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‘The Invitation’ tops tepid weekend at box office
ANDREW DALTON AE AGEEA “The Invitation” needed just $7 million to finish at the top of the weakest weekend of A fice, according to studio estimates Sunday. D G EI tells the story of a young woman who after her mother’s death discovers dark secrets E side.
Biden’s student loan bailout
Last week, President Joe Biden unveiled a plan to unilaterally erase a wide swath of certain federal student loan debts. Not only is such action completely unfair to millions of Americans who do not have student loans or already paid them off, but it will also add hundreds of billions of dollars more to the national debt. This move will ultimately drive our country deeper into a recession in the days and months ahead and could permanently damage the American psyche for generations to come.
Danube drought reveals parts of hidden WWII history
Dusan Stojanovic Associated Press PRAHOVO, Serbia (AP) — The worst drought in Europe in decades has not only scorched farmland and hampered river traffic, it also has exposed a part of almost forgotten World War II history: The hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships have emerged from the Danube River as its water levels have dropped. In the middle of the mighty river separating Serbia and Romania near the Serbian port of Prahovo, a rusty hull, a broken mast where the swastika flag used to fly, an upper deck where a command bridge used to be, a barrel that could have been holding fuel — or even explosive materials — lean on a pebblestone dune that has emerged from the water.
Seared Salmon with Avocado Sauce and Tomato-Cilantro Salsa
1½ cups cherry or grape tomatoes, roughly chopped 5 tablespoons lime juice, divided, plus lime wedges, to serve Kosher salt 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 Anaheim chili, stemmed, seeded, cut into rough 1-inch pieces 1 habanero chili, stemmed and seeded 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1½ cups lightly packed fresh cilantro, divided 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped Four 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets (each 1 to 1¼ inches thick), patted dry 1 tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil 2 tablespoons salted butter In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Chicken and Bean Salad with Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette
Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced OR ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup red pepper jelly 2 tablespoons white vinegar OR hot sauce 2 tablespoons neutral oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 15½-ounce can black-eyed peas OR kidney beans OR black beans, rinsed and drained 3 cups shredded cooked chicken Stir together the scallions, jelly, vinegar, oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the beans, stir and let stand for about 10 minutes.
Provenance
If your plants haven’t been thriving (barring the hot, dry summer), could it be grasshoppers? They just took out my two hyacinth beans. Could it be provenance? Steve Bieberich from the Sunshine Farm and Nursery in Clinton, OK discussed ‘Provenance’ in the August 18th’ Shackelford Webinar Series.
Three’s definitely a crowd in couple’s budding romance
DEAR ABBY: I recently met the love of my life, and I’m planning to leave my life and family in Arkansas and move CH year marriage. My problem is that his ex wanted the divorce, but now she wants him back.
“Nattering nabobs of negativity…”
OKLAHOMA CITY – I am sure we all agree the break in political commercials for a few weeks before the November General Election is a welcome reprieve from the unrelenting negativity. The persistent negative ads by candidates and special interests on their behalf seemed to reach new heights… or lows, depending on your perspective.
Josephine Ned
Josephine Ned, age 72, passed away on August 25, 2022, in Ardmore, Okla. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in The Chapel at Griffin ~ Hillcrest Funeral Home with Pastor Stanley Shomo Officiating.