A new survey of over 1,000 Australians has highlighted the stress and barriers they face during tax time, with almost one in three finding the end of the financial year and tax submission time to be stressful, and a fifth preferring to pick up their pooches poop than complete their tax return. When asked to…
Cleaning Up after Dogs and Root Canals: What Australians Would Rather Deal With Than Their Taxes
Root Canals and Cleaning Dog-Doo: What Australians Would Rather Do Than Their Taxes
A new survey of over 1,000 Australians has highlighted the stress and barriers they face during tax time, with almost one in three finding the end of the financial year and tax submission time to be stressful, and a fifth preferring to pick up their pooches poop than complete their tax return. When asked to…
Southern-Style Elegance: A Family-Friendly North Carolina Estate
This elegant residence that would be right at home in the English countryside is located within the upscale Teeter Farms Estates neighborhood outside of Mooresville, North Carolina. A 30-minute drive north of Charlotte, Mooresville is a bustling, family-oriented town with a population of 50,000 people and a Southern-style, laid-back atmosphere. One room in the spacious…
Public Manners: Making a Good Impression While Out and About
May 25, 2023
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In our busy daily lives, it can be easy to inadvertently let manners slide, so here are a few tips to ensure proper behavior while shopping, traveling, or relaxing. Space: The Final Frontier It can be a challenge to not accidentally invade someone’s private space while traveling on the subway, in an elevator, or while…
5,000 Australians Expected in ‘Nutbush’ World Record Attempt to Honour Tina Turner
May 25, 2023
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In potentially Australia’s biggest tribute to Tina Turner, who passed away on May 24, Australians are preparing to set a new world record for the most people dancing the Nutbush, a line dance based on the semi-autobiographical song of the American-born singer. Music festival organisers are hoping to reach 5,000 dancers on July 6 this…
Wake-Up Call: Etiquette 101 Refresh
In social situations, purses, briefcases, and shoulder bags should be carried on the left side. This keeps the right hand available for handshakes. Here are some other oft-forgotten rules that might be keeping you from being an etiquette virtuoso. Be Present and Attentive Technology can be great, but not when we are too busy paying…
Gretchen’s Table: B in This Vegetarian BLT Is Rice Paper ‘Bacon’
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette When it comes to favorite sandwiches, one meat-and-veggie combination stands head and shoulders above the rest: bacon, lettuce and tomato. A BLT is easy to prepare, uses humble ingredients and each bite provides an intoxicating mix of salty, crunchy, cool and tangy-sweet. But what if you don’t eat meat?…
This Lemony Stuffed French Toast Is the Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Nothing screams springtime quite like a bright, celebratory brunch punctuated with lemon, and this stuffed French toast is just that. Fluffy, custard-like slices of brioche or challah get filled with creamy ricotta cheese flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest, and then get toasted in butter until golden-brown. It’s the classic French toast you know and love,…
Simple Driveway Restoration With Tar and Chips
Dear James: We need an inexpensive way to resurface our driveway. Asphalt and concrete cost too much. Will a tar-and-chip type of driveway be much less expensive?—Dave B. Dear Dave: A tar-and-chip driveway is an excellent option and can cost almost 50 percent less than having it resurfaced with conventional asphalt. This type of surface…
Where Are Your Summer Adventures Going to Take You?
Are you ready? Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off the summer vacation season. And, boy, do we all need one. Yes, the economy is uncertain; gas prices continue to fluctuate and air travel delays add to travel stress, but AAA reports that 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day. Just remember you can keep…
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