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12 years ago today: Video of the derecho storm complex that swept from Chicago to Washington DC on June 29, 2012, passing Montgomery Village, Maryland at 10:15 p.m. off the Atlantic coast. The storm system produced winds over 70 mph, heavy lightning, and left more than 2 million people in the DC area without power for days. The storm is considered one of the most destructive and powerful non-tropical storms ever recorded in the DC area. For more information, go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_2012_Mid-Atlantic_and_Midwest_derecho To view radar images of the derecho in its entirety from Iowa to the Atlantic Ocean, go to:…

https://preview.redd.it/hdrc9xzsbe9d1.png?width=517&format=png&auto=webp&s=d54d01f4dd8481ddee5d7346b4a7b657f3cde94a DISCUSSION ***A regional outbreak of severe thunderstorms is forecast with very large to destructive hail, damaging winds and extreme rainfall, including a regionally increased risk of severe tornadoes*** … E-France to Germany and NW Switzerland … A weakening but still strong low amplitude wave approaches from the SW during the day. This is accompanied by an 80kt high jet with a diffuse and divergent exit area covering a very unstable warm sector, although this jet weakens before entering Germany. This wave induces constant low pressure over most of France into W-Germany during the day, which remains quite diffuse and…

Co-sleeping is a topic that has generated much debate among parents, pediatricians, and researchers. Proponents tout its benefits, such as better sleep for both parents and babies. However, concerns about the risk of SIDS and other safety issues have led others to caution against it. In this post, we review current safety guidelines and provide helpful tips for parents considering co-sleeping. Plus, I’ll share what I did with my own kids when they were babies! What is co-sleeping? Co-sleeping is when parents share a sleeping space with a baby or young child, usually until the first year of life. Many…

Resume:Exercise is essential, but you can also burn more calories at rest by watching what and when you eat. Keywords:weight loss, kids, children, fat, diet, food, exercise, fitness, health 1 Don’t skip breakfast Morning meals kick-start your metabolism and help prevent binge eating later in the day. A cup of coffee doesn’t count – the caffeine and added sugar may give you a little energy and suppress your appetite for a while, but it will definitely leave you feeling seriously hungry and more likely to overeat later. Breakfast should include complex carbs like whole grains (granola or oatmeal), along with…

https://preview.redd.it/obsmanyb919d1.png?width=1366&format=png&auto=webp&s=45d41eb8877b66e7fab65b3745e20458ae7a7c7c https://preview.redd.it/fww9srgk919d1.png?width=580&format=png&auto=webp&s=e6e697cacb54a2f33f0f247f9701877eab118c81 I was looking at this tab and wondering how long I had it on the browser and if I needed it for anything. Suddenly I realized that they used fake weather two decades ago. What was I even doing two decades ago? A cyclone does not change direction without a step change in comparative vorticity. Do it? The blue track does. The green track is a bend. The yellow track is relatively straight, as it goes over land… …but then it ends up on the number track unchanged. Still, there are small corners in the tracks that are…

Tagged with: 000 steps, 10%, vibrant, calories, cardiovascular, diabetes, exercise, fitness, health, heart, miles, miles, obese, pedometer, shoes, stroke, walking, walking The fact is that America is becoming obese at an alarming rate and the rest of the world is following closely. We eat more (and more of the wrong things) and exercise less or not at all. Our health is deteriorating sharply and the number of doctor and hospital visits is at an all-time high. Just a brisk walk of 30 minutes a day can reverse this. Anyway, we have it, and it’s getting worse. Cardiovascular disease, high blood…

I used to use a bottle of small spice blends a week (at least!) to cook for a large family at home. I decided to try my hand at making my own creation and I haven’t looked back. This recipe for chili spices combines tasty ingredients without preservatives and additives. Add it to your next batch of chili, or season some scrambled eggs for breakfast! The best chili spices Once I started making my own homemade spice blends from bulk ingredients, I was shocked at how much a small packet of spices cost at the store. For the price of…

weight loss, kids, children, fat, diet, food, exercise, fitness, health 1 Don’t skip breakfast The morning meal jump gets your metabolism going and helps prevent binge eating later in the day. A cup of coffee doesn’t count – the caffeine and added sugar can give you some energy and suppress your appetite for a while. It will certainly turn into intense hunger and you are more likely to overeat later. Breakfast should include complex carbohydrates such as whole grains (granola or oatmeal), along with some protein and fat (low-fat yogurt or milk), to maintain energy levels and control hunger. 2…

Tagged with: Aging, Sitting exercise, Walking for exercise Exercise is an effective way to combat the physical effects of aging and it is never too late to start. Being a senior is no reason to avoid exercise, says Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Illinois. In fact, any physical activity such as walking, even if it requires walking sticks, will benefit health. It’s important to “choose an activity that you’re going to do,” whatever that is, the professor said. “It is actually less important what exactly you do than it is important not to sit down…

I’ve posted before about why we don’t use scented candles and what we use instead. One of my favorite alternatives is essential oil diffusers, and many people asked what type of diffuser I use and recommend. I’m not an aromatherapy expert, but I have tried many types of diffusers. I wanted to share the pros and cons of the ones we tried. This can help you find a high-quality aroma diffuser that is well suited for your own family. Not all diffusers are created equal and some work much better than others. I wish I had read a review like…