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Category: General Interest

Stunning Dutch stone houses
General Interest

Stunning Dutch stone houses

More than 275 years ago, the Dutch were constructing homes of stone of such enduring quality that the homes are still part of Main Street Hurley,…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2017July 12, 2026
What happens to your Facebook profile when you die?
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What happens to your Facebook profile when you die?

You’ve written your life large on Facebook: Your politics, religion, family, likes, dislikes, some of your best moments, and, one hopes, only a few of…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2017July 12, 2026
General Interest

The Rise of drones: Here to stay

During the past several years, mainstream drones have gone from a somewhat geeky niche hobby to a full-on pop culture phenomenon. A recent report by FAA…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2017July 11, 2026
General Interest

The right time for life insurance

Life insurance can be a tricky subject depending on what stage of life a person finds themselves in. Variables such as term limits, whole life policies,…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2017July 11, 2026
General Interest

Phone battery life

To get the most out of your phone’s battery, don’t let it drain to zero. The best idea is to juice it up at the 30 percent to 40 percent mark, according…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2017July 11, 2026
General Interest

The shine on a buttercup

A game children used to play: Hold a buttercup under your chin. If it reflects yellow, which it usually did, then you like butter! The game tells us more…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2017July 11, 2026
General Interest

British hedgehogs decline

BBC Gardening World Magazine has sent out a call to help the tiny, spiny hedgehog. About 50 percent of gardeners in Britain have not seen a hedgehog in…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2017July 11, 2026
General Interest

Brain scientist says stress can make you stronger

You feel the tension creeping up your spine. Heart begins to pound. Anxiety. Do you need to pop a pill to stop it? Or maybe what you need to do is feel…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2017July 12, 2026
General Interest

Less famous, but annoying, autocorrect mistakes

Of all the challenges of modern technology, autocorrect is at once highly useful while remaining annoying and sometimes embarrassing. The Internet is full…

byRick GoodMay 1, 2017July 11, 2026
General Interest

Men in Pink

Pink and purple pastels are what’s happening in fashion — for men! The color that was once considered the domain of young girls now graces new men’s…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2017July 11, 2026

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