Many of us grew up thinking that large, healthy meals meant hours of preparation and stirring over a hot stove. Even when the food was not being served every minute, we had to check that it did not stick to a pan or dry in the oven. Before the 1970s, there was no crock pot…
Month: April 2021
How State Political Parties Can Organize To Ensure Politicians Remain Ethical
The attacks on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 have emphasized the need for voters to be vigilant in electing only politicians with the highest integrity. Our Founders designed the Constitution to help ensure that political candidates were men of integrity and declared that those politicians should only stay in office if they…
Why we enjoy shopping
“If money can’t buy happiness, why does it sometimes feel so good to buy things?” Kristin Bianco asks in her personal finance column on Fox News Network. Well, there is an answer to Kristin’s question if you look for her in the right place. That place is consumer psychology. Professor Kit Yarrow, a professor of…
How to get free pet tags
Pet health insurance and related products often provide free pet identification tags when you buy a policy or join an organization. Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations also offer free pet ID tags. An internet search in your area can find information on local organizations like the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Virginia and Pet…
Thinking of buying a condo hotel? Here are 20 things you need to know!
1. What is a condo hotel or condotel? Think of a condo hotel (also sometimes called a condotel or hotel condo) like buying a condo, even if it is part of a four-star hotel. So, as a homeowner, when you are on vacation, you will get the benefit of more four-star services and amenities than…
It’s no fun running in the winter!
I love off-road running, or “trail running” as it’s called today. Trail running competitions are usually held from the beginning of Easter or late autumn. At the end of the season, fans like me have to keep going even if it’s snowing. I hate and love this season, but mostly it’s okay with me, because…
Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe: Homemade Fudge Layer Cake
I don’t know about you, but I love brownie. One look at this delicious layer cake makes my mouth water. Chocolate lovers will have this pretty quickly, so be sure to grab a piece before it’s gone. 2 cups sifted cake flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt…
Oriental Chicken Soup with Asparagus, Basmati Rice and Ginger
“I have a cold,” my husband announced. This was nothing new to me. He had been sneezing loudly for two days and his sneezing could probably be heard in the neighboring city. “You need chicken soup,” I replied. “I’ll make some for dinner.” We had both heard about the study that found that chicken soup…
Big 12 Expansion: Impact on Softball Programs
If you follow college sports, you’ve probably heard that the Big 12 is looking for expansion. At first they weren’t going to expand and everyone thought the expansion conversation was dead. Then, in the Big 12 Press Days, Bob Bowlsby announced that he had been given approval to begin examining two or four possible candidates…
The corruption of our main political parties in the United States.
Why is it that every time we look at Washington DC we see questionable activities bordering on corruption or outright illegality? Perhaps this is something that both sides of the aisle agree on – they seem to agree that this is acceptable, but it is not. Let’s take these recent problems with email scandals. We…