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Grow vegetables in CT and save money
Money

Grow vegetables in CT and save money

Anyone who grocery shops on a regular basis has likely noticed a higher tally at the checkout counter. The latest consumer pricing analysis from the USDA is predicting a 1.3 percent increase in food prices. While we can’t do much to lower the prices, one thing we can do is grow some of our own vegetables and herbs. The investment in a small 100 square foot or so garden is not large, and one can be assured of healthy, high quality fresh produce. Vegetable gardeners can also control what, if any, types of pesticides are used on the plants. One source suggested that a $70 investment in plants and seeds could produce a harvest worth $600 or more over the growing season. Already having basic garden tools was probably taken for granted. If yard space is limited or too shaded, consider renting a...
Electric Mandates Have California Truckers Charging Overtime
World

Electric Mandates Have California Truckers Charging Overtime

Dec. 29, 2023 12:52 pm ETCompton, Calif.Electric trucks are supposed to save the world, but they’re wasting Mike Stanley’s time. Mr. Stanley, a longtime trucker whose rectangular beard flows down to his chest, now leads operations in the main Los Angeles office of IMC, a Tennessee-based drayage trucking company that carries cargo to and from U.S. ports and rail yards. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival: Food, Cost & More
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Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival: Food, Cost & More

Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Line are two of the largest cruise providers operating in the United States. Both cruise operators are known for their well-rounded cruises from ports in North America as well as overseas, and both have frequent sales that let cruisers score hefty discounts or onboard credits they can use for drinks, specialty dining and more.Which one of these two cruise lines is the best? This question is difficult to answer since individual ships each have their own features and amenities – and because personal preference comes into play. Each cruise vacation can vary just as much by the vessel and the itinerary you select as by the cruise brand.That said, U.S. News has compared the offerings of Carnival and Royal Caribbean to figure out which one came ...