May 2021

Agnes Erickson writes, “Tucker McNear Swanson Carlson was born in San Francisco in 1969, the oldest of two boys. The media may have been a popular dinner table topic for him growing up as his father, Dick Carlson, was a former CEO for The Corporation of Public Broadcasting (via Columbia Journalism Review). His mother Lisa…

According to Chris Williams, executive chef at Lucille’s in Houston, here are 11 ways to rev up taste without adding butter or salt. (from AARP Magazine April/May 2021, p. 10) roasted garlic lemon and/or lime shallots parsley flavored vinegar read the rest in the Magazine

by Barbara O’Dair (Health, May 2021 p. 46) range from harmless know-it-all to ruthless attack dog grandiose narcissist or vulnerable narcissist need to dominate and establish a hierarchy distorted concepts of self and ego self-absorbed, arrogant, needs admiration grandiose narcissist thinks big and inspires followers vulnerable narcissist more likely to seek therapeutic help distrustful, belittle…

We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers While ninety percent of the world’s millionaires are men, only ten percent are women, making it difficult for women to wield the economic power that will create lasting equality. Rachel Rodgers, founder of Hello Seven, a company…

By Janine Annett April 16, 2021 What to do if you’ve been the victim of credit card fraud? According to Transunion (one of the three major credit reporting agencies along with Experian and Equifax), if you think you’ve been the victim of fraud or identity theft, you should alert your banks and cancel your credit cards. You can also report the fraud…

McDonald’s offers its new Caramel Brownie McFlurry for free on May 4, To get it, you have to download the McDonald’s App. Taco Bell has an early Cinco de Mayo giveaway of free crunchy tacos. Costco: Teachers can join Costco as a new member and receive a $20 Costco Shop Card. This offer, which does not note an…

Marissa Laliberte Updated: Jan. 17, 2019 The clearance tag reveals the discount Markdowns are totally predictable Never regret missing a sale. Bring in a coupon or show proof of the sale within two weeks of buying the item, and Target will adjust the price to match the cheaper option. You can get a rain check for…

Jenn Sinrich Updated: Jan. 28, 2020 When a website address does not begin with “HTTPS” When you’re responding to an email When an online merchant has no reviews or previous listings Read more HERE.

You need 3 cups of cooked chicken, a small pile of minced celery and onion, about 1 cup each, a small squeeze of lemon juice (watch out for the seeds), salt and pepper, and mayo. Also beefsteak or other large tomatoes, not Romas. Cut up the chicken into bite-sized pieces and put them into a…

A coalition of human rights lawyers and human rights experts from 11 countries carried out an independent probe into America’s policing. Earlier this year, it held public hearings on 43 cases of Black Americans who died at the hands of police, as well as one case in which a person was left paralyzed. And last month, the coalition…

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Electric costs rise in summer as we turn on the a/c to keep cool and reduce humidity. Here are some tips for ways to lower your electric bill: Use realistic thermostat settings. Every degree you raise your thermostat temp above 72F in the summer saves you approximately 3% on your electric bill. The US Dept…

When it comes to minutes, here’s the magic number for most couples. By Anonymous April 13, 2021 Can a woman rightfully expect sex to last a certain amount of time? Does longer sex equal better sex? I reached out to women, men and some experts alike to get answers to my questions. Here’s what I learned.  Read the…