When it comes to fashion and influence, it seems that 2022 belongs to Bella Hadid. From the supermodel’s viral catwalk moments to her eclectic street style – which is emulated by fashion fans the world over – her name has been the one on everyone’s lips. So, it should come as no surprise that the model has been […]
Dunkin’ Cold Brew Concentrate Is Coming
If you’ve ever lived in or even visited New England, you know that Dunkin’ iced and cold brew coffee is a year-round affair. No matter how low the temperatures go, people living from Connecticut to Maine simply cannot give up that icy beverage. Even the Boston Globe took note of the phenomenon in 2017, exclaiming in a headline, “‘Iced coffee […]
7 Tips to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues
Okay, the holidays are officially over. For most people, kids have returned to school and the full regular work week is resuming. But, as Psychology Today reports, instead of happily resettling into “normal” life and enjoying the weekend, you may be feeling some post-activity depression that so many descend into. With the intense level of holiday activity […]
Why the U.S. Big Cat Public Safety Act Law matters
The U.S. just sent a powerful example to the world about our commitment to the protection of tigers, and to the broader goal of conserving and restoring nature and biodiversity across the globe. On December 20, President Biden signed into law the Big Cat Public Safety Act Law, which will provide much-needed oversight of captive tigers in the […]
San Francisco just had their Wettest Day on Record – So What’s Happened to the Triple Dip La Niña?
A very wet, and in some cases record breaking rainfall, for December in the western U.S., some people are starting to scratch their heads, wondering about this predicted “Triple Dip” La Niña. The explanation from weather experts is that while the ENSO Outlook remains at La Niña, there are some signs that La Niña is […]
New iPad Mini could be Just a Year Away
Apple is updating its iPad Mini with a new processor, says respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The new Mini is supposed to begin shipping by the end of 2023 or the first half of 2024. The iPad Mini received an all new design at the end of 2021 after remaining largely unchanged since it was introduced way back in […]
Legendary Fashion Designer and Activist Vivienne Westwood has Passed Away
Dame Vivienne Westwood passed away “peacefully and surrounded by her family” on December 29 at the age of 81 in Clapham, South London, according to a statement from her brand’s Twitter. Completely self-taught as a designer, Westwood was a legendary leader in womenswear and was considered to have spearheaded the punk movement in fashion in the late 1970s for her […]
It’s National Pet Travel Safety Day. Here’s how to Do It Right.
Even if your pets normally stay at home when you vacation, you never know when they’ll need to travel with you during an evacuation. Travel can be, and evacuations are certainly stressful for both you and your pets, but with careful planning and preparation, you can minimize all of your fears and help your pet […]
San Francisco ended 2022 by breaking records with its Wettest Day since the Gold Rush, Causing Flooding and Chaos
The forecast proved to be prophetic. A Category 4 atmospheric river would bring copious amounts of rain to the San Francisco Bay Area. But no one was really ready for just how much would fall. By the time the storm ended, San Francisco would receive 5.46 inches of rain over a 24-hour period. “This makes […]
Verizon signals the Death Knell for 3G
The bells are tolling for 3G, one of the key technologies that helped usher in the age of the smartphone. Throughout December, Verizon has been disconnecting its customers who were still using the tech, cutting off their phones’ ability to use data, make calls, and send texts. It was the last major US carrier to […]