A GOOD READ: Books offer fresh ideas for growing your garden (Business Examiner)

Now that spring is in the air, it’s time to get a start on the gardening season. Imagination and ideas can combine to create attractive garden settings. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out some of the following books at your local Library.

Tradition is the best argument for new ideas (People's Daily)

China is a seamless blend of traditional and modern ideas, with people drawing on both to achieve their goals. Sometimes, though, people can get mired in the past, and won't accept new ideas without a lot of effort. A few years ago I worked at what was, for want of a better term, an English "factory". It had an amusing name, and it basically worked like a large sieve - students were poured in ...

How Uncle Sam wants to boost your retirement (CNN Money)

Usually I cringe when our leaders in Washington try to help improve our finances. I'm afraid their efforts may do more harm than good. But two new ideas being discussed inside the Beltway could actually make it easier to prepare for retirement. Both center on the income you'll generate from your 401(k).

Tradition is the best argument for new ideas (China Daily)

China is a seamless blend of traditional and modern ideas, with people drawing on both to achieve their goals. Sometimes, though, people can get mired in the past, and won't accept new ideas without a lot of effort.

How the government wnats to boost your retirement (Money via Yahoo! Finance)

Usually I cringe when our leaders in Washington try to help improve our finances. I'm afraid their efforts may do more harm than good. But two new ideas being discussed inside the Beltway could actually make it easier to prepare for retirement.