Mid-Hurricane Season Prediction
Before the Hurricane season began, the authorities told us how it would be a more intense hurricane season than normal. We’re two months into the season and the professionals have altered their original forecast. They expect near 20 names storms, with 11 or so likely to be hurricanes with 5 major hurricanes. So far, we […]
How much do Olympians earn for their medals?
Back in the day, Olympic Athletes were amateurs and couldn’t get paid for their sport… but that’s not the case any more. Did you know each medal has a price tag? This is what they get for winning in the United States: Gold – $38,000 Silver – $23,000 Bronze – $15,000 It seems like a […]
Sportsmanship in the Olympics
Several nights ago an American Swimmer won the Bronze Medal in a final … then was disqualified for turning the wrong way in the race. It was devastating for her. She recently posted on Social Media this statement (bear in mind, she is 23 years old), “Still Proud. Thank you to everyone who has reached […]
Blood Shortage
This is for real. The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage. The American Red Cross is saying the hot weather and summer plans have lowered donations by 25% and there is a critical need right now. Any blood donations is appreciated and used, however donors with Type O blood are needed the […]
The Perfect Watermelon
Nothing helps beat the heat like air conditioning and watermelon! Isn’t it so disappointing when you buy a watermelon, get home, cut it open, only to realize it’s not a good one. There is an art to picking out a watermelon to help make sure you get the perfect watermelon every time. Don’t go for […]
Lemonade Stand Problem
If you’re thinking your neighborhood has been eerily quiet and you haven’t been seeing many lemonade stands, around this summer… we’ve discovered why. HOAs are not having it! Some kids opened a lemonade stand and the Home Owners Association decided it was an eyesore (or some other made up violation) so they shut the stand […]
Teflon Flu
Hmmm it might be something worth noting, Doctors say cases of the ‘Teflon Flu’, an illness caused by using a nonstick skillet on high heat, are on the rise. They say when your pan gets overheated, that’s when the issues happen. If you’re wondering if you have the ‘Teflon Flu’, here are some of the […]
True Sportsmanship
One of the best parts about watching the Olympics (besides cheering on Team USA) is seeing the sportsmanship that’s shown through so many of the athletes! Team USA swimmer, Torri Huske just barely beat her teammate, Gretchen Walsh for the gold medal in the 100 meter butterfly race. During the medal ceremony, Torri pulled her […]
Toxic Worms
This makes living in Florida a breeze! Houston Texas residents are dealing with toxic Hammerhead Flat Worms. Yup, that’s what they’re called! Apparently those folks are getting even more rain than us, which means these worms are popping up all of the place. They have a head that’s shaped like a hammer head shark and […]
Fishermen Nightmare
Two people were thrown into the ocean after a whale landed on their fishing boat off the New Hampshire Coast earlier this week. Two brother were fishing about one mile off the New Hampshire coast when one of the brothers saw a whale and started filming on his phone…. he kept filming as the whale […]