Jigsaw-puzzle sales exploded during the coronavirus pandemic, as restrictions forced millions of Americans to stay home and find ways to entertain themselves. Puzzle sales at Ravensburger North America, a unit of privately held German puzzle giant Ravensburger AG, jumped 70% in 2020 compared with the previous year. Jigsaw puzzles for…
Five out of the eight members of the Ivy League review first-year applicants in either a need-blind manner or need-aware manner depending on an applicant’s citizenship or U.S. residency status. The other three are need-blind for each and every first-year applicant. For starters, many of the Ivies are need-blind for…
The Jitterbug Smart3 is a good choice for any older adult who’s intimidated by high-tech gadgets and can benefit from a phone with a bigger screen, powerful speaker and easy-to-use menu. Lively has two Jitterbug phones to choose from: the Jitterbug Flip2 ($99.99) and the Jitterbug Smart3 ($149.99). You’re required…
Basics of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007Signed on December 19, 2007, the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 aims to increase U.S. energy security, develop renewable energy production and improve vehicle fuel economy.https://www.epa.gov › greeningepa › energy-independence-an…Energy Independence and…
At the federal level, ISPs are regulated by the FCC, the agency with jurisdiction over “all interstate and foreign communications by wire or radio.” The FCC derives its substantive authority under the Federal Communications Act of 1934 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Through this, the FCC classified the internet…
The air pollution in and around various temples has been documented to have harmful effects on health. When incense smoke pollutants are inhaled, they cause respiratory system dysfunction. Incense smoke is a risk factor for elevated cord blood IgE levels and has been indicated to cause allergic contact dermatitis. Research…
The intex and coleman pools are just labeled with those brand names. Both pools are actually manufactured by best way. So there is truly no difference in the pools. Regular maintenance and care of the pool will get you 4 to 5 years of use. It is hard to know…
In the first place, no hairless caterpillars are poisonous, to my knowledge. That eliminates inchwormsinchwormsThe caterpillars are accordingly called “loopers”, “spanworms”, or “inchworms” after their characteristic looping gait. The cabbage looper and soybean looper are not inchworms, but caterpillars of a different family. In many species of geometer moths, the…
Writing is hard. Not everyone has the capacity to create stories or articles out of thin air. More often than not, writing is an activity that requires solitude, which is why some of the world’s best writers are also introverts. As famous YA author John Green once said, “Writing is…
In 2020, the average stock index mutual fund charged 0.06 percent (on an asset-weighted basis), or $6 for every $10,000 invested. The average stock index ETF charged 0.18 percent (asset-weighted), or $18 for every $10,000 invested. Index funds tend to be much cheaper than average funds. Index funds typically require…