There will be plenty for stargazers to look for throughout August. This week the night skies show off with the return of the popular Perseid meteor shower and a planetary alignment. Jupiter-Venus Conjunction: Aug. 12 before daybreak Two of the brightest planets in the night sky will shine side-by-side on Tuesday, Aug. 12, during an […]
August 8 is International Cat Day — a day to celebrate one of man’s most commonly known and ancient pets. They have even been worshiped as gods (we see you, Egypt.) Well, it is not surprising, Cats are one of the coolest beings on the planet: they are independent, inquisitive, adventurous, have an amazing physiognomy, […]
On the first Thursday of August, which is August 7th this year, join beer enthusiasts, breweries and bars across the globe and celebrate IPA Day, a collective toast to one of craft beer’s most iconic styles: the India Pale Ale. Founded in 2011, IPA Day is a global celebration of craft beer. It is a […]
More beachgoers have been getting an unexpected shock this summer as jellyfish numbers bloom along the Delaware coast, interrupting — but not stopping — the summer fun. As Fortune reports, beach patrol captains have reported a dramatic increase in jellyfish activity and stings in July, the most they’ve seen in recent memory. Lewes Beach reported a fourfold […]
Ring has once again started letting police request footage from users. Axon, a law enforcement technology company and maker of Taser, announced in April that it’s partnering with Ring to allow customers to share “relevant video with law enforcement to help solve crimes faster and safeguard neighborhoods,” as initially reported by Business Insider. Now, as The Verge reports, this […]
Hot on the heels of the Starbucks Fall Menu announcement, Dunkin’s is now arriving even earlier than usual with a generous lineup of brand-new fall treats, according to leaked menus circulating on social media by trusted food blogger Markie Devo. As Food & Wine reports, Dunkin’ is seemingly going all-out on fall flavors, and it’s […]
As Americans spend a lot of time outdoors to soak up some sun and enjoy the last days of summer vacation, more and more are being sickened by ticks, tiny creatures that can transmit a number of serious diseases. As USA Today reports, on July 31 Justin Timberlake shared the news on Instagram that he is one […]
Air quality has taken a serious hit across the United States as a two-fold blow of wildfires in the West and in Canada have sent smoke pouring across large sections of the country — a problem that’s set to linger for days. As CNN Weather reports, air quality alerts are in effect this week for millions of […]
Celebrated annually beginning on the first Sunday in August (this year, August 4 thru 10), it’s International Assistance Dog Week (IADW). The event was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations. Assistance dogs literally transform the lives of their human partners with debilitating physical and mental […]
The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead. Why worry now about what you can […]