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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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On hot days when you don't feeling like cooking, much less eating, but dinnertime is just around the corner, turn to these light dinner ideas for inspiration. These recipes rely heavily on summer produce (like tomatoes and corn), fresh flavors, and minimal cook times so you can spend more time enjoying sunny summer days. From salads that will actually satisfy to grilled main dishes that come together quickly, we have more than two dozen ideas for delicious but not heavy suppers.

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

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San Antonio, TX

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Want to grow perennials that have a long blooming period in your garden? Long-lasting perennials add color, height, and texture to the landscape. And equally important, many perennials provide important food sources for beneficial insects and pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds. Perennials can take some time to get established in the garden and the first year, they're typically focused on growing roots. They grow faster in the second and third year and you can enjoy them each year.

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I scream, you scream, we all should check our freezers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a nationwide recall of dozens of ice cream brands that may have been contaminated with listeria, a potentially fatal bacteria. The recall includes nearly 70 ice cream products manufactured by Maryland-based...

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Washington State

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Anglers will have to buy a new license to fish freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp this summer, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife reports. The species lost their prior fishing license exemption under a new law sponsored by Rep. Mike Chapman, D-Port Angeles, and signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. House Bill 1226 takes effect June 6 and aims to improve fishing regulation compliance.

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

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