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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

Lusting for the brightest Christmas Cactus blooms this holiday season? Do These Things in August for More Flowers!. It’s August already, and the holiday season is just around the corner! If you want your Christmas cactus to bloom extra pretty during the festive season, now’s the time to act. As summer peaks, this is the prime time to coax your cactus into producing more flowers. Here’s what you do!

4 Things To Do With Christmas Cactus in August For More Flowers

I’ve always enjoyed fishing for bass with live bait. When I was a small boy fishing with my dad, the water would boil only a few inches from the top of an old cypress boat we’d rented for $1 per day. I’d sit on a cushion in the boat’s bottom to catch smallmouth bass with threadfin shad. I had to use a Penny’s dog food can to bail water from the boat.

What’s the Best Live Bait for Bass?

September is the ideal month to give your garden a fresh start by dividing and transplanting some of your beloved perennials. As the weather cools and the soil remains warm, plants are less stressed by the process, making this the perfect time to rejuvenate your garden. I’ve always found it incredibly satisfying to divide overgrown perennials—giving them more room to thrive and creating new plants to fill in other areas of the garden or share with friends. Whether you’re looking to control the size of your plants, improve their health, or simply want to mix things up in your garden, September is the time to do it.

Divide and Transplant These 15 Perennials in September

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U.S. wildlife officials beginning next year will drastically scale up efforts to kill invasive barred owls that are crowding out imperiled native owls from West Coast forests, under a plan finalized Wednesday that faces challenges from barred owls returning after they’ve already been removed. Trained shooters will target barred...

Killings of invasive owls to ramp up on US West Coast in a bid to save native birds

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

We have been talking trash a lot lately. There was a post on trash birds and Kai recently really went for the knock-out by trashing our beloved hobby. Time for a friendlier view: why I absolutely adore sparrows. Adore? I love them!. What’s so adorable about sparrows, these common, ubiquitous...

Why I love sparrows

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Lewiston, ME

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Crab apples, those dollhouse-sized miniatures of your favorite apples, are safe enough to eat, but if you've ever popped one into your mouth, your first thought may be: Why would you even want to? Chalk that response up to the fact that these teensy weensy apples taste sour at best and bitter at worst, despite being cousins to the apples you do eat. They hail from the plant genus, Malus, a part of the Rosaceae family. Yep. Apples of all sorts, including crab apples, are part of the rose family, which may explain why people grow crab apple trees. They produce pretty flowers, just not particularly tasty apples, despite the fruits physically resembling their larger, sweeter, cousins.

Can You Actually Eat Crab Apples?

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Monty Don has shared a quick and easy tip for gardeners to ensure they have large and abundant flowers on their rose bushes next year - and it only takes 10 minutes

Roses will be ‘packed with flowers’ if gardeners do an easy 10-minute task in September

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Missouri State

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Traditional grass yards significantly damage environmental resources and are missed opportunities to embrace native, pollinator-friendly plants that restore biodiversity to your property. However, traditional lawns also negatively impact homeowners, who are often required by HOAs to maintain them despite the high costs and constant upkeep. In a recent Reddit post,...

Homeowner at wits' end with finicky lawn shares photos before yard transformation: 'HOA demands the lawn be maintained'

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

It’s a safe bet that no other lure type in history has caught more bass than the plastic worm. And it’s an even safer bet that more plastic worms have been made and sold than any other lure type. Let’s take a quick look at the history of...

Bass Basics: The Plastic Worm

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Lake George takes creative measures to combat invasive goldfish

LAKE GEORGE — For many, they’re a beloved pet or a prize at your local carnival. But to local habitats, they’re an existential threat. Luckily, for...

Lake George takes creative measures to combat invasive goldfish

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