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Mr. Wolf has the procedural magic touch). Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki also star.
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• Many people have written in the tip to use two similarly sized bowls, one larger than the other, to serve cold salads at picnics. You add a few cups of crushed ice to the larger bowl, then nestle the smaller bowl into it, making it “chilled.” In any case, remember: Don’t leave food out longer than two hours.
• If you are doing food platters for your barbecue, consider making several smaller platters instead of one large dish. The large ones are harder to store when you prep beforehand, but a better reason is that the items will not go stale/too warm/too cold quite as fast, and it’s easy to switch out plates throughout the party.
• J.C. in Florida writes: “The one thing I might add [to your tips about preparing deviled eggs] is making sure the eggs are point down during storage so that the yolks are centered if stuffing.” Great point! A little vinegar in the boiling water will help to keep egg in the shell if it cracks.
• “I love to put photos of family on the fridge. But I found that the photos were getting ruined from grease and moisture in the air. To get around that -- and to really preserve them -- I cleaned and laminated them. Afterward, I hot-glued little magnets to the backs, and now I can move them around to accommodate new photos. There are so many, and it gives me pleasure to look at them.” -- C.R. in Oklahoma
• “Using plastic cups for a crowd? Remember to put out a permanent marker, colorful rubber bands or some other way to mark one’s glass. It’s sometimes hard to keep track when they all look the same.” -- C.L. in Pennsylvania
• This is classic money-saving advice as well as safety advice: Lower your water heater temperature from 140 F to 120 F. You will save money on heating water, and you will reduce your risk of scalding from hot temperatures.
• “Purchase a small cooler to use for large quantities of sides. I have a cooler advertised as fitting a six-pack of drinks. It’s perfect for holding macaroni salad at our summer beach gatherings with family. I do not use it for anything else, and it retains its cold temperature despite the heat (when everyone remembers to keep the lid closed, of course).” -- R.R. in South Carolina
• “Add a cinnamon stick or softener sheet to your vacuum bag when you change it. While you clean, you will distribute the good smell throughout your home.” -- F.H. in Colorado
• “For serving utensils used during picnic lunch, I have two large zip-top plastic bags. I label them ‘clean’ and ‘dirty.’ Anything used to touch raw meat goes in the ‘dirty’ bag. And serving spoons that can be used again to serve are in the ‘clean’ bag.” -- M.A. in Arizona.
• Got a squeak in your hardwood floors? Dust a sprinkling of baby powder at the source of the squeak, and use a brush to get it in the cracks. The powder can help to lubricate the boards and remove the squeak.
• If you need to clean stained plastic storage containers or takeout containers that you’ll use again, do it with baking soda. Get the item wet, and use a liberal amount of baking soda as a scrub. It’s abrasive but gentle, and super safe for food containers. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia
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Trivia Test
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1. U.S. STATES: Which state is last, alphabetically?
2. MOVIES: What does the acronym S.H.I.E.L.D. stand for in movies about Marvel characters?
3. LITERATURE: Who wrote the short story “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”?
4. GAMES: How many cards are in a standard deck?
5. TELEVISION: On which sitcom did the character Harry the Hat appear?
6. BUSINESS: When did the first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise open?
7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many Nobel prizes are awarded every year?
8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was the shortest at 5 foot 4 inches tall?
9. ASTRONOMY: Who was the first woman to travel into space?
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investigative unit to cope with their grief over several episodes so that it would feel real. There’s still a question of whether “Alert” will get renewed. Ratings have been trending downward, but the network might be more inclined to renew the show if a big name is cast as Ramirez’s replacement. ***
Q: How is Christina Applegate doing these days since her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis? Will she ever return to acting? -- D.W.
A: Christina Applegate essentially had to retire from acting on screen once her hit series “Dead to Me” wrapped up. Filming the final season was extremely hard on her body due to her MS, and she told the press that she’s “probably not going to work on camera again.” However, never say never! Shortly thereafter, she started a podcast with actress and friend Jamie-Lynn Sigler (“The Sopranos”), who also has MS. “MeSsy” provides insight into their daily lives of living with the disease, with the hosts sharing their vulnerability and adopting a sense of humor about their devastating diagnoses. Special guests on “MeSsy” have also included Applegate’s “Married ... with Children” parents Katey Sagal and Ed O’Neill.
Since making an announcement about her possible retirement, Applegate has committed to two television
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projects. First up is an animated reboot of “Married ... with Children,” where Applegate will do the voice of Kelly Bundy, but the second project, a TV movie, is one that will really test her physical endurance. In Lifetime’s “Your Time Is Up,” she’ll star as a “disheveled psychologist” who has a “unique approach” in how she conducts her therapy sessions due to her unconventional upbringing. ***
Q: Since the show “Lucifer” isn’t coming back, what can I see Tom Ellis in next? -- E.H.
A: Welsh actor Tom Ellis became a huge star in America after he starred in the series “Lucifer.” Actually, it wasn’t until the show was revived by Netflix after being canceled by Fox after three seasons that Ellis really hit it big. He co-starred in the Hulu series “Tell Me Lies,” but it’s his next series that should give you a heavy dose of him.
“CIA,” the upcoming latest installment in CBS’s “FBI” franchise, just announced Ellis as a “rule-breaking, loosecannon CIA case officer.” However, his co-star, who will play a by-the-book FBI agent, has yet to be announced. Look for “CIA” as part of the 2025-26 TV season.
Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
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BY LUCIE WINBOURNE
• Worldwide, blue is the most common favorite color.
• Medieval knights were given letters of protection that essentially provided them with a license to kill, as they granted the possessor full immunity from legal proceedings resulting from battles or necessary fatalities.
• The “Mona Lisa” has her own mailbox in the Louvre for all the flowers, poems and love letters she receives.
• Deipnophobia is the fear of dining with other people
• People have used dishwashers to clean hats, toothbrushes, sneakers and more. There are even tutorials on how to cook certain foods with a dishwasher.
• New Order’s classic song “Blue Monday” is the best-selling 12-inch single in history. Unfortunately, the band lost money on it since the cost of producing its unique cover was higher than its sale price.
• In 95% of cases, the first word someone writes with a new pen is their own name.
• Human fetuses have gills, fur and even a tail during development. The tail becomes the coccyx and the “gills,” which are temporary slits in the neck, develop into jaw and ear bones, while the fur disappears before birth or within a few weeks afterward.
• Despite more than 150 years worth of study and experimentation, no one really knows why ice is slippery.
• Sixty-eight percent of American adults buy shoes with foot pain in mind.
• The oldest known toilet, in the ancient city of Knossos on the island of Crete, has remained functional for approximately 4,000 years since its construction and was built with a seat and sophisticated drainage system.
• Eyelashes are considered the thickest and toughest of all hairs on the human body, with a lifespan of about three months.
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Thought for the Day: “Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.” -Josh Billings
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BY SAM MAZOTTA PAW’S CORNER
BY FREDDY GROVES
THE BENEFITS OF STAND DOWNS
Will you be taking advantage of the services offered at the annual Stand Downs this summer? Or will you step up and volunteer to assist?
Either way, you’re sure to benefit from what you’ll find at a Stand Down.
The Stand Downs, started in 1988, provide services to homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness. Whether you attend a one-, two- or three-day event, you’ll be welcomed. Services are varied, and depend on the location and the length of the event. You might found hot showers, clean clothes and food. Direct care can range from haircuts, dental care, treatment for substance abuse and legal advice, to help with your VA claim, housing or mental health counseling, as well as health screenings.
You’ll likely find employment search help and benefits counseling from the wide range of veteran service organizations, agencies or individual groups that work at each Stand Down.
Sometimes the events are right on the grounds of the local VA facility, or sometimes they’ll be at a local fairground or park. To find a location and the dates in your area, check www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp. Also keep an eye on the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (nchv.org/current-stand-downs) for their list. Check both lists as time goes on and new events are added. They generally run through the summer into fall.
If you’re going to need a ride, don’t wait until the last minute. Call the contact person listed for each event and be sure they can help you.
As for volunteering, again, don’t wait. Groups are putting their events together right now and need to know how many will be helping. To get started you can also call the closest VA medical center and ask for the Homeless Coordinator. No matter how you pitch in, your efforts will be appreciated.
Whether you attend a Stand Down as a veteran in need of services or as a volunteer, it might be the most rewarding thing you do this year. (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
SENIOR NEWS LINE
BY MATILDA CHARLES
Smart devices
Convenience versus safety -- sometimes it’s impossible to have both when it comes to tech devices.
There are more smart devices than we could have imagined 10 years ago, and every day brings something new. We have smart door locks, thermostats, refrigerators, indoor and outdoor security cameras, televisions, cellphones, light bulbs, speakers and wall plugs. Whether it’s data breaches, surveillance, intrusions, hijack of your device or outright cyber attacks and theft of your information, smart devices can make you vulnerable if they are hacked. Take smart thermostats, for example. Those smart gadgets track all kinds of things about you. Scariest of all is that they keep track of when you leave home and when you come back, information that a thief would like to have. If you want a smart device, be sure you understand the downside and the risks. Keep
the software updated, use strong passwords and understand the settings, especially on any device with a camera or microphone. Your smart television speakers could work in the reverse and capture the sounds in the room, for example. Before you buy a smart device, or to learn more about devices you might already have, go online to search for “dangers of smart devices.”
If you want news about all things tech, you can do no better than Kim Komando. Sign up, and several times a week you’ll get an email newsletter packed with tech news. A lot of what she has to say concerns safety, how to avoid scams and what tech items to buy or avoid. I’ve subscribed for many years and know that she honors privacy preference settings and doesn’t sell names or email addresses. If you want to give it a try, go online to www.komando.com to sign up. You can also catch her on the radio or her podcast. (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner. Can you please remind people that leaving
charges including adultery, incest and conspiracy against the king, after just three years of marriage.
• On May 20, 1992, in an attempt to end the blight of graffiti vandalism, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance banning the retail sale of spray paint and large markers within city limits, describing them as “weapons of terror.”
• On May 21, 1758, 10-year-old Mary Campbell was abducted from her home in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, by members of the Lenape tribe and ended up becoming an icon of the French and Indian War. At age 16, she was returned to a European settlement in the captive release orchestrated by Colonel Henry Bouquet at the conclusion of Pontiac’s War.
• On May 22, 1802, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, widow of President George Washington, died of a “severe fever” at her Mount Vernon home at the age of 70. Though she was a devoted wife, she did not entirely enjoy her role as “Lady Washington” and once confessed that she felt “more like a state prisoner than anything else.”
• On May 23, 1979, rocker Tom Petty declared bankruptcy in an effort to free himself from his contract with Shelter Records.
• On May 24, 1964, a referee’s call in the last minutes of a close soccer match between Peru and Argentina at the National Stadium in Lima, Peru, sparked a riot that resulted in the deaths of more than 300 fans. Another 500 people were injured.
• On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis policeman who knelt on his neck for nearly 10 minutes. Floyd’s death was recorded by bystanders and incited nationwide protests resulting in the imposition of curfews in more than 200 American cities and the activation of the National Guard throughout half the country. Chauvin was arrested on multiple charges and eventually sentenced to more than two decades in prison.
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