By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My 18-year-old stepdaughter has decided to date another female. She has dated boys in the past, but that’s not the issue. We have nothing against the LGBTQ community. (My husband’s brother is gay.) My issue is, should my stepdaughter spend time with her girlfriend in her bedroom with the door
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Foodies under forty are demanding comforting, shareable, fresh-from-the-farm flavor explosions when dining out and restaurants are preparing to deliver! Earlier this year Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report identified top menu trends predicted to influence
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Over half of American adults have started a business at some point in their lives, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor — but nurturing a business to long-term success requires an unmatched level of dedication. Many U.S. Army Soldiers are familiar with this level of commitment and have used the
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Thinking of updating your kitchen? If it has been awhile since you tended to the heart of your home, it might be time for a refresh. The good news? You don’t have to do an extensive (and expensive!) remodeling job to get a new look. You can spruce up your
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Whether you’re the patient or the worried loved one, a hospital stay is often a whirlwind of stress, uncertainty and endless beeps from machines. Amid the chaos, it’s easy to forget the basics, like brushing your teeth. However, maintaining good oral care during your hospital stay isn’t just about keeping
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – What’s scarier than ghouls and goblins? Cybercriminals. According to the FBI, people lost $12.5 billion to cyber scams in the U.S. in 2023. Now, that is frightening! October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to take stock of your cyber protections. While the fear of scammers
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property can increase the value of your home, become a source of rental income, or help you expand your living space for your adult children or parents. If you don’t know what an ADU is, you’re in good company. A 2023 Freddie Mac
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) It’s a common misconception that once fall rolls around, perennials simply go dormant and don’t require maintenance until spring. But, fall is actually the perfect time to show perennials love. In a recent Backyard Smart video, the lawn and garden experts at Exmark give the lowdown on prepping perennials for cold
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) With the arrival of rustling leaves and brisk air, taste buds yearn for one particular flavor – pumpkin spice. Thanks to a groundbreaking retail trend, Sam’s Club and its private brand Member’s Mark are set to entice you with an assortment of pumpkin spice treats. A membership club that is redefining
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, A year ago, I met a wonderful man on a cruise. We hit it off fabulously, and since we live 1,000 miles apart, we stay in touch primarily by phone — talking and video chatting. He has come to visit me four times in the past year, and we have
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – A majority of American women view themselves as the “Chief Financial Officer” of their family, but less than half report taking an active role in investment decisions, based on a survey from financial services firm Edward Jones in partnership with Morning Consult and NEXT360 Partners. The survey included nearly 6,000 people
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month—Sept 15 to Oct 15—is a good reminder of the strong family ties that are a hallmark of Latino culture. Family traditions are woven into the fabric of Hispanic culture, and one in particular that stands strong is having a clean home and putting in the elbow grease together.
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Who doesn’t love autumn? Glorious leaves crunching underfoot, crisp air, ripe apples, everything pumpkin spice. It’s arguably the most beautiful time of year — and one with important safety milestones. October is Fire Prevention Month, bringing with it potentially life-saving
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Como muchos niños de siete años, Kaden Stevenson era un niño activo y saludable a quien le gustaba practicar artes marciales y fútbol. Cuando la madre de Kaden, Michele, notó que no estaba tan enérgico como de costumbre, pensó que podría tratarse de un resfriado o de un virus estomacal.
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Colder weather brings a change in seasons and often an uptick in flu and COVID-19 cases. The viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu keep changing and infecting thousands of people each year, with older adults being most at risk. The vaccines are updated to provide protection against the viruses currently
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Whether you’re looking to simply refresh your living space or planning a major home renovation, staying current with design trends not only enhances comfort and style but also boosts your house’s value. As modern home design continues to evolve, trends are increasingly shifting toward long-term movements focused on versatility, sustainability
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Some nights, especially when schedules are jam packed, the allure of grabbing takeout or swinging through a drive-thru between activities may sound more appealing than spending time in the kitchen. You can skip the to-go boxes, however, with these tasty Asian-inspired dishes that come together almost as fast as delivery
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) After a day battling the cold and fighting the wind, a comforting meal made at home is often just what you crave. Turn those blustery winter conditions into warm, cozy evenings with favorite recipes that offer not only convenience but provide a little kick of spice. For a quick and
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My wife and I are both in our mid-50s. Due to a medical issue she has, we rarely have sex. I don’t really think about it very often anymore. Meanwhile, I have a friend, “Edie.” We have been friends for a good few years now. I met her in my
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) La temporada de otoño está sobre nosotros y es el momento perfecto para reiniciarse y renovarse. Simples y pequeñas modificaciones en sus rutinas diarias de ejercicio y nutrición pueden marcar una gran diferencia, y estos tres sencillos consejos le ayudarán a “volver a caer” en una buena rutina. Introduzca pasos adicionales
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Do you know how well you’re aging? Aging well goes beyond how you look. To live a healthier, more active lifestyle as you age, it’s important to know your current health baseline and identify potential future issues that you can prevent or manage now. As we hit the home stretch
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) If you’re like most workers today, you see remote work as a major perk. In fact, a Buffer study finds that 98% of all workers have expressed the desire to work remotely, at least part of the time. Fortunately, high-earning potential and the flexibility to work anywhere often go hand-in-hand for
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) It’s tailgating season and whether you’re gathering in your backyard or in the stadium parking lot, you know that some of the best times happen in the hours leading up to the game, especially when there are tasty bites in the mix. Helping you elevate your favorite tailgating recipes and cook
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) In a major policy shift, the United States is targeting plastic pollution at the production, processing, use and disposal phases, and is backing a global treaty to reduce plastic production. Advocates are celebrating the move as a watershed moment and a step in the right direction toward protecting human health, communities
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, Some relatives come once or twice a year from out of state to stay at my in-laws’ house. For the past 20-plus years, it has been the same routine. They show up, but we never know ahead of time when or how long they are staying. We are expected to
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By NewsPress Now New books are constantly added to the collection at the St. Joseph Public Library. These are just a handful of both fiction and nonfiction books that can be checked out. They are available at the St. Joseph Public Library, at other Missouri Evergreen libraries, or from one of the SJPL eContent vendors.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Have you scheduled your mammogram? If you’re a woman over 40 and haven’t had a mammogram before or are putting off your next one, this is your friendly reminder to schedule it now. Doing so can give you important health information and potentially save your life. Regular mammograms are the
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – When retired aerospace engineer Steve Sakakini was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 61, his doctor said he’d have to have his prostate removed. Caught off guard, Sakakini sought a second opinion. That was the beginning of his journey to learn about prostate cancer and the diagnostics available
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Southern California native Lisa Shoemaker has been coping with breast cancer for a long time, and one thing keeps her going: her family. She married her high school sweetheart and had two boys before she was first diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at age 29. With this devastating diagnosis,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Kristen Glass struggled with weight her entire life. She tried program after program, unable to uncover a solution that worked for her — then one night, she connected with a friend over dinner who had recently lost weight and “had a twinkle back in her eye.” Whatever had ignited that
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