"NWS a challenge to cover alarming, real threat to animals" by: Jessica Shepard

Out of all the disheartening things that come with this job, I think the one that bothers me most is when someone thinks that news reports are all made up and full of conspiracies.

"Summer is here and I have just about worn out the mower already" by: John Sample

The negotiations over a peace treaty with Iran have hit a bump in the road with the conflict in Lebanon.  Israel has continued to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon irking Iran with a debate about whether the Straits of Hormuz will stay open.    On the positive side, the price of WTi holing around $76.

PSA: Five questions that could change how you see retirement

Retirement is about more than saving. It’s also about knowing what you’re saving for.  If you’re within five to ten years of retirement, now is the time to start building a plan around the life you actually want.  Ask yourself these five questions to help shape your retirement vision.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Office Romance’ full of professional office cringe" by: Jessica Shepard

When I finally noticed that ‘Office Romance’ was streaming on Netflix, I’ll admit I wasn’t quite interested in it even after I watched the trailer.  However, the prospect of seeing a semi-new release with my mom won out more than anything else.

Superhuman Skills

The 2004 movie “Napoleon Dynamite” defined an alternative set of superhuman skills desired by the main character Napoleon as described to his friend Pedro when it came to getting a date. He said, “I don’t even have any good skills.

"Summer of rain, data center - NWS worries, visiting the Guadalupe " by: Mike Reddell

We’re going through a perfect summer lawn mowing purgatory.  Back in May, when summer was revving up, the lawn mower was working great.  It was staying up with the grass until there was one of those days where everything was going well and then the machine stopped.

"Live hangouts are always better than digital ones" by: Jessica Shepard

So, a few of my high school and college friends decided to get together and have dinner last weekend.  Color me surprised when the group organizer asked me to pick someplace to eat this time.  And I have to confess that I struggled for a good 15 minutes before making up my mind.

"What a weekend that was and here comes the week" by: John Sample

Well that was no small IPO that Elon pulled off last Friday and there is no pun intended.   He set his own price and it jumped 19% the first day and looks to increase in value this week.   Those who have had the belief in this man have been richly rewarded.

PSA: Financial steps to take before and after your wedding day

Getting married is a huge decision.  And it comes with a financial to-do list that’s arguably more important than choosing a venue or a cake.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Disclosure Day’ highlights extraterrestrials interacting with humanity" by: Jessica Shepard

I’ll admit that I went into “Disclosure Day” with high hopes after watching the trailer on the big screen for the last few weeks.