In a rare moment of enlightenment, Republican John Boehner recently stated “I’m not qualified to debate the science over climate change.” In the past, Boehner was a staunch "climate denier” who professed, “The idea that carbon dioxide is a carcinogen that is harmful to our environment is...
Animals, just like people, are at our best when our minds and bodies are kept active. At Second Chance Humane Society, the shelter staff does a lot to keep us engaged, happy, healthy, and, well-behaved (and are thus adopted more quickly). Sounds like a lot...
OZY Writer Laura Secorun Palet, contributed this article to NPR about people who've chosen an "underground" (literally) way of life. Have you ever fantasized about getting away from it all — going somewhere without smartphones, computers or Twitter? Tuning out from technology can be challenging, but for...
Some very good advice from "Alexandra" who writes in the Scary Mommy blog. I am a mom to all boys. I am thrilled to be their mother and I don’t pretend that I am happy about it while secretly coveting daughters. I would have been happy with all girls,...
Did you know that a dog's nose is like a fingerprint. Alex Lieber, writes about using nose prints for dog identification in this brief albeit interesting article in PetPlace.com. Look at your dog's nose – did you know that there's literally no other nose like it?...
I love to mountain bike. But, I hate the logistics. I hate fumbling with car racks, bike pumps, C02 cartridges, shock pumps, chain tools, pedal screws and allen wrenches. However, as a girl playing in a male-dominated sport, I’ve always made sure I could manage...
Here's something scrumptious from Telluride Local, Marla Meridith, the creator, editor, food stylist, photographer and go-to gal for Family Fresh Cooking. These Thai Spice Chicken Sliders were polished off in minutes. OK, maybe seconds. Looking for an amazing Father’s Day or July 4th recipe for BBQ’s? Here ya go….Get Grillin! Serve these hot...
In this fascinating article, Steve Meltzer, a writer and photographer for Imaging Resource, discusses the discovery of 100 year-old negatives in the Antarctic. Conservators restoring an Antarctic exploration hut recently made a remarkable discovery: a small box of 22 exposed but unprocessed photographic negatives, frozen in...
James Hamblin, MD and Senior Editor at The Atlantic, debunks the popular media claims that sugar is toxic and discusses what to make of the intense disagreement about the recommendations to replace table sugar with high-fructose corn syrup with "natural" sweeteners like agave nectar or...
Robert Krulwich has been called "the most inventive network reporter in television" by TV Guide. Krulwich, a Science Correspondent for NPR , gives his take on the world of chocolate and how it might just save the planet. "When you unwrap it, break off a piece and stick...
