Gatwick Airport, the UK’s second largest airport, has just become a key example of how thoroughly today’s consumer tech can disrupt our infrastructure. The airport briefly suspended all flights again last week, for the third time in three days, due to suspected drone sightings in the area. That’s right — drones were able to shut […]
It’s Winter. Snow on the ground, silver bells ringing in your ears, and you need something to warm your cockles. What’s better than Irish Cream in your coffee? Plain ol’ Irish Cream in a cup, that’s what. Here’s a easy-peasy recipe we found from The Brown Eyed Baker for making your very own Irish Cream […]
This holiday season, fashion house Saint Laurent gave its friends the gift of a screening of “Belle de Jour,” the iconic Luis Buñuel film starring longtime friend and muse of the brand, Catherine Deneuve, in celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary. Thanks to the legendary fashion house, the film, released in 1967 and originally shot […]
Fitness trainers take note! In a concerted effort to determine if exercise could actually slow the effects of cognitive decline, researchers at the University of Connecticut recently analyzed almost 20 studies that focused on over 1,000 adults in their 70’s to early 80’s. The results showed that certain kinds of exercise may actually help people […]
To wash or not to wash? That’s a question home cooks ask experts at the Department of Agriculture’s meat and poultry hotline a lot around the holidays. Or what’s worse, they don’t ask, and end up spreading food pathogens all over their kitchens, increasing the very risk of food-borne illness they are trying to avoid. […]
Almost half of homeowners go over budget when doing a remodel, according to a report from home improvement site Houzz. A more alarming stat: Only one in five comes in under budget. Here’s how to be of the winners in this battle. Let Goals Drive Your Budget. First, decide what’s most important to you. […]
Michelle Obama turned heads in a pair of shimmering, $3,900 Balenciaga thigh-high boots during a conversation with another fashion trendsetter, Sarah Jessica Parker, who was the moderator Obama’s “Becoming” book tour event this December. The former first lady paired the statement-making shoes with a gold wrap dress. Fans of the look were quick to praise the […]
If you’re traveling to spend time with family or in-laws this week, and you know darn well you’re going to need some stiff drinks to make it through, well, you better stock up before Christmas Day. Did you know that 24 of our United States have a standing ban on the sale of some or […]
Whether you’re hosting a holiday hooplah, attending one and have to bring a dish to share, or just hanging out at home with the family, Google Home and the Amazon Echo have got some cute tricks up their sleeves this Holiday season. Here are a few ways your voice assistant can make your holidays merry […]
Pregnant moms want to know, “Can I safely train my abs during pregnancy?” Well, according to the experts at the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” The fitness pros say that strong abdominals help in all three phases of pregnancy. First, they work like a support belt to help carry […]