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Could you kill your own dinner? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:21PMMeet Melbourne's modern-day hunter-gatherers.
Could you kill your dinner? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:05PMMeet the modern day hunter-gatherers who shoot to eat.
How to kill your own dinner Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:06PMThey deny being rednecks or being driven by bloodlust. Meet Melbourne's modern-day hunter-gatherers.
The rise and fall of meadows Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:20PMIf I do nothing else this summer, I will at least have helped to make a wildflower meadow. I feel pretty good about it, for flower meadows are in short supply. And the job is not at all easy. To make a new meadow, you first have to find an old one and take some of the seed. Then, having raked out most of the grass stalks, you rush the loot to the barn before it turns to compost. There you spread ...
What Are Vitamins? What Vitamins Do I Need? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:23PMVitamins are organic compounds which are needed in small quantities to sustain life. We get vitamins from food, because the human body either does not produce enough of them, or none at all. An organic compound contains carbon. When an organism (living thing) cannot produce enough of an organic chemical compound that it needs in tiny amounts, and has to get it from food, it is called a vitamin ...
Building A New Bladder After Cancer Surgery Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:10PMDoctors may have to remove the bladder when a patient develops cancer, but advanced techniques are giving some patients a chance at a more normal life.
How much water is enough during the heat of summer? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:35PMYou know it's important to drink plenty of water during these hot summer days, but do you know how much you should be drinking?
Heat is on in the Tri-States Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:09PMSo far, the summer of 2010 has been described as “too rainy” on some days and “too hot” on others. Tri-State Area residents should be prepared for the latter of the two extremes this weekend.
ASSE Offers Heat-Related Illness Safety Tips Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:15PMThe American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) urges employers and employees to be aware of the factors that can lead to heat stress, the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and ways to prevent and treat heat-related illnesses.
Cleaners brace for solvent phase out Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:11PMDry cleaners across the state must begin phasing out machines that use a solvent that is both effective and potentially carcinogenic. However, what may be good for air quality and safety puts a hefty costs on businesses struggling in the down economy.
Cooling Centers Opened Due To Code Red Heat Alert Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:27PMBaltimore is in the middle of another heat wave.
RC Airport Gets $1.5 Million Grant Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:37PMThe Rapid City Airport recieved a 1.5 million dollar grant. A new fire truck and more aircraft parking are in the works.
Cooling centers open on Saturday Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:14PMTwo hundred cooling centers will be open in New York City on Saturday due to dangerous heat.
Flood-Ravaged Victims Ponder What's Next Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:01PMFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Chris Wareham was up to his knees in drywall, mud and insulation Friday morning, but more pressing than gutting the inside of his totally destroyed home is wondering what's next for his wife and 5-year-old daughter.
Dressing table: The best body creams Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:24PMThe Artemisia scent launched in 2002 is a firm favourite among Penhaligon's loyal fans. This light cream for the hands and body has both floral and fruity notes.
Extreme heat calls for necessary precautions Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:20PMThe summer heat won't stop kids from having fun outdoors, but with a heat index of 105, staff members at the 64th Annual "Fun Day" event are taking some necessary precautions.
Safe Family Report: Mold in homes Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:19PMFlood victims could start to see mold growing in their houses.
Heat, Humidity Prompt Warnings From Health Officials Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:49PMThe combination of high heat and humidity raises the health risk for young children, the elderly, and people with medical conditions including asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
All of Virginia under drought watch Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:18PMAll of Virginia is under a drought watch, meaning the widespread dryness could quickly get worse.
Working safely in the heat Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:49PMThe American Society of Safety Engineers offers heat-related illness safety tips.
All things Japanese Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:18PMVariety is the spice of life, as the saying goes, and the sentiment holds especially true for restaurants. Short menus often focus one’s attention on Read more...
St. Elizabeth ER heats up with weather-related visits Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:52PMSt. Elizabeth Medical Center had its busiest day ever Monday, when 150 people visited the emergency department in a single 24-hour period.
Heat advisory in effect for Central Alabama Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:54PMThose planning outdoor activities for the next few days might want to make new arrangements due to extreme ...
Patchwork: A short discussion on the cucumber Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:44PMI planted my first seed when I was three. At least that’s how the family story goes. While “helping” my mother in the garden shortly before we left for the summer, I was given a packet of cucumber seeds to hold, and managed to sprinkle them, without anyone realizing, among my father’s tea roses.
Heat Streak Causes Trouble For Farmers Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:06PMThe long-term climate outlook has temperatures staying above normal through August and potentially into the fall, and some local farmers are concerned.
West Nile showing up in area mosquitoes Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:46PMTwo birds in Kane County sent in for testing last week have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. Three batches of mosquitoes living in DuPage County have also turned up carriers of the virus.
City Issues Code Red Heat Alert Friday, Saturday Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:04PMBaltimore is in the middle of another heat wave.
City of Asheville offers tips to prevent heat-related illnesses Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:56PMASHEVILLE — This release was sent out by the City of Asheville. So far this summer, temperatures in Asheville have been flirting with record highs.
‘Sheer delight' at the Busy Bee annual sheep shearing Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:54PMIt took teamwork and skill to sheer the 100-head herd at the Busy Bee Ranch this past weekend. Shepherdess Elaine Pommarane, joined by her son John, a fireman from Roseburg, and the Wyatt family of Langlois, processed one lamb, ewe, or ram at a time.
Itâs HOT! Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:43PMROANOKE RAPIDS â” Local temperatures are in the high 90s and expected hotter by the weekend with a heat index ranging from 107 today to 109 for tomorrow, The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for the area and people are trying to stay indoors as much as possible.
Hyperthermia: Too Hot for Your Health Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:43PMHeat-Related Illness Advice for Older People
The dirt road Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:35PMOver the past several years, I have heard a number of country songs referring to “dirt roads.” Usually, the singer is remembering his or her childhood with fondness and especially the friends and family that lived along the dirt road. Dirt roads seem quaint and reminders of a better time. In the song, “Red Dirt Road,” Brooks and Dunn sing of walking to church, racing barefoot, finding Jesus ...
Camping Tips for Safe Trips Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:19PMBefore hay baling and corn picking season begins, grab the youngsters and familiarize them with the joy of primitive camping. With a few minutes of careful planning, you can make sure the trip is not only memorable but safe.
Atkins diet recipe ideas Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:08PMAlmond Puff Pancakes Makes 8 pancakes Ingredients 2 large eggs separated, 60 ml (2 fl oz) whipping cream, 1 tsp Splenda, Pinch of sea salt, 50g finely ground almonds, 1⁄4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp unsalted butter Instructions In a large bowl, mix the egg yolks, cream, sweetener and salt until smooth. In a small bowl, whisk the ground almonds and baking powder together; whisk into the...
Return of Very Hot Weather Poses Serious Health Risks, Pennsylvania Health Department Warns Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:23AMStay Cool, Avoid Strenuous Activities and Check on Older Relatives, Neighbors
Hyperthermia: Too Hot for Your Health Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:21AMHot summer weather can pose special health risks to older adults. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has some advice for helping older people avoid heat-related illnesses, known as hyperthermia.
NIH awards National Jewish Health $31 million to lead study of infections associated with eczema Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:46AM( National Jewish Health ) National Jewish Health has received $31 million form the NIH to lead a study of infections associated with eczema. Antibiotic-resistant staph infections, which are both a public health problem and particular scourge of eczema patients, will be a major focus of the study. Atopic dermatitis is the most common skin disease in the US, afflicting about 20 percent of children.
Local health officials warn of heat dangers Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:44AMBy Dennis Sherer Staff Writerr With daytime temperatures near 100 degrees expected today through Sunday, the Alabama Department of Public Health is urging residents to be conscious of warning signals of heat illnesses. The combination of heat and humidity will create heat index values near or above 105 degrees each day through Sunday, weather officials said.
August is time to bring in the vegetable harvest Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:38AMIn August, when flower gardeners are sitting on their decks admiring the blooms or meandering around watering and dead-heading, vegetable gardeners are busy bringing in the harvest.
More mosquitoes out for blood Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:29AMIf you think you’re itching, scratching and swatting away more mosquitoes than usual, you’re right.
Chef of the Month: Bruce Johnson of Tabor Road Tavern Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:12AMLooking back on his storied career, Chef Bruce Johnson of Tabor Road Tavern in Parsippany says it all began in Vermont at the Chester Inn, where he was a 12-year-old dishwasher.
Tips from the Test Kitchen: How to oven-dry tomatoes Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:58AMEditor's note: Summer is a time for food and fun, and the Free Press Test Kitchen wants you to savor every minute of it. Each week, we'll share a tip or technique to make dishes shine.
Avoid fridge for potatoes and tomatoes Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:57AMQUESTION: What is the reason for not putting fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator? What about onions and potatoes? Should they not be stored together? -- Mary Schneider, Trenton
The many benefits of malunggay Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:20AMMANILA, Philippines - The lowly malunggay may not be top of mind when it comes to vegetables, but this leafy green veggie boasts of many health and medicinal benefits.
Lavender fields crop up all over Colo. Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:17AMBetty's Blue, Ms. Katherine and Impress Purple wave their bee-circled flowers in an early morning breeze, wafting the clean scent of lavender across the landscape. Fields of these fragrant, fancifully named lavender plants are gaining popularity in Colorado.
For the First Time, you can "Build Your Own Soccer Uniform" Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:00AMSoccer-Uniforms.com recently unveiled a "Build Your Own Uniform" feature that allows you to tap into your creativity and create your own dream uniforms!
Airwaves: Another week in weird Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:05AMAmazing stuff happens every day. That's the beauty of life, I suppose. Some of it is just weird. This week, we'll take another look at the week in weird.
This week at the Farmers Markets Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:14AMSweet corn from Willcox is now available at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market brought to market by George Wyckoff of Grammy’s Garden. (Photo by Valerie McCaffrey) By Valerie McCaffrey For the Herald/Review Locavore Dinner Sophia’s Italian Ristorante will host a Locavore Dinner on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. featuring ingredients supplied by Sierra Vista Farmers Market vendors and local wines. Chef Zeke Wray ...
The Adjudicator: NRL R20 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:37AMWhat do Canterbury-Bankstown and the great Mervyn Hughes have in common? The Adjudicator reveals this and more as he looks ahead to round 20 of the NRL premiership.
Residents struggle against contaminated water Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:45PMThousands of residents in the communes of Thanh Ha and Thanh Phong in northern Ha Nam Province's Thanh Liem District, over 50km south of Ha Noi, are facing fresh water shortages as local underground sources have been found to contain high levels of salinity.