Labor: The first price
“Labor was the first price, the original purchase money that was paid for all things. It was not by gold or by silver, but by labor, that all wealth of…
Month: September 2022
On Labor Day, consider: Life is pretty good in the 21st century
Portrait of a worker in 1870: A man started work at 13 and worked every day for 30 years, until the day he died at age 43. In his entire life, he never…
The first day of autumn is September 22
Autumn is an invisible bridge that begins with the fading delights of summer and slowly reaches into the world of winter. It’s when most crops are…
Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month
Taking pride in our ancestry The Irish have March with St. Patrick’s Day and the Germans and Polish have October with Oktoberfest and General Pulaski…
How to get rid of those leaves
* Mow and mulch. If leaves aren’t too deep, mow with a mulching lawn mower and leave them on the grass. * Use a leaf blower. It will work very well on…
September is Cholesterol Education Month: Time to check up on LDLs and HDLs
Accountants aren’t the only ones who go by the numbers. Increasingly, doctors gauge your health by your numbers as well. Better numbers mean better health…
Juul products to remain on market — for now
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow Juul Labs’ vaping products to remain on the market for now, according to the New York Times. The…
More exercise associated with longer lives
Adults who exceed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended weekly exercise targets live longer than those who don’t, according to a new study…
Meat diet draws fire; proponents defend
Proponents of the all-meat “carnivore diet” claim it can aid with weight loss, combat chronic diseases, decrease inflammation, lower blood sugar and…
Health insurance price transparency rules take effect
The Transparency in Coverage Final Rule, issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, took effect on July 1 after months of implementation…