As a French trained chef, Indian cooking had been out of my comfort zone. Recently, my friend Laurie Burrows Grad sent me her favorite quick chicken curry recipe for me to try. First, I wanted to make the curry powder from scratch, as my esteemed colleague, the late Raghavan Iyer, recommended in his latest book, “On the Curry Trail.”…
What’s the Deal With Jumbo Loans
May 26, 2023
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One of the reasons that First Federal Bank failed was the abundance of low-interest jumbo loans they had outstanding. Jumbo loans or mortgages are riskier for banks to make. But what are jumbo loans, and why are they risky? They may have been popular with the recently failed banks, but are they still common with…
Profiles in History: Charles Francis Hall: From Publisher to Arctic Explorer
May 26, 2023
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Charles Francis Hall (1821–1871) was born in Vermont, moved with his family as a child to New Hampshire, and then moved westward to Cincinnati when he married. It was in Cincinnati that he developed his entrepreneurial spirit by founding a seal-engraving business and then starting two newspapers, the Cincinnati Occasional and the Daily Press. During…
‘Emotional Genius’ Judge Lynn Toler Turns Life Into New Show That Tackles Mental Health Awareness
Judge Lynn Toler has spent her career imparting life wisdom and grounded advice. She served as the longest-reigning arbitrator in the longest-running courtroom show, “Divorce Court,” for 14 consecutive seasons, and co-hosted three seasons of “Marriage Boot Camp,” where she mentored couples after watching them for 10-hour days and always made a point to explain—in…
How Is Inflation Measured? Understanding the Consumer Price Index
When prices surge across various sectors of the economy, you’ll start hearing analysts talk about inflation. Inflation is the devaluation of currency over time, meaning as goods and services become more expensive, the buying power of your money decreases. People will often first notice inflation by realizing that something they buy regularly is more expensive…
Explore Shen Yun’s 2023 Season
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Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for May 26–June 1
This week, we feature a celebrated World War II miniseries and a family-friendly adventure about two siblings on a quest to save a magical land. New Release ‘The Secret Kingdom’ When siblings Peter (Sam Everingham) and Verity (Alyla Browne) move into a house from their father’s childhood, they discover a mystical land beneath Peter’s bedroom…
A Beginner’s Guide to Maintaining Focus
There’s a simple formula to predict how much progress you’ll make in achieving your objectives. Simply take the amount of time you dedicate to your goals, divide it by the number of goals you’re pursuing, and multiply by the length of time you stay focused. Progress = (Time Available ÷ Number of Goals) × Length of…
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for May 26–June 1
This week, we feature a witty guide to domestic and cultural sanity and an incisive look at the gifts Greek classics have bestowed on our culture. Nonfiction ‘Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War’ By Peachy Keenan The new radical extremism calls for sanity! Imagine that! This enjoyable guide asks its readers…
VIDEO: Photographer Braves Winter Woods to Capture Tiny, Cute Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrels
Keishiro Shin photographs lots of animals, but Japanese dwarf flying squirrels are his favorite. “They are adorable,” the 53-year-old told The Epoch Times. “But they are not just adorable, they are tough wild animals.” Originally from Tokyo, Shin now lives in the Shiretoko area of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. He has to act fast…
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