What to say, and not to say, after a car wreck
Alex Glenn at NerdWallet, a personal finance site, says you should never say these things to your insurer after being involved in a car crash: “I’m fine.”…
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Adults like scooters
Forget the hoverboard … Adults like scooters for trips too long to walk and too short to drive Some call them basic for multigenerational play, but…
‘Harmony of the Seas’ begins maiden voyage May 22
Travel: ‘Harmony of the Seas’ begins its maiden voyage on May 22 Cruise lines must think bigger is better. Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Holland America…
Online retailers adding brick-and-mortar stores
Amazon.com is planning to open bookstores across the country, even though it was Amazon that killed the storefront book store. Large and small Internet…
NCAA College football expands use of technology
According to the NCAA’s expanded rules, replay officials will have the authority to make a targeting call from the booth, and also to determine whether…
Using kits to sharpen a chainsaw
Chainsaws are worthless if they are not sharpened but you don’t have to throw away the chain. It’s less expensive to sharpen chains and with kits you…
Have a happier marriage
Here’s how to start it: Marry your best friend of the opposite sex. Many studies show that married people are happier and more satisfied with their lives,…
The amazing bravery of animals has been recognized throughout history
Just north of the Children’s Zoo in New York’s Central park, you can see the statue of a Siberian Husky named Balto. He is standing at attention on a…
Beard, moustache, or sideburns: Style them well
It’s nice not to have to shave every day, but caring for facial hair can take almost as much time and effort. Jeff Raider, CEO of Harry’s, a maker of…
‘The Kid:’ Ken Griffey, Jr., elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Sports ‘The Kid:’ Ken Griffey, Jr., elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame Superstitious and modest, Ken Griffey, Jr., has spent his life refusing to set…