We're Probably Hours Away From a COVID Vaccine

Does this mean the vaccine is approved? Yes, were probably within days of an EUA, but still probably months away from a full approval. An EUA is like a temporary approval. It means the vaccine is allowed to be administered in the context of a public health emergency. As time goes on, the EUA might be rescinded or revised. What happens next? In other words, its coming. The vaccine maker and federal and state governments have already been working with hospitals and providers to distribute vaccines....

December 11, 2020 · 2 min · 355 words · Traci Hardin

How Will You Know If Your Neighbors Have Gotten the Vaccine?

Apas character flashes a yellow wristband to show hes not a threat. In fact, the first vaccine dosescould be administeredas early as this month. How and when will public life resume once the vaccines are available? And how can public pressureand even fashionable braggingbe used to get enough people to take it? In lay terms, were in bad shape. So how do we get enough people to take it to functionally end the pandemic?...

December 10, 2020 · 2 min · 356 words · Christie Kelly

The Buried Village of Te Wairoa

The terraces were almost completely destroyed, along with several villages that were buried in mud. One of these villages, Te Wairoa, with its half-buried houses is now a tourist attraction. This continued for several generations of the Smith family until about a third of the village was excavated. The vast collection artifacts that they had unearthed is currently on display in a museum at the site. Charles Blomfield’s painting of the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera...

December 10, 2020 · 1 min · 92 words · Ashley Edwards

The Fake Dome of The Church of St. Ignatius

The ceiling gives the impression of a high and vaulted decorated with statues and populated with flying figures. In reality the roof is flat. Pozzo gave the ceiling an illusion of height using anamorphic techniques. The fake dome and vaulted ceiling of Church of St. Ignatius in Rome. Photo:Fabianodp/Shutterstock.com Further up on the floor of the nave, is another marker. Standing on this, an observer can see a beautiful, ribbed cupola that doesn’t exist....

December 10, 2020 · 1 min · 142 words · Cody Robertson

The First 5 Things You Should Sous Vide With Your New Immersion Circulator

Best of all, its super easy. Just pick your target temperature, seal your meat in a bag, and set it in the bath. Steak:Season a rib eye with salt and then sous vide at 130F for an hour. Give it a sear in a scorching hot pan to get a crust. (I like duck fat, but butter will give you more browned bits more quickly.) Slice the breast meat and top with the super crispy skin....

December 10, 2020 · 2 min · 257 words · Michelle Mccarthy

How to Handle Being Homesick as an Adult

When I left Houston and moved to Los Angeles, the newness was awesome. There was the dry, cool breeze, fun comedy shows, and the food was stellar. After a while though, the novelty wore off. I started to feel resentful, cynical, and mostly, homesick. Being in my late 20s, I was a little embarrassed to admit I was homesick. This isnt summer camp, this is life! And Im a full-grown adult!...

December 9, 2020 · 3 min · 582 words · Lonnie Gordon

How to Safely Exercise in the Dark

Thats no problem, as long as you know how to stay safe. Then takeour adviceon dressing to stay warm while you run. If youre cycling, you have to deal with the wind as well. Consider glove liners or windproof gloves. Now I always carry a pocket-sized flashlight, even if I dont think Im going to need it. Even if youre just walking in your neighborhood, its good to be seen....

December 9, 2020 · 2 min · 250 words · Joshua Salazar

Sous Vide Your Brisket in Mustard and Wine

Until yesterday, I had cooked exactly one (1) gigantic brisket in my life. But Idoremember cooking the whole thingverylow (around 200F) andveryslow (about 15 hours). Well, I finally have done it. (Well, Iwasvery pleased. The brisket is all gone now. I ate it, and now I am displeased that it is gone.) I therefor did not have a favorite recipe to adapt for the sous vide. Luckily, I knew a man who did....

December 9, 2020 · 2 min · 298 words · Kevin Johnson

Henley-On-Todd: The Waterless Regatta

The boats are bottomless which activate the rowers to poke out their legs and run over the hot sands. Alice Springs is as desiccated as any Australian desert settlement can be. Technically, the town has a river, called Todd, thats forever dry. These people are the most vulnerable when the river floods. For most of the year, Todd River looks like thisbone dry. Photo:FiledIMAGE/Shutterstock.com Todd River when its flowing. The idea was taken up by the Rotary club of Alice Springs and turned into a reality....

December 8, 2020 · 1 min · 104 words · Tara Perez

Saint Guinefort: The Holy Greyhound

When he made inquiries, he was surprised to discover that the supposed Saint Guinefort was actually a greyhound. A modern illustration of Saint Guinefort byL. In rage, the lord drew his sword and slew the animal. Just then he heard the child cry. Approaching the cradle he turned it over and discovered to his relief that his son was unharmed. The lord buried Guinefort and piled stones over his grave to create a shrine....

December 8, 2020 · 2 min · 278 words · Andre Santos

How to Help Kids Who Feel Isolated Right Now

Still, he ultimately said he felt more comfortable staying home. And for the most part, hes been resilient and adapted to such a dramatic change. He gets up early and starts on assignments at the same time every day. His grades are good, and he is self-motivated. He remembers when his Zoom meetings are, and has a good support system of adults. But sometimes, he just needs a friend who isnt his parent....

December 7, 2020 · 2 min · 303 words · Tracy Palmer

How to Lift in the Cold

This year has brought many new experiences. Lifting at home was a new-ish one to me. Lifting outdoors (necessitated by low ceilings in the garage) came next. Here are my tips. Safety first First, you have to get your values in order. So, first rule: Getting a workout in is more important than being comfortable. But there is another: Staying safe is more important than getting a workout in. These priorities lead to compromises....

December 7, 2020 · 2 min · 294 words · Erik Diaz

What Is Tor and Why Should I Use It?

Tor is one of the easiest ways to browse the web anonymously. Now, its a non-profit organization whose main purpose is the research and development of online privacy tools. The guard node sends your data on to the second (or middle) node. All you have to do to access Tor is download theTor online window. Launch it, and everything you do in the web client will go through the Tor connection....

December 7, 2020 · 2 min · 281 words · Joseph Ford