Tricky names of luxury brands
It’s one thing when you don’t know how to say quinoa (it’s keen-wah) or that Chinese chicken dish named for the General Tso (tsah-ow). But, luxury brands…
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Recycle eyeglasses
Do you have a drawer with six pairs of outdated prescription glasses? Well, those can be recycled. Lions Club International collects eyeglasses and…
Jams and jellies are a quick source of energy
Jams and jellies are a little indulgence that don’t cost much, either in money or health. They are relatively low in calories as a spread for bread….
The cutting-edge history of the disposable blade
Consider the sharp, but humble disposable safety razor blade. Check out the trash can in a bathroom and there’s a good chance you’ll find a disposable…
Left at the altar? China faces a growing marriage problem
China wants people to say “I do,” but an increasing number of Chinese are saying “we won’t.” A record low 6.83 million Chinese people got married in 2022,…
Hoarding talent: The latest business strategy
In the face of recessionary fears, many businesses have maintained staff, even though they expect an economic downturn. Going against conventional wisdom,…
Ask the Expert: How do student loans affect the ability to get a mortgage?
How do student loans affect my ability to get a mortgage? How do student loans affect the ability to get a mortgage? Your student loans don’t necessarily…
An upgrade that says ‘welcome!’
Compared to other updates you can make on your house, a beautiful front door doesn’t cost that much, but it does give a cheerful welcome to guests and…
Empower yourself with self-discipline
How different your life could be if you had more self-discipline in more areas? Unfortunately for most of us, we are disciplined only in certain parts of…
Professor’s last lecture tells a story about how to live
It’s not unusual for retiring professors to give a last lecture. When Carnegie Mellon University’s Randy Pausch gave his in 2008, he wasn’t retiring. He…