Stay awake during takeoff and landing
The tedious airplane boarding process may seem like the perfect opportunity to get some shut-eye, but it’s not the best time. During takeoff and landing,…
Category: Briefs
New year babies
* Jan. 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson, first Black player in major league baseball * Jan. 6, 1412: Joan of Arc (Jeanne D’Arc), Maid of Orleans: French heroine:…
Important January days in history
On Jan. 20, 1885, L.A. Thompson of Coney Island, NY, patented the roller coaster. His 450-foot coaster had a drop of 30 feet. On Jan. 17, 1910, Thomas…
The marriage divide
Less than 10 percent of the births to college-educated women occur outside marriage, while for women with high school degrees or less the figure is nearly…
Avoiding travelers’ thrombosis
* Walk for 30 minutes before long road trips or airline flights. Take short walks at stops during a car trip, and walk in the aisles on the aircraft. *…
Plan a Christmas trip wisely
* Arrange a relaxing trip and an easy schedule at your destination. * Minimize jet lag by arriving close to your usual bedtime, according to your…
Tender care for your poinsettias
A little extra care can keep your poinsettia beautiful for months. Location is the first consideration. Place it near a bright indirect light source. If…
Are hurricanes evil?
The word hurricane originated with the ancient tribes of the Americas and their religious beliefs. The Mayan storm god was named Hunraken. He was blamed…
Warm-ups for winter sports
The American Chiropractic Association says outdoor activities can cause problems if you aren’t in good physical condition, especially if you don’t warm up…
The first Nativity scene
Some of the Christmas customs and imagery we have come to us from Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis himself is said to have made the first creche, a…