To GMO or not to GMO

To GMO or not to GMO

Probably all of us know about the GMO issues, pro and con. How should they influence our planting as home gardeners? Or should they influence us at all? Some foods regularly appear in the grocery store labeled as “non-GMO,” generally in large fonts. You may also notice the same thing regarding seeds for planting in … Read more

Projects While You Summer-at-Home

Projects While You Summer-at-Home

Suddenly it’s the middle of summer and we’re still very close to home. So, while you’re in – quarantining, recuperating, or simply being – may we suggest a project or three, to keep you feeling calm and productive as you maintain your little island of serenity in these challenging times? Indoor Projects DIY Skin Care … Read more

SpaceX Starlink has 2,500 airplanes under contract

SpaceX Starlink has 2,500 airplanes under contract

A Starlink terminal installed on a Hawaiian Airlines aircraft. Hawaiian Airlines PARIS — SpaceX nearly doubled its backlog of Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi orders with last week’s United Airlines deal, a company director said Tuesday. “Very excited that we have about 2,500 aircraft under contract now, bringing what was effectively a startup to now what we … Read more

The Best Walking Shoes For Older Adults, According To Podiatrists

The Best Walking Shoes For Older Adults, According To Podiatrists

For people who walk frequently, choosing the right walking shoe is super important to prevent your feet from aching and developing or worsening painful foot conditions. But wearing the proper supportive footwear is especially essential for older adults, said Dr. Chanel J. Perkins, a board-certified podiatrist based in Texas.  “Supportive shoes help maintain balance and alignment, … Read more

New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels

New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels

CARTENZ 2024 PEACE OPERATION TASK FORCE/HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock A bearded Philip Mehrtens is pictured with a local official at a press conference on Saturday after being freed from captivity A New Zealand pilot who has been freed more than 19 months after being taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia says he is “very happy” to be going … Read more

A lot of the negativity is already baked in to Alphabet’s stock, says Jefferies’ Brent Thill

A lot of the negativity is already baked in to Alphabet’s stock, says Jefferies’ Brent Thill

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Nilay Patel, The Verge editor-in-chief, and Brent Thill, Jefferies analyst, join ‘TechCheck’ to discuss how the slowing digital advertising market is affecting employee treatment, what Thill is looking for from Alphabet earnings and more. 03:20 Tue, Jul 26 202212:09 PM EDT Source … Read more

Our Shrub Adventure

Our Shrub Adventure

I don’t remember if they were there when we moved in, but the shrubs – Thujas – have been around a long time. One article describes their shape as narrow like a pyramid. I guess ours didn’t get that memo. They were wide, rotund almost. And at the end, they stood nearly five feet high. … Read more