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We live in a time when the institution of marriage is increasingly being questioned. More and more people are choosing to remain single.The big question is, “Why get married?”I recently got married, and my friends ask me, “How is married life?” Naturally, the unsolicited comment is, “I’m not going to get married.” Digging a little deeper, they might say, “I don’t want to give away half of what I own.”Experts like Napoleon Hill Thoughts become reality (My way of saying it) is that men achieve so much more when they are inspired and supported by women.Women can be the guardians…
of The United States Agency for International Development has appointed Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka Akpota as Nigeria’s first Nutrition Goodwill Ambassador. According to the agency, the partnership is aimed at raising awareness on the critical issue of malnutrition affecting millions of Nigerians, especially women and children. The event took place recently at the US Consul General’s Residence in Ikoyi, Lagos and was attended by thought leaders, actors and other entertainers. As the Nutrition Goodwill Ambassador, Chioma Chukwuka Akpota said she would work to raise awareness on maternal health and child nutrition, promote healthy behaviours and spread key nutrition messages. In…
As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of Chef John, the original YouTube chef who’s been dishing out amazing recipes since 2007. I’m also a huge fan of butter, so when Chef John teased a recipe for cooking rice with butter, I took notice. What’s for dinner? is a Saturday night gathering of friends where we share recipes, talk about good food, and answer cooking questions. Join us at our virtual table every Saturday at 4:30pm PST/7:30pm EST. If you’d like to be posted for a future date, 23 people! Master Index 2014-2021 here Recent Entries here As…
Tofu-haters may never have cooked it this way, and these great recipes show off the versatility of this plant-based protein, whether fried until crispy or silky smooth. Tofu’s great potential is well known to those in the know. Despite what its naysayers say, tofu absorbs flavors quickly and It can be cooked to a variety of textures and is rich in plant-based protein. In this collection of recipes, recipe editor Angela Cassley and other chefs whose recipes include Viva explain how versatile it is: pan-fried, scrambled, tossed, simmered, and, most commonly, drenched in sticky, sweet sauces—and, in one example, even…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — On the morning of Saturday, June 8, the Dakota Horizons Girl Scouts group hosted a health fair open to the community. “This is our first annual event,” explains Rose Powell, Scouts’ director of community and member engagement, “and it’s an event we thought would be beneficial for the Bismarck community.” The event featured a total of 24 booths covering all areas of wellness. “We offer everything you can think of from health to body to mind,” Powell continues, “and we also have a Girl Scout table where girls can see what Girl Scouts has to offer…
In today’s culture, “diet” is often synonymous with restriction and deprivation. Ironically, the word comes from the Latin “dieta,” which simply means everything you eat and drink in a day. But social media influencers have taken the word to a whole new level. Scroll through social media and you’ll find a #whatieatinaday video where someone is telling you what foods you should and shouldn’t eat in order to get the body they want. These videos encourage unrealistic goals and potentially unhealthy food choices, and promote specific diets that restrict or eliminate certain nutrients. And these constant reminders highlight a bigger…
Virginia celebrates Pride Month throughout June, honoring the LGBTQ+ community for bringing people from all walks of life together in the name of love. Whatever your romantic passion, Pride welcomes you to be your true self. Pride is a joyous event that celebrates belonging, both in spirit and in practice.The concept of belonging has been on my mind a lot lately, and on the minds of many others in The United Methodist Church, because for more than 50 years, LGBTQ+ people and their allies have not been sure if The United Methodist Church was a place for them. But last…
Vitamins for people over 50Getting enough vitamins is something your parents may have drilled into you since you were a child, “eat your veggies.” Getting nutrients is essential for good health at any age, especially when birthdays roll around. And these days, it’s hard not to see ads for vitamins that promise to keep you in tip-top health while obsessively scrolling through social media or binge-watching your favorite TV shows. It sounds simple: pop a capsule and you’ll be fine. After all, who needs peas and carrots?One longevity expert warns that these promises of quick fixes aren’t necessarily the best…
Glenn Owen Political Editor release date: June 8, 2024 17:30 EDT | Has been updated: June 8, 2024 19:50 EDT Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has promised to cut welfare spending by £12 billion by restricting recipients’ ability to declare mental illnesses such as anxiety as disabilities.Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, the Prime Minister said he was determined to end the “lifestyle choice” of not working.Spending on benefits for working-age people with disabilities or health problems is expected to rise from £69 billion to £90 billion by the end of the next parliament. Mr Sunak said: “Welfare spending…
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has promised to cut welfare spending by £12 billion by restricting recipients’ ability to declare mental illnesses such as anxiety as disabilities.Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, the Prime Minister said he was determined to end the “lifestyle choice” of not working.Spending on benefits for working-age people with disabilities or health problems is expected to rise from £69 billion to £90 billion by the end of the next parliament. Mr Sunak said: “Welfare spending has increased significantly since the pandemic. We need to support people to get into work, because fundamentally work is good…