Month: July 2022

Something for Summer Reading: ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs

The distinction between what is “great” and what is “good” is significant when it comes to literature. “Tarzan of the Apes,” written by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1912, is not a great book by any means—but it’s a thumping good read. Even if “Tarzan of the Apes” is just a pulp page-turner, as…


Treasury Sec. Yellen Downplays Recession Risk; Chinese Rocket Plummeting Back to Earth | NTD Business

The White House downplays the risk of a possible economic recession ahead of upcoming economic data, which might show just that. A $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery materials plant is being planned in Nevada—a step forward for the United States in an industry that’s completed dominated by China. Another Chinese rocket is set to crash…


The Coming Big Election American Tsunami

Commentary As I wrote in my last column, an American tidal wave is coming based on big, nationalized congressional campaigns. The American people will repudiate high inflation, fuel prices, and food costs. They will reject the unchecked border and skyrocketing murder rates (which are up 37 percent in New York City and 34 percent in…


What Are Dental Implants?

Modern-day dental implants were developed in 1952 by a Swedish orthopedic surgeon, Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark. He found that titanium could be integrated into living bone with a very high degree of predictability and did not seem to suffer long-term soft tissue inflammation or ultimate rejection. He discovered at his laboratory in Sweden that titanium integrates…


Firefighters Slow Growth of California Blaze Near Yosemite

JERSEYDALE, Calif.—Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a huge wildfire burning in a forest near Yosemite National Park, where thousands of residents from mountain communities were still under evacuation orders Monday and smoke was spreading for hundreds of miles around. Crews “made good headway” against the Oak Fire, according to a Sunday night incident…


From Recession Probability to FOMC Meeting, Critical Week for US Economy

Financial markets will digest a wide range of data this week, including the much-anticipated second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP). Investors also will closely monitor the results of the July policy meeting of the Federal Reserve. Regional Fed surveys, housing numbers, consumer indexes, and labor and inflation figures will also be released throughout the week. For…


Florida Gives $450 Back-to-School Stimulus Checks to Struggling Families

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Nearly 60,000 Florida families will be receiving stimulus checks to help cover back-to-school expenses for their children, but the checks are causing controversy with other Floridians. July 25 is the start of the annual back-to-school tax holiday season, when school-related items such as clothes, shoes, and even computers can be purchased tax-free. Foster…


Florida’s $450 Back-to-School Stimulus Checks to Aid Struggling Families

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Nearly 60,000 Florida families will be receiving stimulus checks to help cover back-to-school expenses for their children, but the checks are causing controversy with other Floridians. July 25 is the start of the annual back-to-school tax holiday season, when school-related items such as clothes, shoes, and even computers can be purchased tax-free. Foster…


The Perfect Summer Salad

Here’s a salad recipe to make at the height of summer when watermelon and cucumbers are at their juiciest and most flavorful. Feta adds the perfect creamy, salty, tangy edge, and mint makes this salad taste even brighter. Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad Serves 6 Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 1/2 cup…


Elon Musk Targets ‘Liar’ WSJ Reporters With Photo of Him and Google Co-founder

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk on Monday posted a photo of himself with Google co-founder Sergey Brin in a bid to debunk a Wall Street Journal article claiming he had an improper relationship with Brin’s wife. He also suggested Wall Street Journal editor Michael Siconolfi and the reporting staff involved in the article of being liars, tweeting…