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Tech Made Simple

How To Watch the next Space Launch

Most of us aren’t aware of how many launches take place each year. Besides flights to and from the International Space Station (ISS), there are satellites being sent into orbit, exploratory craft, and new technologies being tested. And because current technologies allow us to view the process to a greater extent than ever before (with more actual footage and less reliance on animation), it is even more interesting to watch […]

todayMay 21, 2019

Fashion

Bridal Fashion 2019: Modern Minimalism

Princess Eugenie and the Duchess of Sussex both opted for gowns that were void of lace and embellishment—and a rise in bridal minimalism soon followed, with designers showcasing simplicity and all things unembellished, where designers like Dior Haute Couture, Ralph Lauren, Balmain Haute Couture, Oleg Cassini, and Ines di Santo were creating sleek silhouettes for Modern Metropolitan Minimalists. This year it's more about the gallery girl and the cosmopolitan than […]

todayMay 21, 2019

Fashion

Bridal Fashion 2019: Smoke and Mirrors

Sheer, gossamer tulles and satins and chiffons that waft like smoke—all paired with mirrored embroideries—were on display in droves this season and make for a fresh alternative to ivory.   In reflective and uniquely embellished designs, these mirrored pops and all-over accents in chrome and silver are sure to replace the onslaught of sequins and crystal beading that have flooded bridal collections in years past. Seen on runways in New […]

todayMay 21, 2019

Food & Drink

Making the Case for Plant-Based Eating

Vegetarians have lower rates of overweight and obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers compared with those on a typical American diet (Appleby & Key 2016). That sounds pretty compelling, but it doesn’t necessarily mean animal foods (meat, poultry, fish, dairy products) have no place in a healthy diet. In addition to protein, meats are sources of well-absorbed minerals, including iron and zinc, while milk and other dairy products are […]

todayMay 21, 2019

Home Improvement

May Home Improvement To Do: Termite Inspection and Prevention

The warmer months of spring and summer are a good time to check around and under your house for termites, since they’re more active and easier to spot. Termite damage, though, can be occur at any time, so grab a flashlight and head outside and into your basement or crawlspace to look for evidence of a termite infestation. Look for damaged wood framing, termite tubes on exterior foundation walls, and […]

todayMay 21, 2019

Tech Made Simple

Lost and Need to be Found? Use Google Maps!

Google Maps is great for helping you find your way — or even helping you find your car — but the app can also help other people find you.   Maps has an easily overlooked feature for sharing your real-time whereabouts with someone so they can see exactly where you are, even if you’re moving, and then navigate to your location. You can use the same feature to let a […]

todayMay 20, 2019

Home Improvement

May Home Improvement To Do: Clean Your Garbage Disposal

Get rid of the winter funk in your kitchen by cleaning out your garbage disposal. This easy chore takes only a few minutes but can make a big difference in freshening up your sink and kitchen. To clean a garbage disposal: Pour half a cup of baking soda into the disposal. Then pour in a cup of white vinegar to form a chemical reaction that cuts through grease and grime […]

todayMay 20, 2019

Food & Drink

If Sugar Is Bad, Are All Carbs Bad for You?

An increasingly common misconception in the food and health worlds is that carbohydrates are bad for you.  Your body needs carbs, just like it needs proteins and fats to give you energy, to feed your organs, and keep you generally healthy and well.  The point is not to dump all carbs, but to look at what KIND of carbs you're eating.   “All carbs are not created equal,” advises Kathy […]

todayMay 20, 2019

Health & Wellness

Take Your Vitamins

If you get less than enough iron, you become anemic; too little vitamin C, and you get scurvy. Vitamins and minerals are critical for good health, but the message for clients, says Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, a nutrition consultant in Chicago who has worked extensively in supermarket nutrition, is “bigger isn’t always better. This is true for things that are good for us, too.” We can’t easily get rid of […]

todayMay 20, 2019

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