Minor earthquake, 3.73 mag was detected near Tierras Nuevas Poniente in Puerto Rico
A minor earthquake magnitude 3.73 (ml/mb) has occurred on Friday, 68 kilometers (42 miles) from Tierras Nuevas Poniente in Puerto Rico. Exact location of earthquake, longitude -66.4563 West, latitude 19.0793 North, depth = 35 km. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 21/02/25 / 2025-02-21 12:43:58 / February 21, 2025 @ 12:43 pm. Id […]
A diary of undoing quake precautions before moving out of a home
I have something shocking to tell you. Today, August 25, 2017, I have absolutely no earthquake precautions in place whatsoever. No, I have not simply cracked under the pressure; it’s because I have recently moved to a new home, and since the whole concept of moving one’s possessions is the opposite of the concept of […]
Benefits of Applying Early to Study Abroad: A Complete Guide
It’s crunch time, and while some students are frantically gathering documents, chasing deadlines, and stressing over last-minute applications, others are calmly preparing for their new journey abroad, confident that everything is already in place. What sets them apart? Applying early. Starting your study abroad application process ahead of time isn’t just about avoiding the chaos; […]
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag was detected near Manokwari in Indonesia
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was reported 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Manokwari in Indonesia on Friday. Exact time and date of earthquake 21/02/25 / 2025-02-21 01:20:09 / February 21, 2025 @ 1:20 am UTC/GMT. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). […]
QUAKETIPS: Command Picture Hanging strips for earthquake resistant picture hanging: A follow-up
Here’s an update on sticking pictures to walls with Command Velcro-style picture hanging strips, about which I wrote before. (If you haven’t read that article already, I suggest reading it before reading this one.) I continue to be very impressed with these, but I have additional experience that I would like to share with people […]
American Water Continues Partnership with Scholarship America®
CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it is continuing its partnership with Scholarship America® and accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program. Awards totaling $100,000 will be distributed nationwide to students within America Water’s national footprint, continuing their education in a […]
Moderate earthquake, 5.2 mag strikes near South Sandwich Islands region
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5.2 (ml/mb) has occurred on Thursday, South Sandwich Islands region (0 miles). Unique identifier: us7000pexs. Ids that are associated to the event: us7000pexs. Exact location of earthquake, -26.4034° West, -56.7182° South, depth 94.224 km. The epicenter was at a depth of 94.224 km (59 miles). A tsunami warning has not been […]
How to protect fine wine glasses from themselves and their brutish cousins
I’ll start this article with material that many of you know already, and then hit you with something you may not have thought about. Here’s what you might already know, especially if you have attended one of my talks. Even if you have taken measures to prevent your kitchen cabinet doors from swinging open in […]
Light earthquake, 4.6 mag was detected near Fais in Micronesia
A light earthquake magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) strikes 151 km N of Fais, Micronesia (94 miles) on Tuesday. Exact location, longitude 140.4254° East, latitude 11.1368° North, depth = 10 km. Global date and time of event UTC/GMT: 28/01/25 / 2025-01-28 03:02:39 / January 28, 2025 @ 3:02 am. All ids that are associated to the event: […]
A way to use clear gripper pads to stick down display objects resting in stands
One of the types of display items on bookshelves and mantles that is difficult to brace is the common plate or other flat object that rests in a folding or non-folding stand, like the ones shown in these photos. This can be tough because depending on the object and the shape of the stand where […]