The post office by the numbers
235.2 million – revenue received in dollars 160.2 million – dollars paid to postal employees in salaries and benefits 506.4 million – number of mail…
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For a beautiful start in spring: You can store your tropical bulbs
The growing season might be over, but you don’t have to say goodbye to your tropical plants. With a little effort, you can have twice as many next spring,…
Cord cutting update: Streaming TV expands
Entertainment is more plentiful than ever — and more expensive. Cable gave everyone a great picture and more choices but it brought along high fees that…
The politics of tipping
Just when you thought everything was political, it really is. Even tipping. According to research by creditcards.com, a great tipper is a male Republican…
Knee replacements not for everyone
In older adults, cartilage in the knee joint can wear away, causing pain and limited movement. A new study shows that, for the most serious cases of…
Passing on prized possessions is a tricky affair
A will is not always the way – Passing on prized possessions is a tricky affair You might think that handing down family heirlooms is a problem for the…
Is it better to buy or rent a home in retirement?
The kids are gone, the house is paid for, and you are ready for retirement. The question is whether keeping the house is the best idea. According to USA…
Teaching kids about the cashless economy
The cashless society reigns and it is getting more powerful every year. One area of life that usually does involve cash are allowances paid to kids every…
Alternative to granite: Soapstone countertops combine beauty with utility
If a stone material can be called flexible, then soapstone is that material. Soapstone, actually a mineral known as steatite, is a somewhat rare stone…
Preventable risk to babies
According to a survey by Pfizer and Parents Magazine, nearly one in four parents have never heard of invasive pneumococcal disease. Invasive PD is an…