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Summer drinks provide a splash of cool

By Laura van der Meer/A-D Reporter

When asked what she'll be drinking this summer, mixologist Angie Aberasturi points to a pink cocktail over ice, topped with basil and a strawberry. "Just like plating food, you can show people what's in it just by garnishing," Aberasturi said Monday... Full story

Talk to your baby – it's important

Study shows developmental advantages come from conversation

By Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat

Long ago, when my twin daughters were babies and we went grocery shopping, I would talk to them throughout the store explaining what items we were looking for, what recipes we would make and so on. One day, a woman looked at me completely bewildered... 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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