Ride the Cable Car Lines There are three different cable car lines that operate in San Francisco, The Powell-Mason, Powell-Hyde, and California Street lines. Following is a brief description of the routes of each line and their inbound destinations. The Powell-Hyde & Powell-Mason Lines Two of San Francisco’s three cable car lines connect downtown with Fisherman’s Wharf. The… Read More »
Typically, menstrual periods last four to seven days. Examples of menstrual problems include periods that occur less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart, missing three or more periods in row, and menstrual flow that is much heavier or lighter than usual. What is abnormal menstruation? Most women have menstrual periods that last four to seven… Read More »
It’s eight o’clock on a Saturday morning, I was up all night doing taxes, and I’ve had only four hours of sleep when my wife, having decided this would be a good time to torture me, wakes me with an angry accusation: “You didn’t do the dishes!” I put a pillow over my head. “You said you were… Read More »
Dark circles can affect both men and women. Now there are many reasons for dark circles to appear under your eyes; from stress , lack of sleep, hormonal changes, a disturbed lifestyle, hereditary and many more. But if not treated on time, they will not only dull your overall appearance, it can also lead to serious health issues.… Read More »
A shy, barely five-year-old girl arrived at school carrying a big box of crayons “with the points still on.” One of her classmates offered to swap them for her set of markers and the proud crayon owner agreed, only to discover that most of the markers were completely dried up. After some tears and considerable negotiation, their teacher… Read More »
Radish, Raphanus sativus L., is an annual vegetable belonging to the family Cruciferae and is a traditionally important vegetable in many countries. The enlarged root and hypocotyl of radish are consumed mainly as a salted vegetable and are also eaten fresh as grated radish, garnish, and salad. Radish has been cultivated and consumed as a part of the eastern Asian diet. Recent advances in… Read More »
The nippy weather has us all wrapped in our warmest winter gears, but at times even that is not enough to keep us away from the seasonal infections. Our immunity tends to take a beating during winters and we become increasingly susceptible to bacterial activity. Instances of sore throat, cold and cough are common during these chilly months… Read More »
Do you cook healthy dinners every night, only to have your kids beg for chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, or hotdogs? Or do you find yourself stuck in a dinnertime rut, making spaghetti three times a week because it’s the only thing everyone will eat? With a little planning and creativity, you can make your mealtimes healthier (and lots… Read More »
Anyone who was born and bred in walled city of Lahore can never outgrow its charms even after years of moving out from there. This is so true for my parents who had spent their childhood and early youth there. They moved from walled city in early 80’s but to this date nearly all the shopping is done from walled… Read More »
Every pregnant woman hopes for a short labor and delivery with no complications — manageable contractions, some pushing, then a beautiful baby. But it doesn’t always work out that way. Some babies need to be delivered via cesarean section (C-section). Even if you’re hoping for a traditional vaginal birth, it may help to ease some fears to learn… Read More »