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Baltimore Scene by Sloane: Sharp Dressed Man Annual Winter Gala | PHOTOS
Women’s outfits get most of the attention at dressy events. But here, while there were plenty of gorgeous dresses and gowns, it was the men’s ensembles that took center stage. After all, what else...
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By Meredith Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune To say that entertaining can be stressful isn’t breaking news. There are so many decisions to make, starting long before the day of the event. At first,...
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3 recipes for serving oysters at home
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) PITTSBURGH — Most people have pretty strong opinions on the foods they love, and are just as vocal about the ones they hate. My husband, for instance,...
View ArticleMaking any New Year’s resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick
By MARIA CHENG, AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — As the new year dawns, so too does the opportunity for change. Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but acknowledge it...
View ArticleNext Act Cinema in Pikesville shuts down
The historic Pikes Theatre building in Pikesville is closing its doors again as the independent theater within, Next Act Cinema, shuts down. A statement posted by the business on social media said in...
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Rose Parade 2025: Your ultimate guide to watching from home
By Dorothy Elder, Southern California News Group The streets of Pasadena, Calif., are once again preparing for the annual floral spectacle that is the Rose Parade. On the docket are...
View ArticleWest Coast Travel: 10 hot new hotels and restaurants are headed our way in 2025
There’s something so shiny and sparkly about a new year — and we’re not just talking sequins and disco balls. That fresh start feeling goes for the world of travel, too. The new year will bring a...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for January 01, 2025
General Daily Insight for January 01, 2025 Tempers may flare! The emotional Moon moves into innovative Aquarius, opening us up to supporting humanitarian causes and broadening our horizons. When the...
View ArticlePhysical therapy is ‘the best-kept secret in health care’
By STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports Writer If you think physical therapy is only about rehabilitation after surgery or recovering from an accident, think again. For the vast majority, seeing a physical...
View ArticleThe 6 mouth-watering trends coming to your restaurant table in 2025
By Kate Krader, Bloomberg News (TNS) What’s the food forecast for 2025? If you like spice, there’s good news: A big cloud of peppercorns is on the horizon, happily rolling in. Related Articles...
View ArticleFlavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with...
By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent...
View Article‘The Damned’ review: Cold and bleakness of Iceland adds to horror tale
Inspired by the dramatic landscape of the Westfjords of Iceland in the 1800s and the region’s folklore, the psychological horror film “The Damned” so excels in creating a memorable atmosphere that the...
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Travel: These cruise ships will make their maiden voyages in 2025
If “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” had a book devoted to travel, three entries could be: 1) banana is a popular pizza topping in Sweden; 2) Alaska is both the westernmost and easternmost U.S. state; and...
View ArticlePatrice Drago: There will be a rich tapestry of art experiences in 2025
Happy New Year! The question of what a new calendar year has in store for us brings excitement and hope for the fresh12-month carpet rolled out in front of us. Untinged by events yet to unfold, the...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for January 02, 2025
General Daily Insight for January 02, 2025 It’s time to loosen up. The sensitive Moon harmonizes with joyful Jupiter, encouraging us to create, socialize, and enjoy a little extra luck. When balanced...
View ArticleAsking Eric: When my toxic boyfriend was all I could talk about
Dear Eric: I just read the question about the person who always has something negative to say about what is going badly in her life (“Not Your Therapist”). That was me four decades ago when a toxic...
View ArticleGarden Q&A: Can I compost my wreaths?
Q: I am wondering how to dispose of a few mixed-evergreens holiday wreaths. Can they be composted? A: In general, yes, that’s a good way to recycle them if you can get the plant matter off of the...
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A quest to recreate childhood chile relleno magic
The seventh and final move of my childhood was to the Texas Panhandle. My divorced dad had arrived a couple of months before in an oil-company transfer, and he couldn’t wait to show me a few of his...
View ArticleGerman potato salad the southern German way: Light, tangy and bacon-free!
I grew up in a very German area in eastern Wisconsin, and that meant plenty of beer, brats, pretzels, sauerkraut — and German potato salad. The potato salad most frequently made by friends and family...
View Article‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Andor,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ and other most anticipated TV...
Dominic Baez | (TNS) The Seattle Times When it comes to television in 2025, the theme seems to be a return to familiarity: a revival of “King of the Hill,” Noah Wyle back in the ER and a bonanza of new...
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