Lifestyle
Giant emoji painted on house roil California community
Manhattan Beach, Aug 8 (AP/UNB) — A Southern California seaside community is in an uproar after a home was given a new paint job featuring two huge emoji on a bright pink background.
Toni Morrison was a 'literary mother' to countless writers
New York, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — When author Angela Flournoy was asked to dress as her favorite literary character for a magazine shoot four years ago, she knew how to look the part: a wide and "severe hat," a fur stole and the kind of stare that dares you to stare back.
Puffins fill up nesting islands this year despite challenges
Portland, Aug 5 (AP/UNB) — One of the most beloved birds in Maine is having one of its most productive seasons for mating pairs in years on remote islands off the state's coast.
Siam: The slum-dweller who dared to dream
Dhaka, Jul 31 (UNB)- It might sound as a fairy tale to some, but a young boy born in a slum at Rayerbazar is all set to join one of the most renowned colleges in the world. Meet Siam Hussain Shimul, a student of JAAGO Foundation school who obtained a fully funded scholarship under the ‘Dare to Dream’ programme of United World College in USA.
Russian tour guide's personal story is an attraction
St. Petersburg, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — Russia's second city mixes ornate magnificence and cruel poverty. Vyacheslav Rasner straddles the extremes — becoming an unexpectedly popular tour guide after surviving a decade of homelessness.
For this roasted salmon, skip the butter and go for relish
Dhaka, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) - It’s no wonder salmon is one of the most popular fish. Its flesh is rich-tasting, thanks to high levels of heart-healthy oils, and it takes well to many treatments. The key is to avoid overcooking it, especially wild salmon, which is leaner than farmed.
Bedridden for 11 years until he cured himself
Dhaka, Jul 27 (UNB) - Doug Lindsay was 21 and starting his senior year at Rockhurst University, a Jesuit college in Kansas City, Missouri, when his world imploded.
Keep fungal infections, dandruff away this monsoon with these simple haircare tips
Dhaka, July 27 (UNB) - It is not just the skin, even your hair and scalp fall victim to the pollution and rains during the monsoons. The situation is further aggravated by sweat, which attracts dust particles and other polluted elements. Which is why it becomes necessary to take extra care of your hair and scalp during the monsoon season, reports The Indian Express.
From Zen to zany, backyards with style and personality
Dhaka, Jul 25 (AP/UNB)- For some people, backyards aren’t just backyards anymore.
Miss America pageant leaving Atlantic City for Connecticut
Atlantic City, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — There she is. Here she isn't.