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The article discusses the challenges of selecting the perfect souvenir while traveling, highlighting the potential for regrettable purchases. Various travelers share their experiences and strategies for choosing meaningful souvenirs that align with their lifestyle and preferences. The importance of practicality, personal taste, and avoiding pressure from salespeople are emphasized to ensure a positive souvenir-buying experience. Ultimately, the article suggests that while some souvenirs may become cherished treasures, careful consideration and mindfulness are key in selecting the right memento. [Extracted from the article]

Buying an apartment in a New York co-op building can seem like such a great idea -- at first. But just wait. There is often a steep learning curve that [...]

Let's say you volunteer to serve on the board of your New York co-op apartment, and conflicts arise. Legal threats follow. Just how much personal risk have you taken on? [...]

This article discusses the experiences of doctors who are called upon to provide medical assistance during in-flight emergencies. The number of global air passengers is expected to reach over four billion this year, leading to an increase in medical emergencies on flights. Volunteer doctors often face uncomfortable situations, trying to diagnose and treat passengers with limited equipment and in cramped spaces. While some doctors feel morally obligated to help, others fear legal liability. Airlines also rely on services that provide consultations with emergency doctors on the ground. [Extracted from the article]

AS a child, I helped my mother hang laundry in our backyard in Tamaqua, Pa., a small coal mining town. My job was handing up the clothespins. When everything was […]

IMITATION may be the highest form of flattery. But do you really want someone to copy your entire house? Many people who suffer through a remodeling project find that friends […]

The entertainment industry's use of portable telephones reaches alarming proportions and some observers say the cellular telephone is becoming a means of attaining social status, power and money. Some executives have at least two car phones, each with call waiting, and find themselves on the phone so often that they become incapable of directly communicating with colleagues. Executives will also show off and make calls simply to impress others and substitute substantive conversation for showmanship. The ability to be reached and reach others in the entertainment industry can be a critical business advantage but it is having a significant effect on the social climate as well.