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Touching Photo of Father and Son Wins Father’s Day Photo Awards

Gan Jing World’s 2023 #GJWBestDad Hashtag Photo Awards recently announced the results of the Father’s Day “Best Dad” photo contest.  Suzi Anna’s winning submission of a father and son playing outdoors will receive a cash prize of $1,000.  Judges praised the photograph’s quality and depth of interpretation in its meaning and message. “The photo depicts…


Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Cop and the Anthem’

NR | 16 min 55 sec | Drama, Comedy | 1952 In a rare on-camera appearance as narrator, John Steinbeck introduces the film, “The Cop and the Anthem,” one part of the five-part anthology film, “O. Henry’s Full House.” This adaptation of O. Henry’s light-hearted short story, directed by Henry Koster, comically ponders the double-edged nature…


Barbecue Manners

Sunny summer days are made for backyard barbecues, so let’s review basic backyard cookout behavior. There Can Only Be One Chef When attending a barbecue as a guest, resist the urge to share your grilling techniques with the host or hostess. Everyone has his or her own way of doing things, but it’s insufferably rude…


Make This Most of Ripe, Juicy Tomatoes in This Delicious Dish

If you’re an avid gardener and have been blessed with a bounty of ripe tomatoes, a simple summer salad is a great way to make the most of (and use up) this garden favorite. Salting the tomatoes before mixing them into the salad brings out their juices, which make a base for the dressing. There’s…


This Trick for Creamy Pasta Will Change Your Opinion on Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese has been having a moment, but if you’re still on the fence about it, this light and impossibly creamy pasta is the best introduction. (And if you already love cottage cheese, this will be right up your alley.) Give the cheese a whirl in the food processor with grated Parmesan, lemon zest and…


A Lost Grace? History, Culture, and the Art of the Letter

On May 24, 1844, Samuel Morse sent the world’s first long distance telegraph message—“What hath God wrought”—and so changed forever human communication. This union of electricity and human ingenuity next brought the convenience and speed of the telephone, followed by today’s Internet. In 2023, a father sitting at his dining room table in the United…


Las Vegas Rent Decreasing

In 2022, most Americans had it rough financially. Inflation surged up to 9.1 percent at one point, and food prices hit an increase of 9.9 percent. If that wasn’t enough, those who rented were also hit hard. Overall, in the United States, multifamily renters were experiencing increases of 12.2 percent for new tenants. Renewals were…


Joseph Warren, the Spy Doctor of the Revolutionary War

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison are names typically associated with America’s founding, but others deserving mention are cloaked in obscurity. One such man is Dr. Joseph Warren, a Massachusetts native and patriot who played an instrumental role in the drive for America’s independence. Warren was a respected physician in the 1760s. The son…


The Acai Berry Miracle

Editor’s Note: The following excerpt has been adapted from the book “The Acai Berry Miracle,” by Annie Willis—an extensive introduction to the deep purple acai fruit from the Amazon. Perplexed by what to do with the little gems? Wonder no more—Ms. Willis illuminates us with 60 bowl, juice, and smoothie recipes perfect for every season…


The Secrets of Successful Financial Planning: Inside Tips From an Expert (Part 4.1)

Make New Savings Very Aggressive, and Existing Assets Well Diversified The first secret to be shared here is that your investment portfolio’s asset allocation is always recommended by these programs and advisors to be the same for new contributions to savings as for existing lumps you have at risk. I strongly recommend that new qualified…