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Film Review: ‘Matter out of Place’: A Film About Waste Mostly a Waste of Time

NR | 1h 46min | Documentary, Ecology | 14 April 2023 (Austria) Of all film genres, documentaries have the greatest amount of creative leeway. There are no structural guidelines regarding content, narrative style, or presentation and, thus, no rules with which to adhere: Almost anything goes. No one working within this genre knows these things better than Austrian director Nikolaus Geyrhalter….


Deconstructing the BLT

Shopping tip: If you spy a lumpy bag of bacon ends in the market, buy it. Bacon ends are key to this salad, which essentially takes a classic BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich) and tosses it into a big salad bowl as a deconstructed version of itself. It’s not a vegetarian’s dream, admittedly, but…


Red Flags, Bright Hopes: Four Presidential Farewell Addresses

In his article “Presidential Farewell Addresses,” Gleaves Whitney notes that before Harry Truman only three presidents had composed formal farewell addresses to the nation. As Whitney tells us, three factors likely account for this circumstance. First, some of the early chief executives held George Washington and his farewell address in such esteem that they deemed…


The Latest Internet Scams and How to Avoid Them

Online scammers have gotten so sneaky lately that it’s not just your elderly grandparents at risk—boomers, millennials, and even Gen Zers can get taken advantage of if they’re not careful. That’s because these shady weirdos keep switching up their scamming tactics based on current events and our constantly changing digital culture. But the good news…


The Case for Dressing on Purpose

While some Americans have trickled back to the office, a large percent are staying home, and with this new work-from-home reality, it seems we have forgotten how to get dressed in the morning. Without any expectation to dress up, it’s easier to not put on proper clothing, leaving us to wander through our spaces looking disheveled and…


Retiring? If You Need a Home Loan, Get One First

Retired engineers Kelly and Derek Barkey assumed they would be approved when they applied for a $50,000 home equity line of credit two years ago to fix up their new house. The Barkeys, now 56 and 59, had just sold their longtime home in Southern California and paid cash for a house worth about $850,000…


Winter storms delay reopening of North Rim at Grand Canyon

By Mark Davis From Las Vegas Review-Journal The North Rim of the Grand Canyon normally reopens May 15 after being closed over the winter. Not this year. The North Rim entrance will reopen June 2 to mark the start of the 2023 season, Grand Canyon National Park officials announced in a statement. The South Rim…


Install an Ironing Center

An ironing center is convenient, even if you don’t like to iron. When it’s located in a laundry area with a clothes washer and dryer it’s easy to remove a special care shirt from the dryer and give it a quick hit so it’s ready to wear. A built-in, recessed ironing center can be installed…


Dinner for Two, in a Flash

This quick-cooking scallop dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. Packed with vegetables, protein, and a flavorful sauce, it makes a great weeknight main for two. If you can find them, petite carrots are harvested before they reach full maturity, making them thin and quick cooking. Scallops and Spring Vegetables with Olive-Caper…


Surprise Your Mom With These Light and Fruity Ricotta Pancakes

Brunch is my favorite meal on Mother’s Day. It’s the day we can leisurely sit around the table, relax and just enjoy the moment. This year I’m making these delectable pancakes for my daughter, husband and our new grandson. I can’t wait to see his face when he tries them. Whether you call these flapjacks,…