Heather Hayes
Weather icon Chris Robbins leaves behind a legacy of iWeatherNet and flawless forecasts at the National Hurricane Center and DFW NOAA
Christopher Robbins, a former meteorologist who worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and was known for his humanitarian efforts, passed away peacefully at his home in Georgia this past week. Robbins was a respected scientist who contributed to weather forecasting and climate research at the NOAA for over 20 years. He was also a pioneer of Search Engine Marketing. He was involved in providing guidance to people affected by natural disasters like ice storms and hurricanes, and was regarded as a hero by his community. The causeRead More
The Valuable World of 4 Letter Domain Names: Buying, Selling, and Leasing
What are possibilities for the domain name KVVR.com? 1. Video streaming service 2. Virtual reality gaming platform 3. Knowledge-sharing platform 4. Online music repository 5. Online community for entrepreneurs 6. Video editing software 7. Marketing and advertising agency 8. Corporate training and development firm 9. Online learning platform 10. Online video conferencing platform KVVR branding or initials: 1. Knowledge Virtualization and Visualization Resource 2. Knowledge Vault and Visualization Repository 3. Knowledge Verification and Validation Resource 4. Knowledge Validation and Verification Repository 5. Knowledge Visualization and Verification Resource 6. Knowledge VerificationRead More
Is Mpox Making a Comeback?
Health officials in Chicago have reported a new cluster of 13 mpox (formerly monkeypox) cases, following a small outbreak in France in March. Although the number of cases remains low, the new clusters raise concern about the possibility of a resurgence this summer. Experts are urging people at risk—primarily sexually active gay men—to get both doses of the Jynneos mpox vaccine. Vaccination is especially important for people with advanced HIV, who are most likely to develop severe mpox illness. However, more than half of people in the recent clusters wereRead More
Breeze Airways is doing the unthinkable by flying non-stop from smaller cities
We recently flew Breeze Airways from Oklahoma City (OKC) to Tampa (TPA). Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of the airline, as it’s a still in its first year. They launched during the pandemic and that itself have been a major problem for any airline causing delays, diversions and cancellations. The biggest benefit for most with Breeze Airways is that it offers non-stop from Tampa or vacation destinations to cities that other airlines normally blow off such as Bentonville (Arkansas), Tulsa (Oklahoma), West Palm Beach and Oklahoma City. SomeRead More
Buzzfeed’s Closure of Newsroom Sparks Potential for Independent Investigative Journalism to Flourish
As a journalist and blogger who works independently, it is important to understand the context and history behind Buzzfeed’s decision to close its newsroom. Buzzfeed, like many media companies, had a complex and evolving relationship with independent bloggers. Buzzfeed first rose to prominence in the mid-2000s as a platform for viral content and listicles. Everyone has seen these on their Facebook feeds. List after list of stuff that really doesn’t count as journalism. The site’s popularity grew rapidly, and it soon expanded into news and investigative journalism. Buzzfeed’s newsroom wasRead More