To mend polarization, start with the person in the mirror. From a recent article in the Portland Press Herald by Linda L. Morrison, Professor at University of New England. The author, a clinical psychologist and university professor, reflects on the role of the far left in contributing to the increasing political polarization in the U.S. […]
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Very popular dish with many variation on preparations and proteins used. This one does not have too many ingredients and can be easily doubled for larger groups. It tastes just as good reheated from leftovers the next day. Make the chicken marinade in the morning to give it a few hours in the refrigerator, then
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Skillet Toad in the Hole With Quick Tomato Chutney A jewel-red tomato chutney brings a welcome burst of sunshine to this classic British dish. Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Makes: 4 INGREDIENTS For the chutney: 16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar
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Seems like this just keeps getting worse as we deal with hackers and others who steal our information. Here are a few ways to protect yourself. We read, it seems, of daily thefts of credit card information. Big companies get hacked like Capital One, Target, Home Depot and so on. You can minimize your risk
Each year this thought comes back to haunt us as New Year, New You. We promise ourselves to do better this time. We won’t botch it or loose interest this time. It will be different. Think about it. If all this effort really worked, there would be fewer people starting this routine. What’s in your
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Controlling one’s breath can help reduce anxiety. Prana means life or universal force/energy in Sanskrit and Yama means control. Think of it as regulation of life force energy and to elevate or raise it. In simple terms, think of the mind as a kite and pranayama as a string or thread to control it. As
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The Health app on iPhone is a powerful yet often overlooked tool that compiles health data in a user-friendly format. Many users find it overwhelming or worry about privacy, but the app is highly customizable and secure. With iOS 18, the app has undergone mostly cosmetic changes, such as renaming “Favorites” to “Pinned Content” and
Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Serves: 8 This silky, smooth roasted vegetable soup calls on the heroes of the root cellar—namely sweet potatoes, rutabagas, and parsnips. The vegetables impart a lovely orange color that is bound to make the soup stand out on the dinner table. It’s vibrant earthy-sweet flavor, balanced by
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Makes about 50 cookies Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup tightly packed light brown sugar ½ cup plus ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¾ cup creamy or chunky peanut butter, at room temperature 1¾ cups unbleached all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking
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