Crossing Guard Jumps in Front of SUV to Save Child
A substitute crossing guard helping elementary kids stay safe at a San Anselmo school dove in front of a moving car to save a young boy from being hit.
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iPod Creators Unveil the Smartest (and Prettiest) Thermostat Yet
An intelligent thermostat seems like an odd project for the minds behind Apple's iconic iPod, but in a strange way, the iPod folks may just be the perfect team to revolutionize home heating. The Wi-Fi connected thermostat learns your heating preferences and optimizes your home's temperature to save energy.
Tiny Family Farm Thrives on 1/5 Acre in Heart of Suburban Neighborhood
In the Los Angeles community of Pasadena -- a suburban mix of nice restaurants and well-tended front lawns -- there is a home wedged in among the other houses where the entire front yard is edible. A man's little family farm, in the midst of American suburbia, is his way of breaking free without really going anywhere.
Dogs, Cars and Bedrooms: Person-to-person Sharing Explodes
One of the biggest trends out there is sharing. People like Rob Gonzalez are making a living from renting out cars, formal clothes, rooms to vacationers, and even pets. It has become the norm: People using online sites to share what they have – in the tangible world – with strangers.
15 Foods That Can Be Regrown From Scraps
There is nothing like fresh produce from your own garden, but, did you know that there are veggies that you can grow in the kitchen from scraps? I always have a mason jar of green onions regrowing above my kitchen sink. The technique is quite simple, writes the Mrs. Happy Homemaker blog.
Jockey's New Bra Sizing System Claims to End Ill-fitting Worries
Instead of relying on an antiquated notion of A, B, C and D cups, Jockey has invested years of research in creating a better system. Its new Volumetric Fit kits measure the volume and shape of a woman's breast plus an under-bust measurement, with the volumetric sizes running from 1 through to 10. The new system has 55 size combinations, and promises to address the long-bemoaned problem of ill-fitting bras.
Meet the Family With Six Kids Taking College Courses by Age 12
The Harding family in Montgomery, Ala., decided to make studying fun by cultivating their kids' natural curiosity and passions while they studied their lessons. They achieved amazing results: six children who started taking college classes before they were even teens.
13 Uses for Cucumbers That Will Amaze You
Cucumbers are very easy to grow and make for a delicious treat. But did you know they can prevent hangovers, or clean the kitchen sink? Here is a list of tips and tricks that you can use with cucumbers.
18 Everyday Products You've Been Using Wrong
Many of the grocery items we buy, it turns out, come equipped with clever packaging designs that most consumers don't even know about.
Deodorant Made in Canadian Kitchen Gets Worldwide Sales
Margaux and Josh Traboulsee were simply trying to find a chemical-free deodorant. When they couldn't find an effective product, they made one themselves. The original recipe was simple: some coconut oil, baking soda and essential oils. The ingredients have since evolved into a mixture that the Traboulsee's friends and relatives couldn't get enough of. The Best Deodorant in the World company was born.
Beyond Carrot Sticks: Serve Great Party Foods That Don't Pack on Pounds
When you're watching what you eat, party can sound like a four letter word.... Keep these food in mind, when you pass by the carrot sticks.
How to Get Closer to Your Dad (Book Review)
Like many people's relationship with their father, mine has never been very close. Yet, if he died today I would be very sorry I didn't ask him more questions. That's why I am glad to have met Stuart Gustafson
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