Nut Cookies: An Original Recipe for a Low-Carb, Low-Sugar, Full-Flavor Treat
Whether or not you have dietary restrictions yourself, you are bound to have friends who need to avoid certain foods. Refusing foods because of your diet can be embarrassing, painful, and difficult. When someone prepares...
The Ancient Chinese Historians Who Recorded the Truth, No Matter the Cost
In ancient China, history was considered as sacred as religion, and historians were arranged from birth to meticulously record the events of the state and the private life of the sovereign. This established a positive...
Washington Congressman Halts China’s Acquisition of US Farmland
A Washington congressman successfully piloted an amendment to the House’s fiscal agriculture appropriations bill that prohibits the communist government of China from purchasing agricultural assets in the United States. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) successfully introduced...
Austria to Force Vaccine Mandate Defiant to Pay Costs of Imprisonment, Live in Segregated ‘Custody Rooms’
An update to Austria’s incoming national mandatory vaccination policy has decreased fines while increasing the length of prison sentence punishments. However, according to Austrian media that viewed the text of the update, those incarcerated for...
In 2022, Canadians Can Expect Empty Shelves, Increased Food Costs and Scarcity
According to a report published this week Canadians can expect to pay a considerable amount more for food in 2022 while dealing with potential empty shelves and a scarcity of food items. The annual report...
Medieval Hair Care – Traditional Ways to Tend Your Locks
Who doesn't like legends about knights, kings, queens, princesses, castles, magical swords, and dragons? Among all the magic and mystery of the Middle Ages, one might ponder: “How did they maintain their hair?” Medieval hair...
New Study: Natural Immunity Provides Robust Protection Against Delta Variant
Previous SARS-CoV-2 infection is highly protective against reinfection with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Delta variant, according to a new study published on Dec. 3, 2021 in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal by researchers at...
‘The Great Leap Backwards’: New Report Slams the State of Journalism in China
A new report, published on Dec. 7 by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) titled, “The Great Leap Backwards of Journalism in China” shines a light on the rapidly diminishing press freedoms in China and reveals “the...
Shanghai Man Raped and Enslaved Women in His ‘Red Mansion’ for Years; Chinese Voice Outrage at Authorities for Cover-up
It’s been months since a court in Shanghai handed down a suspended death sentence to tailor-turned-pimp Zhao Fuqiang for 20 years of rape, enslavement, and other abuses — but the silence of Chinese authorities in...
Meditation Grows in Popularity as Scientists Confirm Health Benefits
In the Nov. 16, 2001 issue of Proceedings of the American Academy of Sciences, scientists published a study concluding that meditation can enhance brain activity, significantly affecting the areas of the brain responsible for regulating...
Annual Christmas Stamps: From Heated Debate to Holiday Harmony
The holiday season is a busy time for the postal service, with masses of cards and packages being exchanged near and far. Every year, the USPS issues new holiday-themed postage stamps for the billions of...
Space and Time Tracking: China’s New ‘Zero COVID’ Policy Draws Criticism
News analysis Since China’s latest COVID-19 wave hit in mid-October, Chinese authorities have rigorously enforced a zero-tolerance prevention policy. These measures have included large-scale virus testing and mass quarantine for those deemed at risk. A...