1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (300+ words) VIDEOThe reason "Rain Day" is in quotes is that despite the weather website absolutely predicting a 100% chance of rain for the day that I did the BBQ, not a drop fell. However, despite the fact that I wanted to demonstrate…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (454+ words) ~The FReeper Canteen Presents~ Road Trip: Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana As home to commands representing multiple government agencies, NAS JRB New Orleans supports a unique population who live, work or serve onboard the installation. On…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (123+ words) Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle. It is elliptical, or slightly oval-shaped. This means there is one point in the orbit where Earth is closest to the Sun, and another where Earth is farthest from the Sun. The closest…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago  (289+ words) Ten people accused of sexist cyber-bullying of the French president's wife, Brigitte Macron, are due to go on trial this week in Paris. The defendants are accused of spreading unsubstantiated claims over her gender and sexuality, as well as making…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (161+ words) NAVAL STATION NORFOLK " Naval Station Norfolk is hosting a celebration to honor the United States Navy's 250th birthday, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, and thousands of sailors expected to attend. The event, America's Navy 250: Titans…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (339+ words) Now that I'm retired, with more time behind me than ahead, I find myself looking back a lot more than forward. I've been reflecting on the changes I've seen " not just in the world at large, but right here at…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (358+ words) People who drink beer are more likely to attract mosquitoes than those who don't, according to a new study by Dutch researchers. The findings suggest that lifestyle choices such as alcohol consumption can influence how often someone gets bitten. Researchers…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (230+ words) It grew out of a celebration and parade in honor of the working class by the Knights of Labor in 1882 in New York. In 1884, the Knights held a large parade in New York City celebrating the working class. The parade…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (520+ words) Almost half of U. S. adults say they're ordering from restaurant kid menus in order to save money when they go out to eat and to opt for smaller portions, new research shows. About 44% of adults surveyed by Lightspeed Commerce, a provider…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (158+ words) "I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" is a song written in 1967 by singer-songwriter Joe South. It has since been recorded by artists of various styles and musical genres. [I Never Promised You A] Rose Garden" (Martina Mc Bride, 2005) I never…...