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Memorable ways to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day

Don’t forget your father Sunday, as Father’s Day is recognized. Dads do a lot for their families, and Father’s Day is the perfect time to acknowledge those efforts. The days when dads would receive a colorful necktie for Father’s Day are largely (and, for fathers, thankfully) a relic of the past.

Historical events from June 1924

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, at some that helped to shape the world in June 1924. – Austrian Chancellor Ignaz Seipel is shot by a disgruntled worker on June 1.

Swim the oceans safely

Swimming is one of the more enjoyable ways to cool off from the hot summer sun. People flock to pools and coastal areas teach year, and while it is great to have enjoy such breaks, safety should always be foremost on swimmers’ minds.

Interesting facts related to Memorial Day

Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May across the United States. The proximity of Memorial Day to the summer solstice has led many to view the weekend preceding the holiday as the unofficial kickoff to summer.

Popular graduation traditions

Graduation is steeped in tradition. Come the day of graduation, many grads-to-be might be focusing on receiving their diplomas and then celebrating after the ceremony. The following is courtesy of Newspaper Metro.

Crafts offer great gifts for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is Sunday. Don’t forget your mom. Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives.

Historical events from May 1924

The month of May has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, at some that helped to shape the world in May 1924. · Iodized salt is introduced in the United States on May 1.

Make your dog a better leash-walker

Walking a dog on a leash is required by law in many towns and cities. Leashing a dog prevents the animal from trespassing on neighbor’s property and keeps it from jumping on people or other animals.

The many benefits of tomatoes

Modern diets designed with nutrition in mind are much more flavorful than the healthy diets of yesteryear. Healthy foods have long suffered from an ill-gotten reputation that they’re devoid of flavor, but one need only look at tomatoes to see how nutrition and flavor are not incompatible.

Family activities to get kids off the couch

Thanks to increasingly busy weekday schedules that have families running in different directions for work, school and extracurricular activities, weekends are an ideal time to recharge. Too often, however, family members retire to their respective rooms, devices in hand.