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Health Briefs

Free prediabetes education available People with prediabetes are invited to attend a free class taught by Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris from 9 to 11 a.m. March 4 in Suite 140 o...

A taste of Cuba comes to Durango

Lorenzo’s brings Caribbean cuisine to mountain town

New options for local foods in Mancos

Farm shares allow consumers to buy in to the bounty

The Grapevine: When it comes to wine, be sure to know your terroir

In the coming months, we will be discussing wines with a sense of place. But first, we must understand the meaning of terroir. Terroir is a French word used to describe the enviro...

Nutritional yeast: bad name, big flavor

Cheesy, nutty taste is great with veggies

Starbucks rewards favors big spenders

NEW YORK – Starbucks is changing the terms of its rewards program so that people who spend around $5 or less per visit won’t get as many freebies. The Seattle-based coffee chain s...

Maple syrup producers question foods labeled maple

Industry wants name reserved for real thing

I’ve been single all my life – I rarely get lonely

Because I’m single and live alone, people who don’t know me very well sometimes wonder whether I lead a lonely life. I can tell you exactly how long I can spend completely alone, with no fac...

When it comes to relationship advice, sometimes it's best to ignore your friends

“So you think I’m leading you on?” he asked me, a confused and hurt look painted on his face. “I mean, I don’t know ... everyone keeps saying that you are,” I stammered out. ...

'A total mystery': Father of the bride goes missing at California wedding reception

Prasad Moparti attended a wedding reception last weekend in Northern California – a joyous event celebrating his daughter’s marriage. But he walked away from the party in the Sacr...

How to find peace and goodness with your kids

When my oldest daughter was little we used to go for long walks in our neighborhood. I stayed a half step behind, ready to catch her. Sandy ringlets bounced on her head with each step, and h...

Journey through the nine levels of Feminist Hell using this handy map

We have been hearing a lot lately about special places in hell for women who are insufficiently supportive of other women. I was wondering what else Feminist Hell contains, when, at the midp...