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Here’s a fun list of things about the human body you probably didn’t know-but fascinating nevertheless A Blink is a ‘micronap’ You probably thought that a blink was just something you did to keep your eyes moist or keep dust out of them. In fact, closing our eyes briefly has been found, according to a […]

The 18th and 19th centuries spawned countless groups of people who wanted to create their own communities in the freedom America offered at that time. From the ultra religious to those advocating free love, here we look at some of their stories. By Paul Hunter   Since the arrival of the Pilgrims, groups have come […]

With some countries – including the United States  – unilaterally ignoring attempts by the rest of the world to tackle climate change and the causes of it, the scientific community continues to highlight the dangers and the subsequent rise in sea levels. Three recent surveys and reports published by long-established and respected organizations provide exceptional […]

While there is no certainty about when the COVID pandemic will end, or at least fall to a manageable level, experts are now weighing in with likely scenarios and estimates. There are so many variables across the USA alone, never mind international factors, that any estimates are likely to be approximate. One thing is for […]

  In this article, we looked at the way air travel was set to change, post the COVID pandemic, but having arrived at your destination, what changes will you now see in hotels and motels? Recently The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released an industry-wide initiative called ‘Safe Stay’, according to the AHLA this will ‘change […]

If you thought traveling by air was a sometimes difficult experience, it may become much worse post-COVID. The airline industry, while desperate to get you back flying is also acutely aware that it can be a prime environment for the spread of the virus, and between them and the airports you can expect a raft […]

Many years ago, I ran a children’s entertainment center, with a special area for youngsters and toddlers. One day I received a phone call from an irate mother claiming her child had ‘caught an infection’ after playing there. When I asked how she knew the infection was from my play center she answered: “Because it’s […]

Nashville has a rich cultural history, and has been the subject of various books and novels. Here, we highlight our top 10 books (both fiction and nonfiction) that discuss notable Nashvillian figures, use Music City as a background, or highlight interesting places in the city. NASHVILLE – Scenes from the new American South Nashville celebrates Nashvillians’ […]

On average, you have just 11 seconds to talk to your Doctor… on your marks… get set… go! Doctors are busy people, and not all are best at communicating with you, their patient, so if you want to leave your appointment (in person or ‘virtually’) happy then it’s up to you to ask the right […]

Now is the time to try some locally grown food – it’s healthier for you and the planet. Before rushing off to your local store to stock up on food, consider a healthier option by supporting a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) provider. Or sign up to have some delicious meat and vegetables delivered by one […]

It was during the financial meltdown in 2008 that I first decided to stop listening to, watching, or reading the news. The daily litany about foreclosure figures, bankruptcies, unemployment, and plummeting house prices was justing too depressing. And do you know what happened when I did cut out all this negativity? Nothing bad I can […]

No matter how bad the calamity or disaster, when the dust begins to settle there are always positive takeaways and lessons to be learned. Already some of these outcomes are being covered in the media. Here we highlight some good news both on a personal and worldwide level that COVID 19 has spawned. First up, […]