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CP Wire service LONDON — Zebra stripes are dazzling, particularly to flies. That’s the conclusion of scientists from the University of Bristol and the University of California at Davis who dressed horses in black-and-white striped coats to help determine why zebras have stripes. Researchers found that horseflies landed on the […]
By David Paddon The Canadian Press The Canadian Television-radio and Telecommunications Commission confirmed Wednesday what has been widely alleged for years, the industry uses unacceptable sales practices that mislead consumers and harms the public interest. The national telecom regulator said the misleading and aggressive practices exist in all types of […]
By Christopher Reynolds The Canadian Press Proposed rules around air passenger rights are “inhumane” and will deprive travellers of proper compensation, a new report states. Advocacy group Air Passenger Rights says would-be regulations that allow airlines to keep travellers on the tarmac for up to three hours and 45 minutes […]
By Michael Rubinkam The Associated Press Pretty much anyone who shops at the Walmart in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, knows store greeter Adam Catlin, who’s been welcoming customers with a huge smile and a hearty hello for more than a decade. But Catlin, who has cerebral palsy, fears he’ll soon be out […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press There’s no reason why a vegetable lasagna made with the classic trio of eggplant, zucchini, and summer squash should be any less satisfying than a meat-based casserole, especially when the produce is in season and locally grown. But we’ve rarely cooked one that […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Thai curries embrace a delicate balance of flavours, textures, temperatures, and colours to produce lively, satisfying meals. Though fresh tasting (thanks to potent herbs and aromatics), restaurant renditions can be high in saturated fat due to hefty amounts of coconut milk, especially when […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press There’s nothing like a bowl of steaming chicken soup when you’re feeling under the weather, or even simply when fall turns to winter. But we wanted to transform this soup, often made with white rice or pasta and lacking in veggies, into a […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press These plain biscuits can be dressed up with any flavourful, relatively dry ingredient, such as herbs, scallions, cheese, dried fruit, or spices. For variations on the recipe, see below. Follow this recipe with your kids. BUTTERMILK DROP BISCUITS Servings: 10-12 Prep Time: 15 […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Espinacas is a traditional tapas dish found in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia consisting of tender stewed chickpeas, delicate wilted spinach, and bold North African-influenced spices. We set out to develop an adaptation of this dish that could work as part of […]
