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The Greener View: Using the Right Lawn Weedkiller
Q: I wanted my landscaper to use a weed and feed type of fertilizer on my lawn for several kinds of weeds. He said that it wasn't a good idea as it could kill my trees and shrubs. He wants to use a spray liquid weedkiller,...Read more
My Pet World: Training is the answer for handling a dog who barks at guests
Dear Cathy,
I adopted a year-old dog from the SPCA (a Chipoodle). He is protective, but only in the house. When we're out on walks, he's fine if I stop and talk to anyone, or if anyone approaches. But at home, when the ...Read more
Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
MINNEAPOLIS — A yearslong effort at the State Capitol to abolish Minnesota's "shotgun-only" zone for deer hunting in most of southern Minnesota continues to inch along, this time with the opportunity for individual ...Read more
Best times for anglers
(Table for April 28-May 12)
This table lists top fishing times and days for the coming weeks. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times given. Times apply to all time zones.
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PetSmart contest offers to cover up bad tattoos with a pic of your pooch
Every tattoo has a story. Some are good; others may leave a nagging sense of regret.
Those tattoos that make you cringe are at the heart of a contest that the PetSmart superstore company launched this month.
Dubbed the "...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: You Need a Kitchen Assistant
Professional chefs have sous chefs to do all the hard work and to see that meals get to the table in a timely manner. While I wouldn't characterize myself as a chef, I do have a home kitchen assistant, and quite frankly I ...Read more
Try our take on latkes for Passover
A two-step technique for grating potatoes yields latkes that are crispy around the edges but still creamy in the center, with serious potato flavor.
Thick and Creamy Potato Latkes
Makes approximately 14 3-inch pancakes
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Florida golden retriever gives birth to lime green puppy
(UPI) A golden retriever puppy quickly gained fame online when she was born a color far different from the breed's golden reputation: lime green.
Carole DeBruler, owner of Florida's Golden Treasures Kennel, posted videos ...Read more
PulteGroup announces 10% jump in revenues, earnings up 32%
PulteGroup last quarter had revenues of $3.8 billion, a 10% jump from the same period a year ago, as the nation’s housing shortage promises to fuel more construction, the company announced Tuesday.
The Atlanta-based ...Read more
GM beats profit expectations in first quarter, increases guidance for 2024
General Motors Co. beat Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, delivering first-quarter net income of $3 billion on revenue of $43 billion.
The Detroit automaker increased its guidance for the year of adjusted earnings to ...Read more
Escaped dog shuts down traffic in underground tunnel
(UPI) Workers with an Australian toll road operator came to the rescue of a dog that went for a run down a highway tunnel -- and nearly ruined a family wedding.
Transurban, which operates the Legacy Tunnel under the city ...Read more
Ex-etiquette: Exes at odds in the wedding party
Q: My sister is getting married, and her fiance has asked my ex to be his best man. My ex and I don't get along very well and I have asked her fiance to reconsider many times, but he refuses to consider how I might feel. I...Read more
Rick Steves’ Europe: Glimpse the ancient past in northeast England
While southern England gets most of the glory – and the tourists – the country's far northeastern corner harbors some of England’s best historical sights. Hadrian’s Wall serves as a reminder that this was once an ...Read more
Celebrity Travel: Go away with Wilson Cruz
Thirty years ago, Wilson Cruz made history as the first openly gay actor portraying a gay role on a television series. The critically-acclaimed “My So-Called Life” jump-started a career that would include the films “...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Know Your Cheapskate Etiquette
Face it. Living below your means and staying out of debt, especially in the inflationary times in which America finds itself, requires a good bit of creativity. We have to get pretty clever to stretch a buck.
But just how...Read more
EatingWell: Serve blueberry-studded lemon-ricotta cupcakes at your next party for a sweet treat
These blueberry-lemon cupcakes are so light and delicious, it’s hard to eat just one! The blueberries burst in your mouth and the glaze gives an extra boost of sweet-tart lemon flavor. Serve these easy cupcakes at a ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: Kava
Kava is a compound (extracted from a plant member of the pepper family called Piper methysticum) native to islands of the western Pacific.
Overview
The root of the plant is emulsified into a beverage or ...Read more
Seriously Simple: California eggplant dip is a mellow, tasty springtime appetizer
Caponata, the Sicilian eggplant appetizer, is often served at room temperature on toasted croutons. Traditionally it includes tomatoes, eggplant, onions and capers to produce a pronounced sweet and sour taste. Baked ...Read more
JeanMarie Brownson: Crispy chicken tacos and chile-spiked sorbet are the perfect pairing for your Cinco de Mayo menu
A certain young family member requests tacos for most meals. The cooks in her life happily oblige with everything from ground beef tacos to butternut and black bean versions. When spicy is requested, we suggest pork ...Read more
The Kitchn: The 4 best types of bread for delicious French toast
French toast is a breakfast staple for the ages. It has a long history and is eaten in many forms all over the world (homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3216503">Read more
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