Ray's Close Outs

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

12 Sneaky Ways to Save Money When You Beauty Shop

Booty scoops are here to lift your spirits (43 photos)

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Getting rid of old clothes? These department stores offer discounts for clothing donations

If you’re ready to clean out your closet and donate old clothes, you might want to consider giving them to a department store. Stores across the country are taking used clothing and giving discounts to purchase new clothes.

Keep it close to home

After you’ve reveled in the perfect North Carolina wedding, why not opt for a likewise idyllic homegrown honeymoon?

To The One Who Never Lets Anyone Get Too Close

Sometimes is easier to hide yourself and have them stay than to tell them everything and watch them leave.

Far Out and Close Up

Larry Fink moved to Greenwich Village from suburbia in 1958, finding like-minded renegades among the Beat Generation.

So Close, Don’t Stop Now!

The weekend is almost here, the weekend when many can get back out and shoot! Whether you have been working 9-5 or Stay at Home, in either case, your basic skills might need sharpening, now’s…

They like being close to you.

Cats are the best, and also they are the worst. But mostly the best.

Stop Trying to Close and Do This Instead

[INFOGRAPHIC] Keep Your Friends Close & Your Passwords Closer

The results of the LastPass Sharing Survey are in, and it’s official: We’re all sharing passwords, and we aren’t doing it very safely. In fact, 95% of people share up...

Keep a close eye on yourself

After a skin-cancer scare, Ryan Gruenenfelder advises everyone to check for changes.

Want to Be Close to Someone? Ask These 36 Questions

Can you create a sense of closeness or intimacy with a complete stranger? Psychology research says, yes, you can. Nearly 20 years ago, a team of psychology researchers led by Arthur Aron (1997) conducted an experiment that demonstrated that you can create a sense of closeness or intimacy with another person simply by asking and answering a set of 36 questions together. But was the closeness produced in the experimental condition the same as the real closeness we feel with long-time partners and…