Science, Health & Recalls Week of November 24

Send to KindleTweet Science Implies Love Can Last Past Honeymoon A new study on brain activity implies some people can remain madly in love with each other after years of marriage, Science News reports. The data implied that long-term lovers can exhibit the same brain activity as short-lovers in the “honeymoon” stage. Researchers at the Albert [...]

International Headlines November 24

Send to KindleTweet Treasury Freezes Somalian Extremist Assets The U.S. Department of Treasury has this week taken action against three members of al-Shabaab, an extremist group in Somalia. Publicly identifying them this week, any assets these three individuals hold under U.S. jurisdiction have been frozen and Americans are banned from engaging in any financial transactions [...]

Portion Control PackagingSauté With Measured Sprays What:This invention allows cooks to reduce calorie intake by emitting measured sprays of oil and balsamic vinegar for healthier, cleaner dishes.

Send to KindleTweet The Dirt:Stir-fry and stove-top dishes are easy and tasty, but the benefit of cooking at home—control over calories—is sometimes lost. Many of the cooking shows push the use of extra virgin olive oil, but their heavy hands can sometimes advocate unhealthy eating habits. The solution to this problem may be a new [...]

Baobab Beauty: The African Miracle Multi-tasker

Send to KindleTweet Baobab extracts from the African tree with the same name are found in many skincare products, from Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Collection, to makeup products at The Body Shop, to Shea Terra Organics’ long list of lines. Baobab comes from what many refer to as the Tree of Life, partially because of its [...]

The Super Charger: A Universal Tech Charger

Send to KindleTweet The Dirt: The tale of Callpod is not an overnight success story. Co-Founder, President and CEO Darren Guccione abandoned the safe world of accounting to spend four to five years on research and development for universal electronic chargers. The result is a group of products ranging from its Dragon Bluetooth earpiece to [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News Week of November 16

Send to KindleTweet Sony Encourages Television Recycling To encourage the recycling of electronic products, Sony Style has launched its ‘Green Glove’ service, which offers consumers the option of having their old televisions hauled away and recycled when purchasing a new 32-inch diagonal or larger Sony BRAVIA LCD television. The service is part of the Sony [...]

An Old Soul

Send to KindleTweet Spotted: Jewish Heart for Africa Project Sol event Name: Tim Age: 28 Hometown: Pittsburgh Current ‘hood: Brooklyn First language: English Other languages: A little of many. Job: Helping people make films. Ethnicity: Eastern European Favorite Condiment: Garlic Religion: Anti-Reductionism Favorite Nut: Almond Favorite Movies: Underground, Stellet Licht What % of married people [...]

Champagne Crowd PleaserThe Classes of Champagne What:This brand offers a champagne for every tax bracket because the holidays are nothing without this universal pleasure, bubbly.

Send to KindleTweet The Dirt: America of late is all about luxury for the masses, but Piper-Heidsieck’s recent releases remind us taste and quality should never be sacrificed in a champagne. Where a restaurant or club’s allure or success is determined by the ability to get in, champagne may be judged by its availability. The [...]

Pure EnergyRaw On The Road What:Born out of a mother’s desire to support a child’s wish, this energy bar is guilt-free and suitable for everyone.

Send to KindleTweet The Dirt: A six-year-old that decides to go strictly veggie is nearly unimaginable, but it’s exactly what led Michigan-based Veronica Bosgraaf to start Pure Bar. Upon digesting her daughter’s wish to become a vegetarian, she began testing recipes at home. The rest is history, with proof via a number of national retailers [...]

Science, Health & Recalls Week of November 16

Send to KindleTweet Honda Device Builds Immediate Strength Honda Motor Co. recently introduced a supportive lower-body exoskeleton to assist walking, Scientific American reports. The Fundamental Technology Research Center of Honda R&D Co. began designing the walking assist device in 1999, with the goal of improving the mobility of people who walked with difficulty. The user [...]

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