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TestFest focuses on automotive excellenceJim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | Automotive | November 5, 2015
On the SUV side, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Mazda CX-3 drive off with the award, and the Lincoln deserves to take its category.

Succulents derive their name from the Latin succulentus, juice. Many are familiar are familiar garden plants of temperate regions

Some local governments are requiring take-back programs to tackle drug waste

Road test: Skoda Fabia EstateTim Saunders | Automotive | November 4, 2015
“It’s difficult to imagine a better car for a young family than the Skoda Fabia Estate,” writes Parkers, the car experts.

Israel’s Medasense is testing its novel objective pain-measurement tool ahead of marketing it to hospital operating rooms and ICUs.

The Roses of HeliogabalusWes Porter | Family | November 3, 2015
The painting measures 52 x 84 inches and has been claimed in certain portions of an enthusiastic British media to depict a Roman orgy

Slugs’ Slimy Sex LifeWes Porter | Family | November 3, 2015
Even for a hermaphrodite – having both male and female organs – L. maximus enjoys what can only be described as a very unusual and distinctive mating method

Tea and Scones During MarathonTravel New Zealand | Travel | November 2, 2015
The Tarawera Trail Marathon and 50km recreates the path of the Tuhorangi People and New Zealand's first tourists, including a tea and scone station manned by people in Victorian garb.

Ireland - Enniscorthy and surrounding areasTim Saunders | Family | November 2, 2015
Waterford Crystal was established by George and William Penrose. Ireland was the chosen location for the factory because of the large amounts of forest, which could provide the fuel for the furnaces

Protein: What Don’t You Know?W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | Health and Medicine | November 2, 2015
Most people get more protein than they think

The Wonderful World of WheelbarrowsWes Porter | Family | November 2, 2015
The earliest illustration of a wheelbarrow in Europe is a stained glass window in Chartres Cathedral dated to 1220

Final Garden Cleanup, Indoor InterestsWes Porter | Family | November 1, 2015
If there’s water on Mars as NASA scientists recently reported, could there be plant life? Don’t bet on it

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords from the UKNews on the Net | Family | October 31, 2015
Olsen’s largest and newest cruise ship named after the Scottish home of the Royal Family

Tis’ the Season to Celebrate in TallahasseeNews on the Net | Family | October 29, 2015
Savoring Tallahassee's holiday spirit that spans five centuries takes time — perfect for a long weekend or winter break destination.

New Zealand - Accommodations Fit for a KingTravel New Zealand | Travel | October 28, 2015
Air New Zealand has direct non-stop flights from Vancouver to Auckland and offers flights from many other North American cities

A paper-based DNA test could help make medical testing more accessible.

Scottish artist paints Sir Jackie StewartTim Saunders | Family | October 28, 2015
Sir Jackie is the President of Dyslexia Scotland and Jonathan donated his painting of him in the 1969 Grand Prix in Germany to raise funds for the organization

As prices and ripeness have edged upwards throughout Bordeaux, Beychevelle and Gruaud-Larose have kept both in check

How the left has succeeded in redefining not just “marriage,” but the rest of Americans’ core values, from “equality” to “justice” to “freedom”

Adam Sandler achieves Nerdvana with PixelsJim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | Automotive | October 25, 2015
Sandler fans will probably enjoy Pixels, but its appeal should go beyond that. It's a decent film, made well, and if you leave your mind in neutral, it's a lot of fun. And you can watch it with your kids!

Lincoln hybrid can waft or zip - and sipJim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | Automotive | October 25, 2015
The MKZ hybrid starts at $38,460 Canadian. Lincoln's sample came with oodles of extras

For an incredible lifestyle, Penticton is where dreams really do come true – especially for a growing global population of telecommuters

People with severe allergies could benefit from the development of a new allergy shot with fewer side effects.

Diamonds — a tooth’s best friend?American Chemical Society | Health and Medicine | October 21, 2015
A new root canal filler containing nanodiamonds could help prevent re-infections.

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Wake on Water—The Edgewater Hotel, SeattleNews on the Net | Family | October 19, 2015
20% savings on all Waterside Guestrooms & Suites

Mother, Please Don’t FallW. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | Health and Medicine | October 19, 2015
The worry is that A Fib causes blood to swirl around longer in the chambers of the heart. This increases the risk of a blood clot forming and travelling to the brain

Acura’s 2016 RDX a nice rideJim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | Automotive | October 15, 2015
Acura was the first of the Japanese carmakers to go head to head against the luxury vehicle establishment from Europe

Dr. Robert Owens announces his newest book:

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Examining worm metabolism has yielded new insights into why some live longer than others.