C.D.C. Panel Recommends a New Shingles Vaccine Published in Health & Wellness 25 Oct 2017 (NEW YORK TIMES) WASHINGTON — In an unusually close vote, an advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday recommended the use of a new vaccine to prevent shingles over an older one that was considered less effective. Read more...
Northern Lights: 11 places to see the aurora borealis Published in Travel 24 Oct 2017 (CNN) — The Northern Lights are on the wish list of most travelers, but how do you track down a phenomenon as elusive as it is spectacular. Read more...
5 great places to visit during October Published in Travel 24 Oct 2017 (CNN) — Sandwiched between that last blast of Labor Day madness in September and the upcoming holiday rush, October can give travelers a chance to enjoy their getaways with lighter crowds, less stress and lower prices. Read more...
Behind the appeal of America's craziest fair foods Published in Food & Gourmet 24 Oct 2017 (CNN) — If there's one culinary truism about Americans, it's that we can deep-fry anything. Read more...
15 hot new hotels to check out in 2017 Published in Travel 24 Oct 2017 (CNN) — Whether it's an island escape or an urban retreat, the world's top hotels are tailoring their treats to suit ever more discerning travelers. Read more...
9 luxurious fall escapes Published in Travel 24 Oct 2017 (CNN) — Upon arrival at the Old Edwards Inn in North Carolina, you'll be greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne. Read more...
10 of the world's most beautiful ski lodges Published in Travel 24 Oct 2017 (CNN) — From the Swiss Alps to the Canadian Rockies, there's no shortage of beautiful ski lodges to choose from on your next winter getaway. Read more...
Hear the Surreal Instruments of the Met’s New Opera Published in Arts, Fashion, IQ, Culture 24 Oct 2017 (NEW YORK TIMES) Tiny violins, a spooky ondes Martenot and a slamming door come to the pit for Thomas Adès’s “The Exterminating Angel,” based on Luis Buñuel’s film. Read more...
McDonald’s Sheds Stores and Gains Customers With Budget Appeal Published in Business & Money 24 Oct 2017 (NEW YORK TIMES) McDonald’s may be getting out of the business of running its own restaurants, but it’s getting better at using budget-friendly menu items to attract customers to its franchise stores. Read more...
How Climate Change Is Playing Havoc With Olive Oil (and Farmers) Published in Business & Money 24 Oct 2017 (NEW YORK TIMES) TREVI, Italy — It was in June, the time of year when the first olives normally burst from their blossoms in the mild warmth of early summer, when Irene Guidobaldi walked through her groves in blistering heat and watched in horror as the flowers on her trees began to wither and fall. Read more...