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Noble County, OK

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Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

Ringtown, PA

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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
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Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

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Pine cones as decor around the house is pretty common. Whether they're sitting in a bowl, decoration for the holidays, or part of a wreath hanging on your door, we think of them mostly as decoration. You can even buy them online or in stores in various sizes. Obviously, pine...

Three Reasons Why You Should Hang a Pine Cone Outside of Your House

The poufs of colored flowers that emerge from hydrangea bushes are a sure sign that summer is here. These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments. When their flowering season comes to an end, you might be wondering how to deadhead hydrangeas, and more importantly when. For pointers on deadheading...

How to Deadhead Hydrangeas for Bigger Blooms, According to a Horticulturist

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

ESPN Quad Cities

Your house can be the showstopper on the block with the right equipment and a few hours of work on your lawn.

How to Mow Breathtaking Patterns Into Your Lawn

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Weeding can be one of the most tedious and frustrating aspects of gardening. It’s disheartening to see unwanted plants take over your meticulously cared-for garden beds. But what if I told you there’s a way to reduce the amount of time spent pulling weeds while enhancing the beauty of your garden? Enter ground covers—nature’s own weed suppressors! These fast-growing, dense plants can be a gardener’s best friend, shading out those pesky weeds and providing a lush, green carpet of foliage.

No More Weeds! 10 Fast-Growing Ground Covers That Choke Out Weeds

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

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Hummingbirds are a delight to have in the garden. There are many ways to attract them, but planting this one tree will keep them coming back.

Hummingbirds Will Keep Returning To Your Yard For This Tree's Show-Stopping Colors

Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

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Driving along the countryside and coming across a bright, red, beautiful barn is enough to make you want to pull over and grab a photo of quintessential Americana. If I had a barn I'd want it to be fire engine red, too because that feels and looks so traditional. However,...

The Gross History Behind the Color ‘Red’ for Barns

Prince William County, VA

Woodbridge, VA

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A Dale City couple, wanted on felony child abuse charges following the death of their toddler son in 2023, turned themselves in to the police on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The case dates back to January 22, 2023, when emergency responders found the 19-month-old boy unresponsive at the family’s home on the 4300 block of Granby Road in Woodbridge. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, the boy was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Dale City Couple Wanted for Toddler's Death Turn Themselves In After Year-Long Search

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees but don't have the space to plant full-size versions? Try a dwarf version instead. You'll get the same aesthetic look you're after but in a smaller, more manageable size. And in some cases, dwarf trees can even be grown in containers, making them a unique choice for your patio or deck. Ahead, we spoke to gardening experts for their recommendations for dwarf trees for small spaces.

9 Dwarf Trees That Are Perfect for Small Gardens or Patios

Georgia State

Buford, GA

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There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day—and neither was your home’s landscaping. Case in point: Your garden’s trees. While trees can provide everything from shade and privacy, to a lush, oasis-like look in your backyard, most varieties can take anywhere from 20 to 30 years to grow to their mature size.

10 Fastest-Growing Trees for Shade, Privacy, and Beauty

Nevada State

They say the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence—and for homeowners with dry spots, brown patches, or sections of their yard that are more dirt than lawn, that saying is especially true. Fortunately, there is an easy solution to fixing your lawn’s bald spots, and it includes throwing down a bit of fast-growing grass seed in those areas that need a little extra TLC.

6 Fast-Growing Grass Seeds That Will Quickly Fill the Bald Spots in Your Yard

Beautifying your back yard, or your front porch, has never been so much fun! Jellyfish succulents are magical looking planters that really add a touch of deep sea wonder to any property. And they’re not the only succulents around to inspire thoughts of the sea: check out these mermaid tail succulents. They look just like a mermaid’s tail waving out of the water.

Jellyfish Succulents Will Turn Your Garden Into An Otherworldly Aquarium

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Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, July 6th

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Finding Calm On The Canvas: Oklahoma Artist Paints Red Dirt Roads Using Gravel To Create Pigment

Just north of Stillwater in Noble County, Callie Whitley turns on a “relaxing Mozart” playlist and begins to paint flowers at her kitchen table. \"I have...

Just north of Stillwater in Noble County, Callie Whitley turns on a “relaxing Mozart” playlist and begins to paint flowers at her kitchen table. "I have...

Finding Calm On The Canvas: Oklahoma Artist Paints Red Dirt Roads Using Gravel To Create Pigment

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