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Weather Nerd

Wild Winter Weather in Greece and Turkey cause a Rare “Snownado” in the Region

In January, a rare and severe snowstorm blanketed parts of Greece and Turkey, causing chaos on the streets of major cities and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people. Storm Elpida swept across Greece and blanketed Athens with heavy snow, which rarely falls in the Greek capital but has now occurred in a second consecutive year. Athens has only seen six snow events since 2000, and while it usually experiences […]

todayApril 15, 2022

Weather Nerd

Could a Massive Solar Storm cause an Internet Apocalypse?

In March of this year, a solar storm with a fairly mild G2 level caused some fairly far-reaching, awesome auraborealis "northern lights" in the sky, as well as some frustrating internet fluctuations.  It made many scientists start to ponder, what would happen if a severe solar storm descended upon our increasingly tech-dependent world? Some people are calling it a possible "Internet Apocalypse," and if it happens, it would be caused […]

todayApril 14, 2022

Health & Wellness

Pickleball is Sweeping America

As CNN reports, an estimated 4.8 million people in the US now play pickleball. Participation has increased by 39.3% in the past two years, making it the country's fastest-growing sport, says Laura Gainor, a marketing consultant for the USA Pickleball Association, the sport's national governing body. There's a pro pickleball tour, and some matches even air on ESPN. Pickleball aficionados are pushing for it to be included in the Olympics. […]

todayApril 13, 2022

Fashion

Slouchy Shoulder Bags are Back

It's time to put away your teeny tiny clutches and pocket-sized purses and bust out for Spring. Accessory designers are giving us bigger, better solutions for our return to real-life situations — or, that's what we can gather from spring's handbag memo, which features primarily slouchy, roomy and practical options that will cushion your fall should an office comeback knock you off your feet. While slouchy shoulder bags spotted on the likes of Gwen Stefani and Lindsey […]

todayApril 13, 2022

Tech Made Simple

Google Partners with iFixit, and the day when you can Fix Your Own Smartphone is Almost Here

Google has just announced it is the latest manufacturer to partner with DIY repair specialists iFixit to offer spare parts for its devices. It’s a deal that should make it far easier for the average customer to get parts to repair their own Pixel smartphone if it breaks. Parts like batteries, displays, and cameras will be available to purchase in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and other European countries […]

todayApril 13, 2022

Pets

A New Study has found that Affection from Dogs could Ease Physical Pain in Humans

Ask any dog parent if time with their pup can cure any ailment, and you would probably be met with a resounding, "Yes!" Most dog parents claim that time with your pooch can help cure most ailments. But, as Daily Paws reports, a new study is putting scientific evidence behind this assertion. In the study, Canadian researchers found that spending just 10 minutes with a therapy dog reduced levels of pain, anxiety, and depression […]

todayApril 13, 2022

Home Improvement

Thinking of Selling? Don’t Forget to Refresh your Landscaping before you put up the “For Sale” Sign

Let’s admit it, when getting ready to put a home on sale, the fear that it might not sell fast or rake in the amount you expect will often creep up on you.  Things get even more real when you begin to imagine what the home inspector report might look like and what buyers will think of it. On the other hand, there’s the good feeling that comes with knowing […]

todayApril 13, 2022

Food & Drink

The Cost of Glass Bottles might drive up Wine Prices Soon

As Food and Wine reports, pandemic-driven inflation has increased the price of everything: snacks, cereal, pizza, you name it. And the reasons behind these broad price increases are equally diverse: things like shipping issues, labor issues, and — since Russia's invasion of Ukraine — fuel costs. Wine is certainly not immune from all of these outside price pressures (and is also prone to environmentally-driven issues of its own). But one factor affecting the price of wine may be […]

todayApril 13, 2022

Fashion

Platform Sandals appear to be the “It” Shoe for Spring

There are few wardrobe swaps more satisfying than the winter-to-spring footwear transition. After months of closed-toe shoes, we eagerly welcome sandals back into our rotation — and this year, there's one familiar silhouette that's coming for our soles. Data from Klarna suggests that shoppers are embracing height for spring: On the fintech shopping platform, searches for "platform sandals" have increased by 69% over the last six months. This echoes trends […]

todayApril 12, 2022

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