Command the road and attention. You can feel in the seats the powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine unleashing 311 horses. The power is piped to the rear wheels through an 8-speed Sport Direct-Shift automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. This powertrain is good for a 0-60 mph sprint time of 5.6 seconds. Fuel economy…
Theater Review: ‘Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood’
The York Theatre Company hits the ground running (and tapping) with its new musical revue “Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood.” Conceived, directed, and choreographed by the sure hand of Randy Skinner, the show salutes the master tunesmith’s contributions to the silver screen. The impact of Irving Berlin (1888–1989) on American music cannot be…
New Year, New Start: Making the Most of 2022
Here it comes again, another farewell to the old and a ringing in of the new, that day when we break out the calendar and fix our eyes on January 1, we dream our dreams, and possibilities seem within our grasp. This is the season when we make our resolutions: to lose 20 pounds or…
The Family Table: Nut Horns by the Platter, Best Made With Helpers
Submitted by Diane K. Brewer, Apalachicola, Florida Nut horns are cookies that have been in my family and enjoyed by them since the 1950s at least. They’re irresistible! I always thought that they were Slovak, from my father’s family perhaps, but my Polish godmother made them, too. I read on the internet that Hungarians claim them…
Man in Rutland, UK, Stumbles on 700-Year-Old Roman Mosaic of Achilles and Ancient Villa in Farmer’s Field
On his father’s farm in Rutland, Jim Irving and his family were out walking when he spotted a few bits of ancient pottery scattered on the ground. Further investigation into this led to the discovery of an extraordinary 700-year-old Roman mosaic, depicting Achilles and the Trojan War from The Iliad, and the remains of an…
Man in Rutland, UK, Stumbles on 1700-Year-Old Roman Mosaic of Achilles and Ancient Villa in Farmer’s Field
On his father’s farm in Rutland, Jim Irving and his family were out walking when he spotted a few bits of ancient pottery scattered on the ground. Further investigation into this led to the discovery of an extraordinary 1700-year-old Roman mosaic, depicting Achilles and the Trojan War from The Iliad, and the remains of an…
Bespoke Baubles: The Ultimate in Jewelry
While today there is an ever-increasing array of jewelry designs available, having the only one in the world of a ring, bracelet, or necklace holds huge appeal. There are two ways to approach this: One is to purchase a pre-made custom piece from a designer who creates their own one-of-a-kind designs. The other option is…
No-Stress Pets Are Ideal for Home and Office
Center of Attention Vepotek Cylinder Aquarium $2,499 Standing almost six feet tall, this unique cylindrical 78-gallon tank provides an exceptional view of its fish from all angles. The view gets better after dark, with blue, purple, and white LED lighting. The acrylic tank and ABS plastic stand are compatible with both fresh and saltwater species…
Spread Cheer Into the New Year With Homemade Wassail
You’ve undoubtedly heard the “Wassail Song,” or “Here We Come A-wassailing,” which seems to be on replay throughout all of December. “Love and joy come to you, / And to you your wassail too,” begins the refrain. With verses that celebrate food, drink, generosity, and merriment, it’s a cheerful tune intended to bring blessings to…
Do You Know ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Like a good many Christmas traditions and trappings, a fresh look at them may return luster to a dullness that can build up with time and custom. In fact, from a cultural perspective, such an exercise is part of the whole purpose of Christmas and the impending New Year. It’s a time to consider ourselves…
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