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'Nevada Woman Poses as Dentist, Pulls 13 Teeth From Patient'
The woman allegedly broke into the dental office to steal several thousand dollars in cash and checks. Buckle up for a wild ride through dental hell, friends, because this Nevada woman is reinforcing that age-old fear of the dentist's office more than anyone ever could've expected. On Wednesday, 42-year-old Laurel Eich of Nevada was arrested after being accused by Washoe County police of breaking into the dental office she worked at as an assistant.
Unexpected Florida Beach Among Most Popular Instagram Locations in the World (it's not Miami)
If you guessed Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Palm Beach— think again. It's a panhandle city. A recent study by Showers To You found that searches for "beach wedding ideas" had risen by a whopping fifty percent in the last week alone, and the most popular beach wedding destinations? You'd be shocked to learn that one local Florida beach made the second spot on the list, and it's definitely not Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, or even a quaint Estero spot. It's Rosemary Beach, Florida, the quaint panhandle city that is more typically known for spring breakers, retirement seekers, and summer vacationers.
Surprise! There's a Tiki Bar in Rochester (and it's great)
You didn't expect a tropical bar on the shores of Lake Ontario, did you?. Need a reason to explore the Rochester area tonight and also wear your cutest summer get-up? Let this very unexpected tiki bar be it. Marge’s Lakeside Inn is a beachfront tavern on Lake Ontario in Rochester, New York— and it's complete with all the kitschy-fun tropical trimmings you could ever hope for. Marge's has an old-time jukebox, live music, and very 1960s-meets-2021 tiki-style drinks that will impress your friends and make you skip the schlep to the airport.
Marijuana no longer seized at airports in New York
You probably won't be arrested for a couple of edibles in your carry-on. Well, this is a nice departure from the days of yesteryear when the idea of flying with a little weed instilled absolute, utter fear in the hearts of most. You can now take your very important stash with you when you travel on an airplane (assuming it's a modest stash, anyway).
Best Back-to-School Supplies Kids Actually Need This Year According to New York Teachers
This article includes sponsored and affiliate links. The writer may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. It seems like we’re all waiting for news to shake out about full-time in-person learning, hybrid schedules, or the dreaded (but maybe necessary) return to remote learning across much of the country. We caught up with two veteran New York-area school teachers to get the scoop on the best back-to-school supplies for 202, and what kids of all ages should really be adding to this year’s shopping lists.
Sudden Passing of Infomercial King Ron Popeil
A sad day for as-seen-on-TV fans as Ron Popeil, infomercial king, passes at 86 in Los Angeles. Just about everyone who can remember the 1980s and 1990s will remeber informercial star Ron Popeil's bright, charismatic smile. He was a sort of jack of all trades, creator of the Pocket Fisherman and the ever-hilarious (yet never intended to be funny) Hair in a Can.
Rigatoni Pasta Sales are Spiking in New York— Here's Why
Just when you thought all the stats, maps, and charts out there would be devoted to COVID-19 (can we be done with that already?), Instacart is hitting us all with the stats that matter most: where people are appreciating carbs the most. New York is super into rigatoni pasta these days, with the Albany and Rochester sub-markets really blowing the lid off this boiling water.
McConnell's & Enzo Just Teamed Up for Epic California Ice Cream
You'll want a scoop (or four) no matter where you live. Just about everyone in California knows how utterly delish McConnell's Fine Ice Cream is— it's a downright institution for Santa Barbara locals, west coasters, and frozen dessert fanatics. As if their range of ultra-creamy flavors wasn't enough, they just teamed up with ENZO Olive Oil Co to create an ultimate summer treat bundle.
Cali company is serving up pure cookie dough & people can't get enough
The raw truth? It's delish. This San Francisco, California-based dessert company is serving up some seriously Doughp goodies (see what we did there?) to sweet-toothed fans around the country, and people can't get enough. Doughp, which burst onto the dessert scene back in 2017 and has since grown into a multi-million dollar cookie dough empire, calls itself the "legit cookie dough company," which obviously makes us wonder what renders other cookie doughs illegit, but it doesn't matter, because this dough is genuinely scrumptious and comes packed in ice cream-style pint containers that we just can't stop marveling at.
These Expensive Wild Edibles are Growing in NY Backyards Right Now
It's foraging season, New Yorkers. Every season has its fair share of forageable finds for open-eyed New Yorkers (and just about all the surrounding states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts— they all share similar climates and most of the same wild growths), but July is a special time of year for finding some of the biggest prizes of all.
Maryland-based McCormick Hiring 'Director of Taco Relations' at $25,000/month
Getting rich on your taco-loving habit is now a totally doable thing. Career goals, right? You can forget all the lifeless, tasteless jobs your high school guidance counselor suggested to you back in the day— they never fulfilled your real passion, eating tacos and getting paid for it, the way this new job listing will. McCormick, the Hunt Valley, Maryland-based spice company every American knows and loves, just announced their official search for a first-ever Director of Taco Relations.
The Jonas Brothers are Running Around Cleveland Surprising Fans OMG
Ohio is getting its fill of the Jonas brothers. Cleveland, Ohio-based fans of the always-cheerful Jonas brothers are definitely counting their lucky stars this summer, because the handsome trio are in town right now and spreading cheer just about everywhere they go. Hey, Cleveland rocks, right?
Friends Remember Miami Condo Collapse Victim Estelle Hedaya
Estelle Hedaya was a friend, daughter, sister, and director of operations for Continental Buying Group and Preferred Jewelers International in Surfside, Florida. There have been a lot of articles, posts, and musings on the tragedy that befell Champlain Towers in Surfside. As of now, the official death toll is speedily moving past 60 and the rest of the nearly 100 other missing residents and guests are presumed gone. It's a shocking mental and emotional tally, South Florida is a small community in a lot of ways— and somehow we all know each other or indirectly know each other. That's the case with Estelle Hedaya, a friend of mine who was in the tower that collapsed, Champlain Towers South. Rather than reiterating all the facts every news station is going to spit out for the next several days, I'd like to use this entry as a collection point for the warm and loving thoughts of Estelle's friends.
Tiny American Town has the Best Name Ever— You'll Definitely Want to Visit
We're betting you've never been here— and that you're going to want to add it to your bucket list. There are a lot of adorable places with cute, kitschy names in America. Heck, small-town charm is really one of our best attributes as a nation, and that's exactly what makes Hot Coffee, Mississippi so incredibly appealing. And yes, that's really the name of this sweet little southern town.
Natty Light Beer Just Broke a World Slip & Slide Record in West Virginia
This is the most American thing that's ever happened since 1776. If there's one thing American knows, it's that West Virginia never disappoints. If there's a second thing, it's that Natty Light beer is part of all of America's most American moments. You know, the kinds of moments where 12 or more similar-looking dudes are sitting in lawn chairs debating the merits of various iterations of pizza and sports statistics as the faint scent of body odor and spray-style deodorant wafts through the air.
6 Weird Florida Facts Only True Locals Will Know
There's nothing about Disney on this list, and only true locals will know these weird Florida facts. You read that correctly, and snowbirds simply don't know scrambles about Two Egg, do they? This panhandle town was originally named Allison, Florida after major contributions from the Allison Company (an engine manufacturer), but then the Great Depression hit and the town fell on pretty hard times. Money was scarce, so farmers used eggs for bartering, and store clerks would sell the batered items to people outside the community. The story goes that two young men would routinely come into the town's main shop to trade two eggs for sugar, and they did it so frequently that the store became known as "the two-egg store." The name caught on, eventually causing the entire town to take on the moniker. Pretty funny, right?
Cali-based clean beauty brand offering closeout prices, feel-good local economy support
Everyone's favorite California clean beauty brand is having a secret sale. Just about every makeup and beauty lover out there has heard of 100% Pure, the California-based brand started by industry powerhouse Susie Wang. Wang was the first to discover and use fruit and healthy plant pigments in cosmetics, disrupting an entire industry that relied heavily on potentially toxic manmade chemicals. Today, the San Jose, California company has over 500 products, around 200 employees, and 14 namesake retail stores— and they're growing. Better yet, the eight-acre company headquarters in San Jose is called Purity Park partially because it's completely solar-powered, a feat any medium or large size company would be thrilled to brag about.
Christian Farmer Helping Recruit Resources for NYC Kosher Soup Kitchen with New Cookbook
A heart and plate-warming story to fill the soul. For the thousands of religious Jews who call New York City home, Masbia Soup Kitchen is a sort of safe haven and special place. In fact, it's the only continuously operating kosher food nonprofit soup kitchen network and food pantry in the city— providing hot, nutritious meals for hundreds of New Yorkers, especially within the religious Jewish community, in desperate need of food. According to some city data, Jewish people of varying denominations account for roughly 13 percent of New York City's total population and have typically been underserved by public services due to religious observances and dietary restrictions.
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Bryce Gruber covers women's lifestyle content and news ranging from shopping to travel, beauty to parenting, wellness and delicious eating. Find her at @brycegruber on social media, and across a variety of women's lifestyle and parenting topics at TheLuxurySpot.com, Readers' Digest, Bravo, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, FASHION Magazine and on your TV screen through national talk shows. She lives and works in New York's Hudson Valley with her five small children.
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