“Service engine soon” sounds alarming but is often minor. The meaning depends on the brand: on some cars it is the check-engine light, on others a maintenance reminder. Knowing which one you have tells you how urgent it is. Two different messages On many cars, notably older Nissan, Infiniti and some GM models, “service engine … Read more
If you are trying to remember a space movie from 1992, the most likely answer is Alien 3, the third film in the Alien series. It was released in the United States in May 1992 by 20th Century Fox. Alien 3 After the events of Aliens (1986), Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, crash-lands on … Read more
An ice hockey game is divided into three periods of 20 minutes of playing time each, for a total of 60 minutes. This applies in the NHL, in international (IIHF) competition including the Olympics, and in most college and professional leagues. Stop time The 20 minutes are not continuous. The clock stops whenever play stops: … Read more
Leather wipes are a quick way to keep car seats, sofas, bags and shoes clean between deeper treatments. They are not all the same, and the wrong one can leave a sticky film or dry the leather out. Here is how to pick and use them. Cleaning wipes, conditioning wipes, or both What to look … Read more
“Pink eye” (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation of the thin membrane over the white of the eye. It is common and usually mild. But a red eye has many causes, and some of them threaten vision. Studies have found that antibiotic drops are often prescribed for red eyes that are not bacterial infections at all. Conditions … Read more
A gray sofa is popular because it is a neutral that goes with almost anything. That flexibility can also make it look flat if everything around it is gray too. The trick is to first figure out which gray you have, then add contrast and texture. Warm gray or cool gray? Put the sofa fabric … Read more
Like people, dogs snore when airflow through the nose or throat is partly obstructed and soft tissues vibrate. Occasional snoring is usually harmless, but loud, constant or new snoring can point to a problem worth checking. Common, usually harmless causes Flat-faced breeds Brachycephalic breeds, such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus and … Read more
No, not without a veterinarian’s specific instructions. Cats are far more sensitive than dogs or people to many common medications. Their liver lacks enough of an enzyme pathway (glucuronidation) that processes drugs such as aspirin and acetaminophen, so these medications build up to toxic levels quickly. Aspirin Aspirin can cause stomach ulcers, bleeding, liver and … Read more
Yes, you can freeze eggs, but never in their shells. The liquid inside expands when it freezes and the shell cracks, which can let bacteria in. Out of the shell, raw eggs freeze well for up to about a year. Freezing whole eggs Freezing egg whites Egg whites freeze beautifully, with no preparation. Freeze them … Read more
Woman is singular: one adult female person. Women is plural: two or more. The spelling differs by one letter, which makes them easy to confuse in writing, especially when typing fast. Examples The same pattern applies to man and men, and to compounds: businesswoman/businesswomen, chairwoman/chairwomen. Pronunciation The vowel sound in the first syllable changes: So … Read more
