The ball drop as a public-private partnership Jenkintown, Pa.: I am an enthusiast of gender reveal parties and the annual New Year’s celebration in Manhattan, and I have observed a growing trend: More people are choosing to host their gender reveal parties in Times Square. These events typically involve a countdown before popping a balloon […]
Along with many other delights, springtime brings the beginning of the asparagus growing season. Regardless of whether you prefer the green, purple or white variety, asparagus provides a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and its consumption as part of a healthy diet may reduce risk of cancer and cardiovascular-related diseases. Despite the nutritional benefits […]
Is it not enough that cicadas are the loudest bugs — rivaling the roar of a Stihl chainsaw after a hurricane? Or that they’re among the largest insects, some of them bigger than hummingbirds? Now a pair of chemical and biomolecular engineers have drawn these superlative insects into a bit of a … peeing contest. […]
A British vet who worked in Kenya for 55 years has recounted the time he went for “a pee”, only to see a lioness staring back at him. Hugh Cran, who lives in Somerset and trained in Edinburgh in the 1960s, was also charged at by a wild elephant. He said that every day was […]
The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren’t just plentiful, they’re downright weird. These insects are the strongest urinators in the animal kingdom with flows that put humans and elephants to shame. They have pumps in their heads that pull moisture from the roots of trees, allowing them […]
As the 2024 elections draw near, a diverse array of candidates have emerged to vie for seats in the South Carolina State House. The candidate filing period ends April 1. All 124 seats in the House are up for grabs. Primary elections for Democratic and Republican nominations are scheduled for June 11, with any necessary […]
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Members of the New Mexico State Police on Saturday were among those who attended a funeral for Phonesia Machado-Fore, a Pee Dee paramedic who was fatally shot earlier this month. Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace said on the department’s Facebook page that Fore’s family was presented with a New Mexico […]
When asparagus is in season, dietitians get excited. Low in calories and fat yet high in fiber and vitamins, asparagus makes the perfect, easy side dish when roasted or grilled. But you can also get the many nutritional benefits of asparagus in a salad or quiche. And, for a vegetable with such a unique, earthy […]
Waking up to pee overnight is nothing to be ashamed of, but frequent nighttime bathroom breaks can be annoying and disrupt your sleep. Waking up more than once during the night to urinate is technically called “nocturia,” and it can happen to anyone at any age. If you experience nocturia regularly, you’re not alone. “It’s […]
Pee Wee’s Canteen food truck brings focuses on soul food, barbecue, seafood, sandwiches and salads. And focusing behind the stove? A former administrator of Manatee County’s local government. It’s all a labor of love and a tribute to his mother, says owner Lee Washington. Pee Wee is his mother’s nickname from the years she worked […]