Rice imported into the US from some countries in Asia, Europe, and South America contains enough lead to cause health problems, according to a research presented this week at the American Chemical Society’s national meeting in New Orleans. American adults eating just one 200-gram serving (about a cup) of this rice could consume 10 times [...]
Lisa Rennison, a mother who shrunk from a size 18 to a size 6 in just six months by dramatically changing her lifestyle, has developed such a passion for keep-fit that she has become a fitness instructor. Lisa Rennison, 40, from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, has kept 6 stone (84 lbs) off for 12 years by dedicating [...]
The word “ungoogleable” has been removed from a list of new Swedish words after a trademark spat with Google. The idea that something can’t be found online is strange enough to have spawned its own adjective. The word “ungoogleable” is in the headlines after a dispute between Google and Sweden’s language watchdog. The Language Council of [...]
The Jesuits (The Society of Jesus) represent a Catholic order that founded Holy Cross. They are known throughout the world as educators dedicated to “finding God in all things,” exploring wide-ranging cultures and academic fields. There are 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Holy Cross is the only one that is exclusively [...]
More than 100 cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church have gathered to Vatican for a new pope election. At some point, white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel will show that a decision has been made. What goes on behind the closed doors before the smoke appears? Here are 10 lesser-known facts about the papal [...]
This year forget teddy bears and chocolates for Valentine’s Day. If you really want to make your sweetheart feel special on Valentine’s Day, give her an experience. Doing something special together is more meaningful and more memorable. Here are ten date ideas that will guarantee a fun and romantic Valentine’s Day, Night or Weekend. 1. [...]
A new study found that those who wrote about their rows now and again were more satisfied with married life. Just three 7-minute essays a year, written from someone else’s perspective, made a difference. A little homework also boosted feelings of love, passion, intimacy, trust and commitment, the journal Psychological Science reports. It is thought [...]
Are you involved with a cheating man? Here are the top 10 signs of a cheating man. A cheating man can only hide his cheating ways for so long before he gets caught. The longer a man cheats, the higher probability he will get caught. In this busy day and age, it is difficult to [...]
Helen Croydon, author of controversial tell-all book The Sugar Daddy Diaries, has gone undercover to ascertain exactly why men stray from long-term relationships – and to lift the lid on how to prevent it. Helen Croydon undertook the project as research for her new book, F The Fairytale, in which she explores modern models of [...]
Researchers have found that heels can “emphasize femininity” and change the way the entire body moves, including the pelvis, hips, legs, knees, feet and even the shoulders. Scientists at the University of Portsmouth found that women wearing heels were rated as more attractive than when wearing flat shoes, even when those making the judgement are [...]
Videos sent via smartphone app Snapchat – which should disappear after a few seconds – can be preserved with easy to find tools. Snapchat has proved popular as it deletes sensitive or risqué photos and videos after a short delay. But tech news site Buzzfeed has found that videos sent to iPhones can be stored [...]
The secret to a perfect Christmas pudding is all in the fruit, explains Paul Gray, who is master cake-maker at Bettys, the famous bakery and tea shop in Harrogate, Yorkshire. “Don’t use dried sultanas you’ve found at the back of the cupboard,” he says. “Buy the freshest and best quality fruit you can afford.” He [...]
Use this method the next time you want to share a bottle of Champagne with a date. Prepare the Champagne bottle The first thing to do is remove the packaging foil around the neck of the bottle. There should be a small tab to get you started. Next, untwist the wire around the cork and [...]
The office party during the holidays or any other time of the year is a key professional opportunity to mingle casually with coworkers, impress bosses, and get to know people you don’t see every day. Unfortunately, the office party is also a prime opportunity to ruin your professional reputation, alienate coworkers, and fail to capitalize [...]
Max Clark from Leiths School of Food and Wine in UK is on hand to help ensure that your Christmas cooking runs smoothly. Max Clark says: “My best piece of advice for the perfect, stress free celebration? Keep it simple. “You are not the hired help, but part of the festivities! Quality should reign over [...]
The DASH diet (DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was developed by the nutritionist Marla Heller, and was recently voted the healthiest diet in the U.S. by a panel of doctors. The plan, which is endorsed by The National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute and The American Heart Association, was devised to lower [...]
Just good genes, or have they had some help? There are many hair-loss treatments on the market, so what is on offer? 1. THE HORMONE BLOCKER Utrogestan, prescription-only. WHAT? Dr. Daniel Sister, a hormone specialist at BeautyWorksWest in London, says: “The hormone progesterone stops the body from converting testosterone to DHT, the hormone that causes [...]
Bitter cold, drying central heating and constant soaping to ward off winter bugs combine to create the perfect storm for chapped hands. No wonder Waitrose reports that sales of hand cream have shot up 42% in October. But is there anything else you can do to ensure your poor hands don’t suffer with the seasonal [...]
Turkeys are bred for their prized breast white meat. In fact, most turkeys are fertilized via artificial insemination because they are so large, they cannot get close enough to mate. Although the turkey can grow to 70 pounds, most toms (males) weigh in at around 20 pounds. Turkey hens are usually 8 to 16 pounds. [...]
Black Friday is a day of huge sales at many chain stores. Consumers can get especially good deals on electronics, appliances, and sometimes even cars. Clothes, too, are often steeply discounted. 10 Tips for Smart Black Friday Shopping Try to get Friday off work. Thanksgiving Thursday is a federal holiday, and public and private schools [...]
Black Friday falls on the day after Thanksgiving and has earned the reputation of being the busiest shopping day of the year. The name was adopted from an accounting term – red ink denotes a negative profit margin, where as “in the black” denotes a positive profit margin. Many retailers make or break their sales [...]
Wouldn’t it be great if you could airbrush your face in real life? Blur wrinkles, lighten dark circles and put a soft-focus filter over everything? Make-up has always been able to give us a helping hand, but a new generation of smart cosmetics contain ingredients that reflect and diffuse light, making it so easy to [...]
Wrapping gifts is one of the most fun parts of Christmas, but somehow making it just right can leave many of us in a mess. So to make it easier this year. How to get the paper right Thicker paper isn’t necessarily better. It can work well on larger gifts, but for small or awkwardly-shaped [...]
Statistics show only 6% of adults were edentate, or had no teeth, in 2009, compared with 37% in 1968. Yet according to the Adult Dental Health Survey, only 10% of us have “excellent” oral health and 83% have some level of gum disease. Dentist Dr. Susan Tanner says: “With the right advice, routine and technique, [...]
Tips for Halloween safety: Children should be accompanied by adults at all times. Cross only at corners or marked crosswalks, never cross the street between parked vehicles, never go into a stranger’s house, watch out for cars backing or turning, wear bright colored clothing and use a flashlight. Drivers should keep an eye open for children who forget [...]
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