Born in 1955 and raised in Kentucky, Barbara Kingsolver went on to study biology. Determined on her path as a scientist, it was only in 1985 that she began to try her hand at writing fiction. Her first novel, The Bean Trees, was published in 1988, which she wrote while pregnant with her first daughter. Today her books … read more

In the latest of a multitude of ironies, the commercial food industry is now working to make their commercial food products look more natural and less processed and “perfect.” The billion dollar commercial food industry now wants to perfect the art of imperfection. For example, now that Domino's Pizza sells “arti… read more

One of the most important consumer electronics of the past few years is LED lighting. LED stands for Light-emitting diode. What makes LED a stand out product is its phenomenal energy efficiency, long life span, little maintenance, and zero hazardous materials. LED lights also produce illumination that is both visually … read more

Do you work on the computer? If yes, here are some tips to create a comfortable computer-based work space in your home or office. A well-designed workspace will not only help you organize and perform better at your job, it will improve your health and physical well-being. You'll remain better-focused and help avoid bac… read more

Like yoga, dance is an excellent way to have fun and stay toned. Best of all, the choices for dance are endless: tango, tap, belly dancing, hip hop, freestyle, jazz, ballet and many others. Dancing helps one lose and maintain a healthy weight, keep strong bones, improve posture and muscle strength while increasing coor… read more