Posts by Melinda Sineriz

A good game can help you pass the time while you’re waiting at doctor’s appointments. But some games…some games really take things to the next level. Level Ex, a Chicago-based video game company, has developed a series of games to help doctors get even better at their specialties. The games include Airway Ex, for anesthesiologists,...

Who doesn’t love learning new things about your favorite celebrities? These days, it seems like stars are more accessible than ever. They’re on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. And yet every once in a while, you learn something new. Here are a few little-known facts about your favorite celebs: 1. Rita Moreno Moreno is a Hollywood legend,...

My dog likes to eat weird stuff. Paper is a particular favorite, so we have to be careful not to leave paper around because it will get eaten. Technically, this is called “pica,” which is eating things that aren’t food, and most dogs engage in this behavior. Although grass isn’t a particular favorite of my...

It’s a pretty well-known rumor that McDonald’s food doesn’t go bad. Some point to this rumor as evidence of how unhealthy McDonald’s food is, and certainly no one would argue that a Big Mac is full of nutrition. But is that true? Does McDonald’s food last forever? One Facebook user, Jennifer Lovdahl, posted a pic...

On June 20, 2019, KMBC 9 News started receiving calls from concerned viewers. The reason? There were two mysterious floating objects in the sky. Most of the time, UFOs can be explained away. They may be weather balloons or test flights for new aircraft. This time, though, everyone seems to be stumped, including the regional...

Even in the best of circumstances, divorce is unpleasant. If you get along with your ex, you can typically get through the process with minimal stress and decide on how to divide up your assets without a lot of time in court. Not so with Richard Zelasko. He and his ex-wife, Mary Elizabeth Zelasko, filed...

If you’re a careful viewer, you’ve probably noticed mistakes on your favorite shows. Maybe someone leaves a modern watch on during a period drama. Maybe a cameraman sneaks into a shot. And water bottles seem to be everywhere!! It’s especially important to be careful when filming historical shows. Nothing takes you of a scene more...

In the era of #metoo and #timesup, many men have stepped up to the plate, passing the mic to women, amplifying their voices and believing them. It’s also left men re-evaluating how they interact with women, and in many ways, that’s a good thing. But it seems some men are confused about how to interact...

Peter Byrne loved bedtime stories about Yeti and the Abominable Snowman. Unlike many people, as he grew up, his fascination continued. He became one of the world’s authorities on Bigfoot, and in 1976 he investigated what he viewed as a credible Bigfoot sighting. At the time, Byrne was the director of the Bigfoot Information Center...

When I think of “Old Hollywood,” I tend to think of glitz and glamour: Women in evening gowns, men in hats and tailored suits. I think of suave actors like Clark Gable and Cary Grant and icons like Katherine Hepburn. Of course, we know there’s a dark side to “Old Hollywood.” I just didn’t know...

When I think of actors, I tend to think of Hollywood glitz and glamour. I also tend to forget about the long hours and unpredictable work – not to mention the dangerous stunts. Although stuntmen and women do a lot of the work, actors also will sometimes voluntarily put themselves in harm’s way when filming....

I love Trader Joe’s. They have unique products, the stores are small enough to be manageable, the staff members are friendly, and they have cookie butter ice cream. What’s not to like? I’m trying to work on my budget, though, and I love a good bargain. So, how do you make the most of a...

I’m biased, I admit. I think just about everything about my cats is adorable. Their little paws. Their meows. Their constant demands for food. Well, maybe not the last one. One of my cats has these perfect, gorgeous white socks. Only on two of his legs, though. So how did those get there? It turns...

Predicting the future is always a precarious business. But one of the things we rely on industry experts for is their ability to foresee trends. This influences the technology we invest in (RIP, cassette tapes and Betamax) and even the career paths we choose. And it works because sometimes experts get things right… And sometimes...

Autism impacts the ability to communicate. It’s considered a “spectrum” disorder because there is such a wide range of symptoms, and it can be difficult for those with autism to fit into a school environment. Which is why it’s all the more moving that Rumari, a fourth-grader, was willing to talk about his life and...