Bad ideas for Valentine’s Day
* Don’t give the same Valentine you gave last year. * Don’t buy a size too big. When in doubt, buy smaller. * Don’t forget your wallet for that romantic…
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Who sent the first Valentine?
The first Valentine card that was decorated and poetic is attributed to the imprisoned Charles, Duke of Orleans, in 1415. He eased the pain of…
On Valentine’s Day, beware of lovers bearing potions
In the “be careful what you ask for” category, consider the love-lorn Welsh maiden, Dwyn. Dwyn was a fifth century teenager inclined to romance. She was…
Is it time to break up with barcodes?
Barcodes have worked well since they were first invented in 1952, but turns out that they don’t play nice with bots. The average person can’t read…
Bestselling cereals
National Cereal Day occurs on March 7, but the highest consumption of cereal is in January and February, according to Food Manufacturing. In 2021, the top…
A sweet history of breakfast cereal
Is the best part of waking up cereal and milk in your cup? Turns out, dry cereal has quite a fascinating history, and while it’s common today, it’s also a…
Medicare question
I lost a lot of weight and I now have a lot of loose skin. Will Medicare cover surgery to remove it? Maybe. For all reconstructive surgeries the key…
Ask the Expert: What is a conforming loan?
A conforming loan is one that conforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are giant government-chartered mortgage…
Break out the bubbly: Things to celebrate in the 2023 real estate market
The new year will almost certainly bring home buyers more homes to choose from and better prices, experts say. According to MarketWatch, a fresh group of…
Quell that Sunday night anxiety
They love their jobs, but many people get a sinking feeling on Sunday. Friday has that sense of freedom. Saturday is all yours. Then, Sunday, you start to…