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Now here’s a tip!

• File this one under safety AND energy smarts: Clean the dryer vent after every load. Clean the dryer vent screen monthly with a gentle soap and water bath. Rinse well and dry thoroughly before inserting back into your dryer. • “I used to struggle with plastic wrap every time I tried to use it. But now, it’s a breeze […]

Top ten movies

1. Mean Girls (PG-13) Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp 2. The Beekeeper (R) Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman 3. Wonka (PG) Timothee Chalamet, Gustave Die 4. Anyone But You (R) Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell 5. Migration (PG) Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks 6. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (PG-13) Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson 7. Night Swim (PG-13) Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon 8. The […]

Moments in time

• On Jan. 23, 1986, the first musical artists were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, including Elvis Presley, James Brown and Ray Charles. Generally, the number of inductees each year ranges from about a half-dozen to a dozen. • On Jan. 24, 1908, the first Boy Scout troop was organized by cavalry officer Lieutenant General Robert […]

Your Bible knowledge


1. Is the book of Habakkuk (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Joseph was buried in a plot of ground at Shechem costing how many pieces of silver? 1, 7, 30, 100 3. Which metal, used to sharpen other metals, does Proverbs 27 compare to friends? Gold, Silver, Iron, Tin 4. What is the middle chapter […]

Newsday Crossword

Trivia test


1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the last name of Ken, who was Barbie’s boyfriend? 2. TELEVISION: In the sitcom “The Office,” the company is in which U.S. city? 3. GEOGRAPHY: In which country is The Matterhorn located? 4. MUSIC: Which 1990s group was the singer Beyonce a part of? 5. U.S. STATES: In which state is Monument Valley located? 6. […]

Strange but true


• Fireflies are the most efficient producers of light in the world. • Tong Aonan solved 840 Rubik’s cubes, then used them to create a portrait of his crush and declare his love for her. Sadly, she rejected him • A runaway tortoise in Putnam County, Florida, covered a span of five miles in three and a half years before […]

Salome’s Stars

For week of January 29

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Is that Arian self-esteem in need of shoring up? Best advice: Do something that will make someone feel good about themselves. It will make you feel proud that you did it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s time to prove to your detractors that you’re way ahead of them when it comes to […]

Warm, Pop-able Treats Perfect for Sharing


On a cold winter night, there’s nothing quite like the combination of playing games and indulging in delicious popcorn treats. Fuzzy blankets and a roaring fire can create a warm, inviting ambiance that inspires loved ones to settle in for some time together on those blustery, cold days. The friendly competition of a classic board game or thrilling virtual reality […]

Top ten movies

1. Wonka (PG) Timothv©e Chalamet, Gustave Die 2. Night Swim (PG-13) Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon 3. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (PG-13) Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson 4. Migration (PG) Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks 5. Anyone But You (R) Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell 6. The Boys in the Boat (PG-13) Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner 7. The Color Purple (PG-13) Fantasia Barrino, […]


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