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Fuel Price Spike Could Affect Farm Costs

Rising oil prices driven by conflict in the Middle East are beginning to affect fuel costs across the United States, and farmers could see the impacts not only at the gas pump but also through transportation and fertilizer expenses.

Community

The many ways donated blood and plasma is utilized

There’s no shortage of ways for people to give back to their communities. Volunteering, coaching kids’ sports teams and participating in charitable fundraisers and food drives are just some of the many ways to strengthen a community. Donating blood is another way to give back and save lives.

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Opinion

What health care professionals say about kids and devices

The ubiquity of devices in twenty-first century life is hard to miss. Whether it’s smartphones, tablets or laptops, devices are seemingly everywhere in modern life. That’s even true with young children, who have a tendency…

Lifestyle

Plants that can accommodate outdoor living spaces

Plants add aesthetic appeal to any landscape. A pop of plant-produced color here and there can complement any landscape, but homeowners also can use plants to liven up hardscapes as well.