Ask Mr. Know-It-All
Q: I believe “Ghost Riders in the Sky” was a theme song for a TV series or a Western movie. Do you know? Who was the original singer? — R.D., Randolph, Mass.
Yippie-aye-oh, yippie-aye-ay |
Consumer Reports
Think enjoyment, not resale value, say the editors of Consumer Reports. Kitchen remodeling today is all about what you need, rather than some over-the-top designer’s checklist that makes slabs of fine Italian marble, a butler’s pantry and gargantuan appliances seem as necessary as a refrigerator and range.
Simple rules for a successful kitchen remodel |
Frugal Living
DEAR SARA: Please help me. I need a way to keep my spices and salt from turning into one big hard ball when it gets humid out. I have tried putting grains of rice in the salt and other spices because I heard that would take the moisture out of them but have yet to find anything that works. I hope you can help me save my spices. Thanks so much. — Aaron D., e-mail
Keep spices from clumping |
On Religion
KERRVILLE, Texas - The bracelet is both simple and a bit strange, since it consists of six or seven fishing lures connected end to end.
Jewelry with religious overtones |
Smart Money
DEAR BRUCE: My husband thinks an estate will is not necessary if all property, financial accounts, etc, are in both of our names; I disagree. Can you enlighten him on this subject? — R.S., via e-mail
Once more: Yes, you need a will |
Village Idiot
Paul, the Genius German Octopus correctly picked the last eight winners of the recent World Cup soccer finals.
Expert tease |
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