April 16, 2009 RSS feed / News

EarthTalkTM

Dear EarthTalk: Is there really such a thing as "sun-protective clothing?" If so, does it mean I can dispense with oily sunscreens once and for all? More...

Appraisal Fair to be held in McCormick April 18

The "Appraisal Fair" is back and has found a new home at Spring Bonanza. The event, scheduled for Saturday April 18th will be held at the Old Cotton Gin in downtown McCormick from 11-4PM. More...

A Smart Way To Learn About Veterans Benefits

(NAPSA)—There's good news for veterans who want to learn more about the benefits they are entitled to and how to access them. More...

Hug-A-Bear program donation

The American Legion family of Post 192 Evans, collected over 2,500 stuffed animals in the Hug-A-Bear Program this year. More...

Office Xpress celebrates anniversary with cookout

Office Xpress celebrated its first anniversary at the Lewis Family Pavilion on Wednesday, April 8, with customers and friends. Approximately 80 people attended. Guests gathered from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. More...

Food Product Dates And Storage

(NAPSA)—You might be used to seeing the words "Sell By" stamped on a package of meat or poultry product. But does that stamp mean the product you buy will be unsafe after that date? Experts say maybe not. More...

4-H Sets Careers In Motion

(NAPSA)—Millions of young people today become confident, skilled adults ready for future life success through their participation in 4-H programs. More...

Brennan receives sacrament of Holy Baptism in ceremony on March 1

Grace Hill Brennan, the four month old daughter of Dana and Brian Brennan, received the sacrament of Holy Baptism at Lincolnton United Methodist Church on March 1, 2009. Grace was baptized by Rev. More...

Home Ideas

(NAPSA)—For a smooth deck surface free of nails or fasteners, consider a wood-alternative material, Brasilia® with its exclusive Hideaway® Hidden Fastening System, from Trex, the country's largest manufacturer of woodalternative decki More...

Protect your landscape and wallet against deer damage

When Bambi invites all his friends to dinner this spring, make sure it's not in your yard. If you don't protect your landscaping, Bambi and his friends will be crunching tulips like candy and popping peas right off the vine. More...

Teaching kids lessons beyond dollars and cents

To say that money matters have been getting a lot of attention as of late is an understatement. It's hard to turn on the television, read a newspaper or surf the Web without the topic coming up in one form or another. More...

Ga. Department of Agriculture answers consumer questions

Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner Call Consumer Q's Hotline at 1-800-282- 5852 Consumer Alert/Recall: Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Tele More...