February is always the shortest month‚ so it seems appropriate that there isn’t so much to see in the night sky for those in the Northern Hemisphere in the next 4 weeks. But the New Moon on February 9th will set the stage for some excellent opportunities to see the gas giants Saturn and Jupiter‚ […] The post New Moon Will Welcome ‘Gas Giants’ Saturn and Jupiter for Unparalleled Stargazing This Month appeared first on Good News Network.

The post National Pet Preparedness Month 2024: When &; What Is It? by Codee Chessher appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Throughout recorded history‚ countless pets and animals have been lost to the unfathomable forces that are natural disasters. From hurricanes savaging the South to cyclones trawling Tornado Alley‚ the best we can hope for today is to keep our precious pets safe with us. That’s where National Pet Preparedness Month comes in. So‚ mark every June on your calendar for a rethinking and overhaul of your family’s emergency plan. About National Pet Preparedness Month How did this safety-focused holiday month come about? In 2003‚ the US government founded a program simply called Ready to raise awareness about how to protect your pets when the unthinkable happens and your home is in the path of a natural disaster. They partnered with the Red Cross‚ ASPCA‚ the Humane Society‚ and even beer company Anheuser-Busch with the goal of spreading as much awareness as possible so people can make the most educated decisions on how to best protect their pets. National Pet Preparedness Month sprung out of this powerful alliance‚ and we still celebrate it every June. According to an ASPCA survey from 20211‚ 83% of pet owners live in an area affected by natural disasters‚ but less than half have an emergency plan in place! The same survey found that one in five families had been forced to evacuate during a disaster and almost half left a pet behind in the chaos. With estimates stating evacuees didn’t return home for days to 2 weeks‚ the outcome for the pets left behind is grim. That’s why National Preparedness Month is so vital for all pet parents out there. Even if you think you won’t be affected by a disaster‚ it never hurts to be prepared and could save lives. Let’s dig into some ways you can celebrate this month every June as well as invaluable tips on updating your family’s emergency kit with your favorite four-legged pet in mind. How to Celebrate National Pet Preparedness Month It’s not the most fun-filled occasion‚ but we really can’t emphasize the importance of National Pet Preparedness Month enough. Considering those stats above‚ it makes it even more important that you celebrate this month wisely by raising awareness among pet parents who may not be as prepared as you are. Ways to Celebrate National Pet Preparedness Month: Talk to pet owners you know about the importance of having an emergency plan‚ particularly if you live in a disaster-prone region. Update your emergency supplies with fresh‚ unexpired items annually‚ and make sure your current supplies aren’t damaged. Tag your June social media pet posts with the #PetPreparednessMonth hashtag to spread awareness about the month. Find pet-friendly shelters near you‚ confirm their policies‚ and share these locations with fellow pet owners to ensure no pet gets left behind during future disasters. Consider investing in pet insurance to further protect your pet from harm that may occur during or after disasters. If possible‚ after a disaster‚ volunteer some of your time to animal rescue shelters that may be struggling. Image Credit: Fusso_pics‚ Shutterstock Take the Chance to Update Your Pet Emergency Plan (Or Make One!) Many people rarely think about their emergency plan until it’s too late—don’t be one of those people. If you have an emergency plan but haven’t updated it since you’ve adopted a pet‚ we urge you to do so in the spirit of National Pet Preparedness Month. Remember that the best way to protect your pet is through proactive preparedness! Let’s review what you should pack in your emergency kit and the essential rules you should be aware of as a pet owner facing potential disaster. What to Include in Your Pet Emergency Plan: A gallon of water per member of your family per day‚ plus additional water per pet A week’s worth of perishable kibble‚ canned food‚ and/or wet food pouches. Refresh any perishable products every so often Collar with ID tag and your contact information in case you get separated from your pet A photocopy of your pet’s vaccinations‚ prescriptions‚ and veterinary records in a waterproof zippable bag A week’s worth of any medications your pet takes on a regular basis in case local refills aren’t available right after the disaster Spare leash‚ harness‚ and transport crate Human first-aid kit and pet first-aid kit Collapsible food and water bowls Grooming glove‚ if your pet is amenable to grooming Small bag with cat litter and portable-sized litter pan—use the litter sparingly in case of prolonged periods without access to stores Blanket for warmth A small toy or two per pet to help keep morale up A physical list of addresses where you can shelter with your pet—nearby shelters‚ out-of-state friends and family‚ etc. A physical list of major phone numbers you need to be able to reach—friends‚ family‚ colleagues‚ etc. Image Credit: David Pereiras‚ Shutterstock Tips for Navigating a Disaster With Your Pet The unthinkable has happened and your home is in the path of a deadly hurricane or tornado—what do you do? You have your emergency plan‚ kit‚ and family ready to go‚ but you may still be a little lost on the finer points of how to calmly guide your loved ones to safety together. To help in this vein‚ we’ve put together some invaluable tips that might just help the next time you need to evacuate with your pet. Essential Pet Owner Disaster-Related Tips: Maintain a cool‚ confident demeanor. Pets follow your lead and easily pick up on it when you’re nervous or afraid. During evacuations‚ keep your pet in their travel crate or on a leash at all times for everyone’s safety and peace of mind. Even if it’s just their crate‚ make sure your cat has a safe space to call their own during these trying times. Adhere to routines like mealtimes as closely as possible‚ safety permitting. Ensure evacuation routes are clear before leaving your home. You don’t want to get caught in a traffic jam and a hurricane at the same time‚ trust us. In the planning stages‚ begin working on training your pet to come when you call. This is especially critical if your area is low-lying or storm-prone. Never leave your pet behind if you evacuate‚ even if a neighbor‚ friend‚ or family promises to check on them. Image Credit: Nils Jacobi‚ Shutterstock Conclusion Every June is National Pet Preparedness Month‚ dedicated to helping pet owners like you protect their pets by raising awareness about disaster preparedness. Take some time this June to review your emergency plan‚ refresh your supplies‚ and help others keep their pets safe through the most trying times nature has to throw at us. Sources https://redrover.org/pet-disaster-preparedness/ https://www.ready.gov/pet-toolkit https://www.americanhumane.org/blog/are-you-prepared-to-protect-your-pet-in-a-disaster-or-emergency/ https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/pet-preparedness-month-include-your-pets-in-emergency-plans.html https://www.americanhumane.org/program/disaster-preparedness/ https://www.aspca.org/about-us/press-releases/new-aspca-survey-reveals-83-percent-pet-owners-live-area-impacted-disasters Featured Image Credit:  Image Credit: frantic00‚ Shutterstock The post National Pet Preparedness Month 2024: When &; What Is It? by Codee Chessher appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. 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News Star Trek Get (Virtually) Up Close to the U.S.S. Enterprise (and Quark’s Bar) in New Star Trek Experience The Roddenberry Archive will allows fans to explore a variety of Star Trek locales from the comfort of their own homes. By Vanessa Armstrong | Published on February 2‚ 2024 icon-comment 0 Share New Share Twitter Facebook Pinterest RSS Feed Have you ever looked around your cramped living room and wished you were sitting at Quark’s bar on Deep Space Nine or on the Bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise (or the U.S.S. Voyager‚ or even the U.S.S. Cerritos) instead? If so‚ you’re in luck! OTOY‚ Paramount Game Studios‚ and The Gene Roddenberry Estate broke news via Deadline that there’s going to be a “Roddenberry Archive” app available on the newly released Apple Vision Pro‚ an augmented or virtual reality headset that Apple is marketing as a spatial computing platform. The Archive will give Trekkies nearly two hours of Star Trek spatial experiences across the franchise via “hundreds of fully realized locations‚ artifacts‚ and unique items—spanning every Star Trek TV show and film across the franchise’s nearly sixty-year history.” That includes the bridges of multiple starships‚ all the way from the U.S.S. Discovery to the U.S.S. Protostar on the Prime Timeline (and don’t worry‚ there are also ships from the Kelvin Timeline‚ the mirror universe‚ and myriad other alternative realities we’ve seen over the decades). The Deadline article goes on about the technical specs of the Apple Vision Pro‚ which frankly didn’t make sense to me beyond the fact that they were trying to convey that the capabilities of the new hardware are impressive. “Through our multi-decade collaboration with OTOY‚ we have been working to push the frontiers of immersive technology to fulfill my father’s legacy‚ creative intent‚ and ideas in ways that can be experienced today and by generations yet to come‚” Rod Roddenberry‚ President of Roddenberry Entertainment‚ said in a statement to Deadline. He added that the Apple Vision Pro offering is “a remarkable milestone in realizing my father’s vision for the Holodeck” and “also fulfills one of my mother’s greatest wishes.” Roddenberry’s mother‚ of course‚ was Majel Barrett‚ who played several characters in the Star Trek universe including Nurse Chapel in the Original Series‚ Number One in the series’ initial pilot‚ “The Cage‚” Lwaxana Troi on The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine‚ and the voice of the computer interface you’ve heard across several Trek series.   According to Roddenberry‚ Barrett recorded her phenoms in 2008 in hopes of preserving her voice for posterity. Through these recordings‚ her voice now posthumously narrates portions of the archive‚ which her son understandably found “deeply moving.” A 2D version of the Archive is available for your review here‚ for a limited time. Sometime later this year‚ Apple Vision Pro users will have unlimited viewing time and access to all Trek-related 3D experiences available on The Archive. [end-mark] The post Get (Virtually) Up Close to the U.S.S. <;i>;Enterprise<;/i>; (and Quark’s Bar) in New Star Trek Experience appeared first on Reactor.

News Longlegs Longlegs Teaser Trailer Is Full of Vibes… Disturbing‚ Disturbing Vibes By Vanessa Armstrong | Published on February 2‚ 2024 icon-comment 0 Share New Share Twitter Facebook Pinterest RSS Feed You’ve got the teeth of the hydra upon you. What does that T-Rex lyric have to do with anything? I have no idea! That’s the only description‚ however‚ that comes with Neon’s latest teaser trailer for the horror movie‚ Longlegs. The one-minute-thirty-second clip is a masterclass on how to convey vibes through a trailer without giving away pretty much anything about the plot. But what does seem to be coming together based on the intentionally opaque marketing campaign is that the film revolves around a series of family murders that take place over decades that (maybe?) all came about by the workings of a single serial killer and/or something supernatural. We also know that Maika Monroe (It Follows) stars in the film‚ which was written and directed by Osgood Perkins‚ whose credits include directing an episode of The Twilight Zone reboot and also helming the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s short story‚ “The Monkey.” What this teaser and none of the other marketing so far emphasizes‚ however‚ is that Nicolas Cage is in the film in an undisclosed role‚ though odds are good that he’s playing the depraved serial killer (or supernatural entity?) that’s behind the violent murders teased in this trailer. Other than that‚ the details of this film have been decidedly kept under wraps. We may have to wait until the movie hits theaters to understand what Longlegs is all about. But going into a horror movie blind‚ perhaps‚ isn’t a terrible thing (though it might be terrifying). And no matter what other tidbits Neon does or doesn’t throw our way before the movie’s release‚ we’ll be able to see who Cage is playing for ourselves when the film scares its way into our brains on July 12‚ 2024. [end-mark] The post <;i>;Longlegs<;/i>; Teaser Trailer Is Full of Vibes… Disturbing‚ Disturbing Vibes appeared first on Reactor.

While your typical outfits are pretty nice‚ sometimes you want to look different than you usually do. So how can you find outfits and change your clothes in Persona 3 Reload? There are different ways you can come across new outfits in this Persona game. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe‚ here’s how to do it. Where to find outfits in Persona 3 Reload There are two ways to find new clothes in Persona 3 Reload. The first method is to purchase some DLC outfits if you don’t mind spending a few dollars for some cool clothing. Here are all the DLC outfit sets you can buy: Persona 4 Golden Yasogami High Costume Set Persona 5 Royal Shujin Academy Costume Set Persona 5 Royal Phantom Thieves Costume Set Image: Atlus Based on looks from Persona 4 and 5‚ you can purchase these DLC sets for new outfits. But if you don’t want to spend more money‚ there is another way to get outfits in Persona 3 Reload. As you’re exploring Tartarus‚ you c...

King Shark fills the tank role in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League but he’s also so much more. With the best Talents and the best Loadout‚ King Shark in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a force of nature. What is the best build for King Shark in Suicide Squad KTJL? King Shark’s best weapon is the Heavy Weapon thanks to the Talents. While using the Heavy Weapon‚ we’ll spend time airborne and launching into Atlantean Drops to close the gap‚ use Suicide Strike to make the surrounding enemies Shield Harvestable‚ and use your Melee to apply Bleed and Shield Harvest everyone around us. Best King Shark Talents in Suicide Squad KTJL Screenshot: PC Invasion The best King Shark build focuses on Suicide Strike‚ Shield Harvest‚ and using our Heavy Weapon and melee at close ranges. Here are the best Talents that highlight this playstyle: Firepower Blood Frenzy – Increases melee damage after Counters and applies Bleed to melee hits at five Combo...

Native Americans are those who are indigenous to the United States and there are still 574 federally recognized tribes. They have been around for centuries and continue to cherish their many sacred practices and traditions. From their clothing‚ language‚ and more‚ here are some unique things to know about Native Americans. While teepees are usually considered a symbol of Native American life... Source

During the summer of 1969‚ engineers discovered a deep‚ hidden secret about Niagara Falls. After draining the falls by cutting off the flow from one peak and redirecting it‚ what laid beneath was revealed. What they found‚ they never expected. Buried among the rocks was a finding that created far more questions than answers. What did they unearth? Continue reading and discover the truth that... Source

A Republican candidate for the House of Representatives ripped the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday‚ saying it was “mistreating residents” of East Palestine‚ Ohio. President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he would visit the city where the Feb. 3‚ 2023‚ train derailment occurred‚ fulfilling a promise to visit East Palestine made in March 2023. The derailment caused people to evacuate after chemicals were spilled. Dr. Rick Tsai‚ who is running for the House seat vacated when Rep. Bill Johnson‚ R-Ohio‚ resigned last month to become president of Youngstown State University‚ blasted the EPA and federal government during an appearance on WMAL-FM radio’s “The Vince Coglianese Show” in Washington. >;>;>; RELATED: KJP Refuses To Say If Biden Will Drink Water in East Palestine “I don’t think the world knows the whole truth about what happened here and is still going on in East Palestine‚” Tsai told Coglianese‚ who is also the Daily Caller’s editorial director. Officials warned of a possible “catastrophic blast” at the derailment site Feb. 6‚ 2023‚ and carried out a controlled burn of chemicals‚ the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. “The government put the entity that caused this catastrophe in control of the cleanup‚ and they’ve almost been like the Gestapo here‚ mistreating residents‚” Tsai added. Tsai has done his own testing of local creeks‚ saying he has found elevated levels of benzene‚ according to Cleveland’s WKYC-TV “As of yesterday or the day before‚ Ann Vogel of the Ohio EPA was saying they have no evidence of chemicals in our land or a creek‚” Tsai told Coglianese. “I can give a 7-year-old a stick and teach him how to find these chemicals. I don’t know how the EPA doesn’t do it with their millions of dollars at‚ you know‚ their beck and call.” Former President Donald Trump visited East Palestine in February 2023‚ donating bottled water and pallets of supplies to assist residents in the town. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state. The post Biden EPA Has Acted Like ‘Gestapo‚’ Mistreated Ohio Residents in East Palestine Cleanup‚ House Candidate Says appeared first on The Daily Signal.

New research estimates that some students’ grades will never catch back up after falling during the pandemic. Recently‚ some in the mainstream media worried that the federal taxpayer money that lawmakers sent to K-12 schools during COVID-19 may not be enough to help schools turn things around. But public schools—also known as “assigned” schools—had money before the pandemic‚ and achievement gaps have persisted for decades among students from different economic backgrounds‚ long before COVID-19. Public education’s slow-motion attempts at meaningful improvement whilst holding checks from taxpayers have parents looking for alternatives. Small ones. “I thought schools today must have everything that I had‚ plus be 40 years better‚ only to find out that things had gone‚ if anything‚ backwards‚” said Kathryn Kelly‚ one of the growing number of entrepreneurs behind  microschools‚ small private schools that offer flexible schedules to students. A parent herself‚ Kelly started her school in Nevada years before the pandemic because her adopted sons were “really floundering in school” and needed help. Today‚ her school‚ called I-School‚ is attracting families from all walks of life who have tired of the radical political orthodoxy inside many public school districts along with teachers union campaigns for more taxpayer spending. Kelly is doing the opposite of what many public systems have tried. Instead of building new facilities and updating classroom technology‚ Kelly’s school in Carson City is situated in a building built in 1879 that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. She explains that the building‚ like her school’s focus on classic books and a traditional‚ liberal arts education‚ is meant to “give kids some magic” as they are surrounded by “history and character.” “The bar has been set so low” at assigned schools‚ Kelly said in an interview. She explains that her teachers want to get students “engaged and curious and interactive instead of meekly accepting what is being handed to them.” Kelly’s program also has an online option‚ and the combination of in-person and online teaching has reached a variety of students over the last 14 years. “We have full-time kids‚ have hybrid kids‚ we have kids that are part-time in the public school‚ part-time home-schooled. We try to be the school that I wanted when I started out‚ and that is very flexible for parent needs‚” Kelly says. And it’s working. Kelly explains that I-School has helped a child with cystic fibrosis remain in school while waiting for a lung transplant. Another student is one of the top-ranked high school wrestlers in Alabama who will be attending Columbia University. Parent interest in microschools surged during and after the pandemic. Families discovered that these schools were not only flexible but could allow parents to remain involved in their children’s education through part-time and other hybrid school schedules. Nationwide‚ microschool enrollment growth has been steady‚ but the schools are designed to be small‚ which means these modest operations are one part of a growing catalog of K-12 opportunities outside of assigned public schools. Combining her online school and physical location and her new faith-based Hope Academy‚ Kelly has 40 students enrolled. Some state lawmakers are making it possible for more families to take advantage of small learning settings like Kelly’s‚ along with classical private schools‚ private schools focused on STEM‚ and more. Policymakers in nine states have adopted the school choice options of either private school scholarships (i.e.‚ private school vouchers) or Education Savings Accounts for which all students in those states are eligible to apply. This year‚ Tennessee lawmakers are considering a proposal that would make their state the 10th to adopt such options. In some states‚ such as North Carolina‚ parents can use an Education Savings Account to pay tuition at microschools similar to I-School in Nevada. With an Education Savings Account‚ the state deposits a portion of a child’s funds from the state education funding formula that parents can then use to buy education products and services for their students (more than a dozen states have account-style opportunities for students today). Claims that $200 billion in COVID-19 funding was not enough for schools during the pandemic are hard to stomach while innovators such as Kelly can advertise education quality to families from inside a nearly 200-year old building. Students who are falling behind are not catching up because the assigned school system is not catching up. Struggling students—and all students—should not have to wait for public schools to decide what to do with new money before getting the chance at a great education. Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com‚ and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state. The post ‘Micro’ K-12 Schools Offer Big Solutions for Students appeared first on The Daily Signal.