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Create an inviting outdoor space for entertaining summer guests

Wealth of Geek Repurposing porches and backyards into multi-functional outdoor spaces is a trend that Americans continue to embrace in larger numbers, even after the major thrust of the Covid-19 pandemic has passed. As the calendar officially marks the summer months, is your outdoor area ready? Many homeowners love to entertain and want their spaces to be warm and inviting for their families and any guests or out-of-town visitors that Summer brings. Updating and adding new elements to outdoor living spaces can make the time spent outdoors more enjoyable. Turn any outdoor space ...

That’s no pizza: Wall painting found in Pompeii doesn’t depict Italy’s iconic dish

MILAN (AP) — A still-life fresco discovered recently in the Pompeii archaeological site looks like a pizza, but it’s not, experts at the archaeological site said Tuesday. They noted that key ingredients needed to make Italy’s iconic dish — tomatoes and mozzarella — were not available when the fresco was painted some 2,000 years ago. Tomatoes were only introduced to Europe from the Americas a few centuries ago, and some histories have it that the discovery of mozzarella led directly to the invention of pizza in nearby Naples in the 1700s. The image is instead believed to be a ...

How to trim expenses to save for what matters

StatePoint Whether you’re saving to buy a home, putting money in your child’s college fund or just trying to cover higher costs for necessities, you may be looking for ways to keep more money in your wallet so you can spend on the things that matter most. And you’re not alone. In fact, a recent national survey from Experian found that 66% of respondents are actively looking for ways to trim expenses from their monthly budget. There is no better time than the present to get started. The basics of saving money lay a great foundation for stretching your dollars and taking ...

Budget-friendly travel destinations to explore

Wealth of Geeks Americans’ appetite for travel abroad may be waning as economic hardship starts to hit home. Recent data suggests a mild softening in demand for travel. Seven in 10 U.S. adults plan to take a vacation in the next 12 months, according to MMGY Travel intelligence research reveals. “While still a strong majority at 70%, the figure is down from 73% in October and down significantly from 86% a year ago,” the research firm adds. The stats suggest Americans may need to put their travel plans on hold due to budget constraints. However, there are many affordable holiday ...

How to prevent lost pets

Metro Millions of dogs, cats and other animals are beloved companions to individuals and families around the world. People often do all they can to keep their pets safe and healthy, which includes providing nutrition, shelter and medical care. They also need to takes steps to prevent pets from getting lost. The American Humane Association estimates that more than 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the United States each year. One in three pets will become lost at some point during its life. Pets that go missing may end up in shelters and humane societies, potentially ...

Game show hosts these days must already be famous

By DAVID BAUDER The Associated Press NEW YORK — When producers of “Wheel of Fortune” named Ryan Seacrest — probably the most ubiquitous man on entertainment television — as its next host this week, it surprised virtually no one. The idea that Sony Pictures Television would appoint someone relatively unknown as the figurehead of one of its most valuable properties was far-fetched. But it wasn’t always that way for a genre of television that minted such celebrities like late “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, Bob Barker of “The Price is Right” and current “Wheel of ...