Time to transplant daylilies and hostas
When you look at your yard or garden this fall, you probably see plants that should be separated or moved. We’re talking about daylilies that are choking…
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Book Review: Astonishing true life tale
Astonishing tale of true-life adventure The Siberia Job By Josh Haven It was 1994. The Berlin Wall had fallen and so had the government of the Soviet…
Hooked on history: the rise of Velcro
This might not come as much of a surprise, but Velcro has a rather gripping history. While taking a stroll through the Alps, Swiss engineer George de…
Illinois passes law to ensure kid influencers get paid
Child labor makes people squeamish. Yet tune into a movie or your favorite TV shows and there’s a fair chance that a child actor will grace the screen….
Ask the expert
I am self-employed and my lender tells me I will require a non-qualified mortgage. How is that different than a qualified mortgage? Qualified mortgages…
Ask the Medicare expert
Can Medicare help me choose a nursing home for my mother? While there is no substitute for visiting a facility, Medicare does have an online tool to help…
The baby boomer dilemma: Should you sell and rent?
A lot of baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — have made up their minds. About 85 percent tell researchers they are holding on to their…
Negotiate for what you want
Whether you are shopping at a flea market, deciding on next year’s vacation site, or making a contract, lawyer G. Richard Shell says success starts long…
Unlock the power of workplace connections
In the fast-paced modern work environments, the ability to establish meaningful connections with colleagues can be invaluable. Building friendships in the…
Prolonged grief disorder: Debating the controversial diagnosis
Prolonged grief disorder (PGD), a condition characterized by an extended and intense form of mourning, has become a subject of increasing interest within…