Businesses balk at yet another postage increase
For the second time this year and the sixth time in three years, the US Postal Service has hiked the cost of a First Class Forever stamp. Now, first class…
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Luxury is a big business
Luxury is still just business Christian Dior. Bulgari. Fendi. Tiffany & Co. Dom Perignon. Givenchy. They’re some of the most famous luxury brands in the…
Ask the Expert: HELOCs
I want to do some home renovations. What is the difference between a HELOC and a home equity loan? Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit…
Tailor your surroundings: Is it time to ‘rightsize’ your life?
Is it time to make your house fit your life? Mid-life couples and individuals of all ages eventually have to consider whether their house is right for…
Study: Student IQs are average
In 1940, 10 percent of adults attended college and 60 percent had only an elementary education or no formal schooling at all. By 2009, 56 percent attended…
Top priority for flights: Legroom
It’s become the most important issue in airline travel: Legroom. Seat pitch is the key measurement that tells you if your legs will be touching your chin…
Dreams and easy money: The story of Poyais
The lure of easy money, a grand scheme, and a big talker: These are ingredients for a disaster in any time or place, but in 1820, they nearly brought down…
Politics makes us sick
Study: Politics makes us sick Hard-core election season is upon us, and it’s literally making us sick. Physically sick. Emotionally sick. Sick. Kevin…
Mystic Quest: A look at game phenomenon Myst’s creators
While Mario might be the most famous character and franchise in video game history, he’s far from the only trailblazer. Back in 1993, Myst hit the market…
The Kutuk River in Alaska’s Gates of the Arctic National Park flowing orange.
Orange tide? Rivers changing colors in Alaska Imagine a beautiful river winding through a pristine forest. What color is that river? Most people would…