• Native Americans say movement to end 'redface' is slow

    FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - John Little can hardly go a week without a reminder that he and other Native Americans often are viewed as relics of the past: the Indian maiden ......
  • How to clean your teeth properly

    Is a minute in the morning enough? And will any old toothpaste do? Have you been cleaning your teeth wrong all these years?You need to systematically go round all the surfaces of your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, for at least two minutes, twice a day. Unfortunately, we live such busy lives that putting two minutes aside feels like a lifetime for some people.Your teeth tend to be a bit softer just after eating, so wait at least half an hour. Then brush all along the gum line with a little scru
  • U.S. college bribery scandal unlikely in Canada, but inequality persists

    The college bribery scandal is spurring discussion about the ways in which money greases the wheels of the U.S. admissions process — and while most acknowledge there are fewer shortcuts ......
  • 9 Small Space Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

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    When it comes to designing and decorating small spaces, most people know the cardinal rules. Keep things light; make sure the furniture matches the scale. But while trying to make sure you’re getting the most out of every inch of a small space, you could be doing the total opposite. When designing around a less-than-robust space, think beyond the usual
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  • 10 of the best activity holidays in Ireland

    With its rugged coast, lakes and hills, Ireland is one big adventure playground – perfect for kayaking, hiking, cycling and road trips20 of the best pubs in IrielandStanding at 1,039 metres in the middle of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks range, Carrauntoohil is the tallest mountain in Ireland. The range spreads out across 100 sq km in the heart of the Ring of Kerry, adding drama to the Iveragh peninsula’s wild, beautiful landscape. Start the Carrauntoohil ascent from Cronin’s
  • Top of the crops: the UK’s 10 best barber shops

    From no frills to rockabilly speakeasy, we pick the best hair-cutting joints for menWhile you might only visit one every six weeks – to have your quiff managed perhaps, or your number 3 buzzed into a number 2.5 – the humble barbershop plays a significant role in the male experience. Consider its colourful history. In the middle ages, barbers performed surgery and dentistry. And the barber’s chair has long stood in for the therapist’s chaise longue, providing customers wit
  • Pompette, Oxford: ‘Worth saving up for’ – restaurant review

    Oxford’s chattering classes should flock here to eat fine classic French dishes. And chat…Pompette, 7 South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JL (01865 311166). Snacks, starters, charcuterie and cheeses £4.50-£14. Mains £16-£36. Desserts £6.50-£8.50. Wines from £19Being a journalist is a licence to ask outrageous questions. A notebook in your hand is a badge. It says: I am not asking you about this sensitive matter because I am nosy, but because my job de
  • A man took photos of my underwear and sniggered. I’m livid | Dear Mariella

    Threaten legal action if this creep doesn’t apologise and provide evidence the photos have been deleted, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma Two years ago, a good friend of my husband’s invited us to his intimate wedding. At the reception I leaned over the bar to grab some glasses. A woman tapped me on the shoulder and said, apologetically: “You may want to watch your dress – my husband is taking photos of your underwear.” She pointed to the father of the bride, snigg
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  • Joe Trivelli’s new winter vegetable recipes

    Simple ways to transform basic ingredients into something really specialI tend to rely largely on pulses and other dry-store ingredients as winter has its curtain call, but as keen as I am on soft Italian overstewed vegetables, here I have taken a fresher approach – hinting at my longing for food with spring in its step.Without using anything more exotic than the contents of my winter veg box – beetroot, carrots, potatoes – I have injected the flavours with new life: almost aci
  • The flexible pescatarian: salt cod croquetas with jalapeño and lime mayonnaise recipe

    It requires a bit of preparation, but this fish meal with tangy sauce makes for a tasty mealSalt cod is cod fillet that’s covered in salt to draw out moisture and preserve the fish, giving it a long shelf life. It’s a popular ingredient in hot countries, and was traditionally used in the days before refrigeration.It needs to be rehydrated and de-salted before use, which takes around 24 hours.Continue reading...
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