by Beth Fall in Virginia — it’s dreamy, isn’t it? When we think of fall, we envision the changing leaves, crisp autumn air, seasonal treats, and so many small towns just waiting for us to explore. If you are ready to embrace all that the season has to offer, we invite you to take a dayContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: The Charming Small Town In Virginia That’s Perfect For A Fall Day Trip.”
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17 States With Estate or Inheritance Taxes
Even if you escape the federal estate tax, these states (plus D.C.) may hit you by John Waggoner Note: Some states levy estate taxes on a person’s assets when they die. A few states tax inheritances. Maryland does both. Most people don’t have to worry about the federal estate tax, which excludes up to $12.92Continue reading “17 States With Estate or Inheritance Taxes”
History Lesson Tuesdays: Herman Melville Publishes “Moby Dick” in 1851.
Moby-Dick is now considered a great classic of American literature and contains one of the most famous opening lines in fiction: “Call me Ishmael.” Initially, though, the book about Captain Ahab and his quest to catch a giant white whale was a flop. Its author, Herman Melville was born in New York City in 1819. As a young man, heContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Herman Melville Publishes “Moby Dick” in 1851.”
Mental Health Awareness Mondays: 7 Ways Exercise Can Boost Your Mental Health
Studies find exercise improves your mood, helps depression and eases anxiety by Michael Schroeder For all the focus on looking and feeling fit, it would be easy to miss how much of a boon exercise is for mental health. Besides increasing muscle tone and endurance, cardio and strength training can, quite literally, change your mind.Continue reading “Mental Health Awareness Mondays: 7 Ways Exercise Can Boost Your Mental Health”
True Crime Sundays: FBI ready to assist if needed on threats to elections offices
by Melissa Luck SEATTLE, Wash – The FBI is working with law enforcement in eastern and western Washington, monitoring apparent threats made to multiple elections offices. Suspicious powder was sent to elections offices in Spokane, Pierce and King Counties Wednesday, as elections workers were processing and counting ballots. In Spokane County, the powder came inContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: FBI ready to assist if needed on threats to elections offices”
History of Veterans Day
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nationsContinue reading “History of Veterans Day”
Opioid Crisis Fridays: Fighting the opioid crisis: the case of Athens, Greece
Fotini Leobilla has dedicated her life to preventing drug overdose in Athens, Greece. In the early 1980’s she started using opioids and continued to use them until her husband died from an overdose in 1998. Through her recovery, she continues to recognize the shame that prevents people from seeking treatment. She is “haunted by theContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Fighting the opioid crisis: the case of Athens, Greece”
Travel Thursdays: How to Experience Victoria, B.C. in Less Than 6 Hours!
by Jennifer and Mark Campbell We cruised into port at Victoria, British Columbia with less than six hours to make our visit count. How could we explore and learn about this historic city in such a short amount of time? If you are heading out on an Alaskan cruise that makes a short stop atContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: How to Experience Victoria, B.C. in Less Than 6 Hours!”
Utah CEO of SafeMoon crypto company arrested on fraud charges
John Karony, 27, and two other company leaders lied to investors and lined their own pockets, federal officials claim. by Shannon Sollitt Executives at SafeMoon, a Utah-based cryptocurrency company, assured their social media followers in 2021 that they would never defraud buyers, if only because “every member of SafeMoon would be subject to litigation andContinue reading “Utah CEO of SafeMoon crypto company arrested on fraud charges”
Historical Tuesdays: THIS ABANDONED MCDONALD’S WAS ONCE A TARGET OF THE STRIP SEARCH PHONE CALL SCAM
by Although this site might not boast centuries of architectural significance, it carries its own unique narrative. Once a busy McDonald’s that shuttered its doors in 2004, which coincidentally marked the 25th anniversary of the iconic Happy Meal, the story with this structure lies in an event that happened 10 years prior to its closure.Continue reading “Historical Tuesdays: THIS ABANDONED MCDONALD’S WAS ONCE A TARGET OF THE STRIP SEARCH PHONE CALL SCAM”
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