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Quick -- count your kids!
New research out today says having more than a couple children can definitely affect your mind! Researchers at Columbia University found that raising three or more kids may increase your cognitive decline or even accelerate certain types of dementia later in life. Researchers found rearing three or more kids is the equivalent of adding over 6 years to your actual age ;( The study says lots of…
The dinosaur that made 'Jurassic Park' ........
Christie's Auction House sells a dinosaur skeleton of 'Deinonychus antirrhopus' or as we have come to know him, the T-Rex-- the skeleton went for almost three times what they were expecting - $12.4 million. After the 1993 film made the species one of the world's most recognizable dinosaurs. The skeleton, affectionately known as 'Hector', within the auction house…
Google going after Apple -
Announcing another piece in their Pixel product line-up- their first smartwatch! Pixel Watch -you may recognize some of the components and features because they expertly draw from fitness gadget maker Fitbit. How? Well they acquired that very company last year for $2-billion. Hhhmmm.... think they had a plan? Google says to watch for an autumn release. No official price given but some…
A piece of pop culture history fading away.....
Apple discontinues..... the iPod. The world first introduced to the technological sensation in October 2001. The iPod debut was quickly followed by several other similar products in the line - The iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle ad iPod Mini. All of these versions long discontinued but the iPod Touch - the last man standing. Apple confirms the last of their stock will be available on…
Gas prices expected to rise even more this week -
AAA reporting a 15-cent increase nationally in gasoline over the past two weeks. The national average today $4.38 per gallon. Statewide for Wisconsin the average less at $4.11. Highest prices in the state concentrated in the northeast - over $4.25/gallon, least expensive gas prices scattered about but primarily south-central Wisconsin and the far northeastern counties of the state -- just…
!! HaPpY CiNcO de MaYo !!
How'd Cinco de Mayo become more popular in the U-S than Mexico??? Today - NOT Mexico's Independence Day as many falsely believe .... but instead the 5th of May celebrates a come from behind victory for the now much celebrated Mexican army's victory over the French in 1862, 'The Battle of Puebla'. So fast forward to more and more Mexican- Americans who start celebrating the unlikely win here in…
We love our furry friends
From Jen's News Desk... More and more pet owners purchasing pet insurance during the pandemic- A new survey from Forbes found an overwhelming majority of pet owners-- 78% -- bought pet insurance during the past two years. The publication labeling this a 'shifted landscape' in pet ownership. Overall, two -thirds or about 66% say they've spent more on doggie and/or kitty-cat in…
Surprise: Kane Brown is a dad again!
Surprise! Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn kept the pregnancy off of social media until the birth of their 2nd baby girl, Kodi Jane on December 30th! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Call Me KB (@kanebrown_music) Katelyn explains why she kept…
Steph’s TikTok Search: Patriotic Kenny and Scooters for Vets
79 year old Veteran, Kenny, gained popularity on TikTok as Patriotic Kenny thanks to his neighbor Amanda. When he needed a new mobility scooter, his life changed, and he’s doing that for others now.
Q-Munity: let’s help the 18 Wisconsin Veterans who need a scooter thru Levy Giving Fund! Listen to this really cool update and how you can continue to help:
Hedgehog Murder
This Country Courthouse --features two dads, neighbors -- locked in a disagreement about one child's pet. Nate's 7 yr. old son Aiden has (had) a pet hedgehog named 'Prickly'. Next door neighbor, Rick has a dog named Misha, an Anatolian Shepherd- the breed originally bred to guard livestock. So Aiden's pet hedgehog got through a hole in backyard fence, wandered into…