Your Laptop, Cell Phone and Other Devices Can Be Legally Seized
From pcworld: “Travelers beware: U.S. agents now have the authority to seize and retain laptops indefinitely, according to a new policy detailed in documents issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland...
View ArticleSecrets of Successful Entrepreneurs
What is the difference between these millionaires and you? Not much. They are just like you except they have lots and lots of money. Can you, too? Answer: Yes. From rd: “When you think “millionaire,”...
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Philips Eco TV
This excellent HDTV by Philips uses less power than any 42-inch LCD I’ve seen. You’re able to dim the backlight–by up to five times peak brightness–in response to program material, which is a pretty...
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Planet Earth
By general consensus, Planet Earth (The complete series) has been deemed quite simply the greatest nature/wildlife series ever produced. Following the success of The Blue Planet: Sea of Life, this...
View ArticlePlan Right Now to Protect Your Income
From businessweek: “Digging into retirement accounts before retiring is a big no-no. Americans should heed two methods to safeguard savings: set aside a liquid cushion and buy disability insurance....
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Start Your Own Drumming Circle!
What is a Drumming Circle? It’s a musical gathering. However, it is much more than just the instruments and people beating on drums; it is also the shared experience of the drummers. The drums and...
View ArticleE Coli Traced to Whole Foods Beef
From boston.com: “Massachusetts health authorities are warning consumers not to eat ground beef bought from Whole Foods Markets over the last two months after seven infections have been linked to meat...
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Yo-Yo Ma and Bach
There’s nothing more heavenly than combining two of the most brilliant and creative minds that ever existed. Yo Yo Ma is one of my very favorite cellists, and Bach, well, is Bach! You know, J.S.? If...
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Staying Fit with an Elliptical Trainer During the Winter
Sorry to remind you about the fall and winter coming up but it’s a good time to plan how you’ll try to stay fit during the months when the weather is so horrible out, that you don’t (or can’t) get into...
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Have Fun and Play a Game
In your quest to live the best possible life ever, you can sometimes get a bit too serious, and when that happens…face it, you’re a big drag. Lighten up and lighten up your life and step away from...
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What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Coke?
When you drink a coke, this is what happens… From healthbot: In The First 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system. (100% of your recommended daily intake.) You don’t immediately vomit from...
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10 Ways to Green Your Home
Educate yourself on environmental subjects. You can do so by starting or joining an environmental group. This will keep you informed and sociable at the same time. You will surely meet like-minded,...
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A Book on Learning to Live Self-Sufficiently
As a family that has abandoned the city and suburbs for the countryside, the very presence of a book like John Seymour’s “The Self-sufficient Life and How to Live It” is enough to inspire fits of joy....
View ArticleAdult Obesity Rises In 37 States
From businessweek: “Despite the many public efforts to promote physical activity and good nutrition in recent years, despite the constant warnings about the obesity crisis, Americans just keep getting...
View Article8 Tips to Go From Bad Breath to Good Breath…Forever
From webmd: “We’ve all found ourselves chatting with someone whose breath could easily wilt a flower. With more than 90 million people suffering from chronic bad breath (also called halitosis), that’s...
View ArticlePollution Sucks
From popsi: “Think smoking is bad for you? Try just breathing. Louisiana scientists have discovered a group of previously undetected air pollutants that when inhaled exposes the average person to 300...
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How to Power Nap
From wikihow: “Whether you’re nodding off during the afternoon slump at the office, working a double or a night shift, or fighting drowsiness while driving, a power nap can make you more alert and...
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Pesticide Studies Reveal Why Bees Die
I guess this is from the department of DUH! Of course, it’s better late than never… From newsobserver: “A Bayer CropScience pesticide is at the center of a legal battle for research data that could...
View ArticleSuperfood Rice Bran Has Arsenic in it
From the newscientist: Rice bran – a so-called “superfood” – might contain dangerous amounts of a natural poison. A new study suggests that rice bran, the shavings left over after brown rice is...
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Picnic Recipes
The weather is still warm enough to go out and picnic so here are 101 recipes, so you won’t run out of ideas. There’s more to picnic than bbq chicken and potato salad. Really! Check it out here.
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