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Holiday Centerpieces to Savor
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Holiday Centerpieces to Savor

FAMILY FEATURES

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December 2020
Aloe Vera Has 10 Impressive Uses
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Aloe Vera Has 10 Impressive Uses

Aloe is very useful for psoriasis, food sensitivities, diabetes, gastritis and gingivitis.

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December 2020
Laws of the land
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Laws of the land

You Want to Live Where?

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November 2020
VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT
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VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT

PERSONAL STORIES OF WAR COLLECTED FOR HUGE VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS’S ARCHIVE OF 17 U.S. CONFLICTS AND WARS FROM WWI TO PRESENT

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November 2020
History du Jour
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History du Jour

Will Youree, the Missing Heir

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November 2020
Driving Laws That Could Get You a Ticket
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Driving Laws That Could Get You a Ticket

I was always amazed when I had to do traffic court when I was a District Judge.

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November 2020
7 Ways to Build Your Confidence And Reduce Your Anxiety
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7 Ways to Build Your Confidence And Reduce Your Anxiety

Many people struggle with their confidence throughout their life. It can be challenging to find the courage to be yourself in today’s society.

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November 2020
Religion vs The Law
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Religion vs The Law

Do you drink in church?

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October 2020
Stat! Medical News & Info
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Stat! Medical News & Info

The death of a spouse is a major, life-changing event, and can seem impossible to deal with.

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October 2020
Support Your Immune System with Grapes
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Support Your Immune System with Grapes

FAMILY FEATURES

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October 2020
The Value of Grandparents
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The Value of Grandparents

I am amazed all the time by families that come through my courtroom.

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October 2020
History du Jour:Highland's Split Hoofp Curtailed
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History du Jour:Highland's Split Hoofp Curtailed

Grazing on pasture, cows appear peaceful and harm-less, less so when strolling a housing development under construction.

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October 2020
What Makes Us Laugh?
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What Makes Us Laugh?

The History of Laughter and Science Behind Its Medicinal Effects

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October 2020
Odds & Ends
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Odds & Ends

Shreveport Common Selected as a 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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October 2020
Great Ways to Help Keep Your Produce Fresh
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Great Ways to Help Keep Your Produce Fresh

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics State of America’s Wasted Food & Opportunities To Make a Difference report, the average American wastes about 300 pounds of food annually, which equates to about 25 pounds per month.

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October 2020
Great Places to Experience the Glory of Fall Foliage
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Great Places to Experience the Glory of Fall Foliage

While Louisiana may not be famous as a place to view colorful fall foliage, many residents know that the Pelican State has plenty of opportunities to do just that. Among popular favorites are the 21 state parks, La Kisatchie National Forest and the woodlands surrounding lakes in the north.

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October 2020
6 Tips on How to Manage Your Daily Stresses and Anxieties
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6 Tips on How to Manage Your Daily Stresses and Anxieties

Everybody deals with stress and anxiety, however, our anxieties can sometimes get the best of us. It’s important to know how to cope with your anxieties and fears if they get out of control.

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October 2020
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Laws of the Land

Quickdraw McGraw and Shifty Pete

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September 2020
You're Gonna Get on a WHAT?
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You're Gonna Get on a WHAT?

Traveling in the Times of a Pandemic

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September 2020
Tinseltown Talks
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Tinseltown Talks

Olivia de Havilland: The End of an Era

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September 2020
Powerful Pairings
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Powerful Pairings

Great-tasting foods like pork and pulses can be combined to bring families together with quality nutrition, which helps bodies survive and thrive.

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September 2020
Northwest Louisiana's Music History
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Northwest Louisiana's Music History

If you did an informal survey of Shreveport-Bossier residents and asked them about this region’s music history, you would get a myriad of responses. Some responses would be predictably uninformed while some would have at best a perfunctory consideration of the music history. (“Elvis sang here, right?”) And yet another response might be from a small group of dedicated local music history enthusiasts who will tell you that Northwest Louisiana’s music history is vast and worth celebrating.

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September 2020
Eat Well Live Well
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Eat Well Live Well

Prediabetes: Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

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September 2020
From the Bench
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From the Bench

Stay in Touch With Loved Ones

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September 2020
Dear Pharmacist
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Dear Pharmacist

The 4 Best Natural Antihistamines

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September 2020
Wow! A Simple to Use Computer Designed Especially for Seniors!
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Wow! A Simple to Use Computer Designed Especially for Seniors!

Easy to read. Easy to see. Easy to use. Just plug it in!

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August 2020
The Health Benefits of Eating Seafood
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The Health Benefits of Eating Seafood

Is seafood a staple in your diet? This unique protein source touts many benefits for those who enjoy it frequently.

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August 2020
Things Change During an Emergency
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Things Change During an Emergency

Doctors can’t be sued for their mistakes during a public health emergency, even if the mistake ends up killing you.

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August 2020
What Rights Do Victims Have Regarding Restitution?
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What Rights Do Victims Have Regarding Restitution?

Many times in the courtroom, we see victims that are impacted by a person’s criminal actions. As a judge, we try to take the impact a victim suffers into consideration when determining a sentence to give a person who committed a crime. Victims of a crime do have rights in the courtroom.

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August 2020
How Can I Appeal a Discharge From a Skilled Nursing Facility?
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How Can I Appeal a Discharge From a Skilled Nursing Facility?

Dear Marci, I am enrolled in Original Medicare. I will need to recover from an upcoming surgery in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and I am nervous because I’ve heard of people being discharged from SNFs before they are ready to go home. What can I do if this happens? ~Rex (Louisville, KY)

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August 2020