How to Date Someone Who's Sober

Datings hard as it is. For those in recovery from substance abuse, or simply dont drink, it can be even harder. Dating someone sober and looking for a few tips on how to have a discussion around alcohol? I spoke to two experts about how to initiate the conversation and why having empathy is crucial. Certainly, you dont have to keep diving into it, but asking a few questions is not off-limits....

March 5, 2019 · 2 min · 312 words · Marc Medina

How to Stay Safe During a Wild-Animal Encounter

I had no idea what to do. We both seemed surprised. The area has a lot of nature, but it isnt rural by any stretch of the imagination. The next morning, I spoke with Martine Colette, directorWildlife Way Station. She said that sort of encounter has become a fairly common situation these days. Our native wildlife have had no options except to become urbanized, she continued. Our urban sprawl has been so significant in encroaching into all areas where wildlife lives....

March 5, 2019 · 2 min · 310 words · Lee Santiago

How to Zero-Waste Grocery Shop

But what exactlyiszero waste, you ask? Put simply, its about producing less byproduct (not necessarily zerothats just the goal). Thats what zero-waste proponents are trying to reduce. But can you zero-waste grocery shop at popular stores like Whole Foods? Though wed call it zero-ish waste (sometimes you cant forgo usingeverypiece of plastic or paper at stores). Thats the only way to know what to avoid and what to replace. Its an individual thing....

March 5, 2019 · 2 min · 301 words · Karen Logan

Lunatic Express: The Railway That Gave Birth to Kenya

The tribes who lived in this region resisted the construction of the railway. By the time the Nandi gave up arms thousands of them were dead. The railway began at a time when European powers were madly scrambling for a piece of Africa. Besides, controlling the Nile had a big commercial advantage. Directly west of Mombasa lay avast waterless regionthat most caravans avoided. The final 150 km to the lakes shore was a soggy marshland....

March 5, 2019 · 2 min · 369 words · Renee Wallace

I'm Angela Santomero, Creator of 'Daniel Tiger,' and This Is How I Parent

The moment I first became a believer in the power of Daniel Tiger happened when my daughter was 3. Instead of melting into my lap and whimpering as shed done in the past (goodbyes are so sad! I stood there, stunned. Its something she practices at home with her family in New York City. Here, Santomero talks about how she parents. Did it happened as planned or were there surprises?...

March 4, 2019 · 4 min · 646 words · Amanda Brooks

Stream Your Media Collection Anywhere With a Plex Media Server

Thats where having a Plex media server comes in handy. you’re able to even share access with friends and family to create your own private media internet. Weve put together this guide to help with major steps and decisions involved. Similarly, youll need to think about horsepower. This becomes especially crucial if you plan on streaming 4K UHD and HDR video content or Hi-Fi audio files. However, more power will require both more expensive devices/parts, but also require more power draw for run....

March 4, 2019 · 2 min · 281 words · Kimberly Zamora

The Roadside Shrines of Greece

They are found next to highways, and mountain roads, and dirt tracks. The shrines are usually small metal or concrete boxes elevated from the ground on legs or pillars. Some are decorated in the fashion of miniature churches. Virtually all of them have tiny glass doors, behind which a lamp will burn. A roadside shrine by the Greece coast. Ten years ago, these figures were twice as grim. Still others are shrines meant toinvite prayeror rest on a long journey....

March 4, 2019 · 1 min · 168 words · Jessica Lynch

How to Stay Sharp in Old Age

Of all the common consequences of aging, none is more frightening thanmemory loss. Our collective fear of aging has long been exploited for profit; cognitive decline is no exception. Their claims arebold:Lumosity promises to help usersimprove memory, increase focus, and find calm. Our collective fear of aging has long been exploited for profit; cognitive decline is no exception. What is dementia, and what causes it? Although the symptoms overlap somewhat, these are distinct conditions and its important to know the differences between them....

March 1, 2019 · 2 min · 391 words · Crystal Hardy

The Last Gas Streetlights

For much of human history, people have lived in the dark. The sun shines for only half the day, or lesslesser still during winter. But that didnt mean people retired to bed early. In 18th century London, shops were oftenopen till tenat night. Balls went on till two or three in the morning lighted only by candle chandeliers. Getting around outside, however, was a good deal harder. People had to grope around in the darkness, and with darkness came danger....

March 1, 2019 · 2 min · 293 words · Crystal Guerrero

Cat Ladders of Bern

Cats love climbing, and they certainly need no human help to navigate precarious-looking structures. But in the Swiss city of Bern, cat owners are extra concerned of the wellbeing of their pets. All around the city you will see structures built specially for cats to climb. Switzerland-based graphic designer and writer Brigitte Schuster chronicles this unique phenomenon in her new bookSwiss Cat Ladders.

February 28, 2019 · 1 min · 63 words · Stephanie Stone

How to Get on ‘Jeopardy!’

Are you a trivia master? Or an Alex Trebek superfan? Heres how to up your chances of becoming a contestant on Americas classic game show. Register on MyJeopardy! The first step to getting onJeopardy!is filling out an online contestant entry form. account, which enables you to register for the shows free online test. Youll have to answer some basic demographic questions and upload a photo. Prepare forand takethe online test AllJeopardy!...

February 28, 2019 · 2 min · 332 words · Steven Carter

The Ultimate Guide to Reinstalling Windows From Scratch

There comes a time in every Windows users life when things start to feelslower. And there are plenty of ways to make this process as painless as possible. Its easy to generate a list of everything youve previously put on your PC. Pull that up, similar to how you loaded Powershell, and punch in in wmic and hit Enter. Then, enter this string: Obviously, youll want to replacemylocation with yours....

February 28, 2019 · 2 min · 296 words · Travis Adkins

What to Do When You've Found a Lost Dog or Cat

I love dog and cat transformation videos on YouTube. Lets sayyoureput in the position of finding a lost cat or dog who needs rescue. What do you do when you find an animal without an owner? Its more complicated than you might think, especially if the animal in question is aggressive or hostile. If youdofeel any degree of uncertainty, thats okay, too! Well get to that in a minute. So youve chosen to capture the critter....

February 28, 2019 · 2 min · 345 words · Katherine Lozano