Knowing my love of olive oils and wines, and all things that revolve around food, a friend connected me with Mark Russo of Mendelbaum Cellars and Oliva Imports LLC. My friend is a people-connecter. You know the type… she knows everyone, knows what they do, and has an instinct about…
On the Death of My Father By Dennis Prager Editor’s note: This column was originally published in August, 2014 upon the death of Dennis’ father, Max Prager. Here are some thoughts on the death of a parent. Longevity Parents who live long are very lucky. Not only for their…
Extra virgin olive oil protects against heart disease via numerous mechanisms: Reduced Inflammation: Olive oil protects against inflammation, a key driver of heart disease. LDL Cholesterol: Olive oil protects LDL particles from oxidative damage – a key step in the heart disease process. Improves Endothelial Function: Olive oil improves…
“You can’t judge a book by its cover.” True? Or, false? The truth is you have five seconds to make a first impression, say industry experts. Five seconds for someone to size you up. Five critical seconds that could determine an endless number of outcomes. And, if that’s not…
This content was taken from a PTA lecture presented by William McLaughlin, principal of Shepton High School Getting the most effective use of the internet can be challenging, but with the right information and tools, students (and parents!) can benefit from this amazing technological “revolution.” Create a Social Network to…
Olives are a lot like wine grapes in the sense that soil, climate, and the production process all define how exceptional the finished product will be. The starting point is great olive trees, where the Mediterranean Basin has always been considered the epicenter of the worlds best olive trees, although…
Collin College and Baylor University Announce Partnership on New ‘Baylor Bound’ Transfer Agreement Agreement will help students transfer more easily between the two institutions MCKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 26, 2015) – Collin College and Baylor University today announced the creation of a formal Baylor Bound transfer agreement that will help students…
Good Morning Texas’ Paige McCoy Smith, tells us why she coined the phrase The “Not-So-Perfect Parent”, and why she wants you to make this New Year’s resolution — be imperfect. The origin of the “Not-So-Perfect Parent” is actually a sadly inspiring story about a real-life event. I had just…
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Tony Dorsett has tackled many of life’s challenges and still continues to put his family and community first. Tony Dorsett’s life story is well known, even to those who only casually follow professional football. Raised in the Pittsburg suburb of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, he re-wrote the…