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From left, Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, Benedict Wong as Wong, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange in a scene from “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
REVIEW: Doctor Strange film is a thrill ride from the beginning to the end
More so than an actual movie, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is more like just another episode in the always enjoyable and very popular Marvel Cinematic Universe. After more than a … more
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Lilacs have come a long way from the traditional purple blooms; you can find lilacs that are in hues of red, pink, blue, yellow, cream or white.
COLUMN: It’s the Year of the Lilac
Lilacs are one of the most beloved shrubs. Some are classified as small trees, but it doesn’t matter: it’s the carefree flowering, the fragrance, and the low maintenance that is attractive. … more
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Hydrangea flower are in bloom in the rain at a shrine in Tokyo.
COLUMN: Hydrangeas— Pruning key to beautiful blooms
Hydrangeas are prized for their beautiful flowers. To make sure you get those blooms, it is critical that you know when to prune them. It all depends on the type of hydrangea you have. Hydrangea … more
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Alexander Skarsgård in a scene from “The Northman.”
REVIEW: Eggers latest epic is an entertaining viking revenge story
How do you like your viking revenge movies? If you want them moody, gory and artsy, then “The Northman” is exactly what you’ll want to watch. Director Robert Eggers has earned himself a very … more
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Jenny Wood (second from left), volunteer, shows High Five students how to mix compost with soil during class in the garden at John Muir Elementary School in Berkeley, Calif.
COLUMN: Consider composting
May is International Compost Awareness (May 1-7). Composting is the controlled decay of organic material including yard trimmings, kitchen scraps, wood, cardboard and paper. The humus-rich material … more
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Pedro Pascal, right, and Nicolas Cage in a scene from “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.”
REVIEW: ‘Unbearable’ is barely bearable
Years of Nicholas Cage meta-popularity finally came to a head on the big screen with the unfortunately average and ordinary “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” Cage is a popular actor with … more
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HONORING ALEX — Jamie Friesen, the older brother of Alex Friesen, is pictured in a Utica-Rome Speedway truck. Friesen prepares the racing surface at U-R Speedway that all the drivers love. His late brother Alex will be honored with the inaugural “Honor Alex” 68-lap $6,800-to-win modified feature opener tonight.
COLUMN: ‘Home of Heroes’ U-R Speedway to begin 2022 season tonight
VERNON — Historic Utica-Rome Speedway opens up tonight with the “Honoring Alex” $6,800-modified race at the half-mile Route 5 dirt track in Vernon that first opened up in 1961 as a 5/8-mile … more
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GO GREENS — Food writer Gaby Dalkin peruses Little Gem Lettuce at Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market, in April 2019, in Santa Monica, California. Salad greens are easy to grow and have tremendous dietary benefits with many vitamins, phytonutrients and fiber.
COLUMN: It’s the year of the salad greens
Salad greens are easy to grow and have tremendous dietary benefits with many vitamins, phytonutrients and fiber. It’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has named 2022 the year of the salad … more
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Don’t waste your time — From left, Jessica Williams, Callum Turner, Jude Law, Fionna Glascott, Dan Fogler and Eddie Redmayne in a scene from “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” “Do not go see it. Do not waste your time, money or effort, even if you consider yourself the biggest Harry Potter fan on the planet.”
REVIEW: ‘Secrets of Dumbledore’ an ‘utterly terrible’ money grab
If this were a reasonable world, the movie studio behind 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” never would have asked for four more sequels. If this were a just world, the utterly … more
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LESS LAWN — A bumblebee flies near clover flowers in Olympia, Wash. You can save money and help pollinators by reducing your lawn footprint.
COLUMN: Be a responsible gardener
Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22. This year’s Earth Day theme is: Invest In Our Planet.” Thinking green and keeping your yard and garden environmentally friendly is not about a single … more
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FUN FLICK — Sonic (Ben Schwartz) in “Sonic The Hedgehog 2.” The new sequel manages to have enough fun with these characters to make for a worthwhile trip to the local cinema.
REVIEW: ‘Sonic’ sequel caters to young audience
I got one thing right in my review of 2020’s original “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie: kids will love it. So now we’ve got a sequel on our hands — “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” — and kids are … more
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Did you know? — Assets can consist of cash, insurance, real estate, stocks, bonds, annuities, brokerage accounts and business interests. Upon death, these assets are brought to present fair market value to establish a “gross estate.”
COLUMN: Should you be concerned about the estate tax?
I often tell clients if they have to worry about the estate tax, it’s a “good problem to have,” as that means their asset level is high. That was not the case, however, 15-20 years ago when the … more
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SPRING CLEANING — A spider plant in a hanging basket. Clean plants will help them photosynthesize better. A feather duster will make quick work, especially for plants with small leaves.
COLUMN: Check your houseplants for bugs
It doesn’t take a lot of insects to turn into an infestation for houseplants. Plants growing outside have the advantage of natural predators to keep populations in check. Indoors there is nothing … more
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