Dear James: I like older styles and decor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still get the metal materials, and is the project suitable for do-it-yourselfers?—Greg C. Dear Greg: The decorative metal ceilings consist of separate panels, and they are still available and becoming more popular. The decorative panels are not very heavy, so…
Study Finds Your Neighborhood Is a Factor in Your Dementia Risk
May 12, 2023
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An Australian study of nearly 5,000 people found that those who lived in wealthier suburbs scored significantly higher on memory tests and lower on dementia risk tests than those who were less affluent. As the nation’s second leading cause of death, there has been a concerted effort to understand and identify risk factors for dementia….
Film Review: ‘BlackBerry’: How BlackBerry’s Hubris Paved Way for iPhone Dominance
R | 1h 59m | Biopic, Dramedy | May 12, 2023 The biopic “BlackBerry” is the story of the rise and fall of the BlackBerry smart phone and it’s titular company, without which you would not be reading this review on your iPhone or Android phone. Doug Fregin played by director Matt Johnson in the tech biopic “BlackBerry.”…
Starting Your Own Garden–However Big or Small
By Kaitlyn Keegan From Hartford Courant With prices at the grocery store still high, many people are turning to a more sustainable source of food: gardens. Whether you own your home or rent an apartment, there is a way for you to begin growing vegetables. Homeowners have a few options including starting a backyard garden…
Grandchild on the Way? Book a Grannymoon
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‘Wedding Capital of the World’: Las Vegas Plans 70Th Anniversary Party
By Sean Hemmersmeier From Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas—Clark County has big plans in September to celebrate Las Vegas being known as the “Wedding Capital of the World” for the past 70 years. The county plans to host a mass vow renewal ceremony at Caesars Palace for hundreds of couples and a vintage-Vegas style production…
Minnesota Author’s Ode to Early Morning Baking Is a Sweet Treat + Recipes
By Joy Summers From Star Tribune Minneapolis—When the sky blooms from lavender to pink, and the sun chases away the last vestiges of cold, that’s when Sarah Kieffer finds her inspiration. “There is a calm and stillness, both outside and in, that can be found in the early hours,” she said. “Baking in the morning,…
Have Fun Getting Wet: This Collection of Personal Watercraft Has Something for Everyone
Anyone who had fun as a kid splashing around in puddles will love these “jet-powered” water toys. (Courtesy of Kawasaki) Bring Friends Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X $18,299 You’ll need to hang on tight to the Ultra 310X—powered by a 310-horsepower supercharged, fuel-injected, four-cylinder engine, it has a top speed of 67 miles per hour….
Music Review: ‘Divine Compassion’
“Divine Compassion” is an original work, composed in collaboration by Shen Yun Performing Arts resident composers, Junyi Tan and Yu Deng. Under the baton of Milen Nachev, “Divine Compassion” can be found on Shen Yun Zuo Pin, which is Shen Yun’s new streaming platform. The timpani announces the grand opening played by the entire orchestra….
Lithium Batteries Are All Around You—And They Can Catch Fire
This might be the most important column I’ve written in my 30 years as a syndicated columnist. There’s a very high probability you have lithium-ion batteries in your home. They are now as common as ants at a summer picnic. You need to understand the danger to your home and to you and your loved…
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