A recent diagnosis in my family, a condition that would have sounded far graver only a few years ago, placed me squarely in the spotlight of what experts might call “well-being communication.” Listening to the words people chose, I began to notice patterns worth sharing, if only to help others navigate this delicate terrain without missteps.…
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Perfect competition did a good job explaining buyer and seller behaviors in big city farmer markets in the late 1800s. But today, even absent a living example of a perfectly competitive market on Earth...…
185 YEARS AGO: Death by Freezing—A man named Conrad Valhyder, supposed to be about 80 years of age, came to his death on the 10th inst. The deceased lived by himself in a small house in Hancock, Delaware County...…
70 YEARS AGO: The U.S. Senate Elections Sub-Committee voted unanimously today for a full investigation of any attempts to control Congress through campaign contributions...…
One of the most beautiful discovery moments for this writer, and there seem to be many with this orchestra, was the Andante Moderato for String Orchestra adapted from the String Quartet No. 1 by Florence Price.…
By gathering the right information and utilizing available resources, you can ensure that your loved one’s legacy is handled with the care it deserves.…
I believe a child will read of their own volition when they are given a book they truly enjoy reading, and these are several authors which I have learned can make readers of even the most ardent iPad kids.…
210 YEARS AGO: Amongst the numerous Petitions read in the house today, was one from Francis Henry, Billings Brown and Charles Mason, of the County of Otsego, complaining of irregular practices, at the late election in the Town of Pittsfield...…
135 YEARS AGO: From Washington, D.C.—Little Mrs. Ye, the Corean Minister’s wife, is a tiny, dark-eyed, solemn-looking woman. She is a favorite in Washington society and is undeniably pretty...…
In an exercise of refreshing candor, the authors of the NDS say the quiet part out loud: Europe isn’t as important as it used to be in global affairs. It now takes a back seat in that regard to the Indo-Pacific.…
