The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) created the Wild Horse and Burro Program to implement the Wild-Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, passed by Congress in 1971. Broadly, the law declares wild horses and burros to be “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West” and stipulates that the BLM and the […]
The Victorian dress in the Maine antique mall was unlike anything Sara Rivers Cofield had seen before. Its fitted bodice, puffy bustle and lace cuffs reflected a bygone era. As a vintage costume collector, Rivers Cofield recognized it as a dress from the 1880s — but despite its age, its delicate embroidery, bronze silk and […]
Fluffy snow and sparkling icicles may make for a winter wonderland, but they can also bring on drafts, fallen tree limbs and worse . Avoid spending your holidays handling winter-related disasters with a bit of quick and easy preventative maintenance. Protect entryway flooring. With tracked-in snow, ice, road salt and sand, entryway floors can really take […]
If you were loathe to give up your Blackberry because you loved that keyboard, and you still think longingly about the tactile sensation of clicking away on your phone, you’re not alone. CES 2024 was all abuzz this year with Clicks, a blast from the past BlackBerry-like physical keyboard for your iPhone, built into a snazzy […]
Let’s be honest. Sweaters and cardigans have earned a reputation for being boring basics. But the fashion world has a palpable tendency to breathe new life into what was once thought to be plain and mundane, so this season, knits are the new It items. Here are a few of Vogue’s most notable knitwear trends, that can take […]
Does it ever seem like caffeine just doesn’t give the same boost it appears to give others? It might not be all in your head. According to a recent analysis and review, your genes could determine how much caffeine boosts your exercise performance. Researchers investigated the relationship between caffeine, CYP1A2 genotype (a gene that affects […]
Smartwatches have long reigned supreme in the wearable world. Smart rings have hovered around the periphery, but earlier this week, Samsung ended its Unpacked event with a tease of the Galaxy Ring. A smart ring, but no smart watch? As The Verge reports, it looks like the company is itching to shake up the wearable world […]
During extreme cold events, you may hear a loud boom and feel like you have experienced an earthquake. However, as AccuWeather reports, this event was more likely a cryoseism, also known as an ice quake or a frost quake, and they’re nothing new. In fact, they were observed in the United States as early as […]
If you’re thinking of redesigning your kitchen space this year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and several Interior Designers want to help you out. They have narrowed down the trends that will dominate not only 2024 but the next three years. Warm Wood Tones in the Kitchen The NKBA and House Beautiful’s Carisha Swanson are […]
A few years ago, Bose released its Sport Open Earbuds, which were among the first ear-hook style true wireless buds to feature an open design with micro speakers that fired sound into your ears. Those buds were discontinued last year, but now Bose is back with a completely new set of open earbuds. They’re called the Kith for Bose […]