Dear James: The carpeting in our living room needs to be replaced. I know how to evaluate and select the carpeting, but what is the best padding type and thickness?—Sheryl T. Dear Sheryl: Installing the proper type of carpet padding (called cushions professionally) is as important to the comfort and life of the carpet as…
What Does the Public Have a Right to Know? Ed Munson’s ‘The Letter’ Review
February 9, 2023
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Commentary Now that we’ve been made aware of classified documents in garages and at the University of Pennsylvania Biden Center, the 2021 novel “The Letter” by Ed Munson may be more contemporary than even the author intended. Add to this the recently released declassified information on the President John F. Kennedy assassination and mentions of…
Balinese-Style Caribbean Luxury
This unique estate in the British Virgin Islands is accented by beautiful waters and a pristine beach, creating an idyllic tropical experience. Set on a sprawling 1.35-acre parcel with private frontage on Long Bay Beach, the property features a main residence and a guest house to accommodate large families and a long guest list. The…
Heirloom-Quality Tools
Inexpensive hand tools are certainly acceptable for small tasks around the home and yard, but few hold up to years of use. This selection of high-quality items may quite possibly be less expensive over the long run, and all can be handed down from generation to generation. (Courtesy of Garrett Wade) A Forgotten Classic Garrett…
The Changing Face of Television
The latest and greatest television technology was unveiled at the recent 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the eagerly-anticipated affair presented by the Consumer Technology Association. In case you missed the show, stay tuned for a few notable highlights. Televisions have come a long way since Paris in 1909, the setting for the first demonstration of…
Chocolate for Good: Ethically Sourced, Exceptionally Made Bars to Satisfy Every Craving
These outstanding chocolate makers, who craft their bars with both flavor and fair, sustainable practices in mind, will help you say “I love you” with better chocolate on Valentine’s Day, or any time of year. Farmers in the Spotlight Askinosie Chocolate A pioneer in direct trade chocolate, this Missouri father-daughter business works closely with small…
Cocoa Beach Pier Gets $3.5 Million Rehab With New Restaurants
By Austin Fuller From Orlando Sentinel Cocoa Beach—For Debbie Riddle and Jean Lang, lunch at the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier is a relaxing part of their vacation from Michigan. “Just being able to go out on the pier and be able to have a meal is something,” said Riddle, 70. “It’s nice just to relax…
The Healing Power of Meditation Against 5 Mental Illnesses, Including Depression
February 9, 2023
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Over 50 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some time in their life. Fortunately, there is an effective, safe, and inexpensive way to improve mental health: meditation. Susan Gentile, a nurse practitioner from New Jersey, highly recommends meditation as a therapy for people suffering from substance abuse and…
Help Elderly Parent With Pet
Q: My elderly mother, who lives on her own nearby, has a cat named Emmy whom she adores. My mother is getting a little forgetful, and her balance is worsening. How can I help her with Emmy, or should I find Emmy a new home? A: With a little help from you, your mother should…
4 Ways to Get More Books for Your Bucks (And Vice Versa)
If you are an avid reader, you own a few books. OK, make that a lot of books. Some of your books you would never part with, but others are currently gathering dust on bookshelves or piled on the floor. Since it looks like you will soon have to buy a new bookshelf or continue…
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