A Hanging Tree, Graves And Hemingway: The Colorful History of Captain Tony's Saloon

But the inside is steeped in history. He was of the opinion that his hard earned money paid for it. The urinal can still be viewed at the Hemingway House where it remains as a cat trough. Tony understood the historical importance of the building and was savvy enough to preserve the various elements of it. At the very center of the Saloon grows a huge tree that disappears through a hole in the roof....

January 19, 2017 · 1 min · 199 words · Robert Davis

Baby Wearables Selling “Peace of Mind” Are Just Bad Medical Devices

It turns out theres a reason for that. Take the the $149 uterine activity monitor fromBloomlife. Its a new product, but the idea of measuring and tracking a pregnant womans contractions is nothing new. A1998 study of home contraction monitorsfound that they didnt help detect early labor or predict delivery. With a contraction monitor on the free market, anybody can decide theywantone regardless of whether its recommended. That meant I wasnt really sure whether my contractions were at the textbook five minutes apart....

January 19, 2017 · 2 min · 371 words · Bruce Hansen

How to Turn Airmail Into the Ultimate Email App for iPhone

Likewise, everything we walk through below isalsoan option on the Mac. You create a set of VIPs, then they are the only senders you get notifications from. Scroll down to Account Notifications. Tap Only VIP Contacts Now, add contacts to your VIP list. From the menu screen, tap the Contact tab, then tap All Contacts. Search for contacts you want to add to your VIP list. Tap a name, then tap the heart icon to add them to your VIP list....

January 19, 2017 · 3 min · 612 words · Steven Byrd

How to Choose, Clean, and Care for Your Cutting Boards

Cutting boards come in a varietyof materials, and picking the right one can make all the difference. Choose Your Material First it’s crucial that you determine which material is right for your kitchen. A tenuous case can even be made for glass. It turns outI was going about it all wrong. Glass and Marble:Do not use a glass and marble cutting board for cutting. They may be easy on the eyes, but they will eff your knives straight up....

January 18, 2017 · 2 min · 306 words · Zachary Tran

Kitsault: The Ghost Town Where Lights Are Still On But No One’s Home

It began in 1979 as a community of workers of the molybdenum mines. The American mining company Phelps Dodge jumped in at the opportunity. Ships arrived with building supplies into Kitsaults deep water fiord. A gravel road from Terrace was hastily built through the mountains. Engineers and construction workers poured in from all over North America, drawn by high-paying construction jobs. Cable television and phone lines were laid underground. There was a state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant and the cleanest running water in the province....

January 18, 2017 · 1 min · 143 words · Jacob Riley

Squeeze More Battery Out of Your Phone With Android Doze Apps

Android Doze is an unsung hero,saving your battery when youre not using your phone. However, in both cases, it can take hours for Doze to kick in. If you check your phone every hour or so, you wont get the benefits. ItsAggressive Doze modeforces Doze to activate in minutes instead of hours, saving you a ton of battery life. While Greenifydoesnt require root, youll need toenter a couple of ADB commandsto enable Aggressive Doze mode....

January 18, 2017 · 2 min · 298 words · George Thompson

The Biggest Complaints About 401(k)s

Saving for retirement is a lot like going to the dentist. We all know we should do it, but its easy to procrastinate because its painful and boring. As intimidating as investing is, a401(k) is a great start and a great savings motivator. 401(k)s are far from perfect, though. Thats free money, so you want to take as much of it as you’re free to. In other words, you want to save enough to maximize the match....

January 18, 2017 · 3 min · 484 words · Janice Schmitt

We Are Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster, Hosts of America's Test Kitchen, and This Is How We Work

In a crowded landscape of culinary television, they stand out for their rigorous testing and accessible recipes. Bridget:iPhone 7 Current computer: Julia:MacBook ProAgain, no idea which version. Bridget:MacBook Pro What apps, software, or tools cant you live without? Julia: Apple Music:Its basically the radio for me. Audible:I rarely have time to read anymore. I save the great books for actual paper, but listen to everything else on Audible. Its transformed my commute from being the worst part of my day into one of the best....

January 18, 2017 · 4 min · 668 words · Dave Reed

10 Cold Weather Cocktails Guaranteed to Warm Up Your Winter

But vodka sodas and other chilled, spritzy cocktails will leave you shivering and dreaming of summer beach days. Instead, warm yourself up with these classic hot cocktails that go beyond spiked hot chocolate. Glogg Glogg is essentiallymulled winewarm, sweet, citrusy red winewith a Nordic twist. Heat the wine, sugar, zest, spices, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes....

January 17, 2017 · 3 min · 440 words · Jose Potter

Five Strategies That Gyms Use to Hook You in and How to Avoid Them

Year after year, one of the most commonNew Years resolutionsis to lose weight. This post originally appeared onDealNews. Many gyms offer a monthly pizza night or bagel buffet. Other gyms offer high-end smoothie bars or other on-trend snacks. These snacks might be healthier than pizza, but theyll still have a big impact on your wallet. All those $8 kale protein smoothies really start to add up over time. Dont Fall for It:Dont go to a gym that offers food....

January 17, 2017 · 2 min · 293 words · Karen Garcia

A Crash Course In Finding the Right Foundation For You

Finding the right foundation isnt easy. With so many options available, its almost impossible to know where to start. When it comes to makeup, foundation is your base, your true square one. Do you need foundation? A lot of people wear a ton of makeup without any foundation at all. Basically, if its not a powder, it can be considered a liquid. Powder foundationscan be found in loose or pressed variations....

January 16, 2017 · 2 min · 333 words · Sarah Fisher

Four Tips From Pediatricians to Teach Kindness to Kids

During the election, messages of hate, fear and intolerance were propagated across different media and into communities. And the messages continue. This post originally appeared onThe Conversation. These messages, no matter their voice, were designed and intended to target adults. As parents, caretakers and citizens, we have the power to turn this tide. Hate and intolerance touted in the media is no different. Another response can be love. Developmental Stages: A Lens for Media Messages Childrens actions may depend heavily on their developmentalstage....

January 16, 2017 · 2 min · 307 words · Thomas Bartlett

La Pascualita, The Corpse Bride

The stage for the rumor was set. Tragically, on her wedding day, she was bit by a black widow spider and died. As the rumor spread, locals became outraged and the owner began receiving abusive phone calls. Pascuala Esparza denied the allegation. La Pascualita was nothing but a very elaborate and well made mannequin, she said. But it was too late. “Her hands are very realistic and she even has varicose veins on her legs....

January 16, 2017 · 1 min · 211 words · Lisa Moreno