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'Loser's' winners

Swapping out fattening ingredients makes these recipes stars of reality dieting

By Cathy Thomas/Freedom News Service

We want to live healthier lifestyles, but the task can seem daunting. Cheryl Forberg, nutritionist for the TV show "The Biggest Loser," says you don't have to overhaul your life all at once. You can take it in baby steps and go at your own pace. In... Full story

Put awesome interactive books into little hands

Be sure to look for sturdy books for your youngest readers

Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat

All children are captivated by interactive books — books with pop-up illustrations, flaps to lift, textures to touch and so on. In selecting interactive books for children under the age of 4, it's important to keep in mind that this young age... Full story

Gigachurches can serve thousands

By Jeff Strickler/McClatchy-Tribune News Service

MINNEAPOLIS – The 23rd Psalm rolled off the Rev. Jason Strand’s tongue with soothing familiarity, the way it had since he memorized it as a boy.  “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green... Full story

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