The Importance of Friends as you Age

The Importance of Friends as you Age As we age, the role of friendship changes. It becomes more important than ever to have strong, healthy relationships with others. Having friends helps prevent loneliness and isolation which can damage your health. Friendships...

Is Receiving an Apology Important

Is Receiving an Apology Important Receiving an apology can be very important as it acknowledges the hurt caused, demonstrates responsibility, and can be a crucial step towards repairing a relationship or restoring trust, especially when delivered sincerely; a...

Waffle House Index

Waffle House Index The Waffle House Index When a hurricane makes landfall, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency relies on a couple of metrics to assess its destructive power. First, there is the well-known Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale.  Then there is what...

Haunted History of Halloween

Haunted History of Halloween Haunted History of Halloween Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31. Halloween 2024 will take place on Thursday, October 31. Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain(pronounced sow-in). The Celts,...

SpaceX Catches Rocket

SpaceX Catches Rocket SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship rocket A SpaceX Starship rocket successfully landed upright recently alongside a massive metal landing tower as it was caught by two converging “chopstick” arms — another historic engineering...

Schools adopt a phone ban

Schools adopt a phone ban Schools consider adopting a phone ban Connecticut joins a growing number of states enacting a cellphone ban. Even the nation’s largest school system, New York City schools, is considering adopting a similar policy. Students in Stamford...