resolutions made every year is to get into shape. Isometrics is an incredibly inexpensive form of exerci...
Many, many years ago, when concern about cholesterol was just beginning, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published tables showing shellfish to be very high in cholesterol. It was an al...
“Her heart is in the right place” – Truth: Contrary to popular belief, the heart is located not on the left side of your chest, but in the center. Even so, the shape and location o...
The Ghostway is a story written by Tony Hillerman. It is about a Navajo named Joseph Joe who is 81 years old and lives in the Chuska Mountains. He witnesses the murder of a man in a plaid coat after d...
Remember the old saying “follow your heart”? This one and many others regarding the heart are actually supported by biology. Remember when we were growing up and our grandmother blessed ou...
Clams with Aromatic Rice and Peas
1 ½ cups water
1 cup rice, preferably aromatic or basmati (not quick cooking)
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tabl...
