Historic, mythical, beautiful. These three words describe an architectural gem located west of Munich, Germany that is the Nymphenburg Palace, a once-popular summer residence of Bavarian rulers. In 1662, elector (ruler elected by the people) Ferdinand Maria of Bavaria offered land outside Munich to his Italian-born wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, to commemorate the birth…
Nymphenburg Palace: A European Gem of Bavarian History
August 28, 2022
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What Is ‘Calendar Bankruptcy’?
August 28, 2022
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Meetings help bring people together and ensure everyone is on the same page. But having too many meetings can cause more problems than they are meant to prevent. Meeting overload can drain people’s energy and destroy morale. The point of meetings is to help people complete their work, but sometimes they actually hinder people from…
Trump: FBI Raid ‘Political’ Interference Ahead of 2022 Elections
Former President Donald Trump accused the FBI and Department of Justice of engaging in political interference ahead of the 2022 midterm elections and possibly even the 2024 presidential contest. In a statement released Saturday night on Truth Social, the former president wrote that the Aug. 8 raid of his Mar-a-Lago property was “done for political…
A Ubiquitous ‘Forever Toxin’ Can Cause Liver Cancer—4 Ways to Avoid It
A ubiquitous substance that can cause liver cancer can be found in water, food wraps, shampoo, and non-stick pans. It is the toxin known as “forever chemicals”—per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Not long ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reduced the recommended standard limits for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)—members…
6 Top Reasons to Try Grape Seed Extract
Grape seed extract, made from crushed grape seeds, contains high levels of proanthocyanidins, polyphenols that give grapes their deep red and purple hues. Heralded for its strong antioxidant activity, grape seed extract has risen in popularity as a functional food. In 2020, the grape seed extracts market surpassed $135 million and its compound annual growth rate is…
Experiencing These Symptoms? It’s Time to Think Migraine
“I’m fine,” is a phrase Kelsey Voskamp, Colorado resident, used many times in her life while pushing through what she thought were just headaches. Like many others who are misdiagnosed or undertreated, Voskamp didn’t realize she experienced a neurological disease called migraine and didn’t know how to explain to her family, and even her doctor,…
US Sends 2 Warships Through Taiwan Strait, 1st Since Pelosi Visit
August 28, 2022
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Two U.S. Navy warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Aug. 28, the first time since the Chinese regime ramped up military pressure on the self-ruled island in retaliation to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit earlier this month. Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville were conducting a routine transit, the 7th Fleet said…
How Many Elephants Can You Spot in This South African Herd? Hint: You Might Need X-ray Eyes to See Them All
How many trunked pachyderms—elephants—can you spot enjoying a swim and sand bath in the South African sun in this balmy wildlife picture? This photo shows a very unique herd of rescued elephants in the Kapama Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Can you count them all? (Courtesy of HERD – Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development)…
Texas Governor ‘Accelerates’ Busing of Illegal Immigrants to New York City
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signaled he will accelerate the busing of illegal immigrants from the border to New York City, a sanctuary city, according to his office. “Texas is filling the gaps left in [President Joe] Biden’s absence at our border,” the Republican governor wrote on social media. “We’ve made over 19,000 arrests, seized over 335.5…
Over 25,000 Illegal Immigrants Have Crossed English Channel to UK This Year
More than 25,000 illegal immigrants have been detected crossing the English Channel in small boats to reach the UK since the beginning of 2022, UK government figures show. According to the Ministry of Defence, 915 illegal immigrants were detected in 19 small boats on Aug. 27, taking the provisional total for the year to 25,146….
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