In this series, “Herbal First-Aid Kit,” we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you are looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available. The “King of Essential Oils,” frankincense is one of the world’s most…
Frankincense: A First Aid Essential Oil With Anti-Arthritic, Analgesic and Anti-Microbial Effects
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (July 6)
July 6, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery rose 1 cent to $71.80 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for September delivery fell 13 cents to $76.52 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for August delivery rose 2 cents $2.54 a gallon. August heating oil fell 1 cent to $2.48 a gallon. August natural gas fell 5 cents to…
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared July 6
Stocks closed lower after reports suggested the U.S. job market remains much more resilient than expected. The S&P 500 fell 0.8 percent Thursday. The Dow lost 366 points, or 1.1 percent, and the Nasdaq fell 0.8 percent. While a sturdy labor market keeps the economy out of a long-expected recession, it could also push the…
Film Review: ‘The Lesson’
R | 1h 43m | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | 7 July 2023 (USA) Observing the most basic rules of mystery thrillers (keep the plot simple and don’t cheat the audience), director Alice Troughton’s “The Lesson” (originally titled: “The Tutor”) isn’t likely to win any year-end awards, but in a summer overflowing with hyper-stylized sequels, thunderously blunt action flicks, and politically-correct animated “message”…
12 Skills to Pass on to the Next Generation
A few years ago, I came across an old photo of my great-grandmother. She’s standing on the rickety, wooden porch of what could only be described as a decrepit shack, holding a bucket of milk and pouring it into a contraption to separate milk from the cream. Also on the porch with her are two…
The Will to Wait
Recently, while reading some stories from Leo Tolstoy’s “Walk in the Light and Twenty-Three Tales,” it struck me how many of his characters were prisoners of time and circumstance. “What Men Live By” features a fallen angel, Michael, who lives as a human being for years while seeking answers to three questions that God has…
Wide Open Spaces
Located less than an hour’s drive from downtown Houston, this sprawling, 1,408-acre ranch property is a great place to raise a large family and entertain. The property features an 11,347-square-foot, four-bedroom, 11-bathroom (five full, six half) main residence with a two-car garage; a three-bedroom, three-bathroom guest house; an eight-acre lake; several outbuildings; 3 1/2 miles…
Climbing El Capitan? Yosemite’s Divisive Permits for Overnight Climbers Here to Stay
By Grace Toohey From Los Angeles Times Yosemite National Park has made permanent a divisive overnight rock climbing permitting system aimed at protecting wilderness and monitoring visitors as the sport has grown rapidly in popularity. Following a two-year pilot period, the permits are now officially required for those attempting “big wall” climbs like El Capitan…
Travel Tips and Hacks
Just about every aspect of travel, whether for business or personal reasons, is expensive. However, there are several ways to reduce costs without having to compromise on comfort or enjoyment. In fact, many of the following tips can also improve the travel experience. With a bit of planning, it’s easy to cut the cost of…
With a Shared Love of Entertaining and Recipes, Two Lifelong Friends Have Turned a Party Hit Into a Growing Business
By Nicole Hvidsten From Star Tribune Minneapolis—It takes a certain amount of pluck to start a business, and Sara Doherty and Britt Jungerberg have it. Best friends since high school, the two have always enjoyed hosting parties and experimenting with recipes together. Their pickle dip—a mix of white beans, cream cheese, herbs, spices and pickles—was…
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