Today is the anniversary of the day in 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell transmitted his first phone call to Thomas Watson. By doing so, Bell rang in a whole new chapter in communications history. Imagine what life was like before the phone was invented and how thrilled early users must have been to hear the voices of faraway loved ones. …
Been contacted by an impersonator of a government agency or business? Lost money from a suspicious job opportunity? Experienced annoying phone calls? The FTC urges you to fill out the form at reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/assistant. This helps the FTC and its law enforcement partners investigate and bring cases against the perpetrators of these illegal or unethical activities. The FTC also uses reports to spot trends, …
When it’s chilly outside, there’s nothing quite like warming up with a big bowl of chili. Thursday, February 25 is National Chili Day, so prepare accordingly. Want some trivia to go with your chili? A green chili pod has as much vitamin C as six oranges. Hot chili peppers burn calories by triggering a thermodynamic burn in the body, which …
While Clean Out Your Computer Day doesn’t exactly merit a party, it’s a good reminder to do computer maintenance tasks you may be putting off. Over time, unused files and programs take up precious memory and can slow down your computer. What should you do? Clear off your desktop by deleting or archiving files you no longer need there. Organize your …
Mid-winter is a tough time for birds, since snow often covers their natural food sources. That’s why February was chosen as National Bird Feeding Month. About one third of U.S. adults currently feed birds. If you’re not among them, now’s a great time to start. The best foods for birds include sunflower seeds, thistle, nuts, suet, and millet. Don’t feed …
We’re fortunate to have such talented and resourceful employees, who successfully navigated through the changes required in 2020 — from switching work locations to following safety precautions. We admire their dedication and thank them for continuing to deliver excellent customer service despite these hurdles. Whatever 2021 brings, we know our employees will keep making us proud!
Now more than ever, it’s important to support our local businesses. The pandemic has taken its toll, and many of them are struggling to make a go of it. You can help by posting about your positive experiences with local businesses on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Live TV streaming services — such as AT&T TV NOW, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV — deliver prime-time network shows and sports over your internet connection. Thinking about switching from cable TV to a live TV streaming service? Get answers to frequently asked questions. What channels are available? Each service offers a different selection of …
You may be getting weary of mowing your lawn but press on a little longer; your lawn will thank you next spring if you follow these tips. Remove the leaves – they block the light and trap moisture. Keep cutting – grass continues to grow up to the first hard frost. Continue watering – your lawn should be getting at …
September 21st is World Gratitude Day. Given the hardships of 2020, you may think there’s not much to be grateful for right now. But gratitude is always possible if we look closely at what we have and cherish. How can you celebrate World Gratitude Day? Here are a few ideas: Acknowledge the positive aspects of each day by writing them …