The ghost chili pepper originates from India and is considered a hybrid mostly of C. chinense with some C. frutescens. It is a very hot pepper measuring from 300,000 to 1,500,00o on the Scoville scale. In 2007 Guinness World's Records the title of world's hottest chili pepper was given to the ghost pepper only to be beaten out by the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion in 2012 followed by the … [Read more...] about Pepper Power: World’s Ultimate Food Weapon: The Ghost Chili Pepper Grenade
Travel Warning For Pregnant Women – Zika Virus
Travel news: Pregnant women (& their intimate partners) should avoid traveling to certain countries, including several Latin American countries and the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico) where Zika virus infections have resulted in brain damage in babies. The Zika virus is spread by mosquitos; infection in pregnant women can result in fetal death and/or microcephaly (a … [Read more...] about Travel Warning For Pregnant Women – Zika Virus
Unique Last Minute Gifts
Finding the perfect gift isn't always easy. Here are a few last minute ideas with some of the best consumer items we've seen. 3 D printers are one of the hottest technology products on the market. B&H Photo has a great selection of 3D printers and cameras. One is by Scanify. It's completely portable, handheld and able to create 3D copies of inanimate & living objects including … [Read more...] about Unique Last Minute Gifts
See Before It’s Gone : Best Street & Body Art NYC
With the year coming to an end, we decided to publish eight of our favorite photos from our street art gallery for readers to enjoy. While some of these artworks may still be found, many have been lost, moved or painted over. Unlike works of art found inside great museums, these artists and their works enjoy far less permanence but our camera has preserved them here. A simple column … [Read more...] about See Before It’s Gone : Best Street & Body Art NYC
LUCERO honored with Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic TV
New York, NY – Thursday, October 22, 2015: Novella actress, TV Host and singer LUCERO was honored with 2015 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television at the 13th Hispanic Television Summit & NYC Televison Week. Held at The Park Central Hotel, the 13th Annual Hispanic TV Summit is a highly respected business conference attended by leading executives from television, … [Read more...] about LUCERO honored with Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic TV