Column: Do movies have a message? (They do, whether studios like it or not)
The medium is the message. The phrase was coined by philosopher Marshall McLuhan decades back to push us to think about the various tools of expression around us — the technology through which ideas...
View ArticleHow six months in France changed this food writer’s life
Nicole Hvidsten | (TNS) Star Tribune There’s a lot to unpack in Steve Hoffman’s new memoir. On the surface, “A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France” chronicles the six months...
View ArticleThe riskiest destinations for travelers — and the safest
Lacey Pfalz | (TNS) TravelPulse Travelers have many concerns, but safety is often a major priority, especially for women and LGBTQ+ travelers. A recent Forbes Advisor study identified the riskiest...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for July 27, 2024
General Daily Insight for July 27, 2024 Digging in our heels can lead to butting heads. The intuitive Moon enters sensual Taurus at 1:23 pm EDT, gently tugging us down to earth, but possibly...
View ArticleBooties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet’s orders. How to keep pets...
By TERRY TANG | Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for July 28, 2024
General Daily Insight for July 28, 2024 It’s our chance to kick back and relax! While Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron are all retrograde, we’re experiencing a bit of a slowdown. That’s just fine,...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for July 29, 2024
General Daily Insight for July 29, 2024 Change is knocking at the door. As the intuitive Moon conjoins innovative Uranus in stable Taurus at 11:47 am EDT, we can expect an abundance of inspiration,...
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Robert ‘Bobby’ Jarrell, known as ‘The Chicken Man’ in Annapolis, dies
Robert “Bobby” Jarrell, known as “The Chicken Man” in Annapolis, died June 10 in Bowie ]after a brief illness. The longtime Annapolis resident was 74. “Every place he went he brought a bag of chicken...
View ArticleNancy Pelosi, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Stacey Abrams to speak at Pratt Library
Three of the most powerful women in the U.S. will appear at the Enoch Pratt Free Library over the next two months to discuss their political careers, their new books and why a woman’s place is in...
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Recipes: Here are 3 ways to make Sangria for your next summer gathering
Sangria, that inviting warm-weather pitcher drink, can be the cornerstone of casual summer gatherings. With my first sip of Sangria, I became an enthusiast. It was decades ago, in a sunny garden at the...
View ArticleTop 10 historic small towns in the US, from Arizona to Rhode Island
It’s always fun to browse USA Today’s 10Best lists, which rank everything from resorts to festivals to winery tours, chosen by travel experts then voted on by readers. (Voting on that last one is...
View ArticleEver see a star explode? You’re about to get a chance very soon
Noah Haggerty | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Every clear night for the last three weeks, Bob Stephens has pointed his home telescope at the same two stars in hopes of witnessing one of the most violent...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for July 30, 2024
General Daily Insight for July 30, 2024 Our inner fires are crackling to life. As the intuitive Moon works hand-in-hand with passionate Mars in intellectual Gemini, we’re ready to follow our gut...
View ArticleWine, etc.: There is a whole bunch of white grape varieties left to try |...
In the wide world of wonderful wine drinking, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc lead the parade by far. None of the grapes reviewed in this article even make the top 20 in the world. That’s the point of...
View ArticleArtscape 2024: Here’s what to know about Baltimore weather, traffic
Those planning to attend Artscape this weekend can expect hot and humid temperatures in Baltimore, as well as road closures and parking restrictions. Ahead of the weekend, temperatures in the Baltimore...
View ArticleGarden Q&A: Did a caterpillar sting me?
Q: I think something stung me while I was trimming chewed leaves off of my plant. I was expecting a wasp to fly out, but all I see is this insect that I think is a caterpillar on the bottom of a leaf....
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Recipes: Love the taste of Brie? Use it to make these 4 dishes
Ah, the glory of soft-ripened Brie cheese. Its semisoft consistency is alluring; heat it and it becomes an ooey-gooey delight. The bloomy rind that surrounds the disk is a downy white, a surface that...
View ArticleIs your next outdoor misadventure fit for a podcast episode?
Gone are the days when someone sheepishly falls down on a hiking trail and keeps it to themselves. The other side of Instagram glory — where peak gloating is on display alongside all other fabulous...
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An island in the sun: Peanut Island has snorkeling, pristine beaches and...
Spending time at one particular Palm Beach County waterfront oasis, complete with sugar-sand beaches and picture-perfect sunsets, conjures lines from a popular Weezer song. “On an island in the sun,...
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for July 31, 2024
General Daily Insight for July 31, 2024 Everything may not be as it seems. The emotional Moon is at odds with serious Saturn, so disappointment or an abundance of responsibility could wear us out and...
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