Using a writing prompt, such as “That One Time I. . . " or a “Day in the Life” of someone you find interesting. You may also consider using every day events at school as jumping off points for possible ideas for an article. Brainstorming different angles on a current topic or subject. For example, police brutality against African American men. Write the current topic or subject in the center of a piece of a paper....
A deep pot will allow for more steam to build up between the vegetables and will cook them better. If you do not want to use a pot, or do not have one that will fit your heat proof plate, then you can use a large skillet instead. The process will be the same, but you will need to have a lid that will cover the skillet. [1] X Research source...
When people hyperventilate during a panic attack, they lower the amount of carbon dioxide in their bloodstream. Studies have shown a link between low carbon dioxide and feelings of dizziness and panic. If you find that counting in your mind isn’t enough to stave off a panic attack, try writing down the numbers or, if you’re alone, saying them out loud. If you don’t carry loose change, try imagining coins in different combinations and tallying the totals....
Make sure to leave any holes near the container’s lid uncovered. Remember, raspberries do require some air circulation to remain fresh. Instead of placing the raspberries in a cold portion of your fridge, place them where you’re likely to see them. You will eat raspberries quicker if they’re easy to reach, preventing them from going bad. How long they take to freeze depends on the amount you’re freezing and the strength of your freezer....
Stephen Roch, 24, was reportedly taken into custody later in the day and booked at the Boulder County jail, according to Colorado’s Fox 31. He now faces charges of menacing, obstructing government operations, obstructing a peace officer/firefighter, eluding, and third-degree criminal trespass. According to a police report obtained by Fox 31, firefighters from Denver were in the Louisville, Colorado, area working the Marshall fire when they noticed Roch’s vehicle parked on the side of a road....
U.S. Attorney James Kennedy announced the charges at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Adam Green and Dallas Williams Smothers, both 20 years old, are charged with obstructing and impeding police officers during civil disorder. The charges carry potential prison sentences up to five years or fines up to $250,000. The men were arrested on Saturday night, as 1,500 protesters gathered in downtown Rochester and allegedly tossed rocks, bottles, fireworks and other objects toward police officers, the U....
Jeremy Goodale and Willard Miller, both 16, have been in jail on a $1 million cash bond since being charged with first-degree murder in the death of 66-year-old Nohema Graber, their high school Spanish teacher. The documents, filed by Jefferson County Attorney Chauncey Moulding on Thursday, said the teens had surveilled Graber’s patterns, allowing them to attack her while she was on her daily walk. Graber’s remains were discovered on November 2 at Chautauqua Park in Fairfield, Iowa....
While the chip flavors most snackers favor include BBQ and spicy jalapeño, there are countless others seasonings which for whatever reason have vanished from our superstore shelves. Whether a limited-edition take on a classic dish or a seasoning that has simply fallen out of fashion, Newsweek rounds up some of the potato chip taste sensations sadly now no longer available. 1. Pringles Pecan Pie Potato Crisps Pringles in 2014 controversially released their first-ever sweet versions of the usually savory snack housed in their cylindrical-shaped cans....
But adequate training, necessary for animals to associate commands with action, is another obligation sometimes sadly overlooked. Mary Burch, director of the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Family Dog Program, explains why certain large breeds appear easier to train than others. “Many of the large breeds were originated to help people with jobs such as hunting, herding, and guard work,” she tells Newsweek. “The selective breeding that went into creating these breeds results in dogs who are easy to train and eager to work....
The Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience report published on Monday by Harvard’s Center for Ethics states a combination of widespread testing to identify cases, contact tracing to find those who may be infected, and measures to isolate the sick is needed to re-open the economy while stopping the coronavirus spreading. This would enable the country to regain some sense of normalcy by August, they indicated. The authors included experts in economics, public health, technology, and ethics from institutions including Harvard, the University of California, Berkeley, Columbia University, Princeton, as well as organizations including Microsoft....
From pampered pooches to cats with better houses than us, celebrities are just as likely to flood the ‘gram with pictures of their pet as they are a perfectly lit selfie, and when it comes to the animals of the rich and famous, it feels like we know them as much as our own pets. Some even become stars in their own right, walking the red carpet with their celebrity parents....
A drive-by shooting wounded eight people who had been riding a party bus in Lincoln Park on the city’s North Side. Police said one or more people in an SUV fired at the group on the bus. The shooting came amidst efforts to curb rising gun violence not only in the city but in the U.S., including new gun trafficking strike forces in Chicago and four other cities. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below....
“Currently, DIR, the Texas Military Department, and the Texas A&M University System’s Cyberresponse and Security Operations Center teams are deploying resources to the most critically impacted jurisdictions,” the department, which is leading the state’s response, said in a press release. “Further resources will be deployed as they are requested.” Ransomware attacks have been gaining currency among hackers in recent years as a preferred method of extortion, especially among municipal entities....
If you’re not sure about breaking up, talk to your partner about your relationship concerns. They may be able to alleviate them. It might sound clinical or cold, but making a pro-con list can help you figure out if it’s worth it to stay in your relationship or if you’d be better off flying solo. What benefits does your relationship bring to your life? What negatives? Sometimes it’s just normal to imagine what life would be like alone, but if it’s a constant thought, then there may be some underlying reasons why....
We had tickets to a baseball game between the U.S. and Australia at old Fulton County Stadium. I was 20, and I remember thinking it was going to be cool to tell people I had been to the Olympics. The Olympics are always historic, I thought. But July 27, 1996, began with the bad kind of history. RIO 2016: Portraits of Team USA athletes We left for Atlanta that morning without turning on the TV or listening to the radio....
After running a mediocre 5.42 in the 40-yard dash, the 6-2, 330-pound tackle stepped up to attempt his broad jump test. Unfortunately, the man known as "Irish Chocolate" couldn't exactly stick the landing. MORE: Combine photos | Clowney runs fast 40 | Manziel’s blazing sprint | Sam fails to impress TIMBUUUUURRRRRR! (Gif via B/R)
Denver television station CBS4 (KCNC-TV) reports the Indianapolis Colts are among the teams interested in signing Decker. Andrew Luck has a veteran No. 1 (Reggie Wayne) and a dynamic ace slot man (T.Y. Hilton), but could use a No. 2 with speed and good hands. Given Wayne, coming off a torn ACL, is more a possession type at the latter stages of his career, the 26-year-old Decker would give Luck a needed big playmaker outside....
Rory McIlroy, winner of the British Open, will be among the contenders. So will Masters champ Bubba Watson and U.S. Open winner Martin Kaymer. Jason Dufner is defending champion, rolling to victory at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y. MORE: First-, second-round tee times Here’s what you need to know about the PGA Championship. Field: It will be set July 28, with qualifiers from the tournament’s points list and special invitations....
Julia Mancuso, who won the super-combined in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee in 2007, failed to finish her runs. teammate Lindsey Vonn, who has a record 12 podium finishes in super-combined including a win here in 2009, is out for the season because of a right knee injury. It was the first super-combined event of the season and the only one before the Sochi Olympics next month. Gagnon was 1.37 seconds off the lead in 16th after the super-G portion but went ahead of the field after posting the second fastest time in the slalom run....
The explosion at the central railway station in the city of Volgograd was set off by a suicide bomber, Russia's National Anti-Terrorist Committee said. MORE: Shani Davis returns to U.S. speedskating team | First American ski jumpers are in Vladimir Markin, a spokesman for the nation's top investigative agency, the Investigative Committee, said that at least 13 people died in the blast. Russia's Health Ministry said about 50 people were injured....
