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We have 4 candidates that are in the race for General Session Court Part One. Their primary duty however, if arrangements remain the same, will be matters primarily concerning Juvenile Court. All 4 candidates are highly qualified and each of them has a unique experience in that Court. This j… Read more

Did you know that people with high levels of stress are usually the same people who have poor time management skills? Commit this year to simplifying your life by planning ways to get more done in less time, which will lower stress. Because high stress is such a culprit for most TMJ suffers,… Read more

The number one cause of giving up a dog or having it euthanized in the US is behavior problems. Whether it is inappropriate urinating or pooping in the house, just acting hyper, tearing stuff up, excessive barking, or aggressive behavior. This can be cause of people getting rid of Fido. In a… Read more

Sometimes, things seem easy. At the end of last year, our shop changed locations. In a brilliant stroke of luck, we quickly found a new building. The new location lined up perfectly with the company’s goals. It allowed us to grow our staff, expand our offerings, and still have space to grow. Read more

The term ‘brand’ gets thrown around like a football at Read more

As promised, I am writing about anxiety solutions. Last time I gave some causes of anxiety. Before I do, I need to make a confession -- the anxiety treatments that have been employed over the last 60 years have been partially effective at best and dangerous at worst. Read more

I just got a letter from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine stating it was time for my classes’ 35th reunion. Wow, it’s hard to believe it has been that long. I was lying in bed later thinking about all those years. I began to think how much my profession and the area… Read more

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That word...” consequence” …a noun … is defined as the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier. If you drive recklessly a consequence could be a road accident. If you speed while driving, a consequence might be a speeding ticket. One should also consider that there can be f… Read more

An accurate diagnosis is imperative to finding answers and receiving successful treatment. Read more

Ask any veteran law enforcement officer about responding to 911 disturbance calls where alcohol was a contributing factor versus the same type calls where marijuana use was primarily responsible for the complaint. In most cases, those calls that involve alcohol will involve physical or emoti… Read more

There are varieties of ignorance when it comes to losing weight. First, there is misinformation. This is like telling someone that the speed limit is 70 when it is actually 35. Not good. Then there are things that we know that we just ignore. This is like sitting next to a guy on an airplane… Read more