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NAU researchers study sand bars in Grand Canyon ecosystem
FLAGSTAFF -- Grain by grain, sandbars are ecologically important to the Colorado River system for humans and wildlife, scientists say. How sand, silt and clay move along and become deposited within the river corridor in Grand Canyon National Park, downstream from Glen Canyon Dam, has become an important question to a number of government agencies as well as Native American tribes. The answer impacts the entire Colorado River ecosystem and will help scientists better understand how the Colorado River system works.Read Full StoryGrand CanyonRiver BasinSand BarsColorado RiverWater ConservationEarth ScientistsResearch ScientistsFLAGSTAFFNative AmericanPhantom RanchNational Park ServiceDiamond CreekLees FerryNational CanyonChannel Sand StorageNau
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Sustainable Easter Baskets, Candy, Eggs, and More
Most major holidays (aside from Earth Day) are notoriously unsustainable, as many of them involve wasteful gifts, decorations, and more. And unfortunately, Easter is no exception. The springtime celebration is often filled with plastic eggs, non-recyclable baskets, and individually-wrapped candies. That said, we've found a handful of sustainable Easter alternatives to ensure your festivities are extra green this year.Read Full StoryOrganic ClothingHoliday GiftsDIYMartha Stewart MagazineHGTVGoodwillSalvation ArmyLivelyRootEtsyZolli CandyVESTACOVIDPANGAIATanheiro EssentialsThe Orchid Long Shorts
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Queen Elizabeth Gets Sentimental In Choosing Names For Her New Pups
Queen Elizabeth got two corgis after the holidays to keep her company and to keep her mind occupied as she faces some challenging times, according to People. As the queen has spent several months in quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic, her two new family members are the perfect way to bring joy into her life. Reports that she had welcomed the new dogs into her home surfaced while her husband, Prince Philip, was in the hospital (via People). That was a trying time for the queen, and the dogs more than likely helped her cope.Read Full StoryPupsVanity FairHer MajestyBritish Royal FamilyCelebritiesPetsFamily TimeJoyVulcan And CandyThe SunSentimental NamesDogsHusbandHomeBalmoralQueen ElizabethPrince Philip
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Is This the Golden Age of Comfort Food TV?
There’s a running joke in the first episode of Michelle Obama’s new Netflix show, Waffles and Mochi, about whether tomatoes are a fruit or vegetable. This quandary deeply perplexes the two titular characters who, by the way, are puppets that work at a magical grocery store. They ask chefs from Samin Nosrat to José Andrés. Halfway through, there’s a musical interlude, where they search for the answer—through song.Read Full StoryGolden AgeCherry TomatoesCakesSugarFood & DrinkJoyFruitPot RoastDIY CandyComfort Food TVNetflixCNNBritishEnglishGBBOMichelle ObamaSamin NosratJosé AndrésStanley TucciRyan ReynoldsNadiya HussainGordon Ramsey
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As local restaurants and bars reopen, some find workers are scarce
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - While restaurant owners are eager to get back to normal, many are having a tough time getting the extra help. The COVID-19 pandemic is partially to blame along with the current unemployment benefits. Restaurant owners say the staffing pool is not what it used to be....Read Full StoryRestaurantsFood & DrinkWIFROctane RKFDAmerican Rescue PlanRathskeller RockfordRestaurant OwnersBarsKitchen JobsDowntown RockfordStaffing IssuesDish WashersWork MeansQualified PeopleSocial Media Sites
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This Sleek Organizer for Knives and Cutting Boards Saved My Tiny Kitchen
My kitchen doesn't have any drawers, and like many New Yorkers before me, this is something I've had to accept as part of the terms and conditions of living in this city. Inhabiting a tiny apartment with quirks and inconveniences is practically a rite of passage here, and it's forced me to get creative with storage space. Luckily, based on the number of countertop organizers available on Amazon alone, I'm not the only person dealing with a kitchen drawer shortage. (A quick search reveals over 4,000 results.) So it wasn't too difficult to find a place to stow my knives and cutting boards after all.Read Full StoryKitchen DesignCutting BoardKitchen KnivesStorage SpaceLiving SpaceWork From HomeNew YorkersAmazon.comCramped KitchensCountertop OrganizersThin Steel BarsBladesAmple StorageCuteAmazon Shoppers
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Isaiah McKenzie turned down 8 teams to re-sign with Bills
There’s no doubting Isaiah McKenzie’s commitment level. In his Zoom press conference Wednesday, the gadget wideout said he drew interest from seven or eight other NFL teams. But he always wanted to stay in Buffalo. 'If everything is even, I'd rather go to Buffalo,” he said. “I like playing there.”Read Full StoryBillsNfl TeamsJosh AllenAmerican FootballCardinalsNFLESPNDolphinsLionsBuffaloJeremy FowlerThad BrownCandyMoneyIsaiah Mckenzie
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One Tank Trips: Hartville Marketplace offers fun for the whole family
HARTVILLE, Ohio (WJW) — Hartville Marketplace, located in Stark County, offers something for everyone ages 2 to 92. During the warmer months, guests can shop at the outdoor flea market which has been in business for 82 years. However, if you step inside you’ll be amazed. “We also offer the...Read Full StoryFashion JewelryCandy ShopOutdoor FurnitureOpen KitchenFamily FunWhole FoodsTank TripsHartville MarketplaceWJWHartville KitchenHartville Isa DestinationOutdoor Living SpacesRetail ShoppingBakery
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The Masked Singer Recap: All in All, You're Just Another Trick in the Doll
Wednesday’s The Masked Singer revealed that Russian Doll has been hiding yet another performer in its many layers, bringing out a third costumed singer to join what previously seemed like a two-person act. “Just how many people are in this costume?” guest host Niecy Nash asked, speaking for all of...Read Full StoryDollsThe Masked SingerTwisted SisterHollywoodRussian DollCluedle-Doo` Ring Of FireSEASHELL1313 Melville CourtAmerican GodsRUSSIAN DOLLSSingingCandyKillerBabyNiecy NashJohnny CashJoel MchaleMickey RourkeGary BuseyJohn LegendNicole ScherzingerTyrese GibsonDemi LovatoJojoFreddy AduDanny Trejo
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See All Ambler Has to Offer and Finance Your American Dream with Sue Meitner
Financing the American Dream, hosted by Sue Meitner, president of Centennial Lending Group, showcased downtown Ambler and the many things it has to offer in its most recent episode, writes Kevin Tierney for Around Ambler.The show was viewed nationwide on CNBC and Bloomberg Television.On the show, Meitner, who is an Ambler native, visits Sweet Annie’s Candy Shoppe and Bridget’s Steakhouse before heading out to visit several local real estate listings with realtor Nicole Miller-DeSantis.Click here to read more. The American DreamCentennial Lending GroupCNBCBloomberg TelevisionBridget 's SteakhouseDowntown AmblerVisits Sweet AnnieFinancePresidentShoppeFinancingCandyReal Estate ListingsNationwideSue MeitnerKevin TierneyNicole Miller