By Lisa M. Krieger From Bay Area News Group Buck Meadows—For 170 years, the gold deposits along Sierra stream beds have been so poked and prodded that easy supplies of the precious metal have grown scarce and are a challenge to find. This spring’s raging rivers are regifting them. “There it is!” said Kevin Bell…
Modern-Day Prospectors Take Notice as Raging California Rivers Replenish Historic Gold Rush Spots
Lessons From a 2-Year-Old
I gave my son and daughter-in-law lots of gifts when their son, Elijah, was born. But none has come back to bless me more than the gift of Friday. Since he was 6 weeks old, I’ve closed the door to work on Fridays to care for and learn from my grandson, Eli. In these two…
Install a Ceiling Fan
Energy experts agree that a ceiling fan will reduce your energy bills by providing additional cooling and better circulation so you can lower air conditioning costs. Before you choose a fan, measure the room’s length, width and ceiling height so you’ll choose the correct size fan for the space. You don’t want a fan to…
Bourbon Chicken
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Picture a dinner that whisks you away to the lively, music-filled Bourbon Street in New Orleans, all from the comfort of your own kitchen. That’s the magic of Bourbon chicken, a predominantly Asian dish that gets a unique Cajun twist from the unmistakable oaky flavor of bourbon whiskey….
How Much Did the Fed Raise Interest Rates in 2022?
Last month, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates again, the ninth consecutive increase since the Fed began raising rates in March 2022. While the full effects of the latest rate hike remain to be seen, analysts debate whether the Fed will raise rates again at its next meeting in May. This is the big question…
Treasures From the Past: Our Libraries, Public and Private
May 22, 2023
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Whether it’s a special trip to the Library of Congress or a 10-minute drive to the local library, when true lovers of books hear the words “Let’s head for the library,” they experience the same stab of excitement produced by the words “ice cream parlor” in a 5-year-old. For bibliophiles, the Magic Kingdom isn’t in…
Desperate Dog With Dreadlocks Full of Fleas and Worms Is Unrecognizable After Her First Shave
A desperate dog with heavy dreadlocks full of fleas and worms got a jaw-dropping makeover after a visit to the groomer for her very first shave. Nine-year-old Hungarian puli Bundaš was found by a concerned family chained up by her owner in Novi Sad, Serbia. Bundaš had been bought as a puppy and spent her entire life in…
PHOTOS: Bird Photographer Captures Peregrine Falcon Protecting Nest From Pelicans Flying Too Close
Back off buddy! Protective peregrine falcons are captured aggressively seeing off intruders. Wildlife photographer Tuan Vo snapped the action at Torrey Pine State Beach in San Diego in April. A peregrine falcon moves aggressively against a brown pelican that came too close to its nest in Torrey Pine State Beach in San Diego in April….
‘Love Wins’: Diving Accident That Left Man Paralyzed Also Led Him to the Love of His Life
While a spinal cord injury left Jerod Nieder paralyzed and without feeling from the chest down and changed his life forever, he also met his soulmate during his rehabilitation. The couple has now become an advocacy powerhouse for the paralyzed community. Jerod, 40, lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Hanna Nieder. Hanna was born on…
Strategies to Restore a Damaged Microbiome
In this series, we’ll share how the latest developments in this medical frontier are transforming our approaches to illness and offering new strategies to heal and prevent disease. Previously: Toxins, obesity, and poor sleep put your gut microbiome at risk. Certain gut-healing strategies have proven their worth. That’s good, since problems in the microbiome can…
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