insert_link Health & Wellness How to Protect Children’s Eyes when they’re Distance Learning With many school districts reopening this fall with fully remote or hybrid learning models because of the coronavirus, one thing is clear: Screen-based instruction will be the reality for hundreds of thousands of students across the country. In addition to access issues caused by the digital divide, families must also grapple with what an increased use of devices may mean for their children’s well-being, including their vision. A survey conducted […] todaySeptember 7, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink Chug A Lug, it’s National Beer Lover’s Day! Beer Lover's, it's your time to rejoice! And chug, because on September 7th, National Beer Lover’s Day celebrates the grains, hops and brewing methods across the country. Did You Know... Beer and the process of brewing beer may predate known history. As varied as the methods, grains, and flavors, beer continues to change and evolve. Virginia colonists brewed beer. William Penn included a place for brewing beer within the Pennsylvania […] todaySeptember 7, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement Fall is a great time to Repair Leaky Faucets and Seal Drafty Windows September is a great month to start prepping for the chilly winter ahead, including making sure your faucets and windows are sealed tight. Faucets "Before the temperatures start to dip, examine leaky faucets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room locations," says Ryan Williams, general manager of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric. "Most likely, whatever time and money you spend now will be considerably less than a broken pipe in […] todaySeptember 7, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness In the Year of Covid, you really need your Flu Shot. Here’s When You Should Get Vaccinated This Year. We might not be able to prevent COVID-19 just yet, but we do have an effective vaccine against another deadly illness: influenza. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age six months and older should get the flu shot every year, with the rare exception of people who have severe, life-threatening allergies to the flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine. In the US, flu […] todaySeptember 3, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple New Google Assistant feature makes it easier to donate directly to important causes Google Assistant is getting a new feature that makes it easier to donate money to important humanitarian and nonprofit organizations, starting with the Center for Policing Equity, an organization that works to promote police transparency and accountability. The news was announced Friday to coincide with the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington. The new donation shortcut can only be accessed on mobile phones for now, either by saying […] todaySeptember 3, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink What Is Welsh Rarebit Anyway? September 3rd is National Welsh Rarebit day! Don't worry, Welsh rarebit has nothing to do with bunnies! You'll definitely want to have this cheesy treat in your recipe repertoire. After watching your fair share of British cooking shows (Great British Baking Show, anyone?) you may have started to become aware of a few delicacies from across the pond, including Welsh rarebit. But what is it, exactly? Taste of Home did […] todaySeptember 3, 2020
insert_link Fashion COS Launches Its First Sustainable Activewear Collection London-based label COS, a contemporary fashion brand offering reinvented classics and wardrobe essentials "made to last beyond the season, inspired by art and design," has launched its first activewear collection, a sustainable menswear offering crafted using recycled materials. Comprising flexible fabrics and hidden detailing, this collection has been made for everyday performance and comfort. Embracing new technologies with traditional detailing, each garment arrives in a crisp and neutral colorway, […] todaySeptember 3, 2020
insert_link Fashion Drake Teases Nike Merch ahead of ‘Certified Lover Boy’ album release After officially confirming the title for his upcoming project with the release of “Laugh Now Cry Later” featuring Lil Durk, Drake has now teased Nike merch for the album Certified Lover Boy. After filming his “Laugh Now Cry Later” music video at the Nike Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, the line of merch could be the latest in Drake’s ongoing relationship with the sportswear giant. Taking to Instagram, the Canadian artist […] todaySeptember 2, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple Google reportedly took five days to decide not to remove misleading ads about voting by mail Google took five days to review several ads with misleading information about voting by mail before opting to approve them, The Washington Post reported. The ads were created by Protect My Vote— a group the Post refers to as “shadowy”— and appeared to target people in several US states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, and Texas, showing up in response to searches for “mail-in voting.” One of the ads […] todaySeptember 2, 2020
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