NASA’s Curiosity Captures Images Of Wispy Clouds On Mars Published in Our Planet & Space 21 Aug 2017 (MSN) NASA’s Curiosity rover has taken many astounding pictures of Mars and recently added some particularly spectacular shots to its impressive portfolio. Read more...
7 unconventional cruises for your bucket list Published in Travel 19 Aug 2017 (MNN) Not all cruise ships resemble floating amusement parks, with swimming pools, water slides, tennis courts and climbing walls. Plenty of ships provide a relaxing, classic cruise experience without all those extra diversions — and some keep the focus on nature. Expedition-style cruise ships (still large, but smaller than their mainstream kin) seek out beautiful natural shores in places like Alaska, Antarctica and Scandinavia. Read more...
34 BBQ Side Dishes You Can Throw on the Grill Published in Food & Gourmet 19 Aug 2017 (TASTE OF HOME) Make room on the grill for these BBQ side dishes! Smoky flavor and grill marks makes veggies even more irresistible. A few of our recipes might surprise you (grilled rice, anyone?). Read more...
Take to the skies: Milestones of aviation Published in LifeTimes 19 Aug 2017 (MSN) 1783: First balloon flight On Nov. 21, the first balloon flight carrying humans was successfully completed by Pilâtre de Rozier and Marquis d'Arlandes on a Montgolfier balloon. Read more...
One mistake people make using public Wi-Fi Published in Science & Technology 18 Aug 2017 (USA TODAY) If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: Avoid doing anything you would not want anyone in the world to know on public Wi-Fi. You may think you're safe in that busy café or big-name hotel, but public Wi-Fi is a major liability. Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Every Cut of Steak Published in Food & Gourmet 18 Aug 2017 (SPOON UNIVERSITY) Obviously not all meat is created equal, but you don't need to break the bank to get a good cut. Read more...
LL Bean boosting production of iconic boot Published in Yes America 17 Aug 2017 LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — L.L. Bean hopes to give the boot to backlogs of its most iconic product. Read more...
Is Turmeric Good for You? Yes, but It's Complicated. Published in Health & Wellness 17 Aug 2017 (NBC NEWS) Few foodstuffs have had scientists scratching their heads in wonder over its potential more than the widely-lauded spice called turmeric. Native to Southeast Asia and a cousin to ginger, the big fuss isn’t necessarily about the exuberantly-hued turmeric itself, but a component within called curcumin — a phytochemical scientists found to have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with revolutionary healing potential. – Is Turmeric Good for You? Yes, but It's Complicated. – Aug.16.2017 https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/health-benefits-turmeric-it-s-complicated-ncna792901?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_bt_170817 via NBC News Read more...
Here's what the color of your bread bag twist tie means Published in Food & Gourmet 17 Aug 2017 (TODAY) We've all brought home a nice, soft, fresh loaf of bread only to discover — d'ough! — that it's a little past its sell-by date. Read more...
World's 10 most livable cities in 2017 Published in Travel 16 Aug 2017 (CNN) — It's official. Melbourne is on top of the world -- again. Read more...