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Field test explores ability of pointing dogs in hunting situations STURGEON LAKE, Minn. — Riley and Ruger eat up the grassy countryside, loping elegantly across the landscape at a farm near Sturgeon Lake. A pair of pointing dogs, they winnow the air for molecules of quail scent as they move. They’re a study in contrasts. Riley is [...] Read Full Story

The Tar Heels overcome personnel losses, a shallow bench and poor shooting to get back to the top of the ACC after a 0-2 start in the league. Now, UNC may get Tyler Zeller back Wednesday CORAL GABLES, FLA. — Was it really only a month ago that North Carolina was wondering how to dig its [...] Read Full Story

With joblessness in the state at a 25-year high and the needy standing in line for aid, some are making direct pleas for help online instead. In recent weeks, dozens of people have posted requests for help on the Raleigh edition of Craigslist, the Web site that offers free classified ads. As Christmas approaches, many posts [...] Read Full Story

Start Spring Early with Indoor Gardening (ARA) - Let’s face it — February, March and April can be gray and dreary months. You’re more than ready for spring to begin, but Mother Nature is on a different schedule. But you can jump start the season of growth early and bring it inside where you can enjoy [...] Read Full Story

Make this a Garden Season to Enjoy (ARA) - The catalogues are starting to pile up and the list of landscape improvements grows longer each day. Don’t let this overwhelm or discourage you. Instead spend a bit of time planning now for better results in your garden. You will be amazed how much fun you can [...] Read Full Story

(ARA) - Food can make you healthier — if you make good choices. It can seem hard to make healthy food choices, particularly if you are on a budget and short on time. But there are some simple steps you can take to help you and your family eat healthier. Build a Healthier Plate Use a [...] Read Full Story

Beat the Winter Blahs with Home Decorating Projects (ARA) - For many of us, the return of winter means six months of snow, sleet and colder temperatures that force us to take cover indoors. Being stuck inside month after month can leave anyone a little bored. That’s what makes winter an ideal time to tackle easy, [...] Read Full Story

(ARA) - Recent news headlines are causing concern for many Americans as company data breaches are on the rise. From missing laptops containing employee and customer information to stolen passwords that lead to the loss of proprietary records, many are led to believe that a majority of data breaches occur electronically. According to a new [...] Read Full Story

The Importance of Eye Exams for Those with Diabetes (ARA) - Nearly 23 million Americans are affected by diabetes and, of these people, one-third, or almost 6 million, are unaware that they have the disease. Undiagnosed, diabetes can result in vision impairment, a frequent complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and blindness. An [...] Read Full Story

How Today’s Businesswomen Strike a Work-life Balance (ARA) - Gone are the days when women were expected to stay at home to dote on their children and husbands. Today’s women have broken through the glass ceiling and are finding their way to corner offices around the country. Juggling life both inside and outside the home can be [...] Read Full Story