Power in seeds: Urban gardening gains momentum in pandemic
Gardeners from low-income communities have joined forces to form "farm hubs" that coordinate their community gardens and harvest on a collection of vacant lots in the Bronx.Some people discovered that their small gardens could...
Maki Kaji, a Sudoku creator, died. He saw puzzles as life’s joy
His Japanese company announced Tuesday that Maki Kaji, who was the creator of Sudoku, a popular number puzzle, has passed away. He was 69 years old and had bile-duct cancer.Kaji, also known as the "Godfather"...
Pisto manchego is Spain’s answer for ratatouille
Joaquin Felipe, the chef of Florida Retiro in Madrid, introduced us to pisto manigego. This colorful combination of summer vegetables and sauteed mushrooms is Spain's answer for French ratatouille.Each ingredient was still intact, and...
After a coronavirus pause, Bucharest’s gay pride march resumes
A few thousand LGBT supporters marched in Bucharest, Romania's capital, Saturday to support a gay pride parade. The parade resumed last Saturday after a year-long pause because of the pandemic.Young and old marched through...
Taliban sweep causes Afghan women to fear a return to «dark days»
It was late evening, Zahra, her mother, and three sisters were heading to dinner at another sister's house when they heard gunshots and saw people running.People screamed, "The Taliban are here!"The 26-year old resident...
Are we going to need vaccination passports in order to do fun things?
Are you ready to hit the streets before summer ends? You might need your COVID-19 vaccination card or digital copy in order to enter bars, nightclubs, restaurants and other outdoor music festivals in some parts...
Pandemic calls for changes in the way future teachers are trained
A one-credit technology course offered to students at the University of Washington for master's degrees in education was not considered the most relevant. COVID-19 was introduced, and schools began to embrace remote learning. Material from...
Tahini’s sweet side is brought out by blueberries
American chefs are becoming more familiar with the sesame paste tahini, which is mainly due to hummus but also because of the richness and nuance it adds to falafels, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables.However,...
To shake hands? A human gesture that has been around for ages is now...
A Kansas City-area event and meeting planning company began selling "I Shake Hands” stickers to ease awkward social interactions as the pandemic grew.John DeLeon (Vice President of Operations at MTI Events), stated that they...
Japan questions what Games really mean as Pandemic Olympics diminishes
It was the most bizarre Olympics, held during a pandemic and with no fans. What about the most agitated, with huge protests from large areas of the host country?This is the most worrying, as there...
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