William and Kate pick Westminster Abbey for April wedding
Prince William and Kate Middleton announce a April 29 wedding at Westminster Abbey with a public holiday. They reject cuts to festivities, noting the abbey’s history and intimate altar space. Palace notes say the couple will cover most costs except security and transport. The royal family draws substantial public funding and vast private wealth from property.
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Kate Middleton
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House of Windsor
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Palace
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
London
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St. Catherine of Siena
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St. James’ Palace
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Divorce honesty guidance and family balance
Amy advises a father to truthfully address his 6 year old daughter about the divorce while protecting her relationships. He should discuss with his ex wife to ensure the child feels secure and not blamed. A suitable book is recommended for reading together.
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Mommy
Tamara Schmitz
Price Stern Sloan
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Dear Abby advice column on online boundaries and family pressure
Dear Abby answers readers on dealing with nude photos from dates and a relative pressuring for grandchildren. The advice emphasizes signaling boundaries, avoiding conflict, and handling family holiday dynamics while noting Abby’s identity and contact information.
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San Antonio
Cherry Chocolate Brownies Inspired by Margie’s Farm Kitchen
Recipe notes from CK's Kitchen show cherry chocolate brownies from Cooking Light with 16 servings and 155 calories per piece. The writer recalls baking with Margie, uses cherry preserves, parchment, and 25 minutes bake time, serving suggestion with powdered sugar and ice cream.
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Duncan Hines
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Pumpkin soup recipe and Thanksgiving tips from News Cafe
Reader asks for News Cafe pumpkin soup recipe praising Tony Magaldi and Carlos Garcia. The note explains calabaza use, puree method, and pumpkin substitute. Includes musings on mashed potatoes and a Potter book on potato starch gelatinization, plus cookie exchange tips and Hershey’s site.
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Carlos Garcia
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Jeff Potter
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Pumpkin Soup and Dessert Bar Recipes Featured
A home kitchen feature outlines Pumpkin Soup with calabaza puree from butter onion carrot ginger garlic and stock, plus a mashed potato side and a chocolate coconut bar dessert. It lists ingredients quantities cooking steps yields and nutrition per serving for each recipe.
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