Opinion

New year, new plan for your finances

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 4:00am

The new year is underway and many of us have a money-related resolution. If you are in debt, you’re not alone. Total American household debt is only rising. According to the US Federal Reserve’s Center for Microeconomic Data, total household debt increased by $87 billion in the third quarter of 2020. Although getting out of debt, especially credit card debt, may seem daunting, it can start you on the road to financial freedom and wealth creation.

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From Criminal to Clinical: rethinking addiction

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 4:00am

The War on Drugs

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Building up your garden soil

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 4:00am

The need for garden soil testing has often been discussed, but there are several reasons for continuing to discuss it. When one uses synthetic fertilizers, they’re usually adding only nitrogen, phosphorous & potassium (N-P-K) and usually nothing more. As a result, the other needed soil nutrients are being used without replacement.

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Three new tomatoes for 2021

Wed, 01/13/2021 - 4:00am

The pineapple tomato (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Pineapple’) is a bi-colored, tasty tomato that slightly resembles a little pumpkin with a 360° ribbed appearance. With variations, picture a light orange color melting over the sides into a deep red bottom. They get their name “pineapple” because their ribbed cover and interior resemblance a slice of the spiny tropical pineapple.