Ira Neimark, who expanded, modernized and resurrected high fashion at one of New York’s premier retailing emporiums as president of Bergdorf Goodman from 1975 to 1992, has died. He was 97. His death was reported on Twitter by Maryann Karinch, his literary agent. Women’s Wear Daily said he died on April 18 at his home […]
About a year ago Jessica Mahar, who was diagnosed with celiac disease around 2005, got sick from a local restaurant because the menu said the dish was served with gluten-free brown rice, but actually was served with gluten-containing farro. Even if a restaurant menu says an item is gluten free, new research says there’s a good chance some […]
Your email inbox is like a virtual home — after all, that’s where all your first official points of contacts go when you sign up for a new service, apply for jobs, buy stuff online, etc. And just like your physical home, letting your inbox get cluttered can feel chaotic, with most of that mess […]
When putting together your Spring Cleaning list, don’t forget the outside portion of your house. To reduce the possibility of damage to your home’s exterior, you need to prune nearby shrubs and trees. Overgrown shrubs can rub and damage your siding, windows, and roof; while vegetation near or against your home leads to moisture damage […]
It’s been a month since fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld passed away, leaving behind his legacy at Chanel and Fendi, his cat Choupette, and plenty of quotesto remember him by. Now, after originally announcing that Lagerfeld’s right-hand person and studio chief, Virginie Viard, would continue his work, Chanel has clarified who will lead the brand creatively, […]
The highlidays are upon us, and if you’re planning to uh, partake this year, you’ll probably find yourself ransacking through your cupboards in search of the perfect munchies. Well, thanks to the folks at, you guessed it, Munchies, here are 20 of their top picks to cure your 4/20 cravings. Pizza Nachos. It’s not as […]
We’ve seen worries about scratches on expensive phones and debris breaking the keyboard on expensive MacBooks, but a piece of debris distorting the screen on a $1,980 phone after one day of use feels like it’s on an entirely different level. That’s what happened to a reviewer at The Verge, who reported that he […]
Spring is the perfect time to inspect your attic vents to make sure they’re unobstructed, the screens are in good condition, and motors on power vents work properly before it becomes too hot to venture up there. When vents become clogged or fans stop working, summer heat and humidity become trapped in your attic. This […]
During the winter, your gutters and downspouts are working overtime. All the storms have had plenty of time to wash dirt and debris into these funnels that is now stuck and drying out. It’s important to clean these seasonally to prevent water damage to your home. Here are some tips for cleaning and repairing […]
All of this year’s iPhones could come with upgraded selfie cameras, potentially offering better performance in low light conditions. The details come from a report out today by Ming-Chi Kuo, a reliable Apple analyst at TF International Securities, published in MacRumors. Apple will move from using a 7-megapixel selfie camera to a 12-megapixel selfie […]