Asking Eric: Supervisor lied about sending letter of recommendation
Dear Eric: Several months ago, I saw a part-time position I wanted to apply for. I would also be able to keep a job I currently have if selected for the new position. As part of the application...
View ArticleBits & Bites: Amicci’s gets hacked: ‘It was just a Catch-22 of a disaster’
Phishing, vishing, smishing — these terms for various hacking attempts are probably familiar to those of us who have had to sit through mandatory cybersecurity trainings at work as internet criminals...
View Article7 recipes that will add a new twist to your Thanksgiving dinner
By Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune Everyone has their favorites at the Thanksgiving table, and heaven help the cook who takes one of them away. A colleague summed it up perfectly: “You can...
View Article10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers
By MARIA SHERMAN Music fans should be easy to shop for this holiday season, right? Wrong! What do you pick up for the friend who knew about that rapper months before the rest of the world? What about...
View ArticleFrom fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options
By LEANNE ITALIE, Associated Press Stumped on a holiday gift? Reach for a coffee table book. The sometimes pricey, often large-format books are abundant at holiday time. Take care to invest in just the...
View ArticleSmall, luxury foods are great as stocking stuffers or other gifts. Ideas for...
By KATIE WORKMAN, Associated Press If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your gifting opportunities these days are vast and deep. There are authentic ingredients and creative concoctions...
View Article‘Wicked: Part I’ review: Off to see the wizard, in fits and starts — but...
Actor Cynthia Erivo tops the list of reasons the first part of a two-part film adaptation of the musical “Wicked” likely will extend the good fortune that has paved this story’s road from the...
View ArticleHow to eat great food in New Orleans without going broke
My mother used to complain that I had champagne taste on a beer budget. Guilty. These days, I don’t imbibe much champagne, but I definitely appreciate the finer things in life, especially good food....
View ArticleDaily Horoscope for November 21, 2024
General Daily Insight for November 21, 2024 Anchoring our curiosity to something substantial should let us get the most out of it today. The upbeat Sun moves into adventurous Sagittarius at 2:56 pm...
View ArticleAsking Eric: Uncles fail to acknowledge niece’s birthday, but want presents...
Dear Eric: I have two brothers that have recently failed to send a birthday gift or even a card to my 12-year-old daughter. My wife and I on the other hand always send birthday gifts or money and a...
View ArticleWhat happened to Baltimore’s castaway on last night’s ‘Survivor 47’ episode?
Never give up your shot in the dark. That’s one of the lessons Baltimore native Gabe Ortis could take away from what happened on Wednesday’s episode of “Survivor 47.” Ortis, a self-described superfan...
View ArticleGarden Q&A: Why doesn’t my fig fruit?
Q: Our winters have been fairly mild the past few years, but my fig still doesn’t fruit every year. Anything I can do to help make harvests more reliable? A: Figs are a popular fruit to try growing...
View ArticleBaltimore businesses break up over pro-Trump post, as tense political climate...
The political post that ended a partnership between Fuzzies Burgers and Peabody Heights Brewery may have been shared to a personal account, but the ensuing backlash has quickly turned into a public...
View ArticleQuick Cook: Make these Tahini-Roasted Sweet Potatoes for Thanksgiving
This flavor-packed sweet potato dish is for those who like to veer from the traditionalThanksgiving dishes and leave a lasting impression. Sweet potatoes coated with tahini,cumin and lemon adorn a...
View ArticleBeer pairings for your holiday feasts
With Thanksgiving and the holiday feasting season on the horizon, you may have already made a few grocery runs to pick up the basics for your cooking spree. But there’s still time to pick up the...
View Article‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not moderately entertained?
“Gladiator II” asks the question: Are you not moderately entertained for roughly 60% of this sequel? Truly, this is a movie dependent on managed expectations and a forgiving attitude toward its...
View ArticleThese holiday gifts change the game when building fires, printing photos,...
By JESSICA DAMIANO Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. The only way to truly ensure you get it right would be to ask the recipient what they want, but that wouldn’t be much fun for either of you....
View ArticleHoliday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote
By LINDSEY BAHR Do you have a someone in your life who plays Vulture’s Cinematrix game every morning? Or maybe they have the kitchen television turned to Turner Classic Movies all day and make a point...
View ArticleThe right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books...
By DONNA EDWARDS It’s holiday season, but that doesn’t have to mean waiting in long lines for big sales to buy the hottest toy or newest game system. Whether you’re a parent, relative, teacher,...
View ArticleUS airports with worst weather delays during holiday season
Laurie Baratti | (TNS) TravelPulse As the holidays approach, travelers hoping for smooth journeys will want to know at which U.S. airports the weather most often wreaks havoc. A recent analysis by...
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