This unique Portuguese chapel is at once a breathtakingly unique work of art and an homage to religious history. Capela das Almas, or Chapel of Souls, is an early 18th-century neoclassical church in Porto, Portugal, located on Ruа dе Sаntа Саtаrinа in the busy shopping district of Sаntо Ildеfоnsо. Yet, the church remains the most conspicuous…
Awe-Inspiring ‘Chapel of Souls’ Is Covered in 16,000 Ceramic Tiles With Scenes of Bible, Christ
Psychiatrist: Family Dinners Are a Great Marker of a Cohesive Household
Meals together are more meaningful than ever in the age of devices and diverse family types, according to a psychiatrist, who said it is worth maintaining some semblance of sharing meals together in a household, even if it’s just two to three times a week. In terms of quality time with your children, it’s just…
Widow Who Held Joint Funeral for Daughter and Husband Feels ‘Alive Again’ Marrying Widower Who Lost His Son
A mom whose daughter and husband died days apart has remarried a widower who lost his wife and child. She says their bond has helped them heal. Alice Palmer, 68, from Anfield, in Liverpool, England, was a lifetime carer to her daughter, Beth, 20, who suffered from cerebral palsy and other health issues. Alice’s world…
Study Examines CoQ10’s Benefit for Gum Disease
It’s not entirely unusual for a dentist to suggest coenzyme Q10 as a good anti-inflammatory supplement for preventing or treating early stages of gum disease. But a new study raises skepticism. The molecule—often referred to as CoQ10—is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties. CoQ10 deficiencies have been found to be deficient in patients with periodontal disease,…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’: Faith Isn’t an Incident, but a Journey
PG | 1 h 42 min | Drama | 2023 It’s Easter in 2009, and 56-year-old pharmacist Doug White (Dennis Quaid), wife Terri (Heather Graham), and their teenage daughters are returning in a small, private plane to their Louisiana home, after mourning the sudden death of Doug’s older brother Jeff in Florida. Ten minutes in,…
Embracing Everything: The Music of Gustav Mahler
The classical symphony—a piece for orchestra, generally in four contrasting sections or movements—was so perfected by Mozart and Joseph Haydn in the late 18th century, that Beethoven, when he came along, had to shake things up to make his mark. Beethoven’s symphonies broke the classical mold—or rather, extended it with sudden shifts of mood and…
The Best Non-Alcoholic Wine, Beer, and Spirits, According to Experts
Not drinking? No problem. As more drinkers are skipping the alcohol or limiting their intake, exciting non-alcoholic spirits, wines, and beers, and even entire bars and bottle shops devoted to them, are on the rise. We asked three experts to recommend their favorite American-made bottles to bring home. For the Wine Lover (Courtesy of Sovi…
These Are the Best and Worst Airlines in the US
By Lebawit Lily Girma From Bloomberg News American travelers have had more than their fair share of ongoing pain points with U.S. airlines this past year, from soaring airfares and missing luggage to staff shortages and flight cancellation chaos. Now, new data confirm there is increased overall consumer disappointment with American carriers compared with a…
Unwanted Guests? How to Make Sure Ants Don’t Set up Shop in Your Home This Summer
By Lindsay Smith From The Wichita Eagle Summertime is quickly approaching, and while people may be hoping to spend more time outdoors, one insect could be paying a visit inside. Many parts of the country are home to multiple species of ant, including carpenter, pavement, ghost and acrobat ants, just to name a few. Professor…
Bread Cookbook by Pro Baker and Food Critic Shows How to Use Every Crumb + Recipes
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 2—During the early days of the pandemic, when everyone seemed to start baking bread at home, I began to wonder. Old-school and artisan bakeries produce really excellent bread. Why not just buy it, as people have done for generations? I understand the whys of the bread baking obsession…
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