Oats were widely grown in ancient Greece and Rome, while the Scots believed in the power of oats to build and regenerate bones and ligaments. Even today, the health benefits of oats are widely recognized. Oats come in different forms: whole oat groats, quick oats and coarse cut oats. Rolled […]

One good rule of thumb for motorcycle movies of the type shown in 1960s drive-ins, is that the less that the poster has to do with the actual plot of the movie, the more entertaining the movie. Also, motorcycle movies need to have lots of motorcycle action in the great […]

Although director-writer-star Charles (Charlie) Chaplin’s City Lights was popular in its day, its timeless appeal is proven through recent awards: In 2008 the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked it the number one romantic comedy; in 2007 AFI ranked City Lights as the eleventh greatest movie of all time; and in […]

For a unique perspective on Wellington city, New Zealand’s capital city, hire a kayak for a matter of hours – or even the day – to explore its diverse and safe harbour. See an aspect of the city many never get to experience and view the steep hills of this […]

An incomplete road in Kenya has turned up offering advantages to the local people in Lamu County. According to the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) more than 100 youth have been employed and are away from vices like theft. They were earlier jobless. The construction of Mokowe urban road in […]

A Mediterranean diet—rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, whole grains and olive oil—has been linked to a reduced risk of stomach cancer, according to a study of nearly 500,000 adults from 10 European countries. Those who followed the diet were 33 percent less likely to develop stomach cancer than those […]