Karate students recieve awards
     Martial Arts of Murphy announces the following students have recieved the following awards for the month of April. Jon Tyner "Student of the Month", Wesley Holland "Best Attitude", Joey Dalessio "Most Improved." The Dojo headmaster Ron Wallace stated that these students always show great attitude an...
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Making the most of limited space in your home
      Many people, especially those living in big cities or young people just starting out, realize early on that space comes at a premium. Whether you're fresh out of college and need to stretch your paycheck or living in a big city with big-city prices, occupying a small apartment doesn't necessarily m...
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Stecoah Valley Food Ventures cook with Chef Gentry
      On May 12, six lucky students enjoyed making and eating a meal of organic, vegetarian delights when they joined Chef Michael Gentry in the kitchen at Stecoah Valley Food Ventures. The purpose of the Culinary Retreat held at Stecoah Valley Food Ventures on the Second Saturday each month is to offer ...
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Contest seeks to honor women who 'Do The Right Thing'
      In 1984, 64-year-old Olga Murray, a retired law clerk, visited Nepal as a tourist to go trekking. She came back with a life mission - to help save the children of Nepal, and with that in mind, founded the Nepalese Youth Opportunity Foundation (NYOF), a nonprofit dedicated to providing life's basic...
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How to create a home office
      In recent years, installing a home office has become a popular renovation project. Many homeowners are turning spare bedrooms or finished basements into home offices to enjoy a more flexible work/life schedule. Others are working full-time from home.
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Delayed-Harvest trout waters open under hatchery-supported regulations
      The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 56 miles of stream and one lake of designated Delayed- Harvest Trout Waters in western North Carolina under hatcherysupported regulations at 6 a.m. on June 2. Under hatchery-supported regulations, which are in effect through Sept.
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Best BBQ Chicken
      This sauce has just the right balance of tangy sweetness and heat. Try it on ribs as well as chicken. COOK: 1 hour TOTAL: About 1 hour 45 minutes MAKES: 8 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion,
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Durable Décor ... It's not just for the outdoors anymore
      One of the hottest trends in decorating today is the concept of "the Outdoor Room." In this process, the home's outdoor spaces are decorated with fashion, design, and coloration while allowing for the ability to withstand the elements. Making this exterior decorating possible is what the industry c...
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How to professionally finish your floors and furniture
      Refinishing furniture, woodwork and floors is much easier than most people imagine - you just have to go about it one step at a time. According to Eric Chaimberg of Swing Paints, the country's leading manufacturer of wood finishing products, professional finishing results can be achieved if you ...
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Turn family chaos into choreographed communication
Simple, stylish tools make it easier to stay on schedule, stay in touch
      Today's families are definitely on the go. Between work, school, sports and social activities, the average American family has lost 539 hours together annually compared to a generation ago. But how can families make up for lost time, communicate effectively and maintain their busy schedules to maxi...
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Home Theater how to: hosting double features in your own home
      As recently as 10 years ago, moviegoers actually had to leave their house to "go" to the movies. However, thanks to advancements in technology and the ever-popular home improvement boom, more and more homeowners are leaving the ticket lines and sticky floors of the multiplex behind, choosing instea...
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