They're apt to be a lower-calorie alternative than a full-size candy bar or bag of chips from a vending machine, although in terms of the lack of nutritional value, they're probably about the same. Small packages may turn highly processed foods into not-so-unhealthful snacks, but they don't turn cookies or chocolate into fruits and vegetables. Here's the gist of the responses: Pros: They're convenient and portable, fitting easily into a lunch box, purse or desk drawer. Since the major...

The series is designed to meet the increasing physical and emotional demands placed on caregivers of persons with Alzheimer s disease and related disorders. There will also be a silent auciton of fashion accessories and original purses and a special exhibit of jacquard woven silks created in the former Cheney Mills. This course will empower grandparents to become their family s expert advocate, strengthen parenting skills, cope with changes in the family and provide the techniques to face...

But all this month, as we traversed the state and surrounding areas, in search of some of the fattest burgers our local chefs and grill gurus had to offer, we steered clear of places like the BK Lounge and Mickey-D's. What did we find? Only the softest buns, from artisanal to brioche, the most diverse of toppings, from avocado salsa to pineapple, and of course, tender, juicy meat, from buffalo to kobe beef to kangaroo. With 20 ounces of the fresh ground, never frozen beef you have plenty...

School activities: Mile for Indoor Track Team-qualified for States, Cross Country-qualified for State Championships, WPIAL Championship Winning 4x800 Meter Relay Team-qualified for Outdoor Track States, Orchestra-1st chair violist, Teen Leadership Council, Math League. School activities: Mile for Indoor Track Team-qualified for States, Cross Country-qualified for State Championships, WPIAL Championship Winning 4x800 Meter Relay Team-qualified for Outdoor Track States, Orchestra-1st chair...