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10 Questions to Help You Plan for the End of Life
Talking about death doesn’t have to be morbid. If you approach the conversation the right way, “it makes us more awake to our lives,” says Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, founder of End Well, a nonprofit that aims to change the way people talk about and plan for the end of life. “When we avoid this discussion,…
Read MoreBattling Dry Eyes? Here’s What Actually Helps
Last October, when Talia Rotenberg was traveling to Europe, her eyes became bloodshot, watery, and painful—the same feeling she would expect if she had a torn contact lens in her eye. She was baffled, but assumed the unfamiliar environment might be triggering some sort of allergy. When she got back home to Los Angeles, however,…
Read MoreShaping Air and Space: Ruth Asawa at SFMOMA
Ruth Asawa, Aoki, from 1965. Photo: Brian Karl for Observer Like facing the still tableau of a vast aquarium, or flashing on a silent scene in a science fiction film starring elegant alien lifeforms, viewers entering “Ruth Asawa: Retrospective” at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are confronted with a series of striking, uncanny…
Read MoreSkof Chef Tom Barnes Brings Warmth and Precision to Fine Dining in Manchester
Chef Tom Barnes. Courtesy Cristian Barnett From the moment Tom Barnes walked into the building that is now Skof, he knew it was meant to be. Barnes and his mentor, Simon Rogan, had been looking at sites around Manchester for 18 months, but nothing seemed to fit Barnes’ vision for his debut restaurant. “A lot…
Read MoreCape May Is the Ultimate Summer Escape for Seaside Charm and Nostalgia
For many people who grew up in the mid-aughts, the Jersey Shore conjures images of rowdy nightlife and overly orange tans. But pegging an entire destination—especially one that spans 130 miles of Atlantic coastline and 40 different towns—to an infamous MTV reality TV show doesn’t do justice to the sun-soaked charms of a beloved region…
Read MoreScottie Scheffler cruises to British Open win with career Grand Slam in sight
There was no stopping Scottie Scheffler at Royal Portrush. Scheffler cruised to his first British Open title, his second major win of the year and his fourth career major victory on Sunday, finishing at 17-under, four shots ahead of second-place Harris English and five ahead of New Jersey native Chris Gotterup, whose third-place finish was…
Read MoreColdplay’s Chris Martin Issues Warning Over Jumbotron After Viral CEO Video
Chris Martin is not letting history repeat itself. After he was involved in a viral moment leading to allegations that Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was having an affair with a fellow employee, the Coldplay frontman issued a warning to fans before featuring them on the jumbotron during the July 19 Music of the Spheres concert…
Read MoreHow Major League Soccer is helping keep Austin clean
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Major League Soccer fans, all-star guests and local volunteers gathered on Saturday to clean and restore the trails and shoreline of Lady Bird Lake. Approximately 300 people gathered to help clean and restore 5.2 million square feet of water and trail, in partnership with Keeping Austin Beautiful, The Trail Conservancy and TreeFolks.…
Read MoreRains from Typhoon Wipha batter Hong Kong as it heads for mainland China
HONG KONG – Rains from Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong on Sunday as the storm skirted southwards before making landfall on the coast of China’s Guangdong province, leaving fallen trees and scaffolding and sending over 200 people to seek refuge at temporary shelters. Waves are seen near the Victoria Harbor following the Typhoon Wipha, in…
Read MoreUnpacking the Conspiracy Surrounding Dan Rivera’s Death and the Annabelle Doll
What Have Paranormal Investigators Said About Annabelle and Dan Rivera’s Death? Paranormal investigators have shared their own personal experiences with Annabelle. Like Zak Bagans. “I did have the opportunity to investigate Annabelle when the owner brought her to my museum in 2017,” the Ghost Adventures star told Us Weekly July 16. “I got very affected…
Read MoreZoë Kravitz sparks concern over ‘malnourished’ appearance during NYC outing: ‘Too thin’
Zoë Kravitz sparked fan concern over her “thin” appearance while stepping out in New York City over the weekend. The “Batman” star was photographed leaving The Bowery Hotel in the East Village with an iced coffee in hand on Friday. She sported a red Black History Month T-shirt and black mini track shorts, accessorizing with…
Read MoreAustin's Office of Police Oversight debuts first-ever open house
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, the Austin Office of Police Oversight organized its first-ever open house for the community at the Austin Central Library. The OPO open house provided attendees with an insight into how citizen complaints and compliments are submitted, reviewed and analyzed, as well as how data, research and feedback are implemented. Gail…
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