Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 pounds large sea scallops 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice…
Month: August 2020
St. Augustine and the boy with a shell
St. Augustine of Hippo, the great doctor of theology in the Christian church, long pondered the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Born in 354 AD, Augustine is…
Beach shells steeped in history and lore
You see them everywhere in coastal areas, those showy fan-shaped shells, with a many-colored fluted exterior. They’re so eye-catching in a glass bowl,…
The facts about distracted driving
According to 2017 statistics from the CDC: * 6% of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States involved a distracted driver. * 3,166 people died in…
Here’s what to do if you witness an accident
Seeing someone injured on the job can be frightening and maybe even leave you feeling confused. But for better or for worse, you are a witness, and you…
Mask update: Beware unexpected results of wearing masks
Wearing a homemade mask is not perfect protection, but researchers say it is probably better than nothing. Be sure mask-wearing does not give false…
Document your possessions
When you take out renter’s insurance, you’ll be asked to list your possessions and maybe to photograph them. It is easy to forget to do the same when you…
What is not covered by renter’s insurance?
Generally any damage from flood, underground water, earthquakes, mudslides, settling, sinkholes, deterioration, contamination, nuclear hazard, birds,…
Renter’s insurance and your boat
While renter’s insurance typically covers all your belongings, if your boat or car is damaged in a fire or another disaster, it probably won’t be covered….
First auto policy
The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., issued its first automobile insurance policy on Feb. 1, 1898. Dr. Truman Martin of Buffalo, N.Y., got…