You are here

Month: April 2020

Odds and Ends 

Dolphins Seen Swimming Near Cities with Ferries and Cruise Ships Halted

NewsEditor, , , , , , , , ,

COVID-19 has brought entire industries to a standstill, as ferries and cruise ships around the world have been docked. With so many large ships no longer circulating, wildlife has returned to ports and other areas that are typically overrun with human-related traffic. These dolphins were spotted swimming by the port of Cagliari, which is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. You can see the original tweet below. Video girato oggi nel porto di #Cagliari dai ragazzi di Luna Rossa. I traghetti non circolano più e questo è…

Read More
Odds and Ends 

These Hyperrealistic Charcoal Portraits by Dylan Eakin are Incredible

NewsEditor, , , ,

A self-described ‘photorealist’, Dylan Eakin is an incredible artist best known for his hyperrealistic charcoal portraits. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, Eakin says his amazing portraits take around 100 hours (give or take) each. In an interview with Artzine he adds: As far as the reasons behind working in photorealism, it can get a bit tricky. With this genre, the art is so much more than the final product. For me, it’s an exploration of medium, an exercise in precision and self-discipline, and an attempt to engineer myself and my…

Read More
Odds and Ends 

10 Productive Things People Have Already Accomplished While Working From Home

NewsEditor, , ,

By now, most people have been practicing social distancing, working from home, and adjusting to life in solitude. In these difficult times, we can all use a brief reprieve and just take a moment to laugh, smile, and remember why we are taking these measures in the first place.. To do what we can to help our community and those we love, so we can get back to enjoying more moments like these! So here are 10 amazing things people have already accomplished while working from home. 1. Day 10…

Read More
Odds and Ends 

You Should Know These Major Coronavirus Terms To Stay Up To Date

NewsEditor

Thierry Monasse/Getty Images News/Getty Images What Does “Social Distancing” Mean? These Coronavirus Terms Are Important To Know By Lara Walsh Updated: March 23, 2020 As the number of those impacted by the coronavirus continues to rise around the world, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself and those around you by practicing good hygiene and taking preventative measures. After the World Health Organization (WHO) categorized the coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, as a pandemic on March 11, numerous businesses and schools have closed their doors, while major…

Read More
Headlines 

Trump fires Michael Atkinson, intelligence IG who told Congress about Ukraine phone call: report

NewsEditor

Michael Atkinson, the inspector general of the intelligence community, leaves the Capitol after closed doors interview about the whistleblower complaint that exposed a July phone call the president had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in which Trump pressed for an investigation of Democratic political rival Joe Biden and his family, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (Associated Press) “It is extremely important that we promote the economy, efficiency, and the effectiveness of Federal programs and activities. The Inspectors General have a critical role in the achievement of…

Read More
Odds and Ends 

Here’s What’s Actually Happening In Italy, According To Two Teens On Coronavirus Lockdown

NewsEditor

SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images We’re On Coronavirus Lockdown In Italy. Here’s What We Want American Teens To Know Now By David Moreno and Emily Moreno March 18, 2020 On canceling school and before the lockdown: David: When they canceled school for the first week, it was — I’m sorry, I’m a teenager! — awesome. It was a great break from school. We didn’t take it that seriously at all. The first week school was closed, I was still trying to get my friends to come over. The government was saying, “You…

Read More
Headlines 

A gender reveal party ignited a 10-acre brush fire in Florida, fire officials say

NewsEditor, , ,

(CNN)A gender reveal party in Florida went wrong and sparked a 10-acre fire, CNN affiliate WESH reported. “Something as seemingly innocent as a gender reveal can turn into a large-scale disaster where homes are threatened,” he added. The blaze was “fast moving in heavy fuel”and ended up burning 10 acres before it was completely contained within hours, county fire officials and the Florida Forest Service said. No homes were damaged, the Brevard County Fire Rescue said. The county had been under a burn ban, including outdoor activities such as campfires,…

Read More
Odds and Ends 

These Free Printable Coloring Sheets Feature Your Favorite Disney Princesses

NewsEditor

Disney These 10 Free Disney Printable Coloring Sheets Are Simply Magical By Cianna Garrison April 1, 2020 Coloring is a fun way to pass the time when you find yourself stuck indoors. If you want to pay homage to some of your fave Disney characters during your next art session, all you need is some blank printer paper and art utensils, such as crayons or colored pencils, to get started. There are plenty of choices available online, and these 10 free Disney printable coloring sheets are simply magical. Even as…

Read More
Headlines 

Security News This Week: A Notorious Spyware Vendor Wants to Track Coronavirus Spread

NewsEditor, , , , , , ,

Everybody's worried about Zoom this week. As the video conferencing software rocketed to 200 million users amid widespread shelter-in-place orders, security and privacy pros have catalogued a litany of issues. It's probably perfectly fine for most people! But especially if you need true end-to-end encrypted meetings, maybe give Zoom a minute to get its act together. Zoom's not the only one benefiting from novel coronavirus quarantines. Online credit card skimmers have stepped up their activity now that everyone's shopping from home, according to data from security company RiskIQ. The most…

Read More