Dear EarthTalk: I'd like to have a garden that encourages bees and butterflies. What's the best approach?
— Robert Miller, Bakersfield, Calif.
Attracting bees and butterflies to
This week I had intended to write about the devastating and unnecessary sequester that has Washington, D.C. gridlocked, but another event has forced me to take a temporary detour.
For people who want to invest in real estate without the responsibility of management but with the added benefits of sector diversity and liquidity, investments in REITs can be perfect.
Can you imagine being away from home, family and friends in some other country and then hearing there's a horrible bomb blast just where your family lives? It
Dear EarthTalk: I like the feel of carpeting, but I'm concerned about all the chemicals. What are some good non-chemical (but still soft!) options?
— Jennifer Jones, Madison, Wisc.
Dear New Shrink,
I have been in my current role for about two years. During this time I have worked for three different managers. My new boss is good at