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Five Tips to Prevent Basement Flooding

Tips to prevent basement flooding: Look for Signs of Water – Do a walk-through, and search for any signs of water damage, especially under basement stairs. Keep an eye out for moisture on walls or floors. Act Quickly – If you discover water stains or standing water, call an expert...

Food & Drink / Restaurants

Mimi’s Light New Menu Inspired By Picnics In The Park

Mimi’s introduces its new spring seasonal menu featuring classic French salads filled with fresh, hand-chopped ingredients and delicious dressings, plus entrees and shareable appetizers from the grill and decadent new desserts. The Spring Menu, which debuts March 7 in all locations, includes: Lyonnaise Salad – mixed greens, chopped bacon, grape...

Autos / Cars & Trucks

2018 Best Cars for Families – U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report announced the 2018 Best Cars for Families. U.S. News evaluated 127 vehicles and named winners across 11 categories. The awards are published on the U.S. News Best Cars website at usnews.com/cars-families. The 2018 Best Cars for Families winners have the best combination of safety and...

Food & Drink

7-Eleven Million Points Giveaway Sweepstakes

With the Million Points Giveaway Sweepstakes, hungry and thirsty Americans have more reasons to sign up for the 7-Eleven, Inc. 7Rewards® loyalty program within the 7-Eleven app. That’s because seven lucky people will get “rewards rich” by winning 1 MILLION 7REWARDS POINTS each, redeemable to buy top-selling food and drinks...

Entertainment / Music

JAY-Z And Beyoncé OTR II Tour

JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ are joining forces for the newly announced OTR II stadium tour. Kicking off Wednesday, June 6th in Cardiff, UK, the international outing will stop in 15 cities across the UK and Europe and 21 cities in North America. The full itinerary can be found below. The tour...

Cooking & Recipes / Food & Drink

Puff Pastry Swirls Recipe

Puff Pastry Swirls Recipe 4          ready-rolled puff pastry sheets 1 1/4    cups grated Jarlsberg Cheese 2          sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped Pepper Heat oven to 375 F. On lightly floured work surface using rolling pin, roll out pastry sheets into rectangles about 20-by-10 centimeters each. Mix cheese, rosemary...

Cooking & Recipes / Food & Drink

Corn Muffins with Nut Pesto Recipe

Corn Muffins with Nut Pesto Recipe Corn Muffins 3/4       cup milk 2          eggs 1/4       cup plain flour 1 1/4    cups cornmeal 1          tablespoon sugar 3          teaspoons baking powder 4          tablespoons softened butter 1/2       cup Jarlsberg Cheese, plus additional cured ham, thinly sliced (optional) Nut...