LOS ANGELES -- With its food-travel fusion and trips to parts unknown, "Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner" host David Chang says he understands why critics are making comparisons to work done by his late friend and colleague Anthony Bourdain. "I don't know how you couldn't," said the restaurateur, chef and food personality. ...

Many older American adults may inaccurately estimate their chances for developing dementia and do useless things to prevent it, new research suggests. Almost half of adults surveyed believed they were likely to develop dementia. The results suggest many didn't understand the connection between physical health and brain health and how racial differences can affect dementia risk...

The outdoor growing season is over in most of the U.S., and it's time to pause and take stock. Review those gardening impressions that delighted you as well as those that disappointed. Apply what one veteran planter calls "creative staring" to improve the look of your landscape and the rewards of your harvest...

How do you plan to spend the holiday of Thanksgiving? Is the planning of a large dinner and serving it to those you love, high on your list? Fellowship, mouth-watering food to tickle you pallet and getting together with loved ones is certainly a worthy goal. ...

The John Guild Chapter of Jackson met on Oct. 16 at Delmonico's in Jackson to honor our DAR Good Citizens. The chapter recognizes students from four high schools: Jackson, Meadow Heights, Saxony and Woodland. The Chapter Chairman, Barbie Stroder presented each student with their certificate, pin and award, highlighting each student's achievements and future plans. ...

It's been nearly two years that word first came that my first cousin, Brian, had been found dead in a Chicago hotel room. Brian, 15 years my junior, had been a substance abuser for a long time, since a catastrophic knee injury suffered in Air Force basic military training got him hooked on pain meds...

KENNETT, Mo. -- When it comes to wedding anniversaries, the most important celebrated are the 10-year, 25-year, and 50-year milestones; however, very few make it to 60, 65 and even 70 years. On Nov. 6, with the help of their daughter, Judy Kent, Kennett residents HM and Haline Julian celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary with friends and fellow seniors at Kennett OAKS Senior Nutrition Center...

Abbey Roads Christian Church in Cape Girardeau will hold the eighth annual Plowshares International Fair Trade Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7. You will be able to pruchase beautifully handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts created by artisans and craftsmen in 40 developing countries. ...

Turned off cold here in Missouri, so our bedroom is on the chilly side. We have one vent in the bedroom, but it's not enough to get the room warm so it stays cool. In the winter it is a great place to sleep. If you can stay warm while in bed, one can really cut some ZZZs. I was laying in bed this morning thinking back to when I was growing up in Nebraska...

Monday: BBQ riblet or French dip sandwich, coleslaw, whole-grain bread or bun and chilled pears or birthday cake. Tuesday: Cheeseburger or BBQ pulled pork, oven fries with onions, California medley, whole-grain bun and fresh apple slices or apple dump cake...

This is the North American beaver. It is the biggest native rodent on the continent. Rats, mice, squirrels and muskrats are its cousins. Like these other rodents, beavers are vegetarians. That means they eat plants. The North American beaver can grow to over 50 pounds. His tail is unusual. It is about 12 inches long, flat and has hard scales on it. This animal has been important in American history as a fur-bearing animal...

Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Izzy is a little 6 month old girl looking for her furever home. Come visit her at Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary. She is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.

Don Louis Lorimier, as the representative of Spain, and later France, typically granted land to new settlers in the Cape Girardeau District based on age, gender and slave status in the individual household. An important exception to that rule involved a military action in 1802 to 1803...

If being in the same room as tons of Christmas decor and crafts, dozens of baked goods and gallons of nine different soups motivates you, take a break from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and visit Eisleben Lutheran Church in Scott City. With nearly 25 years in the making, the annual Homemade Christmas is just one of the fundraisers that will benefit Eisleben Lutheran Church maintenance costs (such as flooring replacement) and missions programs. ...

I had great history teachers in school but I had no interest in memorizing what I considered to be tidbits of trivia from the past. I wasn't a regular viewer of the TV gameshow "Jeopardy," yet when I came across it on TV, I paused to answer a few questions before moving on. I admit, I do well on social/cultural type questions. Today's restaurant gave me some tidbits of trivia and a glimpse of history...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, many cooks are looking for ways to vary the alleged monotony of the traditional holiday meal. For me in years past, this motive has led to not always successful experiments with pumpkin ravioli, cranberry soup, and coconut creamed greens. But unless you have unlimited oven space, adding a new dish to the menu often must come at the expense of getting rid of an old one...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Anger over devastating California wildfires sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric power lines is coming to a head -- in a beer. And an outcry is brewing. Steve Doty, owner of Shady Oak brewery in Santa Rosa, announced a new beer called "F--- PG&E," describing it on Facebook last week as "a classic California pale ale, featuring Cashmere and Simcoe hops and a touch of malt sweetness."...

When planning the Thanksgiving menu, there are always certain and special recipes that will be on the menu. That may be foods that are a tradition, family favorites or the standard staple of turkey. In thinking about your Thanksgiving menu planning, I pulled together a few recipes for you to consider adding to your table. I enjoy interesting side dishes and love trying new recipes, even if it is a twist or a new take on an old favorite...

November is not generally thought of as a month to go mushroom hunting, but in Southeast Missouri there are still plenty to be found. Even during the cold winter months you may be able to brush away autumn leaves from against an old stump or log and find mushrooms growing there...

Submitted photo The Perry County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary donated more than $3,500 to Perry County Memorial Hospital’s occupation and speech therapy departments in support of purchasing a wall climb system. “A climbing wall provides therapists with many great resources, which aids with services provided to over 175 children who are cared for withint both departments said Deb Hayden, director of Occuptional Therapy. Alleen Janet, auxiliary president said, “We are so proud to be a part of any organization that is making such a positive impact on quality healthcare in Perry County.

Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Cher is a sweet 5-month-old female in need of a loving forever home. She is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.

Saint Francis Healthcare System is hosting a free pre-diabetes seminar at 6 p.m. Nov. 19. The seminar will cover general information regarding diagnosis, treatment and care for pre-diabetes. It will be held in the Saint John of God Conference Room at Saint Francis Medical Center. Anyone interested in learning about the diagnosis, treatment and care for pre-diabetes is welcome to attend. The seminar also includes a free screening and door prizes...

For whatever reason I woke up at something like 4 a.m. thinking about having a drink of water. I don't ever think about a drink of water in the morning. It's always coffee. So I laid there a while and decided it was coffee time. I think it's coffee from Rwanda that I roasted the other day. Pretty good. Even though I roasted it to a medium roast, it is a dark, strong coffee...

One of the most significant challenges to your Christian faith is not temptation, doing the right things in the right way at the right time, nor simply not knowing the answers to difficult questions. The greatest challenge to living out a Christina faith is fear...

In one way of reading it, the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector in Luke 19:1-10 seems to me to be a story of desire. It is a beautiful one. Here is a man living on the fringes of the society he belongs in; as a tax collector, he takes from his own people and because he is wealthy, probably takes more than he should. ...

John Oliver, with family and slaves, migrated to north Cape Girardeau County from North Carolina in 1819, "to better his condition." Uncompensated laborers made the farm very productive, providing generations of Oliver wealth and well-being. By 1860, son John Oliver Jr. enslaved 34 men, women and children, who worked 1,000 acres of land and livestock (horses, mules, oxen, cattle, sheep and swine)...

Monday: Center closed for Veterans Day. Tuesday: Chicken tenders or chili with pimento cheese, seasoned potato wedges, beet salad, whole-grain bread and blushing pears or cookies. Wednesday: Brunch menu: Scrambled eggs, sausage patty, two pancakes with syrup, hash browns with onions, banana and apple juice...

Maria Layton of Cape Girardeau was recently honored with the Dr. William R. Jackson Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Southern College of Optometry. The award recognizes a Missouri student with a competitive GPA, Optometry Admission test score and extracurricular activities. It comes with a $16,000 monetary award to support the recipient's optometric education. Layton is a graduate of the University of Missouri...

The term "biophilia," an affinity for the living world, was coined back in the 1980s by American biologist and author E.O. Wilson. We have an instinctive drive to connect with nature, he said, and the more we connect, the happier we are. That's why a walk in the woods can feel so good, or a sit on a quiet beach...