Lifestyles
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Wine & chocolate: The perfect pair
Since the time of the Aztecs, chocolate has been said to have amorous properties. Wine, too, has long been associated with romance, as the words of English playwright Ben Jonson (1573-1637) can attest.
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Sphere of help: Asking for assistance can be hard, necessary
RACINE COUNTY - It's a simple premise; the need is greater. Job loss and unemployment have sent staggering numbers of local families to social service agencies in search of food, clothing and shelter.
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Food and fellowship: Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner keeps tradition alive at Norway Lutheran Church
Lutefisk has been the subject of jokes by radio personality Garrison Keillor in recent years, but to the members of Norway Evangelical Lutheran Church, the specially-prepared Norwegian fish is a time-honored treasure.
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Blissful blue: Experts pick a soothing green-blue as color of the year
FORT WORTH, Texas - 'Tis the year to dream about escaping that daily grind and trading it in for a tropical adventure. The counselors of color at Pantone, who consult with those in the home, fashion, beauty and advertising industries, once again have announced their "color of the year." I…
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River Bend Nature Center to host Snowman Building ContestIt's cold outside! What should you do? Build a snowman!
A carrot nose, bits of charcoal for eyes and a mouth, a couple of twig arms, a scarf and hat. Those - plus a generous blanket of packing snow - are the traditional ingredients for building a snowman.
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Does exercising help you keep your mind sharp? Tell us about your experiences
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Edible Olympics: Snowboarding Blondies
Feb 08, 2010 | 12:00 am
Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, Feb. 8
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EarthTalk: Food waste in U.S. hurting the environment
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Family/Life
EarthTalk: Food waste in U.S. hurting the environment
Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental implications of all the food we throw away here in the United States? - Mike Schiller, Cambridge, Mass.
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Food
Edible Olympics: Snowboarding Blondies
You can dream up some killer snowboarding moves white indulging in the frosty peaks that coat these easy-to-make blondies.
Feb 08, 2010 | 12:00 am
WITH RECIPE: Can Super Bowl chili be healthy? Yes!
Beans may be good for you, but that doesn't mean every bowl of bean-rich chili is good for your diet.
Feb 03, 2010 | 12:00 am
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Real Learning -- Virtual School
RACINE - It's 12:58 on Wednesday afternoon and Lindsey Pritikin's algebra class begins in two minutes.
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Student Corner: Case offers class credit for participation in mentoring program
MOUNT PLEASANT - Case High School's freshmen students can now earn credit for participating in the school's freshmen mentoring program.
Feb 02, 2010 | 2:45 am | Loading…
Health/Fitness
Does exercising help you keep your mind sharp? Tell us about your experiences
Do you take a break during the working day for some exercise, some time at a gym or maybe just a brisk walk?
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Is the US swine flu epidemic over?
If the U.S. swine flu epidemic isn't over, it certainly looks as if it's on its last legs. While federal health officials are not ready to declare the threat has passed and the outbreak has run its course, they did report Friday that for the fourth week in a row, no states had widespread …
Feb 05, 2010 | 4:55 pm
Out & About
Gala concert and reception honors Donald Cress
SOMERS — The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Music Department presents a gala concert and reception Sunday, Feb. 14, on campus, 900 Wood Road. Honoring UW-Parkside School of Arts and Sciences Dean Donald Cress and featuring faculty and student musicians, the program begins at 3:30 p.m.…
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Nob Hill Boys bluegrass band performs Arts Alive!
SOMERS — The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Arts Alive! series welcomes Wisconsin’s own Nob Hill Boys bluegrass band to campus at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. An audience favorite throughout the Midwest with an appearance on the “Prairie Home Companion” radio show, the Nob Hill …
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Home & Garden
HouseWorks: Just a few nice words about snow
I stand second shovel to no one in my abiding hatred of cold and snow.
Feb 05, 2010 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The Root of It All: Planting tulips — now?
I would like to plant some tulips this spring. I have an ideal little space in my backyard facing south with good soil and lots of sun. My question to you is this: When should I plant and where would you recommend to purchase the bulbs in the Racine area? Also, could I expect to h…
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Faith & Community
Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, Feb. 8
Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
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