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How to show your support for veterans

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Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavor at any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in November. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in honor of the millions of individuals across the United States who are military veterans. The day coincides with holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other countries and also honor military veterans. There’s no denying that veterans need the support of the people whose freedoms they protect. According to a 2021 study from researchers at Brown University’s Watson Institute ...

Explore underrated New Haven this fall

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New Haven, Connecticut, is full of charm and gorgeous in the fall. According to a new article from Fodor’s Travel, it is one of the most underrated and picturesque in the Northeast. Fodor’s Travel says travelers should visit New Haven for cozy fall fun, including pumpkin patches, ghost tours, apple picking, and unbelievable fall foliage. “There’s nothing like the charm of Connecticut in Fall. And New Haven isn’t just home to Yale University - there are plenty of fall-focused activities to embark on here in autumn,” the travel website reported. Fodor’s Travel recommends ...

What to do about headlight glare when driving at night

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In recent years, many a motorist has noticed how much more glare they encounter on the road at night than they used to. The headlights that are now standard in many vehicles can be a catch-22. Drivers of vehicles equipped with LED lights often find the road in front of them is much more illuminated thant it was in the days when auto manufacturers built cars and trucks with incandescent lights. However, the bright light emitted by LED headlights can increase glare for oncoming motorists, making the roads more dangerous for all. Headlight glare has long been a problem for many drivers. ...

Steinbeck’s tender letter to son sells for more than $32,000

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BOSTON (AP) — A heartfelt letter written by author John Steinbeck offering paternal advice to his teenage son who was experiencing love for the first time has sold at auction for more than $32,000. The two-page, handwritten letter, dated Nov. 10, 1958, went for $32,426 to a collector who wishes to remain anonymous, Boston-based auction house RR Auction said Thursday. The letter is remarkable because the Nobel Literature Prize laureate author doesn’t simply brush off his then 14-year-old son Thomas’ feelings as childish puppy love. “If you are in love — that’s a good thing ...

Mountaintop lodge is most expensive home in North and South Carolina

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A magnificent mountaintop estate known as Lazy Bear Lodge in the distinguished Linville Ridge Country Club has entered the market for $29.75 million — the highest-priced home in North and South Carolina. Located at 1907 Flattop Cliffs Drive on 5.86 acres, the unique home sits on a ridgetop at an elevation of 5,000 feet with rocky outcroppings and 340-degree views of the surrounding peaks including Grandfather Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Offered furnished, the turnkey residence includes an extensive Western art collection spanning three centuries. Marketed exclusively by ...

Pickled jalapenos and vinegary brine boost avocado salad

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One of the best ways to build flavor is layering, or using one ingredient in two ways or at different stages of cooking. Using lemon zest in cake batter, for instance, and the juice in a citrusy glaze. The cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street rely on the technique often, such as when ...