Human Interest

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life

By Bryan R. Johnson

7 Stories, 7 Kids, Crack the Code for an Epic Life  

AN INSPIRATIONAL SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY INVITING MIDDLE GRADE READERS TO CHANGE THE WORLD

Large Nations Change the Climate, Small Islands Pay
By Hugh Sealy

Ten thousand people in the Pacific nation of Tuvalu are facing a threat many Americans have never fathomed -- their land could soon be underwater.

Tuvalu is not alone. Island nations around the world are at risk of their economies -- and lands -- washing away. Worse, they've had no say in the matter. They account for less than 1 percent  of the world population -- and produce less than 1 percent of the greenhouse gases generated by humans.

Conflicting Visions

By Carol Marak
Chief Public Relations Officer, Aging Alone Spokesperson & Advocate

Published: Jun 21, 2017.
Updated: Jun 23, 2017.

This is a guest column written by Jacqueline Marcell.

Dear Dave,

I currently have student loans in deferment from earning a degree in hospitality management. My career goal is to own a mobile food vending company, so I’m putting most of the money I make from eBay and ride-hailing services — around $1,000 a month — aside in savings for that. Should I forego my business idea for the time being, and knock out the student loan debt instead?

Nicholas

Dear Nicholas,

Utah Legislature Repeals Public Safety

While packing lunch for the kids can seem like a daily grind, you can use the task as an opportunity to help kids form great lifelong habits.

Here are five small ways changing your lunch-making routine can have large, positive impacts on the environment, your wallet and your kids’ health.

Moving on to college is an exhilarating first taste of true independence. It’s a time for self-directed growth, transformative lessons and the beginning of lifelong friendships. For many students, moving into a dorm or off-campus housing is the beginning of another quest: achieving a Pinterest-perfect setting in not-so-spacious quarters.

Decorating a small space doesn’t have to mean limiting your style or personality. Here are a few solutions for creating a setting peaceful enough for dedicated study, yet vibrant enough for entertaining.

From shopping for school supplies to lunch meal prep, getting ready for the first day of school can be overwhelming.

To help relieve some of the stress, the discount experts at Dollar General are offering a few money and time-saving tips.

Start with the Supply List