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Visitors stand behind geranium flowers at the horticultural exhibition in Erfurt, central Germany.
COLUMN: Take cuttings to save your geraniums for next year
If you want to save your geraniums for next year or add a friend’s geranium to your collection, why not take a cutting or two? more
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Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr., middle, enjoys a leisurely horse trail ride through nature with wife Amanda.
COLUMN: Horse trail riding a great activity often overlooked by seniors (VIDEO)
Howdy, today’s suggestion is horse trail riding. Check out the VIDEO in the media gallery. more
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Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan in a scene from “See How They Run.”
REVIEW: ‘See How They Run’ is sure to please murder mystery fans
If you like a good “whodunnit” movie — especially of the Agatha Christie variety — the short and sweet “See How They Run” should be right up your alley. more
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The scenic ski lift at McCauley Mountain with foliage that is almost at peak on Oct. 7, 2021.
Leaf peeping: Fill your fall with color
Within a few days, the lush, evergreen forests of Central New York will give way to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow. more
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Pinocchio, voiced by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, in Disney's live-action film "Pinocchio."
REVIEW: Plenty of strings tie up the live action ‘Pinocchio’
Add “Pinocchio” to the pile of Disney’s live action remakes that do nothing to improve upon the animated original and are not worth your time.  more
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Deciding how to prioritize different savings goals can be overwhelming, but financial experts recommend ordering them by urgency. Most people need an emergency fund first, followed by other goals such as saving enough for retirement, buying a home, traveling, saving for college and paying off debt.
NerdWallet: It's important to balance priorities, savings goals
Saving money sounds straightforward — set cash aside for a future purpose — but in reality, people often face competing savings priorities. more
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Sterling K. Brown as Lee-Curtis Childs in “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.”
REVIEW: ‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’ is some pretty good religious satire
The end of summer is a dead zone for exciting new films, made crystal clear by the under-the-radar release of the good but wholly forgettable “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” more
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COLUMN: September is healthy lunch box time
September has arrived (where did summer go?) and it is lunch-box time. Seniors are packing lunches too as they go to work, or volunteer at senior centers, schools, nursing homes, and libraries. Some … more
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A bee sits on a Sedum flower (Sedum sieboldie) in Euskirchen, near Bonn, western Germany. In the fall, many perennials such as coneflowers and sedums have interesting seed heads or tops. Leave some of these for winter interest in the garden; seed heads are an excellent food source for the birds.
COLUMN: Fall gardening tips for perennials
The definition of a perennial plant is one that comes back every year. The process of taking care of a perennial plants can be an enjoyable task. more
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Donna Thompson
VALLEY MUSINGS: Lost and found — Dealing with those little mysteries
I wouldn’t call myself a neat housekeeper, but some things do have places to be and it distracts me to no end when they aren’t in them. more
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Tilda Swinton, right, and Idris Elba in “Three Thousand Years of Longing.”
REVIEW: Make a wish for a better movie
You will be longing for a better movie after watching the anemic love story in “Three Thousand Years of Longing.” more
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Clifford Crandall Jr. suggests you do a little parking lot practice to make sure you are stable before you get into traffic or on bicycle paths.
COLUMN: Grandmaster Crandall takes a hop on his bicycle (with VIDEO)
You may have ridden a bicycle when you were a kid or even in your 20s, which is great, but be prepared if it has been a while. ... VIDEO in media gallery. more
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Calamagrostis × acutiflora, called feather reed-grass
COLUMN: Consider ornamental grasses in your landscape
Striking foliage, plumes of blossoms, and motion -- ornamental grasses are rewarding landscape plants. more
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Idris Elba in a scene from “Beast.”
REVIEW: Simple and pretty good; Idris Elba fights a lion in ‘Beast’
Sometimes a movie can be something as simple as Idris Elba fighting an angry lion. Such is “Beast,” a perfectly fine action monster movie in which actor Idris Elba throws his hands against the king of the jungle. more
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ROUNDING THIRD: You are unique in your own way
Life is about learning. It is ongoing from the cradle to the grave, barring disease (i.e. dementia) or injury to our learning center (brain). more
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Symptomatic leaves from an oak wilt infected tree.
COLUMN: Lookout for invasive tree diseases
Our precious trees are under attack by invasive insects and diseases. Some have spread rapidly and are causing economic and ecological impacts on our forests and urban trees. more
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Amber Midthunder as Naru and Dane DeLiegro as the Predator in a scene from “Prey.”
REVIEW: ‘Prey’ belongs on the big screen
In an age of endless sequels, spin-offs and reboots comes “Prey,” a new film in the Predator franchise that is actually pretty great and successfully rejuvenates the series. more
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Pictured is the mosh pit in front of the East Stage at Woodstock '99.
REVIEW: New Woodstock ‘99 documentary covers the topic, but has no new revelations
Enough time has passed that the infamous Woodstock ‘99 in Rome has become an historical event, and several different documentaries have come out of the woodwork to try to understand what happened. … more
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Visitors having fun at Selfie City CNY, a self-service photography studio, otherwise known as a “selfie museum,” on Commerical Drive in New Hartford.
Business of the Week: Selfie museum opens in New Hartford
Selfie City CNY is a self-service photography studio, otherwise known as a “selfie museum.” more
Krypto, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, in a scene from “DC League of Super Pets.”
REVIEW: ‘League of Super-Pets’ perfect for pet lovers
If you’ve ever wanted to find a beginner-style superhero movie to ease your young children into the genre, the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” has got you covered. more
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