No one likes calling customer service. It’s a familiar scenario: You keep pressing “0” or yelling “Representative!” to reach a live human, only to wind up waiting, possibly for hours, entertained by a dreadful loop of elevator music. The 800-number nightmare has become increasingly frustrating during the summer of lost baggage, as delayed flights and […]
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We all will probably face this someday with a family member or friend. (a short collection of articles on the subject) I assume being a good listener is important, but is there anything helpful that I should say? Signed,Hoping to Help Dear Hoping, For purposes of my response, I’m going to assume this is a
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It’s summertime and time to enjoy shrimp (or you could substitute a firm flaky fish). Add some black beans and rice and a cold Corona or Medelo beer to wash it down. No sombrero needed. Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce: 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 2
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Squid Ink Pasta This is a dish inspired by seaside restaurants around the Mediterranean. The squid ink is infused in a fettuccini, linguine or similar wide pasta which gives it’s slightly briny taste. This and the striking black color make for an unusual dish. Its dark hue may look intimidating to some, but it adds
12 Fiber-Rich Foods to Help with Good Gut Bacteria New research shows that certain types of fiber are better for improving your gut health. Find out which foods you should add to your diet. ( more on this topic in August). Worked out at the gym? Check. Walked the dog? Check. Fed your microbiome today?
More exercises to keep you fit and healthy As always, if you are new to this or have health issues, you should talk to your health professional before proceeding. If you have pain or difficulty breathing, stop what you are doing if the issue does not resolve itself. The exercises are small steps
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Recruiters are passing over college degrees for this essential soft skill. Even though a college degree used to be the gold standard for hiring, a curious mindset may carry more weight in the current hiring market. Great skills will always be critical, but a learning mindset will show that you are willing to keep
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Five do-it-yourself test to monitor your health as you get older. As we age, we begin to notice that our jogging or running pace slows, it’s not as easy to go up two steps at the time, we forget a phone number or some task that we needed to complete… Most people who
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What follows is a basic recipe to give you an idea of what a grain bowl might look like. Where to go from there is enormously varied as you can use all kinds of combinations of vegetables, proteins, fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts. Ingredients: Mixed greens like beet tops, arugula, spinach, dandelions, romaine,
Crabmeat Stuffed Mushroom Caps Portobello or white mushrooms work best. Try to use the same size so they will cook evenly. A size of 1.5” or so will be big enough to hold the mix. Prep the mushroom by wiping with a damp paper towel. Don’t wash them as they easily absorb water and
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