Your Ketchup Bottle Frustrations Solved
The days of tirelessly smacking the ketchup bottle, only to have it explode on your plate, are finally over. Dave Smith, a Ph.D. candidate at MIT, has spent the last two months at the Varanasi Research Group developing a slippery non-toxic coating that will end... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Today, 3:36pm
Helicopter Dumps Hot Dogs Over Detroit
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…a hot dog? Yes, 955 of them of them to be exact. In honor of the landmark American Coney Island restaurant’s 95th anniversary, the restaurant teamed up with Detroit station 95.5 to host a... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Today, 1:10pm
'Law & Order' Takes Bite Out of Burgers
“Law & Order,” the classic TV show, is known for its catchy theme song, ripped-from-the-headlines stories and now “it’s right to remain delicious.” A new Tumbler blog called Law and Order and Food launched about two weeks ago and highlights some of the best culinary... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Today, 11:19am
Chew On This: It's National Taffy Day
According to the National Confectioner’s Association, sticky saltwater taffy is believed to have originated in Atlantic City, N.J., in the 1800′s. Shop-owner David Bradley’s stock of taffy was flooded with saltwater during a storm. A girl walked in to buy the taffy, Bradley jokingly nicknamed... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Today, 10:00am
QWIKI: Loss of NFL Great Junior Seau
!function(c,e){var b,a=c.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];if(!c.getElementById(e)){b=c.createElement("script");b.id=e;b.src="//s1.ikiwq.com/embed/2.4/embed.min.js";a.parentNode.insertBefore(b,a);}}(document,"qwiki-js"); For 20 seasons Junior Seau fist pumped the crowds and held the line on the football field. The NFL superstar wore the jersey for New England, Miami and perhaps closest to his heart, his hometown of San Diego. Chargers fans and fellow footballers... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Today, 9:24am
QWIKI: May 23: This Day In History
!function(c,e){var b,a=c.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];if(!c.getElementById(e)){b=c.createElement("script");b.id=e;b.src="//s1.ikiwq.com/embed/2.4/embed.min.js";a.parentNode.insertBefore(b,a);}}(document,"qwiki-js"); Tom Cruise jumped on Oprah’s couch, Mother Theresa and Frank Sinatra both received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and Nylon came into our lives. It was This Day In History, May 23. What else happened? Back in 1934, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Today, 9:23am
Memorial Day Grilling Recipes and Advice
It’s time to fire up the grill and we have Tim Laird — America’s CEO Chief Entertaining Officer and author of “That’s Entertaining!” — with tips and ideas for grilling. Grilling Accessories Start with the right gadgets and accessories: *Meat thermometer wireless option is great... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Today, 2:39am
Italy Earthquake Is Hard Cheese For Suppliers
The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that hit northern Italy Sunday night killed seven people and damaged $200 million worth of cheese and agricultural supplies. The quake struck parts of Bologna, Modena and Mantova, which are known for their Parmesan and Grana Padano cheeses. The Parmigiano Reggiano... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Yesterday, 4:34pm
That Nice Lady at NYC Airports Is a Hologram
Meet Ava. She’s more than just your average customer service representative. She’s always ready with a smile, never needs a bathroom break or a shift change, and charges $60,000 for a lifetime of devoted service. Ava is a hologram recently purchased by the Port Authority... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Yesterday, 2:35pm
Celebrate National Vanilla Pudding Day
Vanilla pudding takes us back to childhood days of pudding packs and after-school snacks. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this dessert for National Vanilla Pudding Day. Homemade vanilla pudding is comfort food at its finest. Whip up this treat tonight. Cooking... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, Yesterday, 1:59pm
5 Fast Dinners Without Food Shopping
By DIANE HENDERIKS It’s 5 p.m. and what am I going to feed these people? Been there, done that. How many times have you stood in the middle of the kitchen, stared at the clock, it’s dinner time and you’ve done nothing about it–including shop.... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 21, 2:48pm
Paula Deen Reveals How Much She's Lost on New Diet
Celebrity chef Paula Deen has revamped her diet and lost 30 pounds, she told the co-hosts of “The View” today. Today’s episode, which took a look at increasing American obesity rates, was titled “The Fat Show.” Co-host Joy Behar quipped to Deen “and you’re the... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 21, 1:49pm
Daughter 'Begged' for Spanking Instead of Mom's Embarrassing Web Photo
At first, it might seem like your typical case of modern parental discipline: A Texas mom has prohibited her 12-year-old daughter from using the photo-sharing site Instagram after she caught the girl posting a photo of herself holding an unopened bottle of vodka with a... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 21, 1:20pm
Here Comes the Dog: Woman Performs Weddings for Pets
Ann Clark performs wedding ceremonies for pets. And the woman from Northants, England, can charge a pretty penny for her service. On the low end, Clark, 55, who also runs a cattery in the area, charges about $240 dollars. But she’s also earned more than... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 21, 8:44am
Travel Deal Spotlight: The Breakers Palm Beach
Courtesy The Breakers Palm Beach Summer travel season is about to kick off and with it comes deals aplenty from hotels and resorts trying to fill rooms. The Breakers Palm Beach has announced a summer travel deal with rates up to 45 percent off. This... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 19, 1:08pm
Amanda Peet on Being a Mom
My office phone rang at 3 p.m. and a soft voice said, “Hi, it’s me Amanda!” That would be Amanda Peet, once named one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful Women in the World. Peet called from Atlanta where she is filming “Identity Theft,” with... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 19, 7:00am
Photos: Most-Wanted Beaches
TripAdvisor shared the most frequently visited beach pages on their site as of May 2012. Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 18, 5:57pm
Watch: Josh and Sam Tackle Six Flags' X-Flight Rollercoaster
Sam Champion and Josh Elliott take a ride on the brand new roller coaster. Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 18, 4:19pm
Travel 101: Right Bags, Wrong Bags
Choosing the right travel bag can save a bundle in fees and frustration Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 18, 12:26pm
Tips for National Pizza Party Day
Grab your chef’s hats, aprons and turn up your ovens: it’s National Pizza Party Day. Whether you prefer four cheese, pepperoni or everything but the kitchen sink, these tips will ensure a tasty result. 1. Get the oven hot: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. ... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 18, 9:54am
Help for Harried Air Travelers
Lost bags, lost children, canceled flights. Who can you turn to for help? Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 18, 8:18am
Bourdain's Hate Mail From Deen Fans
Don’t mess with Paula Deen fans. In an interview with Rolling Stone this month, “No Reservations” chef Anthony Bourdain admitted to receiving “scary” threats after publicly disapproving of Deen’s lifestyle. “A year ago, before she announced that she has diabetes, I dared to suggest that... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 17, 6:23pm
Airports Auction Lost Luggage
Ever wonder what happened to that piece of lost luggage that was never seen again? In some instances, the airport where it was left could have auctioned it off for profit.
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ABC News: Travel, May 16, 5:07pm
Great Googa Mooga Festival Makes Food the Top Billing
Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve reached the point in popular culture where food is more of a draw than famous rock stars. The New York Times pointed out today that the musical acts of this weekend’s Great Googa Mooga festival in Brooklyn, NY, are but a footnote... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 16, 4:10pm
New Cut of Steak Discovered
With the death of pink slime, meat producers are finding alternative ways to cut costs. A meat specialist at Oklahoma State University has found an undervalued cut of meat that tastes just like a New York strip steak. Called the Vegas strip steak, this new... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 16, 2:22pm
New Rainbow-Colored Glass Gem Corn
You’d be surprised to learn that these ears of corn weren’t Photoshopped, made of glass or painted as many who have seen the photos have guessed. This kid-friendly corn is real and each of the kernels is made from a different colored variety of corn.... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 16, 2:17pm
Which Nation Is Most Likely to Sunbathe Nude?
It’s not the one you might expect. Expedia’s summer travel survey posed the question on nude sunbathing to 8,600 people around the world and found that only 2 percent of Americans were likely to shed their clothing on the beach — no big surprise there. The... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 16, 1:13pm
Virgin Atlantic Allows In-flight Calls
Virgin Atlantic announced it will become the first British airline to provide passengers with a service to make and receive phone calls in the air. Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 16, 11:52am
Carlos Fuentes, Mexican Novelist Who Inspired Latin American Writing, Dies
Carlos Fuentes, the Mexican writer whose powerful mix of deep political and social commitment with bold stylistic innovation made him among the most prominent figures in Latin American writing in the 1960s and ’70s, has died in a Mexico City hospital. He was 83. He... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 15, 5:37pm
Mario Batali's Food Stamp Challenge
For one week, the acclaimed chef Mario Batali is challenging Americans to “walk in someone else’s shoes” by eating only what they would be able to buy with food stamps. Batali, the star of ABC’s “The Chew,” partnered with the New York City Food Bank to raise awareness... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 15, 4:03pm
Car Travel Up, Air Travel Down for Memorial Day 2012
The number of people traveling for Memorial Day 2012 is expected to be higher than in 2011. Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 15, 1:30pm
The Many Talents of Tillman the Dog
Tillman may be a dog who waddles on all fours, barks not talks and eats his food in a bowl off the floor but, when it comes to daredevil sports, he might as well be human. The English bulldog has become a world phenomenon for... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 15, 12:59pm
Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Would you believe that this American classic was created by accident? Ruth Wakefield was preparing her traditional butter cookies at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Mass., when she decided on a whim to add pieces of a chocolate bar to her dough. Wakefield expected... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 15, 11:05am
Even Kissinger Gets a TSA Pat-Down
What does one have to do to escape a TSA pat-down? No one is immune to a so-called secondary screening, not even a former Secretary of State. Henry Kissinger is the latest in what seems to be a never-ending series of high-profile pat-downs, The Washington... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 14, 5:12pm
Cat Whisperer With a Rocky Past
By ABC’s Dan Harris and Ely Brown At first glance, Jackson Galaxy doesn’t look anything like your stereotypical cat lover. But this 275-pound, heavily tattooed, goatee-sporting, convertible-driving, guitar-playing dude is actually a successful feline behaviorist. He works with hundreds of families on the brink of... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 14, 1:30pm
10 Surprising Cat-Care Tips
In his latest book, “Your Cat: The Owner’s Manual,” Dr. Marty Becker offers his expert advice for new cat owners. From his tips on how to prevent health problems to how to stop cats from scratching the furniture, this book covers any cat-related question you... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 14, 9:34am
Crash Survivor Mom Celebrates With Fifth 'Miracle' Child
The day your first book hits stores is a big one for any first-time author, but on April 3 — the publication date of her now best-seller, “Heaven Is Here” — Stephanie Nielson was preoccupied with something else: the birth of her fifth child, Charlotte. Charlotte was... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 13, 7:00am
Gin Revolution: Cocktail Makes Comeback
The gin martini. The king of cocktails. Stirred, never shaken, preferably by a handsome Frenchman wearing a necktie. Two olives. A relic from a bygone era? Not anymore. Gin, the somewhat forgotten staple of prohibition-era speakeasies, the taste of the Roaring Twenties, is coming back... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 12, 10:49am
Dying Mother's List Becomes Bestselling Book
A dying mother’s wish list for her two young sons inspired a best-selling book in the U.K. that is now making its way over to the U.S. Kate Greene was an inspiring mother and wife, whose courage, passion and love for her family are chronicled... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 12, 8:01am
Guide to Buying the Best Mother's Day Card Left on the Shelf
“God could not be everywhere, therefore he made mothers,” wrote Rudyard Kipling, an obnoxiously good and articulate son, who, if alive today, would have undoubtedly taken out time a week ago to craft some kind of haunting Mother’s Day devotional. For the rest of us... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 12, 8:00am
Breast-Feeding Time Cover Mom Responds to Critics
Jamie Grumet believes she's doing what's right for her children. Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 11, 4:20pm
Taste Test: Girl Scout Candy Bars
When we heard Nestle was teaming up with the Girl Scouts we had to get our hands on the new candy bars. Would they taste like our favorite cookies or be a total flop? We tried the buzzworthy bars and several hundred calories later, here’s... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 11, 3:13pm
Fees: What Airlines Don't Want You to Know
There are a few things airlines don't want you to know about their fees. Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 11, 2:46pm
CEO Escorted Off Flight for Using Own App
The CEO of the company that developed the smartphone app Viber was escorted off a Delta plane when it landed in New York for making a call with his app during the flight, reported Gizmodo. Viber CEO Talmon Marco used his own app to make a call and text... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 11, 11:49am
Hotel at Home: Bed Makeover
Blanche Garcia of 'Hotel Impossible' gives tips on getting a hotel bed at home. Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 11, 9:59am
Toddler Removed in 'No-Fly List' Error
JetBlue cited a “computer glitch” on Thursday as the reason it removed an 18-month old girl from a plane bound for New Jersey earlier this week. The toddler and her parents were flying from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to Newark, N.J. on Tuesday when they were... Read more...
ABC News: Travel, May 11, 9:35am