The Neenan family enjoy sledging down the hills of the Brecon BeaconsPhoto: Ben Birchall/PA The big freeze which has gripped much of the country will be replaced by rain and wind as Britain returns to a “more traditional winter”. Snow, ice and plunging temperatures caused treacherous conditions from Thursday into the weekend across much of … Read more
People from many parts of Kurdistan gather in the Hawraman region of western Iran for the traditional winter ceremony of Pir Shalyar. Locals believe Pir Shalywar was a sage who in ancient times cured the ailing daughter of a long whom he subsequently married, too. Legend has it that the wedding of Pir Shalyar and … Read more
Total college enrollments in America’s institutions of higher education are lower today than in 2012, in large part because a growing number of Americans think traditional universities are too expensive. They see a high risk of either not completing a degree or having difficulty in getting a high-paying job after graduation, even in this favorable … Read more
HARTFORD – Renewable energy producers say the state’s electricity is cleaner than ever, but the struggle with traditional power sources continues. “Renewable and traditional energy industry is at odds,” said Mike Trahan, executive director of Solar Connecticut. “Both can work together for the betterment of ratepayers,” Trahan said. “But I don’t see us both growing … Read more
A leopard was rescued from the bathroom of an empty house in Dandi village, Satpati, Palghar, by the forest department officials. Locals alerted the officials about the leopard. Meanwhile, on Tuesday morning the police released the leopard in a secluded jungle which was away from the residential areas. | Photo Credit: Times Now Mumbai: The Forest Department … Read more
THE KITCHEN WIZARD Lemons are a versatile cleaning agent in the kitchen. You can use lemon juice to clean stains, cut through grease and kill germs on cutting boards, Tupperware and laminated bench-tops. Want more freshness? Half a lemon on a saucer in the fridge helps keep odours under control. And to keep the microwave … Read more
YouTube is rapidly becoming the de facto source of entertainment for the UK’s children. A study by the country’s independent communications regulator, Ofcom, found that 49 per cent of kids aged between 8 and 15 prefer YouTube over traditional programming viewed on a television set. Only an average of 15 per cent prefer watching TV shows. … Read more
Sally Schendel, president of the Dunn County Master Gardeners Association, and Master Gardeners Mike Schendel and Howard Lee hold a poster promoting the Master Gardener program. CONTRIBUTED, Phil Diser Local gardeners interested in beautifying their gardens with hydrangeas and those who find their gardening hampered by physical restrictions are invited to Spring Begins!, the annual … Read more
At the Breithaupt home, our breakfast room, like most, opens into our kitchen. Everyone in the house visits the kitchen or sits at the breakfast table—often both for breakfast and dinner — every day. Between meals, afternoon coffee, and late-night work sessions, these days it seems like the breakfast room sees more use than our … Read more
A symposium on traditional food and health will be organised by Semparuthi Nature Health Group at Madras Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology, Kumanan Chavady (Near Savitha Medical College, Poonamallee High Road) on 26 January, from 10 am to 4 pm. At the symposium, the participants can get insights from experts on subjects like Ayurveda, … Read more