Month: April 2023

Replace a Tub With a Shower

If you have a bathroom with a seldom-used bathtub and prefer a shower instead, you can convert the old tub to a new stand-alone unit. A shower enclosure designed to fit in a standard 5-foot step-over tub alcove that measures 32 inches by 60 inches by 74 inches makes it possible. Look for a unit…


Hong Kong Records World’s Lowest Fertility Rate at 0.8 per Woman

In November 2022, the global population surpassed eight billion. On April 19, The United Nations Population Fund released its latest State of World Population Report 2023 (PDF). Hong Kong has the lowest fertility rate in the world, with just 0.8 children per woman. Trailing behind, South Korea and Singapore rank 2nd and 3rd lowest, respectively….


How to Save Yourself From a Foolish Purchase

I wish I had a quarter for every stupid purchase I’ve made in my life. I’d have some major dough. Regrettably, my financial faux pas have been remarkable in both quantity and quality. I’ve made some real doozies. Take the above-ground swimming pool. Its a la carte price was bad enough. Adding everything required but…


Moderna and Serious Side Effects During Vaccine Trial

In February 2021, Moderna announced that “no serious adverse effects were observed” in an article about the preliminary results of the mRNA vaccine trial published in the medical journal Vaccine. Moderna was halfway through phase 2 of its P201 vaccine trial that enlisted 600 participants. Phase 2 vaccine testing aimed to further determine vaccine safety,…


Hyman Scores in OT as Oilers Beat Kings 5–4 to Even Series

LOS ANGELES—Leon Draisaitl wasn’t fazed as his Edmonton Oilers faced a three-goal deficit at the end of the first period of Game 4 against the Los Angeles Kings. Instead, Draisaitl and the Oilers were able to rally and post what might be their biggest win of the season. Zach Hyman scored at 10:39 of overtime…


Cheese Soufflé

View the print-ready version of this recipe. When I was an apprentice at L’Auberge Chez François, a charming French restaurant right outside of Washington, DC, one of my jobs was prepping the soufflé dishes for the evening service. It was tedious because there were so many of them. Soufflés are always popular menu items because…


Ex-Budweiser Executive Says Conservatives Won’t Forget Pro-Trans Controversy

A former Anheuser-Busch executive warned his former colleagues that American conservatives, who make up its base, would likely not forget the recent transgender controversy. The commotion was instigated by the company’s decision to partner with transgender personality Dylan Mulvaney to act as one of its spokespersons. Anheuser-Busch released special edition cans of Bud Light with…


UK Government Amends Bill Limiting Power to Deport Underage Illegal Immigrants

The government agreed to limit the proposed power to deport underage illegal immigrants in a bid to see off a Tory rebellion against its new Illegal Migration Bill. As the bill is set to be discussed in Parliament this week, the Home Office said on Sunday that the power will only be used in “very limited circumstances.” It…


Are These the 19 Most Important Supplements to Take?

I typically recommend taking a dietary approach to get the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients you need, but as many as 86 percent of Americans may be using supplements to boost their health. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Molecular hydrogen is a selective antioxidant, meaning it doesn’t indiscriminately suppress free radicals but, rather, helps your body make the…


Gen Zers and Millennials? I Love ’Em!

Dave, I am the managing partner of a family business. We would like to add to our team, but I’m worried we can’t try to hold millennials and Gen Zers to the same standards as other generations without losing them. How do you feel about this? —Sarah Sarah, If you give them what you should…