Some people love to climb soaring mountains, pedal an off-road bicycle over challenging terrain, or venture into ocean caves that have lured divers to their deaths. More, however, prefer a gentle stroll through inviting scenery, steering a bike along flat paths, or snorkeling to watch fish swimming below the surface. Soft adventuring is one of…
How a Fed Increase Could Affect Credit Card Debt, Auto Loans?
May 6, 2023
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NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate yet again in its drive to cool inflation, a move that will directly affect most Americans. On Wednesday, the central bank boosted its benchmark rate by a quarter-point to 5.1 percent. Rates on credit cards, mortgages and auto loans, which have been surging since the…
History Off the Beaten Path: Cravens House Near Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
Since the mid-19th century, Cravens House has been prominently visible on Lookout Mountain, Tenn., from the city of Chattanooga in the valley below. In fact, a December 26, 1863, Harper’s Weekly etching depicting a noteworthy Civil War battle that occurred there is on display at the Lookout Mountain Battle Visitor Center, and the “white house”…
7 Tips for Managing Your Real Estate Business Like a Pro
By Dave Spooner When it comes to investing in real estate, good management is the key to success. It’s the difference between real estate being a daily stressor in your life or an avenue to financial freedom. But rental businesses have many moving parts, and it can be difficult to prioritize your landlord duties when…
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Children’s Story, ‘Pegasus, the Winged Horse’
In his short story, “Pegasus, the Winged Horse,” Nathaniel Hawthorne shows, through young Bellerophon’s endeavors to capture the flying horse, Pegasus, that faith, trust, and hope can achieve the impossible. To Capture a Myth Bellerophon sought to defeat the Chimaera, a three-headed monster with the heads of a lion, a goat, and a snake that ravaged…
Baby Born 12 Weeks Early Fits Entirely in Dad’s Hands, Returns Home After 4 Months in NICU
A premature 1-pound, 13-ounce baby born 12 weeks early was so small he fit entirely in his dad’s hands—now he snuggles in his arms. Sam Dudgeon, 42, gave birth at St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, at just 28 weeks on January 3, 2023, after going into premature labor. Baby William was born weighing just 1 pound,…
Man Builds His Dream Home Out of 2 Retired Jets for $250,000—Here is How It Looks
A man who worked in the software development industry for 20 years made his dream a reality by buying a plot of land at an airport and building his ideal home from two retired jet planes. The $250,000 project has taken a decade of perseverance and a firm belief that the fun is in the…
VIDEO: Shipwreck Hunters Find 2 Steam-Era Ships That Sank in Fierce Storm in 1914 on Lake Superior
The shipwrecked schooner barge Selden E. Marvin was one of three vessels that sank during a storm over 100 years ago. In April, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) announced the ship’s discovery—retrieving a piece of the historic puzzle. They captured haunting footage of the schooner, thrillingly revealing her partially-preserved name board, broken helm,…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (May 5)
May 5, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose $2.78 to $71.34 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for July delivery rose $2.80 to $75.30 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 5 cents $2.38 a gallon. June heating oil rose 7 cents $2.31 a gallon. June natural gas rose 4 cents to $2.14 per 1,000…
Film Reviews: ‘Sisu’ and ‘Snag’: Both Tarantino Knock-Offs, Two Reviews for the Price of One
Not Rated | 1h 23m | Action, Comedy | April 28, 2023 Here are two Quentin Tarantino movie knock-offs, one Australian: “(Snag”), and one Finnish: (“Sisu”). “Sisu” you should see, “Snag” you should not. Let’s save the best for last. ‘Snag’ In “Snag,” in a Mexican border town, an Australian man (Ben Milliken, director and star), works for…
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