Consumer confidence dipped slightly in April 2022 following an increase in March as worries about inflation and the Russia–Ukraine war continued to weigh the economy down, according to a survey conducted by The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index in April was at 107.3, down from 107.6 in March, an April 26 press release stated….
Consumer Confidence Edges Lower Amid Inflation and War Concerns
April 27, 2022
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Musk’s Mention Highlights Twitter Counsel Baker’s Russiagate Past at FBI
April 27, 2022
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Former top FBI lawyer, James Baker, who now serves as Twitter’s deputy general counsel, has had a spotlight thrown on him after billionaire Elon Musk, who recently negotiated a deal to buy Twitter, responded to comments about Baker’s past actions during the FBI’s Russia investigation in 2016. On April 26, a day after Musk reportedly…
Top 5 Classical Music Movies
While there aren’t many truly great productions of this ilk, a handful or so of the feature films about composers and performers of Classical music are must-see movies whose appeal can and should extend far beyond that particular genre’s already established and dedicated fan base. The following are my top five all-time favorites in this…
New York High Court Rejects Democrat-Drawn Redistricting Maps
April 27, 2022
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The New York Court of Appeals tossed out a Democrat-drawn redistricting map, ruling that it was an unconstitutional power grab intended to elect more Democrats. The court—the highest in New York—sided with lower courts in saying that three maps backed by Democrats were unconstitutionally gerrymandered. The judges, in a 4–3 ruling, ordered a special master to…
Foot Care for Seniors
How can seniors take care of their feet? Foot problems are especially common in older people, for a variety of reasons. Feet lose cushioning as they age, and the skin and nails can grow dry and brittle. Many seniors have poor circulation, and this can slow the healing of foot sores. Finding comfortable shoes that…
No Opportunity Wasted: Making the Most of Every Ingredient in the Kitchen
That half-bunch of kale is wilting in the fridge. There’s a lone carrot at the back of the crisper. And those apples have lost their crunch. Can anything be done to save them from the trash? Alexis deBoschnek says yes! That kale? It’s perfect, she would enthuse, for a massaged kale salad with lemon juice…
Villanova’s Jay Wright Retires After Final Four and 2 Championships
Two-time NCAA Division I college champion coach of the Villanova Wildcats, Jerold Taylor “Jay” Wright Jr., announced his retirement one week ago, citing that he had lost his “edge” following another Final Four appearance. “I started to feel like I didn’t have the edge that I’ve always had,” said Wright. It “always came natural to…
Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
If you’re looking for a comforting dish to put on your dinner table this Mexican chicken and rice casserole recipe is a staple the entire family can enjoy. The blend of jasmine rice, broccoli and perfectly cooked chicken is so good your kids won’t even notice that it’s totally filled with veggies. The recipe can be made in…
Pasta With Tomato Confit and Ricotta
Confit is a French technique used to preserve food by slowly cooking it in fat. While this method works particularly well for poultry, it isn’t just for (most famously) duck—you can also preserve vegetables like eggplants, carrots, beans, and my favorite, tomatoes. I love tomato confit on just about everything—topped on pizza, piled high on…
Student Debt Cancellation Isn’t About Economics—It’s About Ideology
Commentary Is there more behind President Joe Biden’s decision to extend the student debt moratorium than votes in November? Yes, of course. Biden’s extension of the moratorium on student debt repayments is a thinly veiled ploy to win Democratic favor with young voters in the lead-up to November’s midterms. The president’s approval rating with voters…
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