We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Remember that scene in the 2002 film "Signs" when Joaquin Phoenix wore an aluminum foil cap to defend against extraterrestrial mind control?

As the temperatures drop and the holidays wind down, Whidbey Island beckons as the perfect setting for a cozy, winter retreat, whether you’re a reader or a writer. The island offers a slower-paced, ...

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Readers respond to writer (Jan. 5) who decided to stop coloring her hair: DEAR ABBY: Regarding “Silver Girl in New York” (Jan. 5), whose husband is making her feel less loved because she decided to ...

An undated photo from the Illinois State Training School for Girls archives shows students practicing archery. Credit: Courtesy Geneva History Museum Of course, my fascination with Geneva and its ...

The Midweek Read which comes tomorrow at 2 pm, was one of the most haunting and mysterious freelance stories we have printed. The author, Richard Smith, seems to have been in his early 20s when he ...

For manufacturers, the efficient handling and management of work- in-process (WIP) goods is critical for maintaining competitiveness and meeting customer demands. While enterprise resource planning ...

Let’s dive into more of what’s on offer at the upcoming Summerville Book Festival on Saturday, Feb. 15, the largest literary collaboration ever to hit town. And every event during the festival also ...

Photo by Rebecca J. Barnabi. Now retired, “The Staunton, Virginia Bathroom Reader” is his 7th book, and includes a compilation of columns that were snippets of stories published in the Staunton News ...