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Precautions Can Make Grilling During Winter Safe and Enjoyable, Weber Says
The Midwest and Northeast may be getting slammed by winter storms right now, but that apparently isn’t stopping grillers from getting outside. In fact, so many grill owners grill year-round that grilling giant Weber has released some tips on how to do so safely and well. “More than half of grill owners grill year-round —…
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How College Education is Evolving
Stanford University professor of education Mitchell Stevens has stated that he believes the traditional four-year on-campus experience of many college students is not the best way for them to learn. Part of the problem is that colleges and universities aren’t as well regulated as lower-grade schools, so it can be difficult to tell which institutions…
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Wearable Device Tricks Back Pain Sufferers into Exercising
Devices are everywhere these days, and they are becoming more and more wearable (think Google Glass or smartwatches). Though they could raise the concern of digital over-saturation in our daily lives, wearable tech devices are also emerging as a helpful way for people to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle. Take Valedo, which is…
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New York Library Loans Out the Internet
For the many people living without internet in the United States, the local library is their only access to the benefits of online connectivity. From research to job hunting, internet access is an integral part of twenty-first century life. Unfortunately, many libraries have limited hours, making them inaccessible to some people who work long hours.…
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Will George Clooney’s Walk Down the Aisle with Amal Alamuddin Soon End in a Trip to Divorce Court?
While it’s little more than hearsay at this point, a report from Life and Style magazine claims that actor and filmmaker George Clooney and lawyer and activist Amal Alamuddin may be headed for divorce court. The couple, who married on Sept. 27 in a lavish Italian ceremony, have reportedly been fighting behind closed doors. Current reports place…
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New Research Determines When, How, and Why Ancient Birds Lost Their Teeth
If you’ve ever wondered why birds have managed to evolve and survive without one of the most essential body parts that most mammals and reptiles have — i.e., teeth — you aren’t the only one. And thanks to a group of dedicated researchers, there might finally be an answer to that question. According to a recent study…
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E-Cigs Contain 10 Times the Formaldehyde of Tobacco Cigarettes? Not So, Says E-Cig Advocacy Group
Touted as a safer alternative to smoking, using an electronic cigarette — a practice known as vaping — has come under fire from politicians looking to ban the device’s use in public. Now “e-cigs” are receiving criticism from another source: Japan’s Health Ministry. The Department of Environmental Health-National Institute of Public Health in Japan recently…
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Jennifer Lawrence Talks Ikea Couches and Dodging the Paparazzi
The average person spends about $15,630 to furnish a living room completely, but girl-next-door-turned-superstar Jennifer Lawrence would rather just shop at Ikea. In a recent interview with the Telegraph to promote the newest Hunger Games film, the youngest three-time Oscar nominee in Hollywood history had a lot to say about the paparazzi — and couch shopping. Though it seems…
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Get seated faster using this one weird trick
Get seated faster using this one weird trick