Michael’s Plano Prairie Garden in spring
I finally got to visit Michael McDowell's Plano prairie garden in springtime. Purple coneflowers were stealing the show.… Read More The post Michael’s Plano Prairie Garden in spring appeared first…
The eclectic, welcoming garden of Suzy Renz
Suzy Renz's Dallas garden offers happy curb appeal. Potted plants and a found-art sculpture draw you toward the front porch.… Read More The post The eclectic, welcoming garden of Suzy…
Big ears and spots: it’s fawn season
My garden is a nursery for baby deer in May. I'll admit the fawns are awfully cute whenever I discover one "hidden" in the grasses.… Read More The post Big…
At least 20 Hajj pilgrims dead from shocking 125 degrees F Saudi heat wave (GRAPHIC)
They weren't prepared for 116F or 47C degree heat: about 20 people have died from Jordan and Iran and more are missing amid the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.…
Make Amba, an Indian mango relish
Immigrants from India and Iraq brought to Israel a taste for mangoes in savory contexts. The best-known one is amba, a sauce made with pickled mangoes. Stop in at any…
Aircon and HVAC leaking water – is it safe to drink?
The summer months are upon us and in some towns and cities the air conditioners and HVACs are turned on night and day. If you are connected to a solar…
Muslims less likely screened for cancer in this American city
Participants expressed a strong interest in having health initiatives related to cancer education, screening and survivorship integrated within mosques. This preference suggests that mosques could serve as vital centers for…
Cairo gets a new $200 million neighborhood that looks like the American dream
New Cairo is seeing the American dream being built as new luxury housing. The post Cairo gets a new $200 million neighborhood that looks like the American dream appeared first…
Dubai police add Tesla Cybertruck to its crime-fighting fleet
The Dubai Police General Command in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) showed off addition of an all-electric Tesla Cybertruck to its tourist police patrol fleet. The post Dubai police add…
Phuket, Thailand’s eco-luxe Keemala in the jungle
A resort in the jungle, on Phuket Island, Thailand. Great for lovers and also families. Enough privacy for all. The post Phuket, Thailand’s eco-luxe Keemala in the jungle appeared first…