The Lighter Side

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Things You Should Never Buy at Dollar Stores

4 Things To Tell Your Barber When You Get A Haircut

Next time you sit down and the barber asks, "how are we cutting it today?", know exactly what to say.

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

A Mail-order Sleep Apnea Treatment?

If you suffer from sleep apnea, mail-order membership plans aren't the answer. Get customized, one-on-one attention from Dr. Berry.

Mail order pharmacy: 5 things MCOs should consider

Recent research offers evidence of medication waste resulting from prescriptions filled by mail order pharmacies and raises questions on supposed cost savings.The study, funded by a grant from t

Drug Disposal Data Raises Questions Over Mail-Order Pharmacies

Medication waste may be more likely among patients who use mail-order pharmacies, rather than retail pharmacies.

Mail-Order Pharmacy: The Benefits of Prescription Delivery

A mail-order pharmacy's prescription delivery service can be a real benefit to your employees. But you may need to educate them on how to use it first.

Creativity kits for kids: DIY or mail order?

The brightly colored box dropped with a thud out of the mailbag. "Kiwi Crate," read the label. We peeked inside, intrigued. Tucked beneath layers of tissue paper was a bevy of treasures sure to...

Is Mail-Order Genetic Cancer Testing For You?

HYANNIS – Now that buying a do-it-yourself genetic cancer test, 23andMe®, is as easy as buying a grill or lamp online, will consumers “read the fine print” or expose themselves to undue …

Are Mail Order Dental Aligners For You?

It’s a given that everyone likes straight, white, healthy teeth. When it comes to straightening, the Placerville Dental Group uses the latest computerized technology from Invisalign to straig…

Mail-Order Pies: An Expensive Slice Of Nostalgia For Which Many Will Pay

It's almost comical — how hard it is to get this pie out of its box. Inside the well-taped cardboard, there are packing peanuts around another box

Mail Order Braces: Is your smile worth the discount?

A smile is priceless so the idea of getting the perfect smile through the mail, sounds good, almost too good to be true.

Mail-Order Pharmacy Service Protects Patients, Increases Access

An existing service goes full-tilt to root deeper into the community and extend mail-order pharmacy to more patients.

Are Mail-Order Braces Too Good to be True?

If you’re interested in straightening your teeth, you may have heard about a new braces alternative that gets mailed straight to your house.

Ask Well: Can Weather Affect Mail Order Drugs?

Heat, moisture and cold are just some of the conditions that can make a medicine less potent.

Do Department Stores Have a Future?

Department stores aren't going anywhere, but they have a lot of work to do to keep shoppers -- and the brands they stock -- happy.