The California Theatre Center performs “Miss Nelson is Missing” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way. This lively musical comedy, adapted from the popular book by Harry Allard and James Marshall, is about a clever teacher who masquerades as a nasty substitute in order to teacher her class just what […]
Australia is known around the world for its beautiful cities, rich native culture, and stunning landscapes teeming with exotic indigenous wildlife. It is also known for its beaches. Indeed, a country where surfing is a national sport is bound to have some pristine beaches, and it is just these idyllic stretches of coast that draw […]
There are those who say that travel is an art, and in today’s hectic and modern world that may very well be the case. People often traverse the globe for work and/or pleasure, and they do so while trying to stay connected with business as well as the home. This isn’t always easy, which means […]
Dear EarthTalk: My family has bad allergies and I’d like to improve our indoor air quality. What are some steps I should take? — Marcia Lane, Scranton, PA Even for those of us without allergies, poor indoor air quality is an often overlooked health issue. Recent research has shown that the air inside some buildings […]
China — 5,000 years of history. That alone is enough to draw most people to the Middle Kingdom. Imagine walking through a grand imperial monument such as the Forbidden City — truly a city within a city. In Xian, see the famed Terra Cotta Warriors, each unique face sculpted to last for eternity. Float down […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that simply painting your roof white can reduce household electricity bills by 40 percent. Is this something any of us can do? — Susan Pierson, Sumter, SC Yes anyone can do it—and the benefits can be significant, especially for those in warmer climates who expend […]
Unfortunately, an idyllic family vacation in the RV can turn into a disaster if proper precautions are not taken into account. Before you set sail in your motor home
It may be difficult for outsiders to understand, but to many people living in Washington State, fishing is a way of life. The attractiveness of Seattle fishing becomes clearer after spending a bit of time on the water. The natural chinook salmon is probably the most popular fish on the menu, but other types […]
paying attention to our lifestyle choices as we get older can also ensure that our brains remain in good shape into our senior years
The Norse mythos may at first seem an odd fit for Teatro ZinZanni’s voluptuous red-velvet atmosphere (one thing Viking culture was not was sybaritic), but here’s how they make it work as the theme of their new dinner circus/cabaret
