In the last couple of months, I spent a lot of time watching 28 Academy Award nominated movies for 2016 so I could write about them. I only saw two movies last year, so I had to play catch up. Although there were a few movies I thought were great... Read more →
Calphalon is recalling about 2 million Contemporary Cutlery knives in the United States and about 7,000 in Canada. The blade on the knives can break during use, posing a laceration hazard. Calphalon has received 27 reports of finger or hand lacerations, including four injuries requiring stitches. In addition, the firm... Read more →
When I saw “Arrival” and “Hidden Figures,” I thought, finally, Hollywood is making great movies, leaving violence and male-domination behind. However, it was too early in my review of last year’s movies to draw any conclusions. Among the too violent: “Hell or High Water”; “Elle”; “Nocturnal Animals”; and “Suicide Squad.”... Read more →
With tax season underway, consumers need to remember to protect their personal information and be vigilant for scams. Tax scams are common. They were the most reported fraud cases to the Better Business Bureau in 2016 with more than 7,500 reported. The BBB urges consumers to watch for these common... Read more →
A couple of months ago, I decided to get out my crock pot and use it for quick meals. After making beef stew several times, I got tired of the same taste. I began to look for recipes that would taste different. I tried spareribs, which were good. However, it... Read more →
Businesses can't use contracts that prevent consumers from writing a truthful review, or penalize them if they do, according to a new federal law. If a business, including an online business, uses contract terms or conditions that limit your right to comment, it’s breaking the law, and the Federal Trade... Read more →
Laura Lee Carter, blogger, concludes that blogs, at least boomer blogs, have nothing to do with vanity. Carter sees them as a modern “campfire” where people gather together to share views on their present place in life. “We come here to share our life stories and what we are learning... Read more →
In the past, I’ve encouraged citizens on Presidents’ Day to take the opportunity to participate in government and make their voices heard. The goal? To help make government work more effectively. That message is even more critically important now. Americans have elected a government, the president and Congress, who want... Read more →
Sargento Foods Inc. is expanding the recall of cheese supplied by Deutsch Kase Haus due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes that originated from the supplier’s facility. No illnesses have been reported. The company has also terminated its relationship with Deutsch Kase Haus, which supplied Sargento with the affected Longhorn... Read more →
After growing up on farms in Central Washington state in a family dominated by a stern father, I was shy. Fortunately, as an adult I learned how to be assertive. It’s helped me to be happier. As a young mom, I learned in a class on Parent Effectiveness Training how... Read more →