Tag: Bright

A Morning Mountain Tour in Zululand

It had been a very nice drive, already. Sitting in the open air in the back of a safari Jeep, rolling along winding roads that curved and curled through a dramatic mountain range, the vibrant, verdant flanks giving way to craggy peaks. The morning chill is cut by warm blankets, and there’s the promise of…


Anti-Cancer Soup: Creamy Broccoli

This creamy soup is relatively low in fat and calories. Broccoli is so good for us; we should eat as much of it as possible. The baking soda in the recipe preserves the green color of the vegetables. Ingredients Serves 4–6 1 pound broccoli ¼ cup butter or Smart Balance ¾ cup diced potatoes ¾…


Cambria Is For the Birds and a Lot More

They call themselves birders, and they come in almost as many varieties as the avian species they find so fascinating. There are the most serious, the semi-scientific birders who take part in highly coordinated documentation research and tracking. Their favorite app is eBIRD, where every day’s (and night’s) sightings can be recorded and compared. Then…


Arthur Compton’s Discoveries in This World and Beyond

Days before an important conference in 1923, Arthur Compton was sitting in his room late one night. He was exhausted, but his mind kept racing about what his discovery meant. He knew that his theory would be huge, bigger than anything he had discovered in the past. Then he prayed. Deeply religious his whole life,…


A Mother’s Quest to Save Her Daughter from Gender Surgery

“A wonderful, smart young woman” with a beautiful singing voice. That’s how Julie describes her 19-year-old daughter Eileen. Four years ago, when her formerly “boy crazy” daughter announced that she wanted to have gender reassignment surgery, Julie was initially overwhelmed. Then she began “scouring the earth” to find help for Eileen. Julie embarked on a…


The Magnificent Mango

The mango (Mangifera indica), a member of the cashew family, originated in the Himalayan foothills of India more than 5000 years ago. The mango has been prized in indigenous medicine for its myriad healing properties. All parts of the mango including leaves, bark, flesh, peel, roots, and flowers have pharmacological potential. There are more than 300…


Oscars’ New Diversity Rules Rob Winners of Authentic Achievement, Say Critics

Since condemning the recent inclusivity changes made to the Oscars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), veteran actor Richard Dreyfuss hasn’t back-peddled on his comments nor has there been notable pressure for him to do so. That’s while other entertainment industry experts are also critical, if not skeptical, of the changes…


How to Eat Meat

In 2003, a remarkable article appeared in the journal Lipids, titled “Fat, fishing patterns, and health among the Bardi people of north Western Australia.” According to the authors, the Bardi people hunted and fished selectively in order to obtain meat and fish containing as much fat as possible. To the Bardi, foods lacking in fat were considered…


What’s Long, Dark Purple, Sweet, and Packed With Nutrition?

By Judith Prieve From Bay Area News Group “All fruits are beautiful, but the mulberry is the king of fruits.” –Persian Proverb Move over cherry, there’s a new berry in town. Thousands of cherry lovers throughout the Bay Area make their way each spring to one of dozens of U-pick farms in Brentwood, California, for…


Grilled Lemon Chicken

Grilled Lemon Chicken If you’re looking for an easy way to make your chicken dinners more exciting, add this Grilled Lemon Chicken to the menu on your next grill night. Just don’t be surprised when your guests ask for seconds. Made of fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, the marinade keeps the chicken juicy…