The Library of Congress National Book Festival now includes the year-round series of events – National Book Festival Presents – featuring high-caliber authors, their books and corresponding Library treasures. For more literary programs and book-related events, visit the poetry and literature events calendar. Her first film performance won the industry’s most prestigious honor, an Academy Award.…
Read More National Book Festival PresentsWe’re setting the record straight about which types of produce require refrigeration. By Marie Viljoen January 07, 2021 Fresh fruits and vegetables are nutritious and delicious, whether home-grown or purchased. They are also perishable. Knowing how to store produce correctly extends its life, makes the most out of seasonal bounty, and reduces food waste. Fruits That Should Not Be Stored…
Read More Which Fruits and Vegetables Can You Leave Out on the Counter?Paychecks and retirement benefits are safe from income taxes if you work or retire in one of these states. See the list of nine states that spare your income from taxation, plus learn how some states fill the revenue void with other taxes. by John Waggoner, AARP, Updated April 8, 2021 If you want to be…
Read More 9 STATES THAT DON’T HAVE AN INCOME TAXWe’ve got nothing against the easy, classic quick bread, but if you’re looking for some new ways to use old bananas, you’ve come to the right place. See slideshow and recipes HERE. (My banana bread is made with bread flour and 6 bananas!)
Read More 35 Ways to Use Overripe Bananas That Aren’t Banana BreadBy: Katie Friedman Create Comfortable Hangout Zones Define With a Weather-Resistant Rug Pile on Pillows for Style and Comfort See slideshow HERE.
Read More 10 Easy Tips for Creating a Summer-Ready Outdoor Space Just Like ThisSo far, more than 250 bills on voting restrictions have been introduced in state legislatures nationwide in 2021, according to data compiled by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University. Watch HERE.
Read More Voting Restriction Legislationby Peter Urban and Barbara Stepko, AARP, February 26, 2021 (still relevant, and will be for quite a while) DIY techniques An easy hack is to place a folded tissue between your mouth and the mask. The tissue will absorb the warm, moist air, preventing it from reaching your glasses. Also, make sure the top of your…
Read More How to Prevent Foggy Eyeglasses While Wearing a MaskThe dirtiest things in your house might surprise you by Jodi Helmer, AARP, March 22, 2021 When you start spring cleaning, don’t forget to clean these seven essential — and often-ignored — areas of your home. Dishwasher Ceiling fan blades Dryer vent (mine was appalling) Kitchen sponge (wash in dishwasher or dispose of after 3 days)…
Read More 7 Things You Never Clean (But Should!)The short answer: It’s hard to predict, but experts say it could be several years by Jennifer Rainey Marquez, AARP, March 30, 2021 So what is likely to happen? Other viruses provide some clues. Those that are classified as stable, like measles or mumps, rarely mutate, and an infection or vaccination will generate lifelong immunity. Coronaviruses, on…
Read More You Got Your Shot(s). But How Long Will COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Last?On this season of “Skimm’d from the Couch,” meet the changemakers whose names you should know: Dara Treseder, Head of Global Marketing & Communications at Peloton Dr. Laura Forese, Chief Operating Officer of New York Presbyterian Hospital Kristen Welker, Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News and Co-Anchor of Weekend TODAY Alicia Garza, Principal at…
Read More Skimm’d from the CouchMarch 31, 20215:03 AM ET Lauren Sommer Purple sea urchins have exploded in recent years off California, covering the ocean floor in what divers describe as a “purple carpet.” And they devour kelp: the once-lush forests of seaweed that hugged the coastline are disappearing. Since 2014, 95 percent of the kelp have vanished across a…
Read More What is a Purple Sea Urchin (and why should you care)?Aly Walansky and Isabel Roy Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 But just how often do we need to shut off our smartphones? As opposed to how often you need to shut down your computer, your smartphone has a more hard and fast rule you should live by: once a week, shut it off, let it rest at least one minute, and…
Read More This Is How Often You Should Restart Your PhoneFresh fruit Whole grain bread Vegetables Beans Nuts and seeds Read more HERE.
Read More High-Fiber Super Foodsfrom AAUW.com Equal Pay Day denotes how far into the new year women must work to be paid what men were paid the previous year. Started by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996, the goal was to raise awareness about the gender wage gap. Since then, other Equal Pay Days have been…
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