February 2022

Soldier For Life  Cathay Williams was the first documented black woman to enlist in the U.S. Army. Williams was born a slave in Missouri in 1844. She served as an Army cook during the Civil War, traveling with infantry units as they moved from state to state. In November 1866, Williams enlisted in the Army…

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Driving for pay? The type of driving you do has a dramatic impact on how much you earn, according to a new analysis from Gridwise. Indeed, the best driving gigs in any given city can pay almost twice as much as the most-poorly paid, a Gridwise analysis found. Here’s which driving categories pay the most and…

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Published Fri, Feb 11, 2022 Vicky McKeever @VMCKEEVERCNBC A study by academics in the psychology department at the Canadian University of British Columbia, published in 2012, examined the effect on toddlers when they demonstrated “prosocial” behavior, which refers to showing kindness and generosity toward others.  It found that before the age of two, “toddlers exhibit greater happiness…

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The value of traditional education can vary widely across the country. While a college degree has long been viewed as a critical step toward the American dream, growing costs have led many students to reconsider the return-on-investment of higher education. Meanwhile, local economies and individual circumstances can push others toward learning a trade or entering…

Read More Least educated counties state by state

No, you can’t just pour oil down the drain. By Laura Denby January 31, 2022 Although cleaning up frying oil can be a drag, it’s important to dispose of it properly. Pouring it down the drain can cause plumbing clogs over time, and dumping it outside can be harmful to wildlife. Transferring it to a separate container…

Read More This Plant-Based Powder Is the Key to Safely (and Sustainably) Disposing of Cooking Oil

By Paula Ebben February 17, 2022 at 11:20 pm BOSTON (CBS) – It was Newport, September 1953. The centerpiece of the wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier and Senator John F. Kennedy was a dress fit for a princess, a classic Ann Lowe. An ivory silk-taffeta gown with a portrait neckline and a full bouffant skirt, it was a…

Read More Ann Lowe, Black Designer Of Jackie Kennedy’s Wedding Dress, Finally Getting Long Overdue Recognition