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Celebrity Travel: Go Away With Maria Sten
(EDITOR'S NOTICE: Sten refers to the Great Blue Hole (Belize) and the Blue Hole (Egypt). The names are similar but they ... Read More
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Environmental Nutrition: Why all of the fuss about MSG?
It's commonly accepted as fact that MSG, a.k.a. monosodium glutamate, is something we should avoid, the culprit behind the so-called "Chinese ...Read more
Seriously Simple: Simple technique, serious flavor
As a promoter of simple cooking techniques with delicious results, I was very interested in Carla Lalli Music's book, "Where Cooking Begins: Uncomplicated Recipes to Make You A Great Cook" (Clarkson Potter, 2019).
Her ...Read more
EatingWell: Smooth operator
Water-packed frozen cantaloupe acts like ice cubes in your blender; the smaller the dice, the easier it will be on the blades. Make this a traditional, pourable smoothie by adding a touch more carrot juice or water before ...Read more
Ford begins final round of US layoffs
DETROIT -- The first of 500 U.S. Ford Motor Co. salaried employees are expected to be notified in meetings Tuesday that they're being let go.
Ford's operations in Dearborn were quiet Tuesday morning ahead of the last ...Read more
GM's car-sharing service Maven to start exiting certain cities
DETROIT -- General Motors' app-based car sharing service known as Maven is exiting some markets after nearly three years of expansion.
Maven's move to leave or reduce its services in some of the 24 markets it's in ...Read more
'Dark clouds over Fremont': Tesla enters survival mode and stock price drops
Elon Musk's growth story is looking more like a fable as Tesla Inc. enters survival mode.
Just over two weeks ago, Musk boasted to stock analysts and big investors that the company was on course to reach half a trillion ...Read more
The Grilling Season
The Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the grilling season in most parts of the country. For some, that means stocking the pantry with wines appropriate for the occasion.
What's appropriate ultimately comes down ...Read more
Spain's tapas: Tasty and convivial
When it comes to eating in Spain, I love gathering around the table or bar for tapas -- a parade of small dishes served family style. I never tire of them. The experience is like an edible scavenger hunt, where I collect ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Look at All the Hidden Benefits in Your AAA Membership
When I pulled out my AAA membership card to get a discount for Universal Hollywood tickets, I locked eyeballs with the words "Years as Member: 43" printed on the card. I nearly passed out.
That seemed absolutely ...Read more
Vegan coleslaw is the perfect summer side
A great, creamy coleslaw recipe is always the perfect addition to any recipe collection. And with all the amazing vegan mayos hitting the grocery store shelves, it ...Read more
The Kitchn: Every party needs a seven-layer dip
As far as classic party dips go, seven-layer dip ranks among the very best. It is also everything you love about a taco, from the beans and guac to sour cream and pico...Read more
The Kitchn: My family's favorite frittata is full of pasta. Yes, pasta!
Pasta frittata rolls off the tongue in the most delightful way -- especially when your 4-year-old asks for more. I've been making a version of this since my now-first ...Read more
Ex-etiquette: Red flags over godfather surprise
Q: My girlfriend of two years has just told me that her ex is her son's godfather. They have been broken up for more than five years. I found out because he was present at her son's birthday party, and when I questioned ...Read more
Erin Arvedlund: US infrastructure plays may be rebuilt if Congress can pass new bill
Repairing America's infrastructure may be the one thing Congress can agree on.
So let's look at different ways investors can take advantage of possible government-sponsored funding for infrastructure, whether through ...Read more
Ask Mr. Dad: Abortion: An issue that affects all of us
Dear Mr. Dad: I remember a thoughtful column you wrote a few years ago about abortion and the need for men and women to talk about it. I'm wondering whether your thinking has changed in light of the draconian anti-abortion...Read more
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Happy Birthday Tattoo!
Our kitty Tattoo turned 19 this month.
This is a picture of her birthday kitty pate. Of course, we blew out the...Read more
CEO Hackett: Ford Motor to layoff 500 salaried workers this week, 800 total by June
DETROIT -- Ford workers opened their email Monday to find a letter from CEO Jim Hackett with an 8:30 a.m. time stamp and an explanation of how many salaried workers would be leaving the auto company this week and why.
The...Read more
The Journey: After stock market's decade-long run, is it time to reassess investment strategy?
Retirement account balances cruised to record levels in the decade since the Great Recession's market bottom, which is great news if you're seventysomething and less so if you're younger.
People about to retire could be ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: How to Live Your Life Above Your Circumstances
Her letter was long. Page after page she went on about every aspect of her miserable life.
In between the accounts of her husband's unemployment and her high blood pressure, this woman managed to weave each and every ...Read more
Color of Money: Don't keep debt around like it's a Pet Rock
WASHINGTON -- For those too young to remember, there was once an entrepreneur who actually got more than a million consumers to pay $3.95 for a "pedigreed" Pet Rock.
Gary Ross Dahl, who created the Pet Rock in 1975, even ...Read more
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