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Category: Lifestyle
Trees: Solutions to the World’s Big Challenges
When you think of the Arbor Day Foundation, there’s no doubt planting trees comes to mind, but in addition, Smith and his team also inspire environmental change by helping to get people around the globe more engaged in understanding the role of trees and why they are an important natural resource. Tree City USA, a…
How to be Italian
“How to be Italian” by Author Maria Pasquale is the ultimate travel and culture guide. Through Pasquale’s lens, you’ll walk away with the essential tools and knowledge you’ll need to know about Italy should you want to reinvent yourself as an Italian.
My Kids Met the Tallest Land Mammal
The Adventure of a Lifetime And Why it’s Dangerous for Giraffes to Pee During the Dry Seasons A Travel Feature by Lori Appling-Allen, Focused Escapes Gather your kids around to read this guest post, “My Kids Met the Tallest Land Mammal,” by Lori Appling-Allen, Focused Escapes founder. For Thanksgiving 2021, we traded turkey and mashed…
Keiichiro Shibuya
Exploring the Border Between Humans and Technology On the Road Home from EXPO2020 Dubai Japanese Musician and Composer Shares His Music with the World Keiichiro Shibuya creates music that can be shared with anyone internationally. Shibuya, an acclaimed Japanese composer, and musician brought his global vision to EXPO2020 Dubai, a World Expo, hosted by Dubai in the United…
The Best Bird Field Guide
All About Birds: Northeast US and Canada Birdwatching 101: Learn with The Cornell Lab of Ornithology You’re out for a walk in the woods and a friend points to a bird perched on a tree limb. If you’re lucky enough to have a copy of the best bird field guide I’ve seen, “All About Birds,…
A Passion for Nature
Canyoning: Why the Outdoors is Good for Your Soul The Benefits of an Active Life By Itziar Miranda, Tenerife, The Canary Islands (Spain) What is a passion for nature? For me, that question has a simple answer. Passion is that feeling that moves you and makes you try new ways to do the things you…
The Future of Beauty and Skin Care
What Recent Recalls Mean to You Special Beauty and Skincare Update By Dr. Liia Ramachandra In December 2021, Procter & Gamble (P&G), the company that has brought us many of our favorite beauty, skincare, and personal care items, announced voluntary recalls of 30 aerosol spray products. The announcement came with some disturbing news: the products…
Japan Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai
A meticulously wrapped building in the Al Forsan Park EXPO 2020 Dubai Opportunity District beckons visitors to come inside. The Japan pavilion not only references the meeting between the traditional Middle Eastern “arabesque” pattern and the traditional Japanese “Asanoha (hemp leaf)” pattern but Japan’s fascination with gift wrapping, Origata, and paper folding, Origami.
Dating Tales from the Bark Side
I’m not alone in my attraction to bad boys. Research shows men who have vain and somewhat, well, psychopathic tendencies usually get more dates than the average guy. What’s up with that? “I’m Not Single, I Have a Dog” by Susan Hartzler
Best U.S. Christmas Towns
Celebrate the Holidays in These American Cities Are you brimming with the holiday spirit? Or maybe you have time to visit one more Christmas village. Use this map as a reference to locate the Best U.S. Christmas Towns. Read another “Best of” article.
