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Deck Maintenance 101: Don’t Replace It, Restore It

March 22, 2023
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The backyard wood deck is one of the most versatile spaces in the home; it’s the site of birthday parties, family cookouts, al fresco candlelit dinners, and a great place to simply relax. With the addition of a fire pit, a portable fireplace, or a patio heater, it can be used year-round. Be careful during…

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Little Change in Tax Code Expected This Year

March 22, 2023
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By Joy Taylor From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Question: Is there any chance that Congress will pass legislation this year to reduce taxes? Answer: Not much. You can ignore many of the recent proposals from federal politicians on both sides of the aisle. They’re wishful thinking—at least for now—given the divided political climate in Washington. Most…

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Most People Can’t Get the Maximum Benefit

March 22, 2023
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If you read a recent USA Today article, you would have seen a story with this intriguing headline: “3 steps to claiming the $4,555 max monthly Social Security benefit.” And if you are pushing retirement age, you would of course want to read that story and get yourself locked into a heaping serving from the…

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PHOTOS: Meet Cezar, the Cashmere Bengal Cat Who Looks Like an Adorable Little Lion

March 22, 2023
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Cezar the cat may look like a lion but rather than being ferocious, he is the sweetest feline you’ll ever meet. “My Cezar is exceptionally affectionate, cheerful, and, like all Bengal cats, very gentle,” Cezar’s owner, Wojtek Czachurski, 63, told The Epoch Times. Czachurski, from the small town of Bochnia in southern Poland, works in…

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Dear Dr. Chloe, I Have Been Feeling Really Tense Lately. How Do I Know When It’s Time to Seek Professional Help?

March 22, 2023
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Dear Dr. Chloe, I have been feeling really tense lately. There’s a lot going on in the world, and my wife has had some health issues. I’ve read that anxiety is on the rise and I wonder if that could be my situation. How do I know when it’s time to seek professional help? Also,…

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This Soup Recipe Uses a Whopping 17 Cloves of Garlic, for Good Reason

March 22, 2023
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There are three qualities you want in a weeknight meal: quick, simple, and delicious. Lucky for you, this creamy soup recipe, developed for our “Five-Ingredient Dinners” cookbook, gives you all three. The secret ingredient here is really no secret, as test cook Carmen Dongo used a whopping 17 cloves of garlic! However, cooking the garlic three…

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Spring Tonics: The Best Cleansing Herbs—and Recipes—to Welcome the New Season

March 22, 2023
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There’s a natural rhythm to seasonal eating. After a winter stuffed on heavy stews, brothy soups, and hearty root vegetables, spring feels lighter. If you head to the farmers market, you’ll find that the last of the winter squash, onions, plump cabbage heads, and knobby celery roots have disappeared, making way for delicate, green things….

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Freedom Fighter With a Pen: Mercy Otis Warren and American Liberty

March 22, 2023
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Any American with a high school diploma should recognize the names and deeds of our country’s most renowned Founders, patriots like Washington, Jefferson, and Abigail and John Adams. Some former students may recollect less familiar figures from that era who appear in most history texts, like Nathan Hale, Lafayette, Molly Pitcher, and John Paul Jones….

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Psychologist: 4 Natural Ways to Relieve Tension and Anxiety

March 22, 2023
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The voice in your head drones on: “If I don’t work hard, I’ll be sifted out,” “No matter how hard I work, I can’t get everything done,” and “Why do I feel anxious when nothing is happening?” Stress leads to mental tension, and inner fatigue leads to psychological anxiety. How do we adjust? Psychologists remind…

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Hearty Soup for the Soul

March 22, 2023
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This easy chicken and kale soup will keep you warm on a cold and rainy day or any day that calls for a simple, hearty soup. For convenience, you can make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand. Chicken & Kale Soup Serves 6 Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time:…

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