A bitter herb like dandelion seems like it would churn your stomach into a gassy knot, but this backyard nuisance is actually a bloat and gas-fighting all-star. Dandelion greens pack a bloat-free punch by acting as a diuretic and ridding the body of excess water, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
An engineering firm that specializes in the energy sector is adding a downtown office, continuing the pipeline of suburban firms leasing space in the city. EN Engineering, which designs oil and gas pipelines, signed a long-term deal for 20,377 square feet at 180 N. LaSalle St., the company and brokerage Savills Studley said.
Ocean engineers usually work in offices or laboratories, researching different types of existing marine equipment and determining the need for new technology. Working with a team of other marine specialists, an ocean engineer creates blueprints and schematics for new equipment and vehicles using computer-aided design software.