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Even though the nation is “phasing open,” most businesses have already suffered – and will continue to suffer – substantial business income losses as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. From government business closure orders to generalized public fear, livelihoods are being lost as a result of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. Although insurers have […]

As the mom of a tween, I am so very mindful about my child’s interactions online.  I constantly remind my child to not talk to strangers on gaming sites, to never disclose personal information, and to never share photos.  And yet, although I do consider myself tech savvy, it was not until recently that I […]

Is there anything more divisive than the ‘carb vs. fat’ debate? Once the mainstay of nutritional advice, low-fat, high-carb diets were revered as the optimum way to lead a healthy life. Numerous studies conducted by the scientific community over the past fifteen years have shown a shift in theory regarding low-fat diets, with several of […]

Weeds are an inevitable annoyance in any gardener’s life, invading lawns and creating extra work for even the most green-fingered of people. The use of synthetic chemicals has traditionally managed weeds – but at what cost to the environment? Chemical herbicides not only cause what is known as ‘soil persistence’ but they can also make […]

Whew! I just missed the cut.  Born in 1980, I am undeniably a Gen Xer, and I can’t say I mind it.  Let’s be honest, millennials (folks born between 1981 and 1996 as defined by the Pew Research Center) get a bad rep. Millennials get stereotyped as being entitled and needy of instant gratification, while […]