There's a Mouse in my House! A firsthand account of rodent infestation

By: Elisa Kaufmann, Education & Outreach Specialist I want to share my own experience about mice in my home. But first, let me give you ...

Guest blog: Cold and flu symptoms? Double-check, don’t double up

With flu season underway, the Know Your Dose campaign educates people about the safe and effective use of acetaminophen, the active ingredi...

Sleep and Genetic Obesity Risk

Evidence is steadily accumulating that insufficient sleep increases the risk of obesity and undermines fat loss efforts.  Short sleep durati...

Unexpected Alphabets No 21

On Sunday afternoon the skies above Bedfordshire were awash with vapour trails and echoing with the evocative engine noises accompanying the...

Gluten-free standardization on food labels

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized the definition of the term “gluten-free” and is regulating its use on food labels. No l...

Blue and White Quilt Show Saturday is over. Stop by all month to see all the great Blue and White quilts. More Pictures to come. Time to sta...

2013 Thanksgiving Tabletop Inspiration Decorating Ideas

love the holidays and thinking about festive holiday entertaining in new and unexpected ways. Here are some fresh and inspired ideas to brin...

Decorate Your Porch With Rustic Fall Style 2013 Ideas

Natural materials and found items make inviting fall decorations for your favorite outdoor room Fall is here, and with it a new season of ac...

How to be prepared for a volcanic eruption

Volcanoes can slumber quietly for centuries, only to awaken suddenly and erupt, spewing out lava and ash. Within minutes, a volcanic eruptio...