America's Prettiest Fall Drives
With good timing, these excursions offer some of the most vivid autumn
colors in the country. To learn more
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Halloween's origins
date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in).
The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United
Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day
marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter,
a time of year that was often associated with human death. Celts believed that on
the night before the New Year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and
the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31, they celebrated Samhain, when
it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth.
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Fall
Car Care Tips!
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After summer's heat but before winter's chill, the months of
autumn present an ideal time for car service and maintenance.
- Cooling System - The cooling system should be flushed and refilled as recommended. The level, condition, and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically. (A 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water is usually recommended.) D-I-Y-ers, never remove the radiator cap until the engine has thoroughly cooled! The tightness and condition of drive belts, clamps, and hoses should be checked by a pro.
- Heater/Defroster - The heater and defroster must be in good working condition for passenger comfort and driver visibility.
- Battery - The only accurate way to detect a weak battery is with professional equipment. Routine care: scrape away corrosion from posts and cable connections; clean all surfaces; re-tighten all connections. If battery caps are removable, check fluid level monthly.
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Family Recipes
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Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
Prep Time:15 Min/Cook
Time:30 Min
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Ingredients
- 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 pound cubed cooked ham
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Directions:
- Pour 2 cans of the black beans into a food processor or blender, along with the
can of tomatoes. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and season
with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the onion is softened. Stir in the bean
puree, remaining can of beans, beef broth, pumpkin puree, and sherry vinegar. Mix
until well blended, then simmer for about 25 minutes, or until thick enough to coat
the back of a metal spoon. Stir in the ham, and heat through before serving.
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Using Your Cellphone To Get In Shape
These mobile applications help provide diet and fitness guidance everywhere
you go.
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