Human Interest

In February, the President signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. It included Medicare Part D prescription coverage. A few days later, the Office of Management and Budget released the President's fiscal year 2019 budget, which also included Medicare Part D drug coverage and Part B drug reimbursement. This summarizes the recent proposed changes according to Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.

Debt management is a skill that all of us pick up as time goes on, but mastering it is another challenge entirely. A lot of factors affect how and when we are able to pay off our debts like credit cards and home mortgages.

One such factor is the place where we live. A new study has revealed which states are the best at managing their debt. Read on to find out how your place of residence affects your ability to manage your debt.

"Growing older isn't easy." I hear those words from my friends and family. It's hard to see them suffer physically, strain mentally and emotionally, and most of all struggle financially.

It's common for us to reflect on the past and see our mistakes. We all have regrets. And if we look back long enough, we'd say, "If I could do it all again, I would.."

I'm sharing with readers what my older friends and acquaintances would tell their 21-year-old selves about life, taking care of the body, saving for retirement, and staying emotionally balanced.

Photo Caption: PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2018) Lt. Brian Paskey, a native of Ogden, Utah, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, pilots an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter off the coast of Southern California during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S.

Bunny bait !

2 cups pretzels

1 bag popped white popcorn

1 package Almond Bark white melting chocolate

1 bag of festive M&M’s

2 cups of Chex cereal

1 container of sprinkles

Spread pretzels , popcorn and Chex on an foil covered bakinig sheet and drizzle white chocolate over the mixture ... Gently stir to coat evenly ... Add sprinkles but don’t stir it anymore or the sprinkles will be coated with chocolate and turn white ... Let harden on cookie sheets and then break apart and add M&M’s to the finished mixture ...

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  illustration and soon transitioned into technical illustration and drafting.  After working for a variety of engineering firms, Eaton became a freelance artist. Eventually he went to work for Thiokol where his artistic talents documented the Space Shuttle Program as well as other space and military projects. The artist states, “These experiences fulfilled a lifelong dream.”

Learn How to Catch Kokanee Salmon

Free seminar on April 9

Salt Lake City -- Kokanee salmon are one of Utah’s tastiest fish. And, if you have a boat, and can locate a school of them, fast and furious fishing awaits. Once you hook a kokanee, it’ll give you all the fight you can handle.

So, how do you find the schools? And what techniques will bring you the most success?

Is Your Neighbor’s Tesla Costing You Money?

By David Rothbard and Craig Rucker

It certainly seems like going “Green” is trendy these days. And we hear a lot about the benefits of renewable energy and electric cars. But there may be hidden costs in the pursuit of “clean energy,” and they may affect consumers more than expected.

A New NAFTA Could Cure Disease
By Charles Boustany

American, Canadian, and Mexican trade negotiators will soon begin the eighth round of negotiations to hash out a new North American Free Trade Agreement.

Several contentious issues remain unresolved. One of the biggest sticking points is the strength of intellectual property protections, such as patents and copyrights.

The Canadians and Mexicans oppose strong intellectual property rights. They claim that such protections inflate the price of drugs, thereby restricting patients' access to medicines.