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Religion Briefs

Dharma center to offer meditation class Registration is open for a six-week beginning meditation class with Katherine Barr, an experienced meditation practitioner, teacher and com...

Getting divorced? Say ‘I do’ to throwing a party

‘Freedom fests’ part of larger trend of how Americans celebrate

Food phobias

Fuzzy peaches, slippery mushrooms, rubbery eggs, slimy avocados. Certain textures can be a turnoff, but do we really know why?

China lifts U.S. shellfish ban

SEATTLE – China has lifted a five month-long ban on live shellfish from U.S. West Coast waters, officials said Friday. The Chinese government announced the ban’s end in a letter, ...

Bourbon and maple syrup team up for killer barbecue

Simply put, bourbon belongs in barbecue sauce. Bourbon, by definition (at least in the U.S.), is distilled from a grain mixture that must be at least 51 percent corn. And corn is ...

This whole-grain salad is packed with protein

Back in my restaurants days, we used to make a delicious summer salad of white rice with peas, shredded carrots and radishes dressed with a dill mayonnaise. It was tasty and filling but, in ...

For 25th anniversary, Beard awards move to Chicago

Chicago is adding another jewel to its culinary crown. After 24 years in the Big Apple, the James Beard Foundation awards ceremony is moving to the Windy City next year. It’s more...

Biden turns down prom invitation but sends corsage

HARTFORD, Conn. – What happens when you invite Vice President Joe Biden to your high school prom? For one student, he couldn’t make it, but he sent a personal reply. Talia Maselli...

Foundations of Cortez formed in sandstone

Stone buildings in Cortez recently celebrated their 105th and 125th birthdays during a party at the Cortez Cultural Center. Fifty people enjoyed a presentation and tours of the Wi...

Seduced by the desert

Deep in the Southwest exploring dunes, canyons and cacti

Swipe for Ms. Right: The rise of dating apps

Applications make process easier

To fib or not to fib: How religious are Americans?

When asked, we’re likely to exaggerate how often we attend