For the first few days in July, Microsoft was making a number of very curious teases all centered around Windows 1.0. Which is odd, because it’s been decades since Windows 1.0 was the operating system of the day, so these teases definitely piqued the interest of many. From the very start, multiple people have been […]
1958 – The first gold record album was presented by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The award went to the soundtrack “Oklahoma!” 1969 – Marianne Faithfull took an overdose of barbiturates on the set of the movie “Ned Kely.” 1970 – “The Everly Brothers Show” was launched on ABC-TV as a summer series. […]
Summer brings many opportunities to light a grill and cook up a bounty of juicy meats, corn on the cob, and potatoes for a backyard barbecue. But as more Americans are embracing a plant-based way of eating, traditional BBQ foods are shifting. In fact, a survey from Nielsen found that more than one-third — 39 […]
Exercise is critical to looking and feeling good, but the high cost of getting in shape is often a barrier for those on a tight budget. In fact, a 2018 Dare to Be Free survey from Freeletics, a fitness app, found that 28 percent of participants said they would exercise more if they could find […]
Prices on tech tend to drop around each major US holiday, and with July 4th here, it’s happening again. These are the best deals that we’ve seen this week, courtesy The Verge. Phones Sony’s Xperia 1 is now available for preorder. The price is $949.99, which is admittedly not cheap for a phone, but if […]
Burlington Industries LLC, which is a division of Elevate Textiles, said it will be supplying “wool blended fabrics” for use in the U.S. Army’s updated “green service uniform.” The Greensboro, N.C.-based company said the fabrics will be made at its facilities in Raeford and Cordova, in North Carolina. American Woolen Company said it was producing […]
Curb appeal improvements are a great investment, whether you want a more inviting forever home or need to impress potential buyers. You don’t need a big budget, a ton of time or much skill, either. Just a few simple changes and a weekend’s work can make a big impact. Here are three great, and […]
To celebrate this Independence Day, thousands of coastal defenders, including Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, legendary musician Jack Johnson and three-time world champion surfer, Carissa Moore, have been flying a new flag, standing up to declare ‘we are The United States and Oceans of America (#USOA).’ As part of the […]
Here’s one thing Americans have in common: most of our firework photo attempts turn out to be, well… duds. Fireworks, after all, are notoriously difficult to photograph. This year, instead of deleting those sad, blurry, or just plain bad firework photos – John Cena and SKYY Vodka are encouraging fans to use them to #SparkChange […]
Summer is outdoor grilling season. Boost your backyard culinary skills with these high-tech tools, from smart thermometers to automatic grill cleaners, that will make grilling more fun and easier, too! Grill Wrangler. When dinner is ready to come off the grill, you don’t want to be scrambling for the right tool to grab it. […]