When the price of something rises, allegations of price gouging inevitably surface. Vice President Harris claims that she will “make groceries more affordable by cracking down on price gouging on food.” What exactly is price gouging and what should be done about it? Simply put, price gouging is a meaningless concept and fighting it makes the situation worse.
A few weeks ago, the Harris campaign proposed using price controls to address the high cost of groceries. The cost of groceries is indeed 25% higher than at the start of the pandemic. Addressing this through price controls would be counterproductive and damaging.
October is a special time for pet lovers – who doesn’t love dressing up their fur baby in a cute Halloween costume and posting pics on social media? However, there’s more to this month than spooky celebrations. Since 1981, October has been designated as National Animal Safety and Protection Month, an observance aimed at raising awareness about the humane treatment of all animals.
Biff Tannen, Regina George, Scut Farkus, Johnny Lawrence. If any of those names sound familiar, there is a good reason. They are all famous movie bullies – the antagonists we loved to hate because they tormented our beloved good guys.
When October rolls around, most people think about cooler weather, bonfires, the leaves changing colors, warm spiced drinks, pumpkins and all the trappings of Halloween.
There’s no denying that by October, the evenings are cooler and it’s getting dark much earlier – autumn is here and winter is on its way. There will be a day soon when you suddenly realize that the wardrobe turnover from Indian Summer September is due – so, this month’s column will help you get ready for it. We want to make sure that when it comes to assessing what you already have, you’ll be able to breathe new life into a few old favorites and be clear about any gaps in your cool weather wardrobe. Let’s look at some ways to style the autumn 2024 fashion trends.
Texas is a big place. It’s still difficult for my Michigan brain to fully comprehend the vastness of the state.
It’s fall, the leaves are changing colors. The legal world is constantly changing, as well. About 15 years ago, I made two predictions that were immediately disregarded but soon became reality: 1) Same-sex marriage would be legalized, and 2) Marijuana would be legalized. These issues were outlandish then, but commonly accepted now.
While the grilling season is still hanging on, it’s time to start embracing those oven-roasted comfort foods that pair perfectly with the cooler weather. This simple and delicious fall side dish is quick and easy enough for a regular weeknight dinner.
In the world of baseball cards, the most valuable is Honus Wagner’s rookie card that sold at auction for $6.6 million in August 2021. Known as the “Flying Dutchman,” Wagner played for the Louisville Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1897-1917. His 3,420 career hits put him 1,000 hits behind Pete Rose.
September is the month when most retail merchants begin the process of hiring seasonal employees to work through the upcoming holidays. Taking a seasonal job is a terrific way for stay-at-home parents, retirees, students and others to earn some much-needed extra cash. For many, it is a second job.
