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(ARA) ­ Two-thirds of American adults are overweight and one in three are considered to be obese. An integrative approach can be an effective strategy for losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight.

Warm weather is a welcome sight for gardeners. But the problems it brings with insects and disease are not. Fortunately, there are several things we can do to help prevent and control them, said Bob Westerfiled of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.

Composting not only saves water in landscapes and gardens, it creates plant food from trash, says a University of Georgia expert.

(ARA) ­ The return of songbirds and robins on the lawn ­ for many, these sights signal the arrival of the many joys of summer. The truth is, however, that the birds of summer really bug a lot of people ­ literally. Summer is also the season of West Nile Virus and more than 60 illnesses associated with birds and their droppings.

(ARA) ­ Whether you have a few plants at your desk, a container garden on your deck, or a full-fledged garden in your backyard, gardening is enjoyed on many different levels. According to the National Gardening Association, more than 75 percent of Americans participate in gardening, making it one of the most popular pastimes in the country.

Succulent smoked baby back-ribs, tender, juicy chicken, homemade potato salad, baked beans... the menu makes your mouth water and the food is only one course in the homestyle family atmosphere at Burchell's White Hill Farmhouse Inn. The Inn is the opus of Bob and Linda Ard.

Grand Island- Live Thoroughbred Horse Racing, Mid-February through Mid-May.
Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd. For more information, call (308)
382-4515 or visit www.fonnerpark.com.

Gov. Dave Heineman has signed proclamations celebrating May is Egg Month, and June is Turkey Lovers' Month in Nebraska. The proclamations were signed during a luncheon with egg and turkey producers, state senators, and representatives from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA).

April 29, 2008, Hastings, NE - The Hastings Museum will host the tenth annual "Super Mom Celebration" Mother's Day weekend, May 10 and 11, 2008.

(MS) - When a woman becomes pregnant, she will soon share in a miraculous event - bringing into the world a loving child to care for and adore. There are many things she gains upon becoming a mother, including the devotion of her child. But during the journey of motherhood a woman may actually lose something inadvertently: her self-identity.

He's an unlikely cook, but maybe that's because Marlin came into the kitchen through the back door.  As a welder, he built cookers and smokers for individuals and, of course, wanted to provide quality products so occasionally tested the smokers.  Then, somewhere along the line the cooking bug bit him so for a long time he welded during the week and perfected pork, rubs, and cooked on weekends. Then, when health problems coincided with requests for his food the decision to change careers was, as they say, a no-brainer.

Young adults, teens, pickup truck occupants and nighttime motorists are less likely to wear safety belts than most drivers and passengers, according to the latest survey from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

(MS) - Jeff Wilson is an experienced building professional, and you might have seen him hosting shows like Build A Deck and Build A Fence on the DIY Network. Here he answers questions about decks and deck care, whether you're sprucing up your home to sell, or you just want to enjoy and protect your investment.

The beef brisket, treasured by most barbecue connoisseurs and a common staple found inside smoking pits, contains 'depots' or tiny reservoirs of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, according to new research.

Preschool children 2 years and older should spend no more than two hours a day watching television and using the computer.

(MS) - When it comes to projects addressing a home's interior, homeowners know full well the bottom line plays a big role. For the unprepared homeowner tackling a first do-it-yourself project, costs can quickly escalate out of control.

(MS) - Gardening is an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages, from children to seniors. Enthusiasts look to the shades of rich blooms and the variegated colors of foliage to create a landscape they can enjoy. Still, in many parts of the country, gardens are awash in color and lush greenery in the spring and summer, only to lie dormant in the fall and winter.

(MS) - For gardeners everywhere, finding enough landscape to start your dream garden is often a big hurdle to clear. Unless you live on a farm or own a large amount of property, your landscape is likely more limiting than you'd prefer.

Nebraska pork producers and dry bean growers know there's a new crop of mouthwatering recipes combining the great taste of pork and beans stashed away in drawers and cupboards across the state. But they'll make it worth your while to share: A $1,000 grand prize in the New Pork & Beans Recipe Challenge.

When it comes to the health of your pet, one thing that is easily and often overlooked is getting them the ample amount of water intake. Just like humans, a pet needs ample water even more than it needs food to remain at optimum health, so it is vitally important to ensure proper hydration.