How You Think Airlines Should Change, Post-Pandemic

Thats a dream no traveler would want to wake up from. PhoebeCaulfieldTheThird suggests airlines charge for bin space and make checked bags free. Macotaku rounds out the baggage discussion with their take. At least one free checked bag. TSA lines will be quicker with less hand carry luggage going through security. This we can certainly agree on. Commenter Ronald Raven Symone calls for getting rid of cancellation restrictions. … Dont penalize people for being responsible enough to stay home when theyre sick....

April 22, 2020 · 2 min · 344 words · Justin Martin

A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a 401(k)

Lets say youve started your first job. Or, maybe, youve simply started to think about saving for retirement. Heres everything you better know. What is a 401(k)? You have the option of investing in a variety of assets (i.e. stocks, bonds, mutual funds). Over time, your money grows. Ideally, when you retire, youll have a big stack of cash thats been growing for years. Why do I want one? Saving even $50 a month can help you....

April 21, 2020 · 3 min · 604 words · David Reid

Non-Filers, Request Coronavirus Relief Payment for Your Kids by Tomorrow

If you dont typically file a tax return, youre running out of time to request the $500-per-child coronavirus relief payment for your kids. If you didnt file a tax return for 2018 or 2019, the IRS wants you touse the non-filer toolby noon Eastern time tomorrow,April 22, to notify the agency to add $500 per eligible child to your $1,200 relief payment. If you get Social Security retirement, survivor or disability benefits (SSDI), or Railroad Retirement benefits and youdont usually file a tax return, you should use the non- filer tool ASAP to meet the April 22 deadline....

April 21, 2020 · 2 min · 251 words · Ronald Thompson

The Shortest Rivers in The World

Along its entire route, the river fertilizes the land allowing plants and crops to grow. Animals congregate around its banks, humans build towns and cities. This is true for many rivers on this planet. The Nile River in Egypt is the longest river in the world. The concept of channeled surface flow, however, remains central to the definition. In most landscapes the land is not perfectly flatit slopes downhill in some direction....

April 21, 2020 · 2 min · 242 words · Alexander Marquez

The Elevator Shaft That Came Before The Elevator

The Cooper Union’s Foundation Building in Lower Manhattan was completed in 1859. Indeed, the development of skyscrapers would not have been possible without elevators. The Cooper Union’s Foundation Building. Cooper definitely had foresight, but he was not prophetic. They were just not safe enough for hauling passengers yet. Winches failed regularly and cables snapped sending the load crashing to the ground. When the platform had risen to its maximum height, Otis severed the suspension cable....

April 20, 2020 · 2 min · 217 words · James Morris

Can a VPN Hide What I Do on the Internet From My Employer?

How do I encrypt everything I do so my wifes company cant see it? I have heard of services like Express VPN, but would value your advice. The benefits and drawbacks of using a VPN for everything I completely understand your desire for privacy. Unfortunately, your wifes employer runs the internet for your entire living situation, which complicates things. If youdo, then yes, your wifes employercouldsee what youre doing on those computers....

April 17, 2020 · 2 min · 263 words · Tyler Cervantes

The Watts Tower

He immigrated to the United States as a teenager and began working as a construction worker. He began by digging a foundation, then made the rest up as he went along. He used steel rebars, wire meshes, and concrete as the main support. Sometimes the neighborhood children brought him junk. Other times, Rodia walked as far as 20 miles searching for material. Photo:Scott Hess/Flickr In the summer of 1954, Rodia suffered a mild stroke....

April 17, 2020 · 1 min · 159 words · Ashley Martin

Is the New iPhone SE Worth the Upgrade?

Before we venture to convince you one way or the other, lets talk details. Youll take delivery of phone one week later on April 24, provided youre lucky enough to snag one. If you want to guarantee you get one on launch day, youll want to wake up early. I recommend trying to complete your purchase through both websitesandapps. Apples website might be jammed while its app is working flawlessly....

April 16, 2020 · 2 min · 265 words · Marcus Green

It's Okay if You Can't Relax Right Now

Office workers would be working from home, restaurants were closed, events were canceled. Suddenly, whether you were working or not, there just werent as many places to be. Hello, free time. Except that time hasnt turned out to be free, has it? If your kids are home, theyve probably been interrupting you every five minutes. If you live with a partner or roommate, theyre probably driving you up the wall by now....

April 16, 2020 · 2 min · 343 words · Dominique Hayes

Sorry, We Did Not All Get and Recover From COVID-19 This Winter

Unlikely, of course, but an interestingwhat if. What a wonderful relief that would be. It would mean were already through the worst of the epidemic. Its death toll, however large, would be in our past. That cheery conclusion should be your first hint that this theory is based more on wishful thinking than fact. The idea just doesnt add up, so lets talk about why. Even so, theyre not rewriting the timeline of when the virus hit the US....

April 16, 2020 · 2 min · 372 words · Jennifer Vega

The Secret of Coade Stone

The fine details of its modelling still remain clear after centuries of exposure to the corrosive atmosphere of London. Every leading architect of the time used it, and its examples can be found all over the world. Coade stone lion on Westminster Bridge, London. Photo:ddub3429/Shutterstock.com Coade stone looks and feels exactly like worked stone, but it isnt stone at all. It is a jot down of ceramic called stoneware. Low temperature firing results in earthenware (terracotta, pottery, bricks etc....

April 16, 2020 · 2 min · 372 words · Crystal Johnson

How to Create a Coffee Shop Experience at Home

Heading out for a fancy latte isnt just about the drink, its about getting out of your house. Its about spending a little bit of time in a different environment while savoring something out of the ordinary. In so many ways, it is about theexperience. Going to a coffee shop is a small bit of comforta way to get out of your own head. Its also one of those little luxuries that has disappeared at a time when we want it the most....

April 15, 2020 · 2 min · 291 words · Robert Cole

How to Have a Successful Zoom Date

At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, our lives have moved almost entirely onlineanddating is no exception. And just because you cant meet someone in person at the moment doesnt mean you have to stop dating. We have more time than ever to update our profile and swipe left or right, accordingly. But what happens after you match with someone? And in a lot of ways, Zoom first dates are easier than ones IRL....

April 15, 2020 · 2 min · 363 words · Austin Rodriguez