“The river runs through my veins,” said Katie Cahn, self-taught fly fishing expert and active volunteer for Casting for Recovery, a nonprofit organization providing outdoor retreats to women with cancer. Cahn grew up white-water kayaking and rafting on the Chattooga River in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. She taught herself how to fly fish when…
Over 30 Percent of Aussies Can’t Afford to Travel Overseas: Research
June 13, 2023
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Rising living costs and soaring airfares have left one in three Australians unable to afford to travel overseas. New research by price comparison website Finder has found that only about a quarter of Australians can now afford to travel for a holiday, with many cutting back on spending in order to enjoy it. The survey of…
Flag Day: Is America Still the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave?
June 13, 2023
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After visiting Fort McHenry, I reflected upon the flag that was still there after the British assault, and which gave rise to our national anthem. Does that banner still wave over the land of the free and the home of the brave? The flag represents America’s existence, but also symbolizes what America represents—freedom. That’s why…
Classic Reds
A century ago, many of the finest French red wines were known to improve after they had been aged for a decade or more in a cool cellar. The main reason was that the wines were basically undrinkable when they were young. Winemaking back then was fairly rudimentary and the astringency that developed in such…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 13)
June 13, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $2.30 to $69.42 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for August delivery rose $2.45 to $74.29 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 8 cents $2.56 a gallon. July heating oil rose 9 cents to $2.40 a gallon. July natural gas rose 7 cents to $2.34 per…
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared June 13
Stocks climbed after a cooler reading on inflation bolstered Wall Street’s expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold off on another interest rate hike this week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7 percent Tuesday, touching heights unseen since April 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 145 points, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.8 percent. Stocks…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot’
R | 1h 54min | Drama, Comedy, Satire, Biography | 13 July 2018 (USA) Based in part on the memoir of the same name by John Callahan, writer and director Gus Van Sant’s sometimes overstylized “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot” (“On Foot”) hits a few narrative bumps on its way to a triumphant third act, making this the filmmaker’s…
Fermented Foods Improve Brain Health: Study
Fermented foods, which we all know are good for the gut, are also beneficial for our brains, preliminary findings from a new study out of Ireland suggest. Foods can significantly impact our mental health, and certain foods in particular can positively affect the brain. For example, according to a review published in Preventive Nutrition and Food Science,…
Just a Little Patience
“Overnight” often means to get something in a hurry. But with oats, it means the opposite. Overnight oats are currently having a moment as a breakfast fad, but the dish is based on a very old concept: the fact that you can prepare grains by soaking rather than cooking them. To make overnight oats, you…
30 Minute Chair Yoga for Seniors
Editor’s Note: This book excerpt has been reorganized to fit the needs of the article. Why Should I Exercise? Whether you are just starting an exercise program or continuing a lifelong practice, a regular exercise regimen will help you have a better life. What Do I Need? The only essential equipment you will need if you…
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