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Gender Neutral Restroom Sign, Baby Wale Restaurant DC Flikr. This story was reported by the  American Media Institute . Goodbye to the urinal? In many places, a gender-neutral revolution in bathroom design is afoot. Born in the offices of architects, the design upheaval is quieter than the noisy public debate over gender bathroom equality , but designers are clearly bending to political winds and client demand. Public space is being changed for generations to come. New designs without gender labels are already showing up around the country. The Fourth, a restaurant in New York City’s East Village, has only a single restroom , featuring three private, floor-to-ceiling stalls labeled “unisex,” three labeled “women” and one for the handicapped. All are accessed through a common door. The Fourth has no dedicated men’s room. Other private buildings in New York that feature all- gender restrooms include the Whitney Museum , relocated to a new Renzo Piano-designed structure last year in ...

It's spring! And of course now's the perfect time to tackle your spring cleaning . This is a good time to do a good heavy-duty cleaning of areas you have avoided over the winter. Real Simple magazine 's Kris Connell stopped by The Saturday Early Show to share some advice on tackling that traditional annual chore . The May issue of Real Simple gives easy-to-follow advice on cleaning your home from top to bottom. The editors suggest that you don't tackle everything at once. Instead, clean a little bit every day. This will help you avoid using up a whole weekend just for cleaning. Connell says you can make your cleaning more efficient by using the right tools and cleaning supplies . Real Simple's editors believe you should clean in the following order: Dust: Dusting is the best place to start and it's rewarding because a little dusting goes a long way. If you let dust build up, it becomes grime, which requires a much more rigorous cleaning process , so try to ni...

Remember the pinkish-tan/Band-Aid bathroom in my apartment? I’m still doing the best I can (short of gutting the whole thing) to make it feel cleaner, fresher and generally less awful, and my latest improvement measure was taking care of the undeniably revolting perma - mildew situation inside the bathtub/shower area. I realize the photo above might not look like much of an “after,” but let’s consider where we started: I know. It was really gross. Believe me, even after scrubbing everything with bleach and hot water, this was as clean as it got. There were loose tiles (hence the taped-up garbage bag, an attempt to keep water from getting inside of the wall) and failing grout, and nearly all of the caulk had gone permanently black . The outer layer of caulk was actually clear silicone, and I’m thinking the mildew likely came from the first layer of caulk having been applied over even older “infected” caulk without properly preparing the area first. Want to take a closer look? I’m sor...

By Matt Whyman Published: 01:56 BST, 24 August 2012 | Updated: 01:57 BST, 24 August 2012 e-mail 45 View comments Downstairs in the utility room, our new puppy, Hercules, was howling. This was getting ridiculous. How could something so tiny make such a noise for so many hours? According to my wife, Emma, this was ‘sleep-training’ and she was refusing to go downstairs to deal with it. But I couldn’t take it any longer. The last time I’d looked at my bedside clock, it was four in the morning, and I couldn’t say how much time had passed since then as I’d placed a pillow over my head in a bid to block out the noise. For the first half of the night, we’d had a steady stream of visits and complaints from our four children. The younger two, Frank and Honey, eight and six, were the first to shuffle in, asking if they could play on their Nintendo DS consoles until the puppy decided to call it a night. Author Matt Whyman with the family hound, Hercules" class="blkBorder" /...

Instead of happily splashing in the water, your baby wails whenever it’s time to take the plunge. What gives? Well, there are many possible reasons for your water woes. Your little one may be letting you know (loudly!) that she’s cold. Or she may hate getting her tiny face wet or her hair shampooed. Then there’s the move to the big tub. Some tots have a hard time making the transition. But hang in there. We’ve got a boatload of tips to make your baby bath time a fun time for all. Fix the freeze. Because babies get cold easily, make sure the room is toasty (75°F to 80°F is ideal). If you’re in the bathroom, you can steam up the room by running the shower before your baby’s bath time. And have everything ready (supplies gathered, tub filled) before you undress your tot. Get all hands on deck. How to slip your slippery little fish into the tub without startling her? With her head resting on your arm and your palm under her bottom, hold her arm securely with your other hand. Then gentl...

At 8:00 p.m., the ms Westerdam feels like Grand Central Station at rush hour. Well- dressed guests sashay to and from the Vista Dining Room and Lounge. The bars buzz with the clinking of martini glasses and the small talk of new friends. Out on the Ocean Bar’s dance floor, long- married couples dust off their ballroom moves. By midnight, the ship is a ghost town. A few stragglers linger in the bars, and the DJ at the Northern Lights disco plays to an empty house. The only people left in the casino are the dealers packing up their cards and dice. Is this lack of nightlife due to a busy schedule at tomorrow’s next European port-of-call, or is it because the Westerdam ‘s passenger roster has so few guests under the age of 65? It certainly isn’t the fault of the elegant public areas or their resident musicians. After spending 10 nights cruising the western Mediterranean on the Westerdam, I’ve decided [% 9823 | | Holland America %] and its classy ship cater to a certain kind of tr...

Hydrogen peroxide is a germicidal agent made up of water and oxygen, which makes it the safest natural sanitizer . It`s a colorless liquid that is slightly more viscous than water. It is most commonly used as disinfectant, bleaching agent, and oxidizer. However, it turns out that this versatile liquid has countless uses. This article focuses on 65 of them, so make sure you check them all out and get a bottle of hydrogen peroxide as soon as possible. Note: Pure hydrogen peroxide can explode when heated to its boiling point. This is the reason why most of household products contain a diluted solution, mostly having 3-5% of the active chemical. THE COMPLETE LIST 1. Eliminate Viruses Experts claim that applying 3 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in the ear helps reduce the duration of cold or flu. Allow the solution to work for about 10 minutes before letting it drain. 2. Get Rid of Pesticides Most fresh veggies are treated with pesticides, detrimental chemicals that shouldn’t be ingested....