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PBS continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating America's independence on A Capitol Fourth, airing from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building from 7 to…
Stories by Rosemary Boggs
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A new batch of young cooks will step into the Chopped kitchen to showcase their culinary skills in the new season of Chopped Junior, premiering at 8 p.m. Tuesd…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Seatbelt ID straps warn EMTs of health issues
I have written in the past about medical alert bracelets and the importance of letting first responders know one's medical concerns or conditions. It is import…
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All-star NBA player Stephen Curry serves as executive producer and resident golf pro on the 10-episode mini-golf competition series Holey Moley. It premieres a…
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Fans of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? will be glad to see its return on Nickelodeon at 6 p.m. Monday. The series originally aired on Fox and was hosted by…
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Black Bear Diner is big on servings
There was much wailing and gnashing of teeth at the news that Dixie Cafe was closing. And that was just my family.
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Research suggests exciting new way to think about dessert
Researchers placed a healthful or less healthful dessert (fresh fruit vs. lemon cheesecake) at the beginning and end of a university cafeteria line and watched…
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A&E will debut the new original unscripted 12-episode series Hero Ink at 9 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday. The series follows the daily work at Prison Break Tattoo…
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As part of the award-winning Biography series, A&E Network is premiering three new documentaries exploring the lives and careers of three famous comedians. The…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Odd Shoe Exchange helps amputees and people who need mismatched shoes
You cannot put the same shoe on every foot. — Publilius Syrus, 1st century BC Rome
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The popular History Channel series Pawn Stars is back for a new season at 9 p.m. Monday. The show focuses on the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, wher…
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Chicot Hibachi's new North Little Rock branch has fire, no fanfare
Usually when I think of a hibachi restaurant, it's one of those places with big grill tables where the chef bangs and clangs his utensils and lights an onion v…
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American Experience is airing a special salute to "Women in History" this month with encore broadcasts of four films. The month is already underway and the "Am…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: FDA warns against use of 'opioid' kratom
An interesting article came into my email inbox the other day from Everyday Health. The website provides health and medical information from providers and pati…
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Fans of Food Network who are also fans of Chef Robert Irvine should be pleased that he is back with a new version of the popular series Restaurant Impossible. …
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Who needs to know about oral cancers? Anyone with a mouth
Close to 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancers this year, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Oral cancers cause more than 9,750 deaths a y…
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When ABC premieres its new single-camera comedy Bless This Mess, viewers might make some comparisons to Green Acres, minus the classic '60s clothing, Sam Druck…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Camp Aldersgate creates a haven for kids with diabetes
Hello Muddah, hello Fadduh, Here I am at Camp Grenada ...
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The popular series Deadliest Catch returns for its 15th season at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The series is a documentary series that shows real life events aboard vessels…
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Adventurer and explorer Josh Gates (Expedition Unknown) pursues the unexpected stories behind fabled places around the world when Legendary Locations returns a…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Food allergies and food intolerances are not same
For most of my life, my only allergy-like reaction was to any cat in my general vicinity.
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The History Channel miniseries, Jesus: His Life, will premiere with back-to-back episodes at 7 p.m. Monday. The finale airs April 15, the week before Easter. E…
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MasterChef Junior returned for its seventh season Tuesday and airs at 7 p.m. each week on Fox. Due to changes in Fox's scheduling, press materials arrived with…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: To help a new habit stick, attach it to an old habit
I've been thinking a lot lately about habits.
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Elite bakers Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss) and Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes) will take their rivalry to another level as they face off in a baking battle for the ch…
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The hubbub of Christmas died down in January, and Valentine's Day is but a blip in the rear-view mirror, but love is always in the air on the Hallmark Channel.…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Forming a healthier habit is a matter of training your brain
“My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.” — Orson Welles
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The History Channel's new two-night event Presidents at War tells the story of eight men who served in active duty -- Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Ly…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Do these genes make me look fat? Maybe
We know that family members are not genetically identical. My sisters and I are a good example.
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It's Super Bowl Sunday and many of us will be watching the biggest football game of the year, regardless of the recent hubbub surrounding who people think shou…
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Blood pressure: What if it's not just the doctor’s white coat?
I had never been diagnosed with high blood pressure — until recently.
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If you've always wanted to see a live production of the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning musical Rent, but never had the chance, Fox has your back. The n…
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: La Poblanita puts accent on buffet
For many, Mexican food is at the top of the dining-out list.
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Food Network kicked off the new year with the introduction of several series and new seasons of established shows. Here's a bit of a rundown:
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Continuous glucose monitor an intriguing new tool for diabetics
A while back a reader sent an email about using a continuous glucose monitor. They are new to many people so I figured it might be worth looking into.
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Since his days playing charismatic teen Zack Morris on the '80s sitcom Saved By the Bell (1989-1992), Mark-Paul Gosselaar has popped up from time to time in ma…
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When the announcement went out about Fox's cancellation of the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, there was a good amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth. For those w…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Dangling disability card can disable a driver
“The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background is that, deep down inside, we all believ…
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Fox's The Orville debuted on Sept. 20, 2017. It will return for a new season at 7 p.m. today. The show was created by and stars Seth MacFarlane, who also creat…
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RESTAURANT REVIEW + PHOTOS: Roma Italian joins area melting pot
When it comes to food, Jacksonville is quite the melting pot for such a small town. Offerings range from the usual fast-food restaurants and home-cooking haven…
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Tuesday is Christmas and eventually all the holiday-theme movies and TV shows will start to go away, leaving only a sad hollow feeling for many. But until then…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Eating raw cookie dough just stopped being fun
Bells are ringing, children are singing, and there is food everywhere. That being said, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to remind us not t…
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In her new special, Lidia Celebrates America: A Heartland Holiday Feast, chef and author Lidia Bastianich travels to rural communities across the country to ex…
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The ninth annual CMA Country Christmas will air at 7 p.m. Monday on ABC. Reba McEntire returns as host for a second year, and she'll also perform.
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Brighten sick kids' days during Festival of Stars
November 27 was "Giving Tuesday," a day set aside for sharing our abundance with others. I know some folks make it a point to give year-round when possible, wh…
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Model and TV host Tyra Banks reprises the iconic role of Eve in the "25 Days of Christmas Event" presentation of Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve, airing at 8 p.m.…
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The Christmas movie season is in full swing, and nowhere is that more obvious than the Hallmark Channel. As part of its annual "Countdown to Christmas," the or…
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PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: Diabetics need a plan before they get behind the wheel
Never have more children than you have car windows. — Erma Bombeck
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On cooking channels these days, you are almost as likely to witness a James Beard Award-winning chef throw together a crusty Beef Wellington as you are to see …
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PBS' Nature is a show that brings the wonders of wildlife and stories of conservation to millions of viewers. It has won more than 700 honors from the televisi…
