By Sarah Bahari From The Dallas Morning News A mirrored dome set in the vast West Texas desert was named the No. 1 “glamping” spot in the U.S. by a national camping website. Space Cowboys, a 10-acre campground just outside Big Bend National Park, is home to numerous tents, yurts and RV sites. Its centerpiece…
Deck Sealer Debacle
Do you have a wood deck? How much time do you invest in cleaning and sealing it? How many gallons, currently priced around $55 per gallon, of high-quality sealer do you use to make your deck look fantastic? I pretty much know all the answers because I’ve dealt with cleaning and sealing outdoor decks, fences,…
The Surprising History of Root Beer—and How to Make It at Home
As summer creeps on and the weather turns hot and sluggish, nothing quenches the thirst quite like root beer. Notes of vanilla and wintergreen combine in one syrupy sweet, fizzy drink that’s delicious served over ice or in a float with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s a distinctly American drink, one you’re not…
The Secrets of Successful Financial Planning: Inside Tips From an Expert (Part 1)
This is the first of a series in which The Epoch Times will publish, chapter by chapter, the book The Secrets of Successful Financial Planning: Inside Tips From an Expert, by Dan Gallagher. Introduction For more than three decades, until my December 2017 retirement, I’ve asked clients about the financial strategies and experiences they had prior to…
Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?
July 7, 2023
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Pets are big in America. Sixty-six percent of U.S. households own a pet. Many of these pet owners look at their pup or kitty as one of the family. While loving a pet is priceless, their medical bills aren’t. That’s why pet insurance is increasing in popularity. Pet insurance was an unknown product for years….
Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for July 7–13
This week, we feature an Akira Kurosawa epic set in feudal Japan and a rousing lesser-known World War II drama about the Canadian Air Force. New Release ‘The Flash’ In yet another retread of a popular fleet-footed comic book superhero, Ezra Miller stars as The Flash, who accidentally travels back in time after using his…
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for July 7–13
This week, we feature an in-depth biography covering Theodore Roosevelt’s final years and a comprehensive exploration of learning and the human mind. Nonfiction ‘Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic’ By Simon Winchester Data and information are available at the click of a computer key or swipe on…
Woman Transforms Rundown $1.27 House Into a Stunning Home, Here’s How It Looks
A British woman has transformed a rundown Victorian house into the home of her dreams, buying the property for just 1 pound (US$1.27) after it sat unoccupied for 15 years. Maxine Sharples from Liverpool in England learned about her city’s 1-pound home scheme since she lived locally around the homes for sale. She applied in…
Plague, Drought, Landslides, and Earthquakes: This Italian Ghost Town Was Hit by Every Possible Calamity
Enter into Italy’s wasteland of ancient ghost towns, long abandoned and left to slowly crumble and fade under the hot southern sun. There are more than 6,000 vacant villages in Italy, and Craco is just one of them. It’s hard to imagine that this eerily quiet medieval village once buzzed with life. Once known as “Golden…
Couple Who Bought a 140-Year-Old Mansion Haven’t Stopped Finding Hidden Treasures Since
A couple who fell in love with a historic manor when they first moved to Leavenworth, Kansas, 12 years ago, made a dream come true when they bought the property. As it turned out, the house of their dreams was also a trove of hidden treasures. Thad Krasnesky and his wife Robin Krasnesky were captivated…
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