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I'm confused about choosing a color to paint my kitchen. I've heard that green is the color of the year. And then I hear about gray being the new neutral. What are the best colors to paint the kitchen? A kitchen should be an inviting gathering space, so warmer or brighter tones are ideal, such as deep ivories, rich coppers, luscious reds, golden yellows and yellow-greens. Be sure to take countertops, appliances and floors into consideration when selecting your color. You'll want something that complements these accents and flows naturally into the surrounding rooms of your home.

Is your dog a DINOS ? The acronym hasn't quite caught on yet, but it stands for Dog in Need of Space. Coined by Maine dogwalker Jessica Dolce, the term is used to describe dogs who don't like being approached by other dogs or strange people -- they need space to be comfortable. If you haven't heard of DINOS, perhaps you've heard of The Yellow Dog Project , which is making its way around Facebook in the form of a screenshot of a poster asking people with less-than-social dogs to tie yellow ribbons to their collars and leashes, as a sign that they shouldn't be approached.

Inside Westminster Abbey, eight 20-foot-tall live trees lined the center aisle during the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. The trees transformed the space, doing what even the most elaborate floral arrangement could not — providing a natural, living sense of permanence and an air of drama. The move was unexpected, unpretentious and bold. A potted tree on your patio or deck can have the same effect. While not every tree is well-suited for a container, there are a surprising number of options, ranging from crape myrtles to hollies.

Baltimore's oldest cab company and the Maryland Transit Administration are updating their fleets for wheelchair-using customers, replacing small buses and minivans with an SUV-like vehicle that provides a smoother, more civilized ride. The MV-1 is designed specifically to transport disabled passengers and already is in use in cities such as Pittsburgh, Chicago and Dallas. Built in Indiana, it is the only production vehicle that meets Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. Yellow Cab and sister company 1010 Sedan purchased 10 MV-1s and began using them this week.

The small but heavy package arrived in Baton Rouge on Tuesday and was delivered around lunchtime. Cam Cameron ripped open the package and gazed at his championship ring from Super Bowl XLVII, the one the Ravens went on to win after relieving him of his duties in December. The dazzling ring weighed 380 grams, was encrusted with 243 round-cut diamonds and crafted in 10-karat white gold with yellow highlights. Without a hint of resentment, the team's former offensive coordinator who was at times the most-scrutinized man in the Baltimore area, said he appreciated the gesture from the Ravens and their owner, Steve Bisciotti.

QUICK. WHAT color are yield signs? Of course. They're yellow with black edging and lettering. Everyone knows that. Last month, a number of readers commented on yield signs, in particular, the yield sign from the Route 100 west ramp onto Long Gate Parkway. Ellicott City's Carl Whitmire responded to these comments, in particular, to Steve Clarkson, who said regarding yield signs and Maryland drivers: "Heck, most of them don't even know how to spell it. They view a triangular yellow sign as a challenge.

Q. I was interested in your column about the person who used yellow mustard for indigestion. I want to provide some positive feedback: I tried the mustard remedy for indigestion over the past couple of days and am amazed and delighted that it works. A. We thank the reader who suggested a teaspoon of yellow mustard for heartburn. Apparently the yellow coloring, turmeric, has long been used for digestive disorders. You are not the only one who remarked on this home remedy: "I was fascinated to read that someone else takes yellow mustard for heartburn.

The Linthicum-Ferndale Yellow Jackets won the inaugura Anne Arundel Optimist Invitational Early-Bird 11-12 boys basketball tournament last week at Brooklyn Park/Lindale Junior Middle School.The Yellow Jackets of Ron Brown defeated the Anne Arundel Optimist Thunder, 48-21, in Friday's tournament opener.Linthicum-Ferndale opened with a full-court press and quickly built an 11-6 first-quarter lead.With Adam Sutton and Chad Brown running the fast break to near perfection, the Yellow Jackets claimed a 25-13 halftime lead.

Verizon Communications Inc. said yesterday that it was preparing to spin off its yellow pages division before the end of the year so it can focus more on its wireless, broadband, and television divisions. Verizon said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it had not ruled out selling some or all of the division, known as Verizon Directories, which includes SuperPages.com. In December, Verizon said it was looking to unload the division, which financial analysts say could bring in at least $14 billion.

ATLANTA -- We moved into our house 4 1/2 years ago. It's a 1960s rancher with three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a basement of uneven faux wood paneling and cinder block walls. The bedrooms are boxy and not what you'd call spacious, but they're fine for my wife and me and our three kids. How much space do you really need to sleep? As for the bathrooms, well, if you've ever been in a 1960s ranch, you know what they're like. One of them is yellow. Not some tasteful shade of sunflower, either, but a bright, glow-in-the-dark yellow.

Scientists have found reproductive abnormalities in yellow perch in three Maryland rivers that are either heavily suburbanized or rapidly developing, which they say helps explain why the distinctive black-striped fish are not thriving in those Chesapeake Bay tributaries and may be linked to toxic pollution. Significant numbers of eggs produced by spawning female perch in the Severn and South rivers in Anne Arundel County and in Mattawoman Creek in Charles County failed to develop completely, according to a three-year survey conducted by federal and state researchers.

As state officials unveiled a giant statue of a crash test dummy at its new home in Glen Burnie Tuesday, they deemed it "destined to be a regional landmark. " But towering at five times larger than life and weighing 2 tons, the bright-yellow tribute to safety drew fears it would become a regional source of rubbernecking. "We had a tremendous amount of thought about that," said John Kuo, administrator for the state Motor Vehicle Administration, whose headquarters became the dummy's final resting place.

Yellow Cab, which has operated in the Baltimore area since 1909, has been named taxi operator of the year by the industry's trade group, the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association. Behind the wheel is Mark Joseph, a graduate of American University in Washington, who began his career at Yellow Cab in 1976 and was president and CEO for 20 years. When Connex North America acquired Yellow Transportation in 2001, Joseph rose through the executive ranks to become president and chief operating officer of Connex, now Veolia Transportation, and vice chairman and CEO of Veolia.

Summer squashes have to be the most overlooked (and overcooked) vegetables of the summer growing season. They're everywhere, but they're not as widely anticipated as asparagus, as beloved as peas or as coveted as strawberries. Available in all farmers' markets from early June until late September, squash are forced into second-class roles as over-sauteed side dishes or even third- and fourth-class bit parts in the dreaded "vegetable medley. " Enough is enough. Summer squashes need to be heard, and the main players for this team are yellow squash and zucchini.

A big Old Bay announcement is coming on Thursday. The announcement will be made Thursday morning at Miss Shirley's as part of Summer of Baytriotism, a season-long celebration of the distinctive blend of 18 herbs and spices. We do know that the announcement will outline details of Taste of Baytriotism , a week-long restaurant promotion (June 22-30) featuring specially created menu items, introuduce the Voice of Old Bay Radio and demonstrate a new smartphone technology named Blippar that will be making its United States debut during the Summer of Baytriotism.

Maryland fans did not need to step outside to feel the chill. For much of Sunday's game, the shooting percentages of Maryland and Georgia Tech hovered in the 20s -- lower than the temperature outside Comcast Center. But that was fine with the Terps, whose defense and foul shooting allowed them to overcome a sub-freezing shooting spell in a 61-50 victory over Georgia Tech -- Maryland's ninth victory in its last 10 games. Maryland won largely because of senior Sean Mosley, who scored 18 points -- including the last seven of the game -- and played airtight defense on leading Georgia Tech scorer Glen Rice Jr. Both teams' shooting percentages thawed as the game wore on, but a key for Maryland was that Rice -- son of the former NBA star -- was never allowed to become his hot-shooting self.

Preston Trucking Co. Inc., an Eastern Shore-based regional hauler acquired five years ago, said yesterday that it would become an independent company once again through a management buyout.Yellow Corp., a public company based in Overland Park, Kan., agreed to sell Preston to a group of three senior managers. Terms weren't disclosed.Preston management hopes to complete the deal, which is contingent on a new labor agreement with the company's drivers, by the end of the month."There's virtually no synergy created among trucking companies when they join together," said Sean Callahan, Preston's chief financial officer and one of the acquiring executives.

It is a classic corporate marriage, born of desperation and opportunity.Preston Corp., the well-respected yet struggling trucking company situated in the cornfields of the Eastern Shore, weds Yellow Freight System Inc. of Delaware, a well-heeled industry giant that needs to become even mightier."

The Tipsy? Taxi! service from Yellow Cab, which offers free cab rides on several holidays throughout the year, is returning to Baltimore on New Year's Eve. It'll be the fourth year in a row the service, which has been criticized for being sluggish and dropping calls, will be offered in the city. On the 31st,  the Charm City Circulator with also have extended hours. Tipsy? Taxi!, sponsored by Yellow Cab, AAA Mid-Atlantic, and this year, the Motor Vehicle Administration, aims to keep drunk drivers off the road on drinking holidays.

Home owners surrounding the new Liberty Exchange office, retail and warehouse development in Eldersburg are hoping to see the traffic light at the entrance of the center at Liberty Road become operational - and sooner than later. Currently, the signal at Exchange Drive and Liberty Road (Route 26) is a blinking yellow light, but residents are concerned about possible accidents as cars attempt to get through the heavily-traveled stretch of Liberty Road. "I have witnessed several close calls during the day, especially when the high school students are dismissed around 2:30 p.m.," said Jen Hoey, president of the nearby Sumner's Hollow home owner association.