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• On Nov. 25, 1990, following a severe thunderstorm on Thanksgiving Day, Washington State’s historic Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge broke apart and sank to the bottom of Lake Washington. Its disintegration was slow enough for news crews to capture the entire event on camera and broadcast it to a fascinated audience...
Ditch the can, keep the comfort: Green bean casserole from scratch
Forget everything you know about the classic green bean casserole — this year, we’re taking it up a notch! With fresh green beans, a made-from-scratch mushroom sauce and crispy fried shallots, this upgraded version is richer, more vibrant and packed with flavor. No cans, no mystery ingredients — just wholesome, real food that puts the canned stuff to shame.We’re starting with fresh green beans, blanched to maintain their crisp texture and deep color, ensuring each bite is flavorful. Say goodbye to canned cream of mushroom soup and hello to a luscious sauce made with fresh mushrooms, browned for natural umami, plus half-and-half, stock, flour and a bit of butter for the perfect...
Starting a pet sitting business
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m 16 and love pets — I have a dog, cat and an iguana already — and I want to start my own pet sitting business. What is the best way to start? How do I get customers? Do I need a license or something? — Jeannie H., Pittsburgh
DEAR JEANNIE: Pet sitting can be a great business to get into. Every pet owner needs someone to watch their pet from time to time: long workdays, vacations, illness and so on. However, it’s a business that carries a lot of responsibility. Being reliable is very important and is essential to building your reputation as a sitter that pet owners can trust.
I recommend a trial period first, with a couple of neighbors or your parents’...
DEAR JEANNIE: Pet sitting can be a great business to get into. Every pet owner needs someone to watch their pet from time to time: long workdays, vacations, illness and so on. However, it’s a business that carries a lot of responsibility. Being reliable is very important and is essential to building your reputation as a sitter that pet owners can trust.
I recommend a trial period first, with a couple of neighbors or your parents’...
Celebrity Extra
Q: Pete Davidson looked really healthy when he appeared in a sketch on Saturday Night Live recently. Did he have a bunch of his tattoos removed, or were they covered up with makeup? — D.E.A: Former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson used to have his torso and arms covered in tattoos but started having them removed about three years ago. He told Seth Meyers on his talk show in 2021 that he was starting the painstaking removal process so that he didn’t have to spend three hours in the makeup chair getting them covered during acting gigs.
As you may know, Davidson lost his father, a New York City firefighter, in the 9/11 terrorist attack, and he’s always been very...
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