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Administrative Resources association (ARa) announces new board officers

2026-03-11

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Administrative Resources association (ARa) recently announced its 2026 Board of Directors Executive Committee, ushering in a new year of collaboration and regional impact.

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Washing food usually sounds like a sensible safety step. But when certain raw foods are placed under a running faucet, that rinse can make your kitchen less safe -- not more. Water does not reliably remove the harmful bacteria that may be present on raw animal products. Instead, droplets can carry those germs into the sink, onto countertops and utensils, and even onto nearby food.

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Cops do more harm than good busting drug dealers, doctor tells Denver council

Yes, Dr. Sarah Axelrath of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless told the Denver City Council Monday. Axelrath, an addiction medicine specialist, said going after drug traffickers doesn’t make people stop using substances. In fact, she said it disrupts “an already potent and unpredictable drug supply.” Demand doesn’t go down after a bust. New players come to market who could be peddling an even more toxic product.

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No, Trump Doesn't Care About the Midterms. The Only Election that Matters is Israel's.

There is a lot of commentary that Trump doesn’t care about the midterm. The fact is that at eighty and in poor health he is aware that he will not get another term. This explains his name being plastered on anything that stands still and his self-dealing. His base, which is a pie cut into three unequal pieces, all seem okay with this.

Jim O’Rear

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Florida Man’s Poop Fight Goes Completely Off the Rails.

Folks, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Florida is the only place where a disagreement over dog poop can apparently escalate into a felony case, an assault with a scooter, and enough body-cam footage to make Netflix start taking notes.

Leesburg, FL · 28d

Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Ice Cream, Here Are 5 Brands Worth Knowing About

Learn about some different brands of ice cream you can buy to cool you off on a hot summer day. There are several brands of ice cream that you can find on a national scale, brands like Breyers and Dreyer's/Edy's and more premium brands such as Ben & Jerry's and Häagen-Dazs. When it comes to quality without being too expensive, I think Tillamook is the top choice. Kroger stores have it on sale every so often, making it an affordable option. If you are a chocolate fan, you will enjoy their chocolate collection that includes Brownie Batter, Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Hazelnut or German Chocolate Cake.

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Edmond Thorne

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Buc-ee’s CEO Faces Backlash for Political GOP Stance: Then Lawsuits in Florida & Other Red States

The wildly popular travel center steps straight into the culture wars, leaving investors stunned and customers asking why a gas station chain is suddenly taking sides in politics and suing businesses on the side it chose.

Florida · 15d

Thomas Smith

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Check Your Freezer: Popular Walmart Item Joins an E. Coli Recall

A multistate E. coli recall involving frozen berries has expanded to include a product sold under Walmart's Great Value brand. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend because it may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, a strain capable of causing severe illness.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Culture Shock: 22 Things That Offend Americans but Are Perfectly Normal Abroad

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Thomas Smith

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Dog Food Sold Nationwide Recalled Over Possible Metal Contamination, FDA Warns

Thousands of cases of canned dog food sold across the United States are being recalled because the products may contain metal. Wisconsin-based Fromm Family Foods is recalling 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pate Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pate Wet Dog Food. The company announced the recall on August 21, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the alert the same day.

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7 Woolworth's Lunch Counter Dishes From the 1950s and 1960s

F.W. Woolworth ran lunch counters inside its five-and-dime stores for decades, and by the mid-1950s those counters were a fixture of downtown shopping in cities and small towns across the country. You sat on a round spinning stool, ordered off a laminated card clipped above the counter, and got a full hot plate for right around fifty cents. The food came fast because the cooks had made it a hundred times that week, and the chain was still running close to two thousand of these counters as late as 1964.

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Are You Upper Class? 24 Signs Someone Is Really Upper Class And Not Fake Rich

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Thomas Smith

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The FBI Is Investigating a Claim That 153 Million Driver's License Scans Were Stolen

The FBI is investigating an extraordinary claim that digital scans of more than 153 million driver's licenses from the United States and Canada were stolen and offered for sale online.

Thomas Smith

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Can Restaurants Legally Deny You A Bathroom? Experts Weigh In

You walk into a restaurant, urgently ask to use the restroom and hear the dreaded response: "Sorry, customers only." It may feel cruel -- particularly when the restaurant clearly has a bathroom -- but is it illegal?

Thomas Smith

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Never Pack These 7 Things in a Checked Bag, FAA Warns

Packing for a flight seems straightforward until an overlooked item in your suitcase triggers a security problem or, worse, creates a fire hazard in the cargo hold. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces strict safety rules restricting specific hazardous items in checked luggage to protect aircraft, passengers, and crews in transit.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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Foods We Loved (And Left Behind): 24 Dishes Americans Don’t Eat Anymore

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2014 from Dayton, Ohio: Zaden McKnight was only 4 when he vanished and mother murdered

Zaden Alexander McKnight has been missing from Dayton, Ohio (Montgomery County), since March 25, 2014, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His photo above (right) is an age-progressed likeness of how he might have appeared at 8-years-old, though he would now be 17 if alive.

Dayton, OH · 21d

Thomas Smith

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There's a Wrong Way to Defrost Meat, Food Safety Experts Warn

Leaving a frozen package of chicken, ground beef or steak on the kitchen counter may seem like an easy way to get dinner started. Unfortunately, food safety experts say this familiar shortcut can allow dangerous bacteria to multiply before the meat is fully thawed.

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CJ Coombs

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The Baby Jane Doe, who was abandoned in 1998 in Northeast Washington D.C. is still a mystery

Baby Jane Doe was found abandoned in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 1998. She would now be 28, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). As of today, seven missing children from Washington, D.C. are listed with the NCMEC, and the oldest case dates back to 1961. Notably, not all missing children are reported to the NCMEC, but they should be.

Washington, DC · 1d

Thomas Smith

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Massive 19.1 Million Salmonella Egg Recall Is Sadly Expanding With More People Sick

A massive egg recall has taken a more serious turn as federal health officials investigate a multistate Salmonella outbreak involving nearly 19.1 million eggs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now placed the Midwest Poultry Services recall in Class I, its most serious risk category. The designation means exposure to the recalled product could cause serious health consequences or death.

Texas · 27d

Dianna Carney

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2-Month-Old Puppy Looking For Love After Being Given Away in Walmart Parking Lot

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Clover, a loving young puppy who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “This beauty was part of a litter that was given away at a Walmart parking lot in Tennessee. That's no place for a girl of her caliber and charm! She'd much rather make you feel like you just found a four-leaf clover under a rainbow with a pot of gold!”

Massachusetts · 6d

Thomas Smith

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Never Put These 7 Containers in the Microwave, Safety Experts Warn

Reheating food in the wrong container can create sparks, start a fire, melt packaging or cause dangerously hot steam to erupt when the lid is opened. The safest rule is simple: Transfer food to cookware clearly labeled for microwave use. The USDA's microwave safety guidance specifically warns against several common packages that were designed for storage or transportation rather than heating.

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The Maine Monitor

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High court: Maine wrongly terminated a mother’s parental rights because she couldn’t find an affordable home

An Augusta District Court wrongly terminated a New Mexico mother’s rights to her child because she couldn’t find affordable housing in Maine, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday.

Maine · 23d

Thomas Smith

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McDonald's Just Launched a Fall Coffee Flavor -- and It Isn't Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin spice may dominate coffee menus every fall, but McDonald's is trying something different in 2026. The fast-food giant has launched a new Caramel Apple Pie coffee flavor, combining two familiar fall tastes with a McDonald's dessert that has been around for generations.

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intentionalhospitality

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I Worked in a Restaurant and Learned the Secret to The Best Scrambled Eggs

When I worked in a restaurant, I learned pretty quickly that great scrambled eggs did not require a long list of ingredients or some mysterious chef trick. What mattered most was what happened once those eggs hit the pan.

Letters from Leo

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“Even the Nuns Are Mad” — Indianapolis Archbishop Excuses Catholics From Mass as ICE Surges Into Indiana

Thank you for reading! Letters from Leo is a reader-supported publication and the fastest-growing Catholic community in the country. To receive new posts and support this movement, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

Alameda Post

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Alameda’s 90 Day Fiancée, Catie Norboe

Catie Norboe, 26, is Alameda’s own reality TV star. The Alameda native is a pet sitter who is featured on the current season of the hit series 90 Day Fiancé. The show documents experiences of couples who have applied for a K-1 Visa and are required to wed within 90 days. Catie’s fiancé Josh, 30, is from the UK and intends to move to Portland, Oregon to be with her and begin life in the US. Their screen time on the show has included a variety of locations throughout Alameda, including Swell Bar and Whisk Cakes, as they’ve come here to visit Catie’s family and prepare for their wedding.

Alameda, CA · 8d

Dianna Carney

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Local Little Puppy Searching For New Family After Being Unexpectedly Born

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Pixie Pupcake, who has been in their care for a few weeks now. According to the rescue, “The PUPCAKES surprised their owner in Tennessee when they were unexpectedly born holding baked goods straight from the oven. How sweet! These pups are serving looks AND slices!” She is now living with a loving foster while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 1d

realbalanced

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7 Snow-Day Suppers Families Made After Sledding in the 1960s and 70s

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. School was called off, the hill behind the elementary school was packed three sleds deep by ten in the morning, and by late afternoon the back door was letting in wet mittens and a cold that had worked all the way through a jacket. The kitchen was the payoff. Something bubbling on the stove, the windows steamed over, a smell that reached the entryway before anyone got their boots off.

CJ Coombs

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Teen Brian Carrick's 2002 vanishing in Johnsburg, Illinois, presumed death, and legal aftermath

Brian C. Carrick has been missing from Johnsburg, Illinois (McHenry County), since December 20, 2002, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). He would now be 40 years old if alive.

Johnsburg, IL · 21d

Letters from Leo

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The DSA Was Born in the Catholic Church

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