Life: Pets, Medical, Health, Automotive, Travel
The masses of red, pink or white blooms of the Azalea Rhododendron indica decorate any room. Like other member of that family though, the foliage is poisonous.
While there are some 400 species of Ilex, English Holly, Common Holly, or European Holly as it is variously designated, I. aquifolium, is native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia
Travel back in time to the Spanish colonial era at the Winter Solstice Celebration at Mission San Luis Dec. 12-13
Coffee compounds that could help prevent type 2 diabetes identifiedAmerican Chemical Society | Health and Medicine | December 2, 2015
Scientists have identified two compounds in coffee, cafestol and caffeic acid, that likely decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Overall the fun loving Citroen Cactus is an eye-catching family car that has a surprisingly large boot.
The exhibition features the work of: Jeffery Courtney, Mike Sofroniou, Jonathan Mitchell, Mark McLaughlin, Roy Mackintosh, Susie Lidstone, Marilyn Kernoff and Iain White.
One of the commonly and not inappropriately called stinkhorns, the Yellow Netted Stinkhorn, P. multicolor is one of some 77 species spread over 21 genera found worldwide but especially in the tropics
An Israeli winery is making wine from a nearly extinct species of indigenous grapes used in biblical winemaking thousands of years ago
The tallest living Christmas tree is a 162-foot Grand Fir, Abies grandis, at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Gunwharf Quays is a great place to dine out whether meeting friends or as a couple or a family. There are so many restaurants to choose.
There Are Still No Dead Bodies!!!W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | Health and Medicine | November 30, 2015
I fear the media will never get it right about supplements.
David Limbaugh
For every feel good, smug emitting electric car sold, emissions from the electrical plant you'll need to send you the juice to charge it will increase. So while electric cars can have benefits, decreased global emissions ain't one of them.
Back home, Matthew sold “virtually all my paintings” in his exhibition entitled ‘In the footsteps of the Impressionists’ at John Davies Gallery in the Cotswolds, which finished in October.
About 800 years ago, Cistercian monks in the region began observing different sites and the quality of the resulting wines
With entries capped at 1,000 for the race’s first year, The Pioneer will be within reach for those with a moderate level of mountain bike riding ability, but will not be for the “faint hearted.”
Mahekal Beach Resort, Playa del Carmen, Mexico; LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort; Orlando World Center Marriott
Heart Failure = 2.1 to 5 Years of LifeW. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | Health and Medicine | November 23, 2015
It’s been said that prudent people practice a sound lifestyle early in life, but fools attempt it only at the end
Lexus CT 200h a great opportunity missedJim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | Automotive | November 19, 2015
If only there were another version of the CT available one with a "real" power train, I just might love this car
Top Scottish artist exhibits in Newcastle and more galleries in ScotlandTim Saunders | Family | November 18, 2015
Keith Salmon's work is based almost entirely on the walks he does over the wild Scottish mountains, through the glens and along the coastline
A simple, rapid test to help ensure safer meatAmerican Chemical Society | Health and Medicine | November 18, 2015
A new rapid test could help the food industry ensure that customers are getting unspoiled meat.
A team at the Technion is developing an innovative new topical treatment that could treat baldness without the serious side effects associated with current oral medications.
What No One Tells You about MammographyW. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | Health and Medicine | November 16, 2015
Just a few years ago one report showed that in women between 40 to 49 years, mammography missed 30 percent of malignancies.
Orlando World Center Marriott gives travelers the perfect excuse to head to the Sunshine State for a weekend of sun and savings this winter.
Rare photo of famed faithful Tokyo dog found in late photographer’s homeNews on the Net | Family | November 12, 2015
Famed Japanese dog Hachiko, known for being loyal to his owner even after the man's death
What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortalityAmerican Chemical Society | Health and Medicine | November 11, 2015
Examining worm metabolism has yielded new insights into why some live longer than others
Snake venom could make surgery safer for patients on blood thinnersAmerican Chemical Society | Health and Medicine | November 11, 2015
Pairing snake venom with nanofibers
One must root for today's efforts to sustain the region -- and hope that serious consumers continue to find at least some space for Sauternes
Minor Surgery That Ends In DisasterW. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | Health and Medicine | November 9, 2015
The world’s medical journals are full of reports of a variety of surgical mishaps