Alex Jones Jumps Onboard Camp FEMA Project

Better than Honeycrisp? SweeTango could be the next top apple

By Jeff Kiger Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN LAKE CITY — “The best apple I’ve ever eaten in my life.” That’s a strong statement from Dennis Courtier, a self-described “apple geek” and the president of Pepin Heights Orchards in Lake City. Is he talking about Honeycrisp, the wildly popular apple created by the University of Minnesota and

Drunk Man Found At Grocery Store Eating Avocados

(AP) Police said a man was arrested at a grocery store after workers found him at a table in the deli, eating avocados, cake and other items. Bismarck Police Lt. Randy Ziegler said the 38-year-old man was intoxicated and had a hearty spread, including cake, cookies and plums, in the deli area of Cashwise Foods

Cash for Clunkers generates 700,000 new car sales

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Transportation Department says the popular Cash for Clunkers program generated nearly 700,000 new car sales and came under the $3 billion budget for the monthlong program. The government said Wednesday dealers submitted 690,114 vouchers totaling $2.88 billion in the program, which ended Tuesday. Japanese automakers Toyota ( TM – news –

Corporate Bonds Are Overpriced

Matthew Craft The rally in corporate credit has lifted the fortunes of all types of companies, including many that are closely tied to economic growth. That’s good news for them: higher bond prices make it easier to refinance debt and stay in business. But with certain bonds now fetching $1.20 on the dollar or even

What Advertisers Will Pay For On News Sites

LOS ANGELES — On the Web, newspapers and magazines sell advertising products quite similar to the ads they peddle in print. Publishers typically sell advertisers on the notion that they can build their brands simply by plastering marketing messages next to high-quality articles, photos and videos. Over the past several years, many advertisers have bought

The Sonoma Diet

The Sonoma Diet, created by Connie Gunderson R.D., Ph.D., is a diet plan that promotes using smaller plates and portions while enjoying Mediterranean-style foods as the way to a slimmer waist and healthier lifestyle. The diet is not meant to be one of deprivation and avoidance. You can still enjoy a glass of wine and

ADHD Drug Abuse Prevalent Among American Teens

Every day, an estimated 2,500 American teens use a “legal” drug to get high for the first time. These drugs include opioids, which are most often prescribed to treat pain, and central nervous system depressants, used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. But a recent study suggests that stimulants, such as those used to treat

Americans Must Find Better Options for Sweet Cravings

Americans must become more creative with their resolutions for sweet cravings, avoiding treats with added sugars. For the first time ever, the American Heart Association has released specific guidelines for daily limits of added sugars. Their recommendations are a significant reduction from the current average daily dose that Americans consume.  Based on the national nutrition

Secret process benefits pet projects

WASHINGTON – A sleepy Montana checkpoint along the Canadian border that sees about three travelers a day will get $15 million under President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus plan. A government priority list ranked the project as marginal, but two powerful Democratic senators persuaded the administration to make it happen. Despite Obama’s promises that the stimulus