Winter crow conventions cause controversy, sometimes fun
In the summer or fall you might see a few circling and diving: Caw! Caw! Caw! Bark! Bark! Bark! That bark part is only if they are teasing a dog. But in…
Month: January 2019
Choose self-help books carefully
With self-improvement now a $10 billion annual industry and nearly half a million self-help books on the market, how do you select a book that will help,…
New Alzheimer’s research promising in field with many failures
Billions of dollars spent on Alzheimer’s Disease research have produced no big bang results, but new research on a possible Alzheimer’s vaccine is making…
10 Things that should be thrown away now
Some things are wasteful to keep. They waste space and your energy. Here are 10: 1 Old medications. A year after the expiration date, just pitch it. 2…
Cleaning for life: Don’t put off the project
The gentle lady with a smidge of dementia still lived in her big home, complete with a lavish bookcase holding thousands of volumes. And a kitchen with…
Tips for safely bathing an infant
Infants need complete supervision while bathing, experts say. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the adult should never leave the bathroom…
Revival stories, fantasy and true adventure highlight children’s books
Parents headed to the local bookstore or library with their children will likely see a few new themes on the shelves along with the return of a few old…
Concussion danger
Young athletes are at an increased risk of concussion, according to studies at the US National Library of Medicine. According to the research,…
How to make baby food
Making your own baby food is a great way to have more control over what your child is eating and it doesn’t have to be expensive, according to What to…
Alexa, Amazon team up to pop your corn
For connected college students and singles, Amazon has introduced a microwave that connects to the Alexa speaker. According to Cnet, the small,…