Life Style & Travel

UNITED STATES—Mowers are for mowing lawns and shallow ground cover. Blowers are for blowing debris from pavement, decking and other flat surfaces. The names of these tools suggest these particular functions. Those of us who use such tools tend to be aware of their limitations. Why are simple concepts of shearing and the associated tools so difficult to understand? 'Mow,...

UNITED STATES—When “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” was re-released in 1970, it got slapped with a G-rating. Heck, I was seven years old and already had a sense that a G-rating was bad yawning Disney juju, fun for the whole family. Like Jerry Seinfeld has said, “Fun for the whole family seldom is.” But MMMMW this is...

UNITED STATES—You’ve bought a house and plan to make a renovation? You simply want to freshen up the interior, but don’t know where to start?  It doesn't matter if you are willing to add something new to an existing room or furnish it from scratch - determining the design is key. The selected style will guide you in the right...

UNITED STATES—Shade trees no longer get the appreciations that they deserve. Only half a century ago, they were important components of suburban landscapes. Big deciduous trees shaded broad lawns and sprawling roofs during the warmth of summer. They defoliated to let warming sunlight through during winter. Now, modern architecture would not accommodate them. Sunlight has not changed. Human interaction with...

UNITED STATES—As of late I have been indulging in juicing and making smoothies quite a bit. Some would argue I’m in the middle of a health kick and trying to get my mind and body realigned. I love a good juice and when I say that I mean actual juicing fresh fruits and veggies. I get these amazing juice...

UNITED STATES—Ivy is creepy. It creeps everywhere. As it does so, it extends roots into or onto whatever it creeps over. Not only does it do this to climb, but it also does this to propagate. It literally roots as it goes, to function more as a swarm of countless small plants instead of a single big plant. A...

UNITED STATES—Winter storms sometimes break limbs or topple trees. Such damage is no surprise during winter because that is when almost all windy weather happens here. Early storms during autumn might be more damaging because deciduous trees are less aerodynamic prior to defoliation. Nonetheless, falling trees and limb failure typically associate with wind. That is why spontaneous limb failure is...

UNITED STATES—If you have been the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you are not alone. Around 11% of reported car accidents are hit and runs. Law enforcement, insurance agents, and attorneys have seen it all before, and there are experienced professionals who may be able to help you. Your options are fairly limited by not knowing whose vehicle collided...

UNITED STATES—Trial separation allows for a break from the marriage routine. It can help spouses decide on their future together or apart. If both consider the trial separation as an option, it is a good sign that they are at least open to giving marriage a second chance. Trial separation does not always lead to divorce. Sometimes it ends...

UNITED STATES—Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that many people have heard of, but medical professionals still don't know everything there is to know about CP. Cerebral palsy affects nearly every part of a person's body and mind. If your child has this condition, they may have a hard time exhibiting the right behaviors at the right times. Here...