by Jodi Mathews | Jan 2, 2003 | News
Adults have long been swallowing supplements and appetite suppressors trying to waste away unwanted pounds. Now, thanks to Edita Kaye, a self-proclaimed nutritionist, chunky six- to 12-year-olds have the option of taking pills to fight fat. Adults have long been...
by Jodi Mathews | Dec 24, 2002 | News
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints doesn’t hold meetings or events on Monday nights so its churchgoers can spend the evening with family, and they have put pressure on communities to do the same. The predominantly Mormon Pleasant Grove, Utah,...
by Jodi Mathews | Dec 23, 2002 | News
With tensions high and strict curfews, it looks as though the town of Jesus’ birth will see little fanfare as his birthday approaches. Bethlehem has been under a strict curfew since Nov. 22, which means people are not allowed to leave their homes for any reason,...
by Jodi Mathews | Dec 20, 2002 | News
BuyNothingChristmas.org suggests some creative alternatives—homemade clothes, toys, ornaments and treats—to giving in to the consumer frenzy surrounding Christmas. At least that is what a group of Canadian Mennonites contend. “Buy Nothing Christmas” is an...
by Jodi Mathews | Dec 19, 2002 | News
Those who are venturing out to purchase Christmas gifts have many options for places to shop. According to the Statistical Abstract of the United States 2002, there are 45,827 malls and shopping centers in the United States. That’s 9,000 more than graced the...
