If you’re a new dog owner, you may be looking for a friend who shows early signs of obedience. Choosing a pet by breed is a great way to assure they’ll have characteristics you’re looking for and behaviors that will align with your lifestyle. Of course, you can find a reliable friend in any dog; behavior isn’t totally based on breed. To make your search a bit simpler, here are the 13 easiest-to-train breeds according to the American Kennel Club (AKC)....
The biggest shocker of the weekend was the lowly Detroit Lions knocking off the Arizona Cardinals, 30-12. The Lions had the worst record entering the league at 1-11-1 while the Cardinals had the best record at 10-3. Detroit’s win was the 10th time this season a team won a game over an opponent that had at least four more wins than them. On Sunday night, the New Orleans Saints (6-7) made it 11 times this season with a 9-0 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-3)....
The dessert has evolved over the years and there are now countless variations of the sweet treat, from the truly decadent to the surprisingly healthy. Read on to discover some of the very best pumpkin pie recipes to impress your friends and family with this Thanksgiving. 1. Classic Pumpkin Pie Chef Hari Beavis claims her recipe for this Thanksgiving staple is “fairly simple.” She starts by deseeding and chopping her medium-sized squash into chunks, before boiling the flesh until soft....
Straight fletchings are those which sit on a straight line along the arrow shaft. Off-set or helical fletchings grasp the shaft at an angle or twist along the shaft, introducing torque in the arrow’s flight for increased range.
Mirror his behavior. For instance, if he’s leaning forward to talk to you, draw in close. Lightly touch his arm while you’re talking. Make eye contact for a few seconds before looking away. For example, instead of saying, “Hey, I like your car,” say, “I really like that you take so much pride in taking care of your car. " Or instead of saying, “You’re really handsome,” say, “I love your sense of style....
Write to pass the time when you’re riding in a car or on a bus. These trips are a good opportunity to jot down your thoughts and ideas. You might also write about getting a new sibling, making a new friend, moving to a new school, or getting a new pet. Think of your diary as a gift to your future self. What would you like to read in the future as a reminder of your life?...
For those who read lung cancer survivors’ words, the opportunity to peer into the daily life and struggles of someone living with their disease provides comfort that they’re not alone. It can be helpful to hear about how other people with lung cancer feel. If you’re worried about your odds of beating lung cancer, seeing the positive outcomes of others can be inspiring and give you hope. Here are some of the best lung cancer blogs from patients, medical experts, and organizations....
Now more than ever, actors are turning to directing as a side hustle, or even giving up their day job completely to step behind the camera. Sometimes, it can blow up in their faces; in other cases, it can lead them to Oscar glory. Here are 15 films directed by actors that have been nominated at the Academy Awards. Argo Ben Affleck may be best known for his roles in films like Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, Gone Girl and Batman v Superman, but many of his awards come from behind the scenes work....
Supercars, just like any other car, can break down or be recalled. Uswitch ranked some popular models on the number that pass their Ministry of Transport (MOT) test, similar to an annual inspection in the U.S. the first time, the number that have been recalled, and reviews throughout automotive media. “For petrol heads around the world, the peak in their life and career is when they can afford a supercar....
If throwing out or donating the scale isn’t an option, take out the batteries and store it in a hard to reach place. When visiting the doctor, turn away from the scale monitor when your weight’s taken and ask not to be told the number. If covering or removing mirrors isn’t an option, do your best to avoid looking at your reflection. Try focusing on a piece of artwork in the bathroom when brushing your teeth....
New, smaller carrots: Don’t peel or cut. Simply scrub clean with a stiff vegetable brush. Cook whole. Older, larger carrots: They can be scrubbed clean (in cold water) but if the skin is very blemished or the recipe calls for it, they can be peeled and scraped off too. Larousse Gastronomique advises that carrots should not be scraped or peeled if maximum nutritional content is to be retained; simply brush them if you’re aware of their organic origins but do peel or scrape if concerned about pesticides....
An original bottle of Dettol solution, which is a liquid disinfectant available from most supermarkets, pharmacists or general stores. Do not get any variation of the Dettol solution or your results may vary from those intended. Two old toothbrushes, preferably hard or medium in strength, as soft toothbrushes fail to remove as much paint. Some sort of fine object, such as toothpick, pin or paper clip. These will come in handy later on in the process....
Repeat this pattern 10 times to help move the stool along your intestines. Massage your stomach with a fist instead of a flat palm for added pressure to knead out stubborn gas bubbles and kinks. Talk to your doctor before trying a self-abdominal massage if you have spinal injuries, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or inflammatory bowel disease. Do not attempt this relief method if you’re pregnant. Put on a movie, podcast, or audiobook to keep your mind off the pain and need to go to the bathroom....
On July 2, 1776, a year into the American Revolution, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from Great Britain. Two days later, on July 4, the United States of America adopted the Declaration of Independence, and 56 delegates signed it. Since then, the Fourth of July has been noted as the official birth of America’s independence. By the end of the 18th century, the newly named United States held celebrations in many large cities....
The male tiger, Jai, had been suffering from chronic kidney disease when the zoo decided to euthanize him. Jai was born at Louisville Zoo and had been at the Phoenix Zoo since 2005. The zoo said in a Facebook post, which can be found here, that the average life expectancy for tigers is 18.4 years. Chronic kidney disease is a common cause of death and illness in captive tigers and can develop over a period of months or years....
Now, they’re calling for community support to get the supplies that the cats desperately need to treat a number of conditions. “Walking up to this camper cramped with 18 neglected cats is the stuff of nightmares, catching them in the midst of ammonia levels so high you are ill for days afterward, is the reality,” read a Facebook post published by the Providence Animal Control Center. “ALL of these cats are flea-ridden, filled with worms, thin, some emaciated, they also have RINGWORM....
Her steel was forged on her impoverished childhood. She was born Thelma Catherine Ryan in a miner’s shack in eastern Nevada, on March 16, 1912, so close to St. Patrick’s Day that her father called her Pat. The family, including two older brothers, soon moved to Artesia, Calif, where they scratched out a living on a truck farm without electricity or running water. When her mother died, Pat, then just 12, took over the cooking and cleaning along with the farm chores....
If that doesn’t sound too crazy to you, you might be a perfect candidate for Love Is Blind. And Netflix has announced plans to recruit for season two of the hit dating show. Season one saw brave singles date in “pods,” sharing just a wall with their potential partner so neither party has any idea what the other looks like. After dating solely through conversation and listening to one another’s dulcet tones, six couples found love....
In 2009, archaeologists discovered the remains in the Italian city of Modena. The pair were dubbed the “Lovers of Modena” by the media, the assumption being that they were a heterosexual couple. However, a team of Italian researchers has now concluded that the remains represent two males who were deliberately buried holding hands, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. While it is not clear exactly what the relationship was between the two individuals—whose remains date back to between 1,600 and 1,400 years ago—the researchers speculate that they could have been relatives, soldiers, or possibly even lovers....
That can not be said about “Madden NFL 20” due in large part to the brand new Superstar X-Factor feature. The best players in the league stand out in impressive fashion and can dramatically alter the course of every game. In past Madden editions, it would be important to account for the elite players on the field, but they were unlikely to really change the approach to playing on a game-by-game basis....
