Andre-Jacques Garnerin releases the balloon and descends with the help of a parachute, 1797. Immediately, Garnerin and his basket began to fall. The gondola swung violently during the descent, bumping on the ground and bouncing back into the air. Despite the rough landing, Garnerin emerged uninjured and triumphant, though reportedly nauseous from the oscillations. Among the crowd wasRobert Cocking, a British watercolor artist and balloon enthusiast. Cocking was short, round, and pleasantly untidy, and much loved by his young students....

Every year, my stone fruit trees sprout a comforting number of cherries, plums, and peaches. But by the time I should be harvesting, 90% of it is gone. Its as if I can hear the birds laughing at me. For every perfect strawberry, there are four that have gotten hit by pill bugs before they ripened. Our fruit is highly susceptible to local foraging wildlife, bugs, and even sunburn. Gauze your plants to get to get fruit, you need pollination....

Amazon has a bit of a hold on the e-reader industry. Why color e-ink? For most devices, buying the color version has always seemed like a no-brainer. For e-readers, upgrading to color isnt so clear cut. Youre not losing out on information by going for black-and-white, except maybe on the cover. The first is pretty cut and dry. The second is notes. (The Clara Colour does not work with a stylus, but still has color highlighting....

The indoor grill is the center of debateis itreallya grill? To me, its a bit like asking if an air fryeractuallyfries anything. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is if you like what its doing. If the answer is yes, then who cares what the haters say. The products mentioned in this post: What is an indoor grill? Indoor grills are electric appliances that have the grill rack set over a heating element underneath....

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - If you trusted someones creative vision, you might give them these things. Blue category - Things actors look or listen for before walking on stage, for example....

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for June 28, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

Here are five options to consider. Choose the right window treatments The main villains keeping your house hot? Your windows, which just indiscriminately allow all that heat-producing solar radiation to stream into your home. About76% of the sunlightthat hits your window will transform into palpable heat. But you’re free to alsopurchasewaterproofskylight coversthat will block the sun during the hotter months. Awningsinstalled on the exterior walls of the home will keep the sun off the walls of your house....

Sketch out your whole garden and all your boxes and grass spacesanything that needs to be watered. The grass is one zone, and perhaps all your garden boxes are another. The zones can be based on area instead, so you simply divide your yard into four smaller areas. Note all the bibbs on your sketch and then look at how each zone relates to that hose bibb. If you had to run a line to that zone from the bibb, where would it go?...

At some point, youll need to know how to carve a chicken. The good news is, its pretty easy. Heres how to carve a chicken in a few simple steps. Aside from the breast, the thighs, legs, and wings are all carved through the joint. When cooked completely, the connective tissues around the joint shrink and weaken significantly. There’s a chance it needs more time in the oven. Turkeys are hulks, comparatively, so youre going to take it apart from pretty much one angle only....

Consider secured credit cards Secured credit cards are an excellent starting point for those with poor credit. The deposit acts as collateral, reducing the issuer’s risk. Many major banks and credit card companiesoffer secured cards. Of course, be sure to make all of your payments on time and keep your balance low. Read the terms carefully before applying to understand all associated costs. Ensure the primary cardholder has a good credit history and responsible habits....

Until now, Windows has always offered better split-screen multitasking and window management features than Mac. Mac tried with Stage Manager, but it’s not the same thing. Let’s get into it. Installing the macOS Sequoia Beta Before we start, let’s implement the macOS Sequoia beta. I recommend using a backup gear for this if possible, as using a beta risks instability. Start by backing up your Mac. Then openSystem tweaks, navigate toGeneral>Software Updateand clickBeta updates....

Long sleeves on a hot day? I sometimes missed a spot, and enjoyed patches of sunburn on my shoulder blades. Just comes with the summer running territory, right? And then, one day, I got a sun shirt. It wasnt even a fancy one. Everybody on Reddit says to get theRabbithoodie, but it wasnt in stock when I went looking. And I started wearing them on my runs. What are sun shirts for, and do they really work for runners?...