Today we visit with BEST-SELLING Author Chris Epting about his latest book, Where One Hears the Rain: Finding Your Voice and Crafting Your Story, from Inspiration to Publication. https://amzn.to/4fP6VHv
TODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY! (A special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
August 24th
National Hug Your Boss Day
National Waffle Day
International Strange Music Day
Kobe Bryant Day
National Knife Day
National Peach Pie Day
Pluto Demoted Day
Vesuvius Day
Ukraine’s National Day
August 25th
National Banana Split Day
National Kiss And Make Up Day
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
National Park Service Founders Day
National Whiskey Sour Day
Uruguay’s National Day
Social Justice Sunday
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It seems that the blue light emanating from our electronic devices can have a negative effect on more than just our eyes and our sleep. Evidence is still emerging, but some dermatologists are warning that blue light can be bad for our skin, too. Blue light might damage collagen, a protein essential for skin structure, potentially accelerating the formation of wrinkles. Studies also suggest exposure to blue light can stimulate production of melanin, the natural pigment that gives skin its color. Too much blue light, then, could worsen hyperpigmentation – leading to dark spots on the skin – especially in those with darker skin. And because we already know that the light from our devices can have a negative effect on sleep, it stands to reason that there are also the visible signs of sleep deprivation to deal with, such as the skin around the eyes becoming dull or puffy.
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The whole gang is returning to “Dancing with the Stars” for season 33! People reports that Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro will resume their duties as co-hosts for the upcoming 33rd season of the competitive dance show. In addition, judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough will return to their seats on the judging panel. ABC will announce this season’s celebrity dancers at a later date. Dancing with the Stars season 33 will premiere Tuesday, Sept. 17.
George Clooney is mad at Quentin Tarantino after the director claimed the actor was “not a movie star.” In a GQ interview, Clooney is quoted as saying: “Quentin said some (stuff) about me recently, so I’m a little irritated by him”. He went on to explain that Tarantino claimed in an interview that Clooney is “not a movie star”, because he hasn’t been in a hit “since the millennium.” The “Ocean’s Eleven” star elaborated, saying: “That’s kind of my whole…career.” Clooney starred alongside Tarantino in the 1996 vampire thriller “From Dusk ‘Till Dawn”, but said now, he doesn’t mind giving Tarantino (ahem) ‘crap’ – because “He gave me (crap).”
Russian authorities have declared George Clooney’s nonprofit “undesirable,” effectively blocking it from operating inside the country. The Clooney Foundation for Justice was set up in 2016 by the actor and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, to investigate mass human rights abuses, and support victims. The organization is “actively investigating war crimes in Ukraine” as part of its work, according to its website. The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation said in a statement that it had declared the activities of the CFJ to be “undesirable on the territory of our country”, as it “carries out work aimed at discrediting Russia on a Hollywood scale.”
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According to a poll, 30% of people feel that money is more important than friends.
I knew that driving would eventually come to this: Cars talking to one another, and drivers with not much to do, except, well…play with their phones. The US Department of Transportation has laid out a road safety plan that will lead to cars communicating with each other. “Vehicle-to-everything” (V2X) technology enables vehicles to stay in touch with each other — as well as pedestrians, cyclists, other road users and roadside infrastructure. It lets them share information such as their position and speed, as well as road conditions. They’d be able to do so in situations with poor visibility, such as around corners and in dense fog. A country-wide rollout would require a system of mobile, in-vehicle and roadside tech that can communicate efficiently and securely while protecting people’s personal information. Safety advocates claim the tech could prevent hundreds of thousands of crashes and minimize the severity of collisions by reducing the speed of impact. It is hoped to have the system fully deployed across the National Highway System by 2036.
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✓ In some parts of Africa, ostriches are used to herd sheep.
✓ 28% of household injuries in the summer are caused by yardwork.
✓ You would have to walk 5 miles (8km) to burn off the calories of a single hot fudge sundae.
✓ It’s estimated that you’ll spend a year of your life looking for misplaced objects.
✓ Shrimp can only swim backward. (which would make it ‘forward’ to them!)
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The average family has eight of THESE in their home. What are they?
Answer: Coffee mugs
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The founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely, thinks she has the next essential accessory for the busy modern woman: High-heeled sneakers. Last week, she posted an Instagram message, teasing a “luxury hybrid stiletto” and “hy-heel sneaker.” She added that the launch is slated for tomorrow. But “Inc.” magazine found that the new website (Sneex.com) is already up. It offers high-heeled sneakers made of Napa leather, mesh and suede, and engineered to eliminate pain points that are common with high heel. The sneakers are listed for $395 to $595 per pair.
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By now, everyone knows that AirTags are pretty handy for tracking down your luggage when it is misplaced by the airline, but here are some other practical uses that you may not have thought of.
→ Key & Wallet Tracking: If you’ve ever had to replace these things, you’ll agree that slipping an AirTag in your wallet or attaching one to a key ring could save you’re a world of inconvenience.
→ Pet Tracking: It’s pretty easy to fit one on a pet collar – and you can also buy pet collars that specifically fit AirTags. Not just to help find a missing pet, but it might also be fun to find out where your cat takes off to every day!
→ Bike & Scooter Security: Face it: These things are thief-magnets. Slip on an AirTag for valuable peace of mind.
→ Remote Control Finder: Not just the remote that always goes missing, how about that game controller, headphones, or any other device? Just tape an AirTag to it.
→ Child Safety: Depending on your child’s age, an AirTag might be a good way to keep track of them, by sewing one into a coat or attaching it to a book bag.
→ Senior Safety: If Grandpa refuse to carry a phone, maybe ask if he’d be OK with carrying around an AirTag on a keychain.
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Workplace
Tool & Equipment Tracker: Often, toolboxes go (ahem!) “missing”
from job sites. Throw an AirTag in your toolbox or attach one to
important equipment.
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