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Leave Leaf Litter Alone For Overwintering Insects

Leave Leaf Litter Alone For Overwintering Insects

Leave Leaf Litter Alone For Overwintering Insects

Think twice before cleaning up your leaf litter this fall, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert advises. Whether you shred or rake them, leaving some leaf piles will help pollinators and beneficial insects.
Financial Tips For Young Professionals

Financial Tips For Young Professionals

Financial Tips For Young Professionals

Young adults confront something of a juggling act once they begin their professional lives. For many, that challenge begins with landing and starting a first job, arranging a payment plan for student loans, finding a place to live, and determining savings and personal finance goals.
How Seniors Can Diversify Their Workouts

How Seniors Can Diversify Their Workouts

How Seniors Can Diversify Their Workouts

Adults often lament a lack of time to incorporate exercise into their daily routines. Such difficulties are not exaggerated, as the demands of work and family, particularly for parents of young children with busy schedules of their own, can leave little time for daily workouts.

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from November 1924

The month of November has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in November 1924. •The Meteorological Flight Service is introduced by the British Royal Air Force on November 1.

Why Did God Make Us?

“God made us because he was tired of seeing dinosaurs on the world,” says Austin, age 7. “He didn’t like the dinosaurs,” adds Colton, 6. Are you guys saying we’re God’s Plan B? Think again. “I think God created us because God thought we would be special, and it turns out we are special!

Did You Know?

Thanksgiving is as synonymous with football as it is with turkey. When sports fans tune into the big games Thanksgiving day, two teams are on the field every year: the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions.
BBB Scam Alert: Beware Of Health Care Cons During Open Enrollment

BBB Scam Alert: Beware Of Health Care Cons During Open Enrollment

BBB Scam Alert: Beware Of Health Care Cons During Open Enrollment

It’s that time of year when open enrollment is available for health care plans through Medicare, Healthcare.gov, and employers. Medicare open enrollment is ongoing through Dec. 7 and Healthcare.gov open enrollment began on Nov. 1.