Lifestyle Stories from May 13, 2018
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Finding help when making funeral arrangements
Aug 17, 2019 7:30 AM - Who was there to support you at the time of arranging the funeral? Most of us are numb and rely on friends, family and funeral directors to help us with the arrangements.
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Textiles evolve to meet demand for sustainable materials
Aug 17, 2019 6:00 AM - Whether it's how they're made or what they're made of, textiles are evolving to meet consumer demand for sustainability. "There's a real push for sustainability now, and the home textiles industry is waking up to that consumer call," says Shannon Maher, chair of Home Products Development at the Fashion Institute of Technology, in New York. -
15 things patients do that drive their doctors crazy
Aug 17, 2019 7:00 AM - As a patient, you undoubtedly have a list of pet peeves concerning your doctors, such as when they make you wait for appointments or won't spend as much time as you'd like. But has it occurred to you that doctors have pet peeves about patients, too? -
How to manage voice recordings on your smart devices
Aug 17, 2019 6:00 AM - Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant allow users to manage their voice recordings after the fact, but they each offer varying degrees of control. Here's how it's done.
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Aidy Bryant tries her hand at fashion with plus-size line
Aug 17, 2019 7:26 AM - World, meet Pauline. Aidy Bryant has rolled out the start of a new plus-size fashion line named for her great aunt, but the "Saturday Night Live" star is starting small with just one dress in three blue styles, a solid, a stripe and a gingham. -
One-third of toddlers exposed to Zika in the womb suffer developmental problems, study says
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Hard to fool assessor with artificially low home sale price
Aug 17, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. I have a house for sale for $260,000, and I received a $220,000 offer for the house and a $40,000 offer for "fixtures." My assessment is $229,000. The buyer wants to keep the assessment (and property taxes) low.
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