Category Archives: Lifestyles
Why Is Black Friday Called Black Friday?
Despite the holiday’s popularity, most people have no idea why Black Friday is called Black Friday.
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Survey Says: The Pandemic Is Making You Ugly!
A new survey published by Advanced Dermatology surveyed 1,463 people in relationships of one year or more. Among those surveyed, 2 in 3 people say “their partner looks worse than they did before the pandemic started”.
Read moreOver 25% Of College Degrees Have A Negative Return On Investment
The median bachelor’s degree is worth $306,000 for students who graduate on time. But the median conceals enormous variation. Some fields of study, can produce returns of $1 million or more. Others, often have a zero or even negative net financial value. Students constantly hear the refrain that they must attend college to be successful. But, the decision to attend college is less important than the choices that come next: which school to attend, and which subject to study.
Read moreFriends of and the Sealy American Legion Post 442 Give Another Round of Donations
The Friends of the Sealy American Legion Post 442 recently gave another generous round of contributions to local non-profits in our community.
Read moreChristian City Fellowship’s “X-MEN – Men’s Group” Enjoy “Wilderness” Breakfast”
The Christian City Fellowship’s “X-MEN – Men’s Group” met to enjoy an authentic “Wilderness” Breakfast”. The breakfast came complete with a period accurate chuck wagon.
Read moreCancel Culture Takes A Big “L”
Over the course of the last week, news commentators predicted a huge demonstration of thousand(s) of Netflix employees in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s The Closer special. How many employees walked out? Not one news organization put the real number in a headline, and only a few had the guts to even tweet that the actual protest was reduced in the end to “crowd of dozens” that gathered outside the company’s West Hollywood offices.
Read moreGrilling Like A Texan
Proper techniques can lead to better tailgating, grilling experiences
Read moreCoffee Is America’s Favorite Drink
Coffee Is America’s Favorite Drink…and beer still beat wine at 31 percent vs. 28 percent popularity.
Read morePhysical, Emotional Safety Focus Of Oct. 13 Online Training
Childhood educator program part of AgriLife Extension’s statewide mini-conference series
Read moreFacebook Scraps “Instagram Kids” As Backlash Intensifies
After being asked by a cadre of 40 state attorneys general to abandon the project (on the grounds it would be bad for psychological development and also create a ‘predator’s paradise’), Facebook’s Instagram announced Monday in a blog post that it has finally abandoned its ill-fated “Instagram Kids” service which was supposed to create a parallel version of the service for children under the age of 13. In a statement released on its blog, Instagram said it was “pausing” Instagram Kids, but firmly intended to return to it later after working with lawmakers and the public to help them understand why this type of product is necessary.
Read more‘Intentional Teaching’ Will Be Focus Of Sept. 18 Virtual Training
Training will address how to teach children with specific goals in mind
Read moreThe Demographic Time Bomb – Falling Birthrates, Not Just U.S. But Global
Humans are the reason humans are dying out. We’re not having enough babies. It’s that simple.
Read moreStep Up Scale Down Program In Austin To Be Presented By AgriLife Extension
Weight management program starting Sept. 1 will include in-person, at-home sessions
Read moreOnline Food Safety Symposium Slated For Aug. 18-19
Texas A&M invites national experts to address food safety across the production chain
Read more‘Focusing On Language’ Theme Of Aug. 7 Early Childhood Educator Training
Virtual mini-conference session targets literacy development
Read moreSave Our Pollinators, Save Our World
About 75% of plants and most agricultural crops rely on animal, insect pollination
Read moreExtra Money For Retired Teachers In A “13th Check” At Center Of Republican-Democrat Shouting Match
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On Tuesday, the Senate passed Senate Bill 7, which would provide retired teachers, counselors and school staff a one-time payment of up to $2,400 through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Read moreFARM & RANCHSCIENCE & TECH Texas A&M AgriLife Team Seeking ‘Holy Grail’ Of Tomatoes
Goal is firm, flavorful, attractive, high-yield tomato with extended shelf life
Read more15 States Are Moving to Curb Public Health Agency Powers Following Lockdown Carnage
More than a dozen states have passed or advanced legislation to place new checks on the powers of public health agencies in the wake of the pandemic.
Read moreAquaponics For Beginners Course Now Available Online
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is now offering an “Aquaponics for Beginners” program online.
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