By Katie Aime A simple yet significant renovation homeowners and flippers can make is painting dated exterior brick. Paint for bricks has come a long way, and it’s now available for DIYers at big box stores and local hardware stores near you. Here’s the steps to ensure a successful project: • The first step to […]
One of the few things people know about Social Security is that contribution is mandatory, and when they get old enough to retire, they will receive a certain amount of money per month as long as they live. An annuity has some similarities; when properly designed, it can provide guaranteed income in retirement and help […]
By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington Parents, as you know, today’s generation of students has grown up with technology. It isn’t an add-on, or something they think about separately, but rather, it’s integrated into everything they do in and outside of school. Technology certainly offers many advantages to students of all ages, but does it lead […]
Think about the strongest people you know. Against all odds, they focus on getting up and getting better. They do not stay down, but crawl, push and rise from the valley to the peak. Despite the hand they were dealt, they express gratitude for what they have rather than focus on everything they’ve lost. They […]
The human body is host to around 100 trillion microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses and other single-cell organisms). The biggest population of these microbes reside in our gut, weighing in at around 4 pounds. This microbiome has profound effects on our health, so much so that it has been referred to as our ‘hidden organ.” It […]
The longer Maria Salter was away from her job, the less hope she had of returning. For three-and-a-half years, Salter worked as a training manager at a local casino resort. Despite being a self-described introvert, she relished being an “edutainer” — a role that required meeting all the new hires, sharing her experiences with employees […]
Joyce Philippe is a journalist with a passion for telling stories that inform and inspire others. During her time as a reporter with WLOX, she’s dived into her geeky side as she developed a love for technology and business developments on the Coast. To stay sharp and camera ready, Philippe relies on a combination of […]
