Some palms have mastered the art of self-defense — they have developed spines to protect their leaves, fruit and stems, mostly from being eaten by raccoons and rodents.
The book “Wild,” which has been a best-seller for nearly two years, led to a small increase in inquiries about the trail, “but the movie seems to have had a much bigger effect,” said Jack Haskel, trail information specialist for the Pacific Crest Trail Association.
New drugs and technologies have helped improve the lives of cystic fibrosis patients in recent years, but one advancement is a return to basics: More and more, doctors are encouraging exercise.
One of the most important things I’ve learned after more than 35 years of working is this simple verity: Everyone needs a break during the day. When I arrive at a knotty problem in the writing, I’ve learned to give my brain some space. Ideas percolate better after a respite.
The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival on Thursday will screen the Dutch movie Queen of Amsterdam at Gramps Bar, 176 NW 24th St. in Wynwood. The event is a fundraiser for the annual film festival, which this year runs April 24 to May 3.
Dear Carolyn: My wife of 20 years has become obsessed with her phone. She is constantly checking Facebook, texts and email, while seeming to ignore me and our three kids at home and in the car. While I drive, her head is always down, staring at her phone, unaware of what the rest of us are seeing or talking about. I try to start conversations, but she usually responds with one or two words then is back to her screen.
For aficionados of early human art, Spain may be the best destination in Europe to see all kinds of prehistoric art, up close. Spain’s sites include dozens of dimly lit caves as well as hundreds of outdoor spots.
Generous donations helped grant the wishes of more than 150 South Florida families in need in the 2014 Miami Herald Wish Book campaign. Donations were up 8 percent over last year at this date.
Dear Carolyn: My wife of 20 years has become obsessed with her phone. She is constantly checking Facebook, texts and email, while seeming to ignore me and our three kids at home and in the car. While I drive, her head is always down, staring at her phone, unaware of what the rest of us are seeing or talking about. I try to start conversations, but she usually responds with one or two words then is back to her screen.
For aficionados of early human art, Spain may be the best destination in Europe to see all kinds of prehistoric art, up close. Spain’s sites include dozens of dimly lit caves as well as hundreds of outdoor spots.
Generous donations helped grant the wishes of more than 150 South Florida families in need in the 2014 Miami Herald Wish Book campaign. Donations were up 8 percent over last year at this date.
“Most people would think that since we’re a girls’ team, we might not play just as well as boys’ teams,” said goalie Stephanie Ibanez, 11. But that hasn’t been the case.
Dr. Robert Lustig and Baptist Health have teamed up to spread the word about the perils of sugar and processed foods in a PBS documentary to air Friday.
Written in Munich in the waning days of World War II, a letter, written on Adolf Hitler’s personal stationery, was penned by a Jewish-American soldier for his wife.
