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This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox shows, Kate Mara, left, as Sue Storm, and Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm, in a scene from the film, "Fantastic Four." The movie releases in U.S. theaters on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. (Ben Rothstein/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)

“Fantastic Four” is not as fantastic as it could be

‘Fantastic Four’ Twentieth Century Fox 1 hours, 46 minutes   At this point, you’ve probably already heard that Twentieth-Century Fox’s latest incarnation of “The Fantastic… Continue reading

This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox shows, Kate Mara, left, as Sue Storm, and Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm, in a scene from the film, "Fantastic Four." The movie releases in U.S. theaters on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. (Ben Rothstein/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)
Fremont Street Experience busker Scarlett Ray Watt speaks during an informational meeting at the Las Vegas City Council regarding a new ordinance which sets new standards for them during performances on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. Councilmen Bob Coffin and Ricki Barlow introduced a measure July 29 aimed at cleaning up the acts of tip-seeking buskers in the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall. Key provisions would require performers to obtain city permits and stay in performance zones. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Downtown Vegas performers concerned with bid to rein them in

LAS VEGAS — On the Fremont Street pedestrian mall, Michael Troy Moore can be found wearing nothing but a G-string and a stuffed rooster on… Continue reading

Fremont Street Experience busker Scarlett Ray Watt speaks during an informational meeting at the Las Vegas City Council regarding a new ordinance which sets new standards for them during performances on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. Councilmen Bob Coffin and Ricki Barlow introduced a measure July 29 aimed at cleaning up the acts of tip-seeking buskers in the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall. Key provisions would require performers to obtain city permits and stay in performance zones. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
"Cabin Fever" a fluffy summer-ending read

“Cabin Fever” a fluffy summer-ending read

There’s a little café in Vienna you’ve heard about, that you’ve always wanted to see.You understand it’s tucked in an out-of-the-way place, somewhere quiet with… Continue reading

"Cabin Fever" a fluffy summer-ending read
FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2013, file photo, Thom Yorke performs at the 2013 Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas. Yorke is going Broadway, as he's written original music for the upcoming revival of the play "Old Times," by Harold Pinter. (Photo by John Davisson/Invision/AP, File)

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke writes moody music for Broadway play

NEW YORK — Radiohead’s Thom Yorke has written original music for the upcoming Broadway revival of the play “Old Times” by Harold Pinter, in what… Continue reading

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2013, file photo, Thom Yorke performs at the 2013 Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas. Yorke is going Broadway, as he's written original music for the upcoming revival of the play "Old Times," by Harold Pinter. (Photo by John Davisson/Invision/AP, File)

Find yellow cake perfection

Last week I offered some ideas and recipes for back-so-school lunches. Among the recipes, was one for a lovely “Super White Cake,” by Rosie Alyea,… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food

Pioneer Potluck: Mom loves the purple hat

1996 Boulder Colorado My Trip with Bernie to Denver   This is the last in a series of my trips to Denver with Bernie. This… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food
CORRECTS BREED TO MASTIFF, NOT BULL MASTIFF - In this photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, Rev. Patrick Beretta holds Ysolt, his mastiff puppy, after she was rescued from a 30-foot-long drain pipe in Butte, Mont. (Kathleen J. Bryan/The Montana Standard via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Puppy rescued

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — A Montana priest has his puppy back after law enforcement officers and an animal control officer pulled the shaking animal from… Continue reading

CORRECTS BREED TO MASTIFF, NOT BULL MASTIFF - In this photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, Rev. Patrick Beretta holds Ysolt, his mastiff puppy, after she was rescued from a 30-foot-long drain pipe in Butte, Mont. (Kathleen J. Bryan/The Montana Standard via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
This photo provided by Storey Publishing shows a basket of colorful fiber in a spinner's stash from "The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs" (2012), by author, Sarah Anderson. After the knitting and crochet revivals comes a handspinning resurgence as those who work with yarn seek more versatility and control over their projects. "Instead of going to the yarn shop and saying, 'What do you have?' I can choose. I can say I want this wool and silk together and I can blend them to make just the yarn I want," explains Anderson. (John Polak/Storey Publishing via AP)

A spinning resurgence

Associated PressLike knitting and crocheting, spinning — the process of twisting fibers together to make yarn — is enjoying a comeback.Textile artists want “to control… Continue reading

This photo provided by Storey Publishing shows a basket of colorful fiber in a spinner's stash from "The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs" (2012), by author, Sarah Anderson. After the knitting and crochet revivals comes a handspinning resurgence as those who work with yarn seek more versatility and control over their projects. "Instead of going to the yarn shop and saying, 'What do you have?' I can choose. I can say I want this wool and silk together and I can blend them to make just the yarn I want," explains Anderson. (John Polak/Storey Publishing via AP)

Voices of Faith: Jesus has amazing stories of fishing

Fish. Lots of fish.By now, fillets of salmon are in the freezer or in jars. Or plans are made and supplies gathered for canning, ready… Continue reading

Back to front, Nathan Lervold, Talon Musgrave, Atom Skeeba, Elizabeth Keys and Amber Hamar repair benches used for outdoor educational programs at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Local kids do big work

This year’s Youth Conservation Corps program has come to an end. Every summer a few lucky, randomly-chosen local high school students apply for positions to… Continue reading

Back to front, Nathan Lervold, Talon Musgrave, Atom Skeeba, Elizabeth Keys and Amber Hamar repair benches used for outdoor educational programs at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: Why do we hunt?

Author’s note: This column first appeared in the Clarion on Aug. 14, 1987. I’ve edited it slightly for brevity. — LPThe sight of gold leaves… Continue reading

Deanna Wohlgemuth stands outside her camper on July 17, 2015 in Vancouver, Wash. Wohlgemuth's dubbed the camper "Matilda," which is a 1963 16-foot Aristocrat camper she rescued from the junk heap, she now rents it our for camping and events. (Natalie Behring/The Columbian via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Live small to live large: Vintage campers inspire bartender

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Sometimes, smaller is better.Just ask Deanna Wohlgemuth, who still lives with her children in the small first home she bought 15 years… Continue reading

Deanna Wohlgemuth stands outside her camper on July 17, 2015 in Vancouver, Wash. Wohlgemuth's dubbed the camper "Matilda," which is a 1963 16-foot Aristocrat camper she rescued from the junk heap, she now rents it our for camping and events. (Natalie Behring/The Columbian via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Tom Cruise appears in a scene from "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation." (Bo Bridges/Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Rogue Nation,’ ‘Vacation’ beat expectations

“Mission Impossible — Rogue Nation” 2 hours, 11 minutes Paramount Pictures   “Vacation” 1 hour, 39 minutes Warner Bros.   As it’s summer and there… Continue reading

In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Tom Cruise appears in a scene from "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation." (Bo Bridges/Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions via AP)
This March 16, 2015 photo shows pink salmon cakes on sourdough with lemon herb aioli in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Pink salmon offers lean, soft meat

With a delicate flavor, rosy pink flesh and a texture similar to trout, pink salmon offers a blank canvas for sauces and other flavorings. Pink… Continue reading

This March 16, 2015 photo shows pink salmon cakes on sourdough with lemon herb aioli in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Fishing report: Silvers slow to show, reds still running

On Wednesday afternoon, a handful of anglers were enjoying the sunshine at Cunningham Park on Beaver Loop Road in Kenai, waiting for silver salmon to… Continue reading

This March 16, 2015 photo shows grilled coho salmon with sesame celery relish in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Firm flesh, bright flavor with silver salmon

Coho, also known as “silver” salmon for its bright silver sides, offers a lighter, more distinctly flavored fish than king or sockeye. Coho’s orange-red flesh… Continue reading

This March 16, 2015 photo shows grilled coho salmon with sesame celery relish in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Study throws harsh light on inequality in popular movies

NEW YORK — Women had less than a third of speaking parts in the most popular films from 2007 to 2014, according to a new… Continue reading

In this photo taken in February 2014, Paul Green at the Paul Green Rock Academy, poses for a photo in Woodstock, N.Y. Green, founder of School of Rock, and Michael Lang, producer of the Woodstock music festival, are behind a venture to establish a pop music college in the upstate New York town that lent its name to the 1969 music festival. Professional musicians will teach workshops or two-year college-level courses. Classes are expected to begin in 2016. (Michael Bloom/Times Herald-Record via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

School of rock

WOODSTOCK, N.Y. (AP) — An organizer of the original Woodstock concert is behind a venture to establish a pop music college in the upstate New… Continue reading

In this photo taken in February 2014, Paul Green at the Paul Green Rock Academy, poses for a photo in Woodstock, N.Y. Green, founder of School of Rock, and Michael Lang, producer of the Woodstock music festival, are behind a venture to establish a pop music college in the upstate New York town that lent its name to the 1969 music festival. Professional musicians will teach workshops or two-year college-level courses. Classes are expected to begin in 2016. (Michael Bloom/Times Herald-Record via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
A snout-to-tail history of the humble pig

A snout-to-tail history of the humble pig

Never have you felt such pain.You were only walking through your kitchen, when you stubbed the Piggy That Had Roast Beef. Yowza, that made you… Continue reading

A snout-to-tail history of the humble pig

When growing old

When Growing OldDolores RusinThinking big thoughts during the nightSometimes sleep eludesThoughts run rampant through my brainLike worry at Sunrise what should I doThe question comes… Continue reading