CNN — A floating village now lies stranded on a lakebed in Brazil’s Amazon as severe drought leaves communities struggling to access food, fresh water and fuel. Dramatically receding water levels in Lake Puraquequara, east of Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonas, have left boats and floating buildings marooned in the mud. It … Read more
The results are in, and Taiwan’s Kavalan distillery has the best single-malt whiskey in 2015. Source link
It seems like eons ago that Proven Winners sent me some of their Berry Heavy Gold Ilex vertillicata (gold-colored winterberry holly). It was at least a decade ago, but those circa 2010-2012 shrub babies (in 4 pots) finally came into their own last fall, and I’m now eager to plant more. But only if I … Read more
In the beginning there were blessed, soaking rains. Then came the curse of the tangled hose. The Romans built aqueducts to move water around. I, on the other hand, drag two or three sections of “virtually kink proof” 50’ hoses in the summer heat, chanting the March of the Winkies O-Ee-yah! Eoh-ah from the “Wizard … Read more
Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the US and Canada because they can collapse, posing fall and injury risks. Utah-based importer CVB Inc. is recalling the Lucid-branded platform beds with upholstered square tufted headboards. According to Thursday notices from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, … Read more
YouTube is to limit recommendations of certain health and fitness videos to teenagers, including those which “idealise” certain body types. It says 13 to 17-year-old users will still be able to search for and view fitness-related content – but will not be encouraged into repeated viewing of similar videos. YouTube says it is acting because … Read more
Getty Images Ultraviolet (UV) levels in the UK are expected to be high in Friday’s sunshine. UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth’s atmosphere. Some UV radiation is essential for our wellbeing, and the sun’s rays provide warmth and light. But balance is key as UV exposure can also cause dangerous … Read more
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s well-being, already at risk because of an injury-depleted offensive line, could be under siege because of an ankle injury suffered by star receiver Cooper Kupp in a 41-10 loss last Sunday at Arizona. Kupp’s absence, coupled with injured receiver Puka Nacua’s, leaves Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell … Read more
CNN — A Chilean national who’s been wanted in that country in the killing of leftist singer-songwriter Victor Jara 50 years ago is now in custody in Florida, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said. Pedro Barrientos was arrested last week during a traffic stop in Deltona, Florida, ICE announced Tuesday. Barrientos, a former military officer, … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email In honor of Scrabble Day, CNBC has compiled the most important numbers on the world-popular board game. Did you known approximately 150 million sets have been sold worldwide? 00:00 Mon, Apr 13 20158:00 AM EDT Source link