When considering a visit to Illinois, most people think of the world-class city of Chicago. Chicago is, to be sure, one of the most engaging places you’ll find. However, Illinois is full of natural wonders, historical places and points of interest… if you know where to look. From movie locations to natural oddities, Illinois is ...
By tradition, every New Year’s Day, the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, a 500-member organization based in Waimanalo on the island of Oahu, conducts a hike to the summit of Koko Crater. Access routes have changed over the years. Currently, the route being used by the club is via Kalanianaole Highway, starting at the parking ...
About two years ago I set out to learn the language of Laos. Having visited there in 2006 I fell in love with the people, the culture, the food and the language. Lao is spoken by a relatively small percent of the world’s population. It is the official language of Laos, along with being spoken ...
Trans fats are touted almost daily as bad for your cholesterol and overall health. However, what exactly are trans fats? And why are trans fats bad for your health? Fats are a subclass of lipids (which also include waxes, steroids, and oils) called triglycerides and are composed of two sets of molecules: a glycerol and ...