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Ranch dressing wouldn't exist without plumbers, MSG and the Alaska Territory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Ranch dressing may have been popularized at a California ranch, but it was enjoyed by hungry Alaskan plumbers long before any “ranch” figured into the story.Steven Henson, the Nebraska native who created ranch dressing, invented the now-ubiquitous condiment after moving to Anchorage in 1949 and taking a job as a plumbing contractor in the Alaskan bush, according to a biography of Henson published in the Santa Barbara Independent. Henson concocted the recipe for what would later be dubbed “ranch” dressing somewhat out of necessity, the outlet reported, after taking on a secondary role in the kitchen while “trying to keep his hungry work crews happy.”"It's tough to feed men up in those bush jobs,” Henson once remarked in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, according to an archived article cited by Tedium. “If they don't like something, they're as likely to throw it at the cook as they are to walk out cursing. I had to come up with something to keep them happy," he add...

Will you see the solar eclipse? NASA map shows 'path of totality' across US in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

(KRQE/NEXSTAR) – NASA has released a detailed map showing the paths for the 2023 annular eclipse and the 2024 total solar eclipse. It's not too early to start planning where you want to be for one of the most awe-inspiring natural phenomenons the world has to offer.On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross western and southern regions of the U.S. During an annular eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth, creating a "ring of fire" effect. Planet Palooza: When 5 planets will be visible in the night sky The following year, some U.S. residents will be treated to a total eclipse, when the moon completely blocks the face of the sun, darkening one's surroundings into a dawn- or dusk-like state for several minutes.The total eclipse path, on Apr. 8, 2024, goes from Texas to Maine.(Using observations from different NASA missions, this map shows where the Moon’s shadow will cross the U.S. during the 2023 annular solar eclipse and 2024 total solar eclipse. The map w...

Classic character to appear at Disneyland nearly 100 years after his cartoon debut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

(KTLA) – A Disney character older than Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Rabbit is making his debut at Disneyland.Pete, the cat-like cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1925, will be posing for photos and greeting guests when Mickey’s Toontown reopens at Disneyland Park on March 19. Pete’s debut at Disneyland marks the first time the character has appeared at any Disney theme park. For the first time at any Disney park, Pete makes appearances as he causes mischief around the neighborhood at Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park at Mickey’s Toontown. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort)Pete has had several names and personalities throughout the years, but the costumed character debuting on Sunday is modeled after perhaps the most familiar version from Disney's animated "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" series.The character first appeared in the 1925 short film collection “Alice Comedies” before showing up in “Steamboat Wille” alongside Mickey Mouse in 1928. “Steamboat Willie,” me...

Can you buy a car without a license?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- A valid driver’s license is required in order to drive a car, but do you need one to buy a car? The answer is no. However, it does make the car-buying process a little more difficult. Here’s how to buy a car without a license:Reasons for Buying a Car Without a LicenseIt may seem counterintuitive to purchase a car without a license, but there are many scenarios where someone may choose to purchase a car without a driver’s license. Some possible scenarios include:You are planning on getting your license, and you see your dream car before you become a licensed driver.You are gifting a car to a family member or a friend. In this case, you will have to put the car title in the person’s name to whom you are gifting the car.You are a business owner and need a vehicle for business purposes. You are unable to drive and purchase the vehicle for a caregiver or nanny.A caregiver will be driving the car because you are unable to drive because of a disability. You are a ca...

A gray cold last weekend of winter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The forecast of light snow for Gillespie County verified between 5 and 9 a.m. Saturday. There was no measured snow outside of what might have accumulated on the grass and higher elevations.Rain fell in the Hill Country and much of our southern viewing area. There was very little measured outside of .05" to .10" at reporting stations in Fredericksburg and Harper. The rain will end during the morning leaving a mainly overcast sky for the afternoon.Most lows this morning were below normal (53°). Minimums fell to mostly the low to mid 40s. Austin's airport recorded 46°. The low at Camp Mabry was 48°. Fredericksburg was among the coldest at 38°.This final weekend of winter will certainly fell like the season. Afternoon temperatures will be well below the normal of 74° both today and Sunday as highs won't get out of the 50s.Much colder than normal today and Sunday NEW BLOG: April showers: Here's the outlook for Central Texas Mornings will be colder tomorrow and Monday a...

$100K paychecks go furthest in these Texas cities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — A yearly paycheck of $100,000 probably sounds like a lot of money to lots of people — and it is. But depending where you live, it might feel like less because of expenses and taxes.Alternatively, there are many U.S. cities where $100,000 will feel like it stretches further than others. Financial resource outlet SmartAsset recently compared after-tax income in the 76 largest U.S. cities and adjusted the amounts for cost of living. The legality of shooting dogs in Texas Adjusted for cost of living and taxes, here are how Texas cities ranked:El Paso — $100,000 feels like $84,966Corpus Christi — $100,000 feels like $83,443Lubbock — $100,000 feels like $83,350Houston — $100,000 feels like $81,350San Antonio, Fort Worth and Arlington — $100,000 feels like $80,124Austin — $100,000 feels like $73,777Dallas — $100,000 feels like $72,345Plano — $100,000 feels like $59,422Among these cities, all except Austin, Dallas and Plano were on the top 10 list of all cities studied. In gen...

Soucheray: Instead of a pothole tax, let’s sell naming rights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

We must admit, the worst pothole season in a generation, as it is being marketed by St. Paul City Hall for tax increase purposes, has produced some magnificent fissures, box canyons of no return, eruptions, explosive debris fields, jagged craters and eerie chambers so large they are marked with traffic cones.Why, you can see our streets from space!We’ve been here before, every winter and spring. Minnesotans know the science of the freeze-thaw cycle the way Californians know their atmospheric rivers — which have healed the drought — or Oklahomans know Tornado Alley. And we haven’t even seen the worst of it. Spring begins Monday, March 20. We have at least another month, maybe longer, before the longer-lasting warm weather treatments can be dumped into the holes and troweled smooth.Everybody seems to have their favorites. I am particularly fond of Fairview Avenue between Ford Parkway and Highland Parkway on the west side of the street. The destruction there is almost cinem...

Working Strategies: Networking as an older worker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

Amy LindgrenAre you one of those 60- or 70-something workers who has stayed in the same job or company for a decade or two? If so, take a moment to look around you: What do you see? Or more precisely, whom do you see? Chances are, you see a lot of younger faces.There’s nothing like being the last of your cohort to make you feel you’ve stayed too long at the fair. One by one, your long-time colleagues have moved on, perhaps retired or relocated to other states.You may be keeping in touch on social media, but take a closer look at those posts: Anything about work in there? Hmm. The updates at this stage are more likely to be personal than professional.And my point is? You’re going to be in trouble if you haven’t been building new networks to replace the ones that evaporated with those last retirements. Otherwise, who will you call when layoffs loom or you need advice about a work issue?For late bloomers and others who want to keep working to a late age — including those whose fi...

NY Department of Health announces new COVID guidelines for nursing home visitors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Department of Health announced new COVID guidelines for visiting nursing homes. According to the statement, visitors no longer must have a negative test before entry or to screened for COVID. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The new guidance, according to DOH officials, supersedes all previous guidance for nursing home screening and testing. The department currently recommends that nursing facilities use applicable practices such as wearing face masks, having specified entrances, exits, and routes, disinfecting and cleaning surfaces, and continuing to wash their hands.It is currently optional for nursing facilities to continue testing or screening visitors at their discretion. This includes visitors completing a questionnaire, an in-person interview, or having their temperature taken. DOH recommends facilities in counties with high levels of transmission to offer to test. New COV...

Man shot at Florissant Walgreens Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:25 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. -- A man was shot at a Florissant Walgreens just before 10 p.m. Friday night. The shooting happened at the drugstore on Old Halls Ferry Road. Officers found a man suffering from life-threatening gunshot injuries when they arrived. The person shot was rushed to a hospital. A suspect is not in police custody.We're working to get an update on the condition of the victim. More details will be posted here as they come into the FOX 2 newsroom.