How to ditch your old device
It’s always exciting to open up a brand new smartphone or laptop or tablet, but what happens to the old one? For three in ten adults in the US, the old…
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Remembering Okinawa after 80 years
The Pacific island of Okinawa is small, just 67 miles long and 17 miles at its widest point. But at just 350 nautical miles from the southernmost Japanese…
The top U.S. export is often stolen
The U.S. exports ideas. Look at technology, pharmaceuticals, and software, and you see American innovation. A 2020 report by the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
A total knee replacement can be a good fix
Total knee replacement surgery is a clear choice for some people. A person who has continuous pain and stiffness that limits daily activities and…
Balance: It’s not just for dancers!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about three-quarters of older Americans have problems with balance. If you’re not as confident…
Limited mobility? Here are some vacation ideas
If you can’t walk a mile, you might think that travel is difficult or impossible. But, there are trips worth taking and they are ready for you! For a…
Use it or save it? How to use your best stuff
Homemakers in the 1930s and 1940s, and even earlier, dreamed of fancy china cabinets to display their good dishes and keepsakes. But with china cabinets…
How to rent the right storage unit
Renting a storage unit can be a practical solution for a variety of situations. Whether you’re downsizing your home, storing seasonal items, or keeping a…
Ever-bearing raspberries are fruitful in fall
Fruit lovers are in their glory in spring time, with berries of several kinds decorating their landscape. Generally, however, the party’s over by mid…
Welcome the summer solstice
Usually when someone complains that it has been a long day, it was a day that felt long. But on June 20, it’s more than a figure of speech. It really is…