Jun 26, 2017

How to Avoid Splitting the Check Evenly When You Order Less Than Everyone Else

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One fine day on Lake Michigan


Relax and enjoy Lake Michigan and seagull flybys in Glen Loyd's music video.
Say “seagull” and most people know you’re talking about a gregarious, white-and-gray waterbird common around harbors and beaches and highly tolerant of humans. Of the 19 North American gull species, the Ring-billed Gull is the one you’re most likely to see around the Great Lakes. It can be found along the ocean coasts, but many of these “seagulls” never see anything except fresh water all their lives. Although referred to as seagulls, a common misnomer, these are properly called gulls.
----University of WI Sea Grant

NASA: Goop’s ‘Healing Stickers’ Are An Expensive “Load Of BS”

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Amazon’s “Prime Wardrobe” Lets Customers Try Clothing Before Buying

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Southwest Remembers Jets Have Two Doors So People Exit Plane Faster – Consumerist

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"Mobile versions of retro Sega games are free to play if you don't mind ads, but ad-free versions are also available

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The Apartment Rental Credit Check Scam Is Alive And Well

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Robocall Scammer Faces $120M Fine For Impersonating TripAdvisor, Marriott, Expedia

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Best All-In-One Desktop Computers for Every Budget

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Should Pre-Teens Be Allowed To Own Smartphones?

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The FTC doesn’t need your bank info

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Jun 11, 2017

Peregrine falcon rescues her falling baby


Glen Loyd has dramatic video of a peregrine falcon mother saving her baby falling from Great Spirit Bluff on the Mississippi River near La Crosse, WI
The baby is believed to be fleeing black flies which suffocated two other siblings by clogging their airways.
Another sibling fell or jumped out of the nest but was recovered.
A Raptor Resource  climbing team cleans out the out the nest, applies insecticide and returns the two surviving siblings

Discarded Phones A Potential Gold Mine For Identity Thieves

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Pros and Cons of Induction Cooktops and Ranges

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Why your personal fitness tracker may not be all that accurate

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Stephen Curry Ranks 82nd Among Highest Paid NBA Players. How he feels about it

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Cleaning Products: What's Best for Your Money?

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How Seniors Are Driving Safer, Driving Longer

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How to Load a Dishwasher the right way

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5 Best Dishwashers Under $500

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Jun 4, 2017

"How did the FBI recruit and train Geek Squad employees to search for illegal materials on customers' computers?

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Congratulations Wisconsin, You Can Sell Your Homebaked Cookies Like Everyone (Except New Jersey)

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Making Cars That Meet the Needs of Older Drivers

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3 big birds on the Rock River


Glen Loyd likes to show and tell about the Rock River in Janesville. It is not just a Mississippi tributary, he says. It has an interesting history of its own. It was Chief Black Hawk's River. It was Ronald Reagan's River. And Abe Lincoln knew the river as did the French Voyageurs. And today the Rock River helps generate electricity to light up Chicago. In addition to all of this river bragging, Glen shows how the River can make you happy, too.

"Self-driving cars could soon save the average family at least $5,600 a year

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The Age That You Will Peak at Everything in Life

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Prenups: When to Get One and What to Include - even if you are young and don't have money

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Walt Disney World, Universal Studios: Top Tips to Save Money

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How to Buy a String Trimmer in 3 Easy Steps

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