This year marks the 54th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court decision that struck down U.S. laws against interracial marriage. Richard and Mildred Loving, whose marriage we celebrate every year on June 12, were an interracial marriage that changed America, whose love forced a court to rule that […]
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WineInk: Spanish delights | AspenTimes.com
The 2018 Food & Wine Classic at Aspen’s Wagner Park, which is also the site of the annual Ruggerfest for rugby teams from around the world.Anna Stonehouse / The Aspen Times file photo One of the joys of June for wine lovers in Aspen has been the return each year […]
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The Best Charcoal Grills for a Smoky Summer of Burgers and Grilled Pizza
Warm weather and sunny skies are beckoning us back outdoors. Is your charcoal grill ready? Whether you have a backyard, balcony, or just a prime spot in the park, charcoal grills are an affordable and portable way to impart flavorful notes of smoky goodness to smash burgers and summer […]
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Bonnet Springs Park begins taking shape despite challenges
LAKELAND – Drivers heading west over the George Jenkins Boulevard overpass can easily catch a glimpse of more than a half dozen construction vehicles, scurrying back and forth over rolling hills like oversized ants at work. It’s a team effort bringing a new life to Bonnet Springs Park. Hundreds of newly planted oak, […]
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Roan’s Memorial Day Sale Brings Back Memories Of ‘Good Old Days’
The top lot for the weekend came not from one of the large estates but from an unassuming local house. This 40½-inch-tall carved white marble figure of a woman at a well brought $10,640 after a battle between two phone bidders. Review by Madelia Hickman Ring COGAN STATION, PENN. – […]
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Andersen Windows and Doors Review (2021)
Courtesy of Andersen Windows & Doors Installing new windows is a home project you want done right. If you’re ready to invest in replacement or new-construction windows, consider the leading window manufacturer: Andersen. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation was founded more than 115 years ago as a small lumber […]
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Elementary schools do ‘clap outs’ to honor fifth grade students | News for Fenton, Linden, Holly MI
Lake Fenton — Torrey Hill Intermediate School students clapped and cheered for the fifth grade students on Thursday, June 10 to celebrate their graduation from elementary school. Thursday, June 10 was the last day of school for multiple school districts, including Lake Fenton Community Schools and Holly Area Schools. Kathleen […]
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Cow Tongue & Calamari All Found At Luzmary’s Bolivian Restaurant
MARISOL GONZALES (right) and her mother Luzmila Ampuero. The restaurant’s name is a combination of their first names and stresses the value Marisol places on heritage and family. (Photo: Patricia Leslie) While driving up and down on Lee Highway, you may not have noticed Luzmary’s Bolivian restaurant, but once inside, […]
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Racist Mural Puts Tate Galleries in a Bind
LONDON — Since Tate Britain reopened last month after a five-month pandemic shutdown, the museum has been bustling. Visitors in masks have roamed its galleries, halls and atrium again, enjoying the huge collection of British art, from 16th-century portraits to contemporary installations. Yet one room remains out of bounds, and […]
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Summer fun continues at the library – The Advocate-Messenger
BCPL News release All summer long the Boyle County Public Library offers fun, free events and activities for its patrons. In addition to virtual field trips, live virtual performers, take-and-make crafts, and in-person storytimes, patrons of all ages are invited to take part in the Summer Reading challenge. People who […]
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See Sarah Jessica Parker Visit Carrie’s Apartment as Shoot Begins
When And Just Like That… was announced in January, it was confirmed that Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon would be reprising their characters Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York Goldenblatt and Miranda Hobbes, respectively. Original series executive producer Michael Patrick King is also returning for SATC‘s next chapter. Notably […]
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Predicted offers from Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation
There are big savings to be had on consoles and gaming peripherals (The Independent) Amazon Prime Day is due to kick off later this month, running from 21 June to 22 June. The online retailer’s annual two-day sale is the highlight of every bargain hunter’s calendar, bringing huge savings across […]
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Fake bamboo often used as trim on late Victorian furniture
Victorian furniture was larger, heavier and usually darker and much more ornate than the mid-century or even modern pieces used today. The houses were large and dark. The electric light was not invented until about 1805, and the candles and oil lamps used for light could only illuminate a small […]
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See Sarah Jessica Parker Visit Carrie’s Apartment as Shoot Begins – E! Online
When And Just Like That… was announced in January, it was confirmed that Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon would be reprising their characters Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York Goldenblatt and Miranda Hobbes, respectively. Original series executive producer Michael Patrick King is also returning for SATC‘s next chapter. Notably […]