There is no denying that scientific discoveries and innovations have changed the face of modern parenting. We now have the technology to create human embryos in a laboratory, test them for genetic diseases and freeze them for use at a later date. We know more than ever about the psychological impact our parenting choices have … Read more
Beauty columnist Lucia Ferrari took a party makeup class from expert Wendy Rowe I haven’t put on makeup in so long that a glamorous party look throws me off balance. My standard evening makeup is usually exactly the same as my day makeup with a little more eyeliner and possibly an extra layer of mascara. … Read more
Bok choy is a Chinese cabbage that is often used in Asian cuisine, especially in soups and stir-fries. This vegetable resembles celery in stem and tapers into green leaves that gather at the top. Bok choy is a cruciferous vegetable, along with broccoli and kale. It belongs to the Brassicaceae (also known as Kruisferen) plant … Read more
MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) — Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu, who native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii’s highest point . The story tells of a chief who longed to woo Poliahu but was stopped by her servants who … Read more
Shoaib Bashir received a shock call-up for England’s tour of India after impressing head coach Brendon McCullum while playing for the Lions – Shutterstock/Gavin Ellis Shoaib Bashir’s selection in the England Test squad for India surprised everyone, including the young spinner. It didn’t occur to Bashir that a missed call with a New Zealand area … Read more
A top executive at the Motion Picture Association plans to urge lawmakers on Wednesday to pursue legislation to combat piracy through court-ordered site blocking, something major studios believe is necessary to prevent infringements that occur outside the U.S. jurisdiction to prevent this from taking place. The MPA wants legislation that would allow content companies to … Read more
EL BOSQUE, Mexico (AP) — People moved to El Bosque in the 1980s to fish. In threes and fours, the fishermen headed out into the Gulf of Mexico with buckets of tarpon and a long, striped snook. There was more than enough to feed them and build a community: three schools, a small church and … Read more