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What’s In The Stars
Aries (March 21 to April 19) A strong social whirl brings a new round of good times to fun-loving Rams and Ewes. Also, Cupid is busy aiming arrows at single Lambs hoping for love. Taurus (April 20 to May 20) A romantic incident could take a more serious turn if the Bovine considers meeting Cupid’s […]
Continue readingAll There Is To Know About Dogs?
Do you think you know all there is to know about dogs? Check out this list of 23 random dog facts courtesy of mygavet.com and test your knowledge! Dogs have been known to poop in alignment with the Earth’s Magnetic field. No wonder it takes them so long to find a good spot! The Norwegian […]
Continue readingAntiques—Enamel Ware
Enamel has been used to decorate metal since medieval times, creating elaborate designs on copper, silver, and other metals. Enameled pieces for home use were rare before the 1800s. Around 1880, a few artists on the East Coast made plaques picturing nature to decorate a metal box or lid for a bowl. These pieces by […]
Continue readingVSO’s House Watch Program Gives Peace of Mind While You’re Away
Now that Volusia County children are back in school, maybe you’re planning a fall vacation or traveling for a late-summer change of scenery. If so, remember to practice good crime prevention while you’re away from home. Did you know the Sheriff’s Office offers a House Watch program to help? This program is a free service […]
Continue readingEmergency Guardianship: Tips You Should Know
As our loved ones age, we may be faced with a situation where our loved ones no longer have capacity, and we need to step in to protect them from themselves or from someone else taking advantage of them. In some instances, it may be urgent and an emergency guardianship may be the only way […]
Continue readingThe Way Things Used To Be…
Regular computer buffs rarely open and read e-mail that is shown as forwarded information. How- ever, it’s worth checking when a friend specifically sends it in regular message form. Here is one that caught my eye. Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs, and spread mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife, […]
Continue readingTurtle Trackers Fly Drones Out Of Sight
by Ginger Pinholster, Vice President, Communications, Embry-Riddle In a first, an uncrewed aircraft system, or drone, operated by an Em-bry-Riddle Aeronautical University team has begun searching for threatened and endangered sea turtles beyond the visual sight lines. Thanks to a first-ever “beyond visual line of sight” (BVLOS) waiver from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), […]
Continue readingHere’s A Tip
By JoAnn Derson When painting, write the name and brand of paint under the room’s light switch plate. If you ever need to go out and buy more, you will know where to start. —R.K. in Montana My family has always used mayonnaise as a salve on minor burns. I heard you can use toothpaste […]
Continue readingAre You A Dr. Doolittle?
by Barry KuKes Do you talk dog or cat or bird? Additionally, potbelly pigs, chimpanzees, and elephants all understand some human language. Scientists believe we may even be able to talk to dolphins one day! Some animals are very good at communication. Although you wouldn’t want one to balance your checkbook, dogs can count. They […]
Continue readingManaging Stress
by Matilda Charles An informal poll of senior friends makes one thing clear: We are anxious and stressed, and no, it isn’t getting any better. Turn on the news and there’s another tragedy. Buy groceries and there is serious concern that you might not get to the end of the month before running out of […]
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