ERCOT warns extreme weather could threaten reliability during winter, next summer Texas may have to initiate rolling blackouts again over the winter and the electricity grid’s near-crisis last summer could occur again next summer if extreme weather puts more pressure on the grid than normal, the state’s grid operator warned today. The Electric Reliability Council […]
According to the AP, Glenn Jones is preparing to bury his 16-year-old son. It never should’ve come to this. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/31091
There’s nothing like fresh flowers to add a personal touch to an apartment.I love to buy flowers every Friday for my apartment, but lately I find that my flowers are wilting before the weekend is over. Here are some tips on how to revive wilted flowers from sohaute.com: 1. Trim the stems on a diagonal, […]
THE DAILY GREEN: With much of the U.S. experiencing a summer heat wave, everyone’s thinking about cooling off. 1. Close your windows (as silly as that sounds) It may seem counterintuitive, but opening the windows will often make your home warmer, not cooler. Open your windows at night if the air outside is cooler than […]
It’s the summer – the sun’s out, hammocks are in style. What better way to relax in the summer breeze than by opening a good book? Reading is a great way to unwind outside and enjoy the weather while also exercising your mind – however, with the world being busier than ever these days, a […]
Lighten up your diet this summer with these six top refreshing foods and drinks for weight loss. WebMd.com presents the following dietitian’s picks for some of the best foods to help with weight loss during the summer. Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 1: Chilled Soups Moores loves all kind of produce but says cold […]
Every year, families look forward to the summer for its relaxing vacations, fun cookouts and a chance to play outdoors. However, with all of this activity, doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have recently noticed a trend in children’s injuries during the summer months — injuries that are both predictable and preventable.Dr. Kathy Nuss, associate medical […]
Want to transform your kitchen on a budget this summer? No need to burn a hole in your wallet, all you need to do is use bright, bold colors to compliment what you already have.
Now that summer is around the corner and you want to add some energy to your home, why not bring in a splash of color with these yellow accessories.
(From Essence.com/by Tia Williams) We don’t know if it’s our Prince obsession or the fact that purple looks so stunning on brown skin, but lately, we’ve been spotting a slew of celebs rocking purple eyeshadow. And we’re not just talking straightforward Barney purple, either — the shadows run the gorgeous gamut from pale lavender to […]
VIA CNN: When does 92 degrees feel cool? The day after 100. Temperatures cooled a bit Thursday along parts of the East Coast that have been suffering under a blistering heat wave this week, but it might be too early to get out of the pool just yet. The National Weather Service still has heat […]
