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Frozen Organic Vegetable Recalled for Possible Listeria
Some fifteen packs of frozen organic vegetables are being recalled because they might be contaminated with listeria.
CRF Frozen Foods stated that Ohio officials discovered listeria in one lot of Individually Quick Frozen organic petite green peas and another lot of organic white sweet cut corn...
Polaris RZR900 Off-Road Vehicle Recalled
The company that manufactures the Polaris RZR900 Off-Road Vehicle is recalling this vehicle after more than 160 reports of fires, resulting in one death and some 19 injuries.
The company indicated that the voluntary recall affects its Model Year 2013-16 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 vehicles, which were sold …
Church Discipline: Why Is This Not Exercised?
One of the main problems with lack of spiritual power and zeal in churches today is the seemingly total neglect of discipline. Whether we care to admit it or not, this action affects the entire nation.
A very sad commentary, but there can be no denying that it exist...
Why Can’t Harriet Tubman Appear on the $20 Bill Alone?
I found it very interesting that the U.S. Treasury Secretary announced that Tubman is scheduled to replace President Andrew Jackson on the front of the note. However, Old Hickory is not going away completely; the back of the new $20 bill will include an image of the White House and one of Jackson...
Endless McDonald’s Fries Coming Soon. . . .
We all know personally how ridiculously good McDonald's Fries are. This is why when we reach into the bag, fishing for French fry stragglers, and we come up empty handed, we are always disappointed.
For some lucky McDonald's customers, that's about to change...
Alabama House Will Vote on Impeachment Committee This Week
According to State Rep. Ed Henry a resolution establishing a committee to investigate impeachment of Gov. Robert Bentley would be introduced on Wednesday and come up for a vote in the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Rep. Henry filed impeachment articles against Bentley two weeks ago, indicating…
Is School Choice Advantageous for Our Students?
Economic empowerment today is somewhat linked inextricably to education. This simply means that Congress has the opportunity to give tens of thousands of America's most disadvantaged children a much brighter future.
School choice measures before Congress give parents the option to send their chi…
Someone May Be Watching You!
Information about your past that you feel is private may actually be posted online for others to view. Everything about you from major life events to your worst mistakes ( arrests, traffic tickets, etc.) could appear!
You read correctly, a simple online search can now reveal comprehensive information…
Do You Worry?
A very good friend of mine once handed me a tall glass of water and asked me to hold it. The longer I held the glass, the heavier it felt. Finally my hand grew tired, and I had to put the glass down. "I've learned that worry can be like holding that glass,"  "The…
What Do You Expect?
Sometimes we expect that life should be happy and pain-free. However, that is not what the Bible teaches. For the believer, this world is a place of spiritual development through both good times and bad. Jesus was realistic when He explained what to expect in life...
The Tragic Effects of Medicaid Cuts
Some time ago I shared through this media the possible effects of reduced funding for Medicaid. I warned that under-funding of Medicaid would result in the total loss of both access to medical care and also jobs.
The very first casualty of the State General Fund budget has already happened, and it di…
Not Enough Funding for Medicaid
Imagine with me a community without proper medical care. No emergency rooms, no local disease treatments, no intensive care units, no hospital to provide much needed surgery in your local community. This is what will certainly happen as a result of the Alabama state legislature not adequately fundin…
Beware of Unsafe Shears Sold at Home Depot!
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is reminding Home Depot customers about a recall of Fiskars lopper shears after several new injuries have been reported.
The product involves the Fiskars 32-inch Bypass Lopper Shears, model  number 6954...
The Horse and His Power
Think for a moment of the power, beauty, and majesty of a galloping horse, his head held high, his mane flying in the wind, and his legs working in unison to provide speed, power, and abandon.
What a rather wonderful example of God's magnificent creation is the horse...
Another Teacher’s Career Goes Up In Smoke!
It seems that of late there have been a rash of incidents where teachers have been arrested for having sex with students. A Montevallo High School special education teacher is the latest teacher arrested for sexual involvement with a student...
Save-A-Lot Brand Frozen Broccoli Recalled
The Wylwood brand of frozen broccoli has been recalled due to listeria concerns. This brand, which is exclusive to Save-A-Lot stores, was found to have listeria monocytogenes in its broccoli after what is described as a random test in Ohio, according to Food Safety News...