Dear Helaine and Joe: I live in the middle of Iowa where there is no appraiser anywhere near my vicinity, so I hope you will be able to assist me. I am looking for some information about a marine oil painting signed in the lower right “Chas. P. Gruppe.” It […]
Plumber: Concerns swirl over heavy toilet use
Q: Dear Ed: Currently my family and I are home all day and using the main bathroom more than ever. Because of the frequent flushing of our old toilet I can see my water bills adding up. What type of new toilet can I install to save water? – Ted, […]
Portable Commodore 64 Lives! | Hackaday
When you think of a luggable computer, you might think of the old Compaq or — if you are old enough — a Kaypro. But you don’t see as many Commodore SX-64 computers. [The 8-Bit Guy] has wanted one for a while and finally got one, but it wasn’t working. […]
On Gardening: See-through phenomenon allows creation of dazzling flowerbeds
There is a “see-through” phenomenon going on in the world of flowers and it is nothing short of thrilling. This is happening thanks in large part to the mass production of Meteor Showers verbena and to some extent Truffula Pink gomphrena. Some of us have dabbled in the “see-through” world […]
Best iPhone Cyber Monday Deals 2022
Finding a great deal on an iPhone this Cyber Monday should be simple, except most of the U.S. deals are via carriers, many of which have been running deals on new iPhones since they were announced in September and yet still refer to them as ‘new’ deals. These deals typically […]
Ohio property comes with Cold War-era bomb shelter, gamma-ray detector
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A newly listed Hilliard, Ohio-area property adds new depth to the phrase “private getaway.” This getaway sits 30 feet underground, encased in two feet of metal-clad concrete, guarded by gamma-ray detectors and accessible through 3,000-pound “blast” doors. And, at 5,000 square feet, this getaway is twice the […]
Treasures: ‘Wag-on-the-wall’ clock | The State
Dear Helaine and Joe: I cannot find any information on this clock. My mother bought it at an estate sale in 1960. Thank you, J. A. R.: Dear J. A. R.: We discuss certain aspects of his clock, but the pictures we were sent are small and it hard to […]
The home office upgrade: 8 ways to create the perfect workspace
It’s been a year since most of us began working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic, and as companies rethink the need for office space, working remotely full- or part-time will most likely become permanent for many. Now that you have finally found your work-from-home groove, it’s time to […]
Hot Property: Will Arnett lists award-winning home for $11 million
LOS ANGELES There’s always money in the banana stand, to borrow from the show “Arrested Development.” But it might take a few more frozen banana sales to afford the Beverly Hills Post Office-area home of Will Arnett, who plays Gob Bluth on the show. Listed for $10.995 million, the actor’s […]
Got surplus TP? Maybe you need to make a toilet paper cannon
If you stockpiled masks, hand sanitizer and toilet paper and are looking for ways to repurpose your excess, try these creative suggestions from local makers, designers and artists. Steve Jevning, co-executive director of the Leonardo’s Basement maker organization in Minneapolis, suggested that paper masks “make adequate parachutes for small toy […]
Reasons to Use a Bitcoin ATM in Turkey
Introduction A Bitcoin ATM, also known as BTC ATM, is a self-service machine used for Bitcoin transactions. However, you can also buy and sell other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Doge, Bitcoin Cash, or any other if they are one of the acceptable crypto coins at the machine. If you are […]
More than decor: Houseplants can boost your mental health while COVID-19 has you stuck inside
CHICAGO Anthony Galvez has lost count of how many plants are in his Belmont-Cragin home, but estimates his indoor garden at anywhere from 80 to 100 plants. Galvez – who goes by anthony–planted on Instagram – said he was not really into plants until he started his collection during the […]
A Students Prelude to Management and Computer Science
A friend of mine said, “I’ve visited your web sites, viewed your articles, and took a look at your background.” It’s apparent to me, you do not have a background in Information Technology (Computer Science) or Business Intelligence as a field of study acknowledging Computer Science.’ I wondered, does one […]
New Florida law brings worries of home businesses opening right next door
A Florida law that encourages people to run businesses from home is drawing fear of what could open right next door in neighborhoods — maybe an ammo supply shop, a strip club or more. It remains to be seen how many home-based businesses have opened as a result of the […]