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Many national food conglomerates in the U.S. tout stories of humble beginnings. Shipley Do-Nuts , known here simply as Shipley's, is a Houston success story that went from mom-and-pop to ubiquitous chain across the American South. Here's how it started, and how it's going. How it started As the saying goes: "Behind every great man is a great woman." In the case of Lawrence Shipley, Sr., the woman was his wife Lillie, whose family owned a doughnut shop in Dallas, where he honed his leavened fried dough chops. The business-minded Shipley Sr. learned what he could of the doughnut trade, opening and then selling his own shop in Dallas—reportedly for $350. He moved to Houston, where he worked tirelessly to develop a recipe for a quality doughnut that would withstand the city's sticky climate. The resulting treat held its glaze perfectly, and would eventually become the catalyst for his nearly century-old doughnut empire. The craving for a Shipley's doughnut wasn't so easy to … [Read more...] about Behind the rise of Shipley’s Do-Nuts from mom-and-pop to national chain

EU: Negative interest rates 'very bad news' warns expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Speaking to Bloomberg, the head of research and group chief economist at Deutsche Bank claimed negative interest rates hitting the eurozone economies are a "historical anomaly". Mr Folkerts-Landau warned low-interest rates produce a negative aura of "fear" among businesses across the bloc who will refrain from investing capital. He said: “Trading in negative rates is - we always forget about it - a historical anomaly. Related articles EU PANIC: Next SHOCK could COLLAPSE the EU – 'troubling future' Eurozone CRISIS: EU member states ILL-PREPARED for financial meltdown “We have in 2000 years of history … [Read more...] about Eurozone CRUMBLES: Expert warns EU chiefs ‘don’t know what they’re doing’ – ‘Very SCARY’

A mother-of-two has revealed her marriage has been left on the brink of collapse after her husband got a dog who has 'destroyed' their home. The British woman took to Mumsnet to explain how her husband had nagged her for years about welcoming a pet hound into their home, and around 10 months ago she reluctantly relented. In a lengthy and emotional post on the forum, the mother sought help with the 'impossible situation' and vented her frustrations about the 'Armageddon' she's facing in her own home. The puppy has ruined her precious garden and taken over the house, prompting her to give her husband an ultimatum that it's 'either her or the dog.' Many blamed the husband for 'coercing' her into getting the pet, and encouraged her to split from her partner. A mother-of-two has asked the British parenting forum Mumsnet for advice, revealing her marriage has been left on the brink of collapse after her husband got a dog who has 'destroyed' their home (stock image) … [Read more...] about My husband pressured me to get a puppy and it’s destroying my marriage – how do I tell him it’s me or the dog?

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). I happened to be working a breaking news shift on the evening of May 28, 2020, when the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd inspired protesters to take the streets of Denver . I wasn’t surprised when I was assigned to go to the capitol and cover the event, but I was nervous. For one, I had never covered a protest before. But I had also been closely watching the events in Minneapolis that week as protestors and police clashed violently, and I worried about COVID-19, a very new disease the world knew very little about. The first time I left my house after Colorado’s stay-at-home order was to cover this protest, the genesis of what turned out to be months’ worth of demonstrations. And what I saw that night – the incessant streams of … [Read more...] about New binge-worthy podcast exposes FBI’s role in Denver’s racial justice protests | Opinion

In a backcountry ski hut, 40 miles from civilization in the middle of the night, Julianne Boylan knew something was seriously wrong with her 8-year-old son, Evan. When he tried to put into words what he was feeling, she realized the worsening wet cough he had developed that night wasn’t from a cold or the flu. “About 2 in the morning, he said, ‘Mom, I feel like I have snot in my head, it’s coming down my throat, and it’s clogging the holes in my lungs and heart,'” Boylan said. “When he told us that, that was our, ‘All right, it’s going downhill.’ ” In the Betty Bear Hut at 11,100 feet near Hagerman Pass, in the Sawatch Range 34 miles east of Basalt, Evan was experiencing symptoms of high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), a form of altitude sickness that can be fatal if victims don’t descend in elevation. The Boylan family was in a party of nine adults and five children from Boulder, including Evan’s 10-year-old sister, Eva. Their dream ski trip, in a place of stunning beauty with … [Read more...] about Dramatic nighttime evacuation from backcountry ski hut highlights threat of altitude sickness

A travel expert has warned passengers to avoid plane water (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Travel expert and founder of AirAdvisor , Anton Radchenko, told Express.co.uk there’s one drink he’d always avoid on a flight. The frequent flyer said travellers could run a few risks if they drink it. Related articles Spain warning as Britons could face 'endless queues' this summer Simon Calder shares underrated 'good value' holiday destination Anton said: “There are so many dos and don'ts when flying. But if I had to pick just one, it would be to avoid drinking plane water whether it’s in hot or cold drinks.” Passengers might be served water on its own or drink it as part of a hot beverage such … [Read more...] about Travel expert explains which drink to always ‘avoid’ on a plane – systems ‘rarely cleaned’

Prices tend to "drop" in the Canaries after winter, according to an expert (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With flight prices soaring, many Britons are struggling to book a holiday this year. A holiday expert explained how to save money on a break this year and the key time to book a break in one of Spain’s most popular hotspots. Related articles UK’s sunniest seaside town is a 'wonderful place' Flight attendant shares exact spot to place suitcase in hotel room Rosie Panter, travel expert at price comparison site dealchecker.co.uk , shared her best money-saving tips for British tourists. She said: “We tend to see the best deals on destinations as they come in and out of season. So the … [Read more...] about Travel expert shares when holidays in Spain’s Canary Islands ‘drop in price’

Casualty: BBC teases first ever improvised episode SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Casualty BBC drama Casualty saw one long-standing cast member stepping away from the show. Henderson has been part of the long-running series since 2013. She also made several appearances in Casualty’s sister show Holby City over the years. Related articles Strictly Come Dancing star shares ‘secret’ to winning BBC series Strictly Come Dancing viewers blast BBC over themed special Why did Robyn Miller leave Casualty? Henderson played Robyn Miller for 10 years on Casualty before she was killed off recently. In the most recent episode, which aired on Saturday … [Read more...] about Why did Robyn Miller leave Casualty?

Leading central banks have announced measures to help stave off the banking crisis (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Bank of England (BoE) has joined five other leading central banks to take fresh measures aimed at improving access to dollar liquidity as the financial markets continue to reel from banking sector turmoil. US dollar swap lines between the Bank, Federal Reserve, European Central Bank , the Bank of Canada, the Bank of Japan and the Swiss National Bank will be increased from a weekly to a daily basis. Related articles 'Big Brother' surveillance fears ignited over new emergency alert Man accused of leading grooming gang by Ellie Williams to sue police The move was … [Read more...] about Bank of England copies 2008 financial crisis tactic to ease banking sector turmoil

Taylor-Waters had a previous conviction for penetrating a horse (not pictured) (Image: Getty/Lancashire Police) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A man was caught crouching behind a horse after previously admitting penetrating an animal. The man, who said he had “an unusual habit” was arrested after sneaking into a stable with the intent to commit a sexual offence. Related articles Campaigner with terminal cancer begs UK to change assisted dying law New poll shows Scottish independence support drop in blow for SNP Lancashire police responded to a call on May 16 2022 at 12:40 am from a Hapton stable owner claiming they had been alerted by a sensor and found a man in the stables. LancashireLive reported that … [Read more...] about Man with conviction for sex with horse caught crouching behind another while on licence