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Strange Experiment Shows Why Chronic Under-Sleepers Are Suffering

And it's not because they're awake for too long.<p>Sleeplessness can hurt our memory, increase our stress levels, and even seriously impair our …

The secret to perfectly grilled corn? Cook them unhusked

Grilling corn sounds like a simple proposition_but our research found dozens of variations on the cooking method for this classic summer vegetable.<p>For a recipe that produced corn with a distinctly grilled taste and lightly charred kernels, we grilled the corn unhusked. The grill imparted great …

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Becky Got Kendrick Lamar m.A.A.d: Rapper Shuts Down White Fan for Repeatedly Rapping N-Word

Another day, another bold Becky.<p>Kendrick Lamar invited a fan on stage during the Hangout Festival this weekend to perform “<i>m.A.A.d city.</i>” Nothing …

Ultra-clean homes could trigger childhood leukaemia, major review suggests

Keeping children cocooned in ultra-clean homes away from other youngsters could trigger childhood leukaemia, a landmark study suggests.<p>A major new analysis by Britain’s leading leukaemia expert has concluded a deadly chain of events is set in motion when susceptible children are not exposed to …

Hundreds of Apps Can Empower Stalkers to Track Their Victims

KidGuard is a phone app that markets itself as a tool for keeping tabs on children. But it has also promoted its surveillance for other purposes and run blog posts with headlines like “How to Read Deleted Texts on Your Lover’s Phone.”<p>A similar app, mSpy, offered advice to a woman on secretly …

21 Sensational Salmon Recipes That'll Make Dinnertime Easy and Breezy

1 of 21<p>Everything Smoked-Salmon Summer Rolls<p>Advertisement<p>2 of 21<p>Salmon Reuben<p>3 of 21<p>Pacific Northwest Smoked Salmon Tacos<p>Advertisement<p>4 of …

This Season's 'SNL' Musical Guests, Cruelly Ranked

Its quality has varied in its 43-year history, but <i>Saturday Night Live</i> has never lost its luster as a showcase for star musicians. The series' 2017-18 season wrapped this weekend with a performance by Nicki Minaj, closing out a 21-episode run that spotlighted major players in hip-hop (Jay-Z, Minaj, …

Move Over, Telomeres: There's Another Cell Part That Might Predict Lifespan

You'll remember this one from biology class.<p>Knowing when you’re going to die is a fact best left unexplored. But for better or for worse, scientists …

I'm 34 Years Old and Own 8 Homes. Here's How I Did It

It's a strategy that combines low cost of living and a frugal mindset.<p>When Paula Pant was 27 years old, she and her future husband Will were paying …

7 Perfect Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything

Research shows that the best solution is to give the person exactly what he or she asked for. But when you're gifting someone who has everything, you need a few aces up your sleeve.<p>We've all had the distinct pleasure of buying a gift for a person who's impossible to shop for. Whether you cringe …

25 Expert Gardening Tips, Ideas and Projects that Every Gardener Should Know

We’re right in the middle of spring, the perfect time to start planting flowers, vegetables, herbs, and more! Gardening season is upon us and it’s in …

Woman Reunited With Abandoned Baby She Found 20 Years Earlier

Finally, some good news, dammit!<p>Twenty years ago, a woman jogger heard the cries of a newborn baby as she ran the trails of Altadena, Calif. The …

These Detailed Sexual Fantasies Are Better Than Fifty Shades Of Grey

Even if you think you’re not kinky, there’s a chance your brain might be. And when it comes to getting turned on and orgasming, our brains deserve …

Top 25 Motivational Quotes For Entrepreneurs To Keep You Going

There are many more entrepreneurs of color than ever. According to the Minority Business Development Agency, “Minority-owned businesses grew more …

NOTE-TAKING: LESSON AND RESOURCES

This resource covers the integral, surface and deep features of note taking. It contains full-on activities and assessments to cover the skills of …

Salmon season: How to savour different species

Salmon is a favourite staple for many Vancouverites. But some still don't know the differences between West Coast species.<p>Thankfully, Wayne Sych, the …

Exercising regularly 'can keep heart and arteries young'

<b>Exercising four to five times a week is necessary to stop the main arteries to the heart from stiffening up, research suggests.</b><p>Two or three exercise sessions a week kept only some arteries healthy, a study of 100 people in their 60s found.<p>The researchers said any form of exercise reduced the risk …

Janet Jackson Turned The BBMAs Into A Wild Party With Her Stunning Performance– Watch

Bow down! Janet Jackson owned the stage at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on May 20, and we are shook! Check out some of our favorite moments from …

Billboard Music Awards 2018: Complete Winners List (Updating)

Janet Jackson was honored with the ICON Award<p>Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran led the pack with 15 nominations each, followed by Post Malone …

“The worst moment of school was when they talked about slavery. I felt humiliated”: The embarrassment of black children in classes about slavery and abolition

<i>If you start your history with slavery then everything else will look like progress</i> ~ John Henrik Clarke<p><b>Note from BW of Brazil</b>: <i>Reading this story</i> …

Here’s Our Simple Secret to an Amazing Omelet

Guess what? There's no such thing as a perfect omelet. But there is such a thing as an easy, fluffy, and flavorful omelet—every time.<p>Omelets can be …

American Experience

Freedom Riders | Article<p>Jim Crow Laws<p>The segregation and disenfranchisement laws known as "Jim Crow" represented a formal, codified system of racial …

The Best, Worst, Weirdest, and Wildest Moments of the Billboard Music Awards 2018

The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas was filled with musical legends — and musical legends in the making — on Sunday night for the 2018 Billboard …

Why You Should Cook Pork Chops Like a Steak — Tips from The Kitchn

Pork chops are one of the tried-and-true weeknight dinners we turn to again and again. Who can resist a plate of lean, juicy meat that's reliable, …

All the live TV streaming services compared: Which has the best channel lineup?

Sling TV, DirecTV Now, YouTube TV, Hulu and PlayStation Vue are all vying for your cord-cutting dollar. Here's how the top 100 channels stack up.<p>With the runaway popularity of on-demand streaming video services like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Video and Hulu, more people are deciding to stop paying …

Emerson Combatives: 10 Must Know Attributes To Win A Fight

As this is a Brotherhood of Warriors, it is fitting to establish a base line set of fighting skills that all brothers should know and become …

Golden Knights close out Jets, reach Stanley Cup Finals

EditorsNote: Changed to write-thru, updates with quotes, additional details throughout<p>An improbable goal-scorer lifted an improbable champion into the Stanley Cup Finals.<p>Ryan Reaves' tie-breaking goal in the second period Sunday enabled the Vegas Golden Knights to edge the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 at Bell …

10 unmistakable habits of irresistible people

Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likeable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few — the good …