Cherokee? Prove it to yourself
This may come as a shock to Baby Boomers, but Iron Eyes Cody, the native American who cried about litter, is not Cherokee. He’s not an Indian. He’s…
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‘Pay what you can’ cafes spring up
Pay what you can’ (PWYC) cafes and restaurants have sprung up around the world as a way of revolutionizing charitable food giving. In the U.S., there are…
When it’s time: How to end a friendship
Many of us, say relationship experts, hold on to relationships long past the expiration date. If a friendship hurts, says Lillian Skye Noble, writing for…
Dealing with a demanding boss
Anyone working in corporate America is bound to have a run-in with a demanding boss. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), managing a…
Basic Social Security strategies for couples
Social Security is, like many government programs, rife with confusion. For those nearing retirement age, it would be wise to plan now to create the…
Beards are in
Beards are sprouting everywhere, especially among men ages 18-24. About 39 percent of these young men have beards today as opposed to a year ago, when…
To my Valentine
Romance aside, Valentine’s Day can be a frantic event, but lucrative for greeting card makers, florists, and restaurateurs. In 2017 your chances of being…
Good reads for winter weekends
Perk up long winter weekends with a great book reading list. Great classics for men, from artofmanliness.com The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The…
Millions trace roots through Ellis Island
Millions of Americans trace roots through Ellis Island Can you trace one of your ancestors through Ellis Island? If so, you’re one of 100 million…
Guard your health in cold weather
Did you know that in cold weather, 60 percent of your body fuel is used to maintain body temperature? That means you must count on tiring more easily, and…