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What is coffee badging? How some hybrid employees are finding a new way to quiet quit Coffee badging is where an employee badges into the office and stays only a few hours before heading home again.

Feeling grumpy and stressed? Try taking a 'forest bath' : Life Kit Studies have shown that spending time in the forest, what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, can significantly improve mood and reduce stress. Here's how to reap these benefits on your next hike.

🔊 Ukraine has pummeled two Russian regions with drones - as its ground forces try to advance further into Russian territory. More on Reuters World News podcast - listen now https://reut.rs/4cjm0hy

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Cottage cheese is going viral – why the kitchen staple is making a trendy comeback Cottage cheese has long been praised as a high-protein, lower-calorie food. Curb hunger by stirring it into your favorite recipes.

This month, U.S. lawmakers introduced The Safeguarding Infants from Dangerous Sleep Act, in both the Senate and the House, aiming to ban weighted sleepwear for newborns and infants. Federal data associates at least five infant deaths with these products, raising concerns about their impact on safe sleep environments. This legislation would ban wearable blankets, sleep sacks, and swaddles that contain added weight “for a purpose other than insulation or decoration” for children age 1 and younger.

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Grooving in The Woodlands with Phish! 🤩 🕺

Dengue is a viral infection spread to humans by mosquitoes of the Aedes genus. This JAMA Patient Page describes the viral infection dengue and its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures. https://ja.ma/4fJ2BJR

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CNBC report ranks quality of life for each state. See how Delaware fared, what it means Delaware's national quality of life ranking in a recent CNBC report might susprise you. See how the First State fared and how other states compare.

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Alzheimer’s Impact on the Brain The latest neuroscience tracks where the disease begins and how it progresses

Deep dive into facts and figures of a growing population

Keep an Eye on Sunday

I think we see the BEST Chance of scattered storms and downpours Sunday morning and afternoon. Could be some torrential downpours that lead to flash flooding. Definitely worth keeping an eye on. Otherwise large chunks of the weekend will be fine - and dry.

Humidity comes up which showers and storms will use as fuel.

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Prepare for the unexpected with Wiser Insurance Agency! Stay tuned in to Nor'easter Nick for the latest weather updates and ensure your coverage is as reliable as his forecasts. Give us a call today 609-601-5339

🌕✨ Get ready for a celestial treat on August 19, 2024! This Full Moon is extra special—it's a Supermoon, a Blue Moon, and the Sturgeon Moon all in one. 🌊🎣 The Supermoon will appear bigger and brighter as it’s closer to Earth, while the Blue Moon marks a rare third Full Moon in a season. Don't miss this unique lunar event—look up at the sky and enjoy the cosmic beauty! 🌌

Check out more details at Star Walk: https://starwalk.space/news/full-moon-august

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Good morning all!!

Good morning and happy Friday! The Charles W Cullen Bridge in red, white, and blue. I'm guessing for the Olympics and will most likely be changing back to classic blue soon. Have a great one!

Interesting fact

Smoke from Canadian wildfires persisting until rain this weekend

Life threatening rip currents are likely for most beaches in our area! The surf is dangerous, and going into the water is not advised for all levels of swimmers.
For more information on rip currents, check out this video from the National Hurricane Center:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/P4hPR5iwRnsW86sM/

I am not a fan

For 80 years and counting, Marylanders have put Old Bay on seafood, French fries, scrambled eggs, potato chips, ice cream, and more. “It’s a spices-and-herbs mix that’s super salty and oh, so slightly sweet, a perfect culinary simulation of late summer and early fall—not too hot, with the hint of a breeze,” Casey Cep explains. “All in all, there’s virtually nothing to which Marylanders won’t add ‘East Coast Glitter.’ ” Read her case for why Old Bay is the greatest condiment in America and why everyone should put it on everything, the way Marylanders do: https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/n5UT85

You can (probably) sing better than you think ‘A surprisingly large portion of the population has a type of automatic, hidden 'perfect pitch' ability.’

Why Gen Z Is Calling Today's Kids 'iPad Kids' Generation Z coined the term "iPad kid" to describe a child that has excessive screen time. Here, we speak with experts on what an iPad kid is, how to tell if your kid has a screen time problem, and how to set healthy limits.