When we want to avoid cooking to keep the kitchen cool, dry rose wines are among the most perfect hot-weather refreshments to accompany salads and other uncooked summer meals. Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer, so today we look at pink wines, which have been, for roughly the last decade, all the rage…
TV Docuseries Review: ‘100 Years of Warner Bros.’
TV-MA | 3h 52min | Documentary, Film History | 01 June 2023 (USA) If there is anything that the Hollywood hit machine is consistently great at, it is the conception, packaging, marketing, and distribution of what will eventually become nostalgia. Most movie fans (meaning at least 50%+1) believe films of the past are far better than those of the present, and…
3 Signs You May Need a Credit Card Hiatus
When your finances start to spiral and it becomes increasingly difficult to keep up with credit card payments or build toward financial goals, switching your payment method temporarily to cash or debit could help. Spending with credit cards can stimulate the brain’s reward center and drive you to make more purchases, according to a recent…
Six Common Money Blunders
I could be wrong, but I’m going to guess you’ve made a money blunder or two in your life. For many of us, it was a nonstop series of blunders that finally brought us to our financial knees. But I’m not talking about the kind of blunders that got us into trouble. We could list…
Serving up Mostly Mozart: A Concert of ‘Shining Stars’
Just as an inspired and experienced chef plans his celebration menu, a music director creates the excitement of the artistic process by finding a perfect balance of talent—only then is the experience a feast for listeners. Such a balance is what Julie Jordan hopes to achieve in her 15th anniversary season of Julie Jordan Presents with her…
Kraków Weaves a Vibrant Cultural Tapestry
Kraków is the Boston of Poland—a charming and vital city buzzing with history, college students, and tourists. Though not the capital, Kraków is the cultural and intellectual center of the country—and easily Poland’s best destination. At the center of the Old Town is the Main Market Square, one of Europe’s most gasp-worthy public spaces, and…
The ‘Ultimate’ Match: Inseparable Snow Leopards Spotted Cuddling Each Other Every Night
Every night, a snow leopard couple that lives at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, England, is seen showing deep affection. Throughout the night they can be found sleeping in the funniest and cutest positions in their den. Laila and Yarko are found cuddling each other. (Courtesy of The Big Cat Sanctuary) Snow leopards Laila…
Iowa Man Uses 7.5 Million Matchsticks to Make Unreal Models of Ships, Castles, Cathedrals, US Capitol
It was a match made in Heaven. Patrick Acton loved working with his hands—and matchsticks were cheap to come by. These two were paired together thanks to long winters in Iowa during the 1970s; and what began as a hobby crafting old country barns and churches out of matchsticks launched Acton to worldwide fame. His…
Video Captures Moment Military Mom Returns Home, Surprises Son—Watch Their Heart-Rending Reunion
A beautiful moment captured on video shows Texas military mom Alexis Chattin surprising her son by returning home unexpectedly. As the son sees his mother in his Houston school on May 4, he rushes to embrace her, overwhelmed with emotion. This heartwarming scene is a testament to the strong bond between a mother and her…
Great Public Transit Rides—2023
No matter which big U.S. cities you might visit, you’ll find plenty of local sightseeing tours. But you don’t have to pay top dollar for a private tour. In many cities, public transit trips serve spectacular routes at inexpensive transit fares, offering flexible schedules and avoiding extended stops at schlocky souvenir shops. Here are three…
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