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Celebrity Extra: Martin Scorsese

I read that Martin Scorsese's new movie is more than three hours long. Will it have an intermission? What is the longest movie ever made anyway?

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Salome's Stars: Oct 26

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel and kinship are strong in the Bovine's aspect this week.

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The Garden Bug: The ghost plant

Monotropa uniflora lacks chlorophyll pigments and appears white. It grows in the decaying debris of dark, dense-growth forests across the Northern hemisphere.

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Divas on a Dime: Spiced Dark Chocolate Brownie

Are you ready for a ghoulishly delightful and creatively creepy dessert? This recipe may be a little unorthodox, but the results are sure to impress your Halloween party guests.

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Celebrity Extra: Julianna Margulies

I saw a commercial with Julianna Margulies in a new series. Did “The Good Wife” end? What is her new show?

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Salome's Stars: Oct 19

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your entertainment aspect is strong this week.

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Divas on a Dime: Plant-based Chili

As the autumn air turns cool and crisp, it's time to warm your soul with a hearty bowl of Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili.

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The Garden Bug: Harvesting Corn

When their tassels begin to turn brown, pull corn "ears" downward and twist them off the stalk. Remove all husks, tassels and stalks, and place shucked cobs of corn…

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Good Health: Heart Deconditioned

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old who used to walk up 75 to 90 flights of steps several days a week as exercise. After a steering wheel airbag went off and damaged my heart…

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Salome's Stars: Oct 12

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your efforts involving that pesky problem should soon show positive signs of being resolved.

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Celebrity Extra: One Life to Live

Do soap operas still have those big fan gatherings at Disney World like they did years ago? I went to one once and had a blast.

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The Garden Bug: Purple Honey

In North Carolina, there are areas where some local honeybees have been known to produce honey that has a purple or bluish hue. No one is sure what makes this happen exactly…

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Divas on a Dime: Butternut Mac and Cheese

Today, we're diving into a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the creamy comfort of macaroni and cheese with the natural sweetness of butternut squash.