Buying the right device for folks unfamiliar with computers
Connect a laptop to the Internet and you’ve got a portal into the World Wide Web. Whether you want to communicate with friends and family, do some…
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Original Xbox turns 20 as new console war heats up
Pretty soon, that classic Xbox console gathering dust in your closet will be able to join you at the pub. The Microsoft Xbox turned 20 some weeks ago. And…
Composting food scraps into nutrient-rich dirt in just 24 hours
Fertilizers have been in fashion for a long time. We know that ancient Romans and Egyptians fertilized crops and scientists have found evidence that…
The lion’s roar and other cat facts
House cats can’t roar. They can be plenty loud when they feel like it, but they can’t actually roar. On the other hand, their cousin the lion can’t purr….
Wacky fruits that might tickle your taste buds (or put you in a coma)
Apples. Oranges. Bananas. In any given year, about 65 percent of Americans will eat at least one banana. Sixty-three percent will have had apples and 51…
Shoplifting goes online
Google shoplifting, then read past the first page of results. You’ll see stories about shoplifting gangs targeting stores all over the country, and nobody…
The joys of following local sports
He looks so young. He has a baby face, but he doesn’t know it. His hair done all in braids. Wiry and strong. His team is down three points. Send him in,…
Is your knee pain coming from your back?
The bad pain in your knee could be telling you something. It could be telling you that you have a bad back. These are two parts of the body that may seem…
Rock out with headphones that can fit over hearing aids
It’s your music. It’s always going to be your music. And you want to rock on. Two problems. You don’t want to blast the neighbors (very thoughtful) and…
Choose the perfect area rug
If your living room or bedroom are looking a little tired these days, don’t start planning to redecorate just yet — an area rug might be a quick and much…