I work in a large office building equipped with 12 elevators. I make use of the elevators at least eight times a day. Working in the building for the past six years, I've had ample opportunity to observe an interesting phenomenon and that is elevator protocol.

There are standard...

With summer just around the corner, vacation plans begin to emerge. The long two-month break from school causes parents to worry about keeping their children busy and providing a fun but budget-friendly summer.

With rising gas prices and pricey airfare, many parents are choosing to take a 'staycation' instead. Vacationing...