We’ve been fortunate to get to take the kids to Glacier National Park many times in several seasons. Due to forest fires and weather, we’ve visited when most of the Park was closed and we’ve been when everything is open. Either way, we always have a great time on the eastern side of Glacier National…
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This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Ryan Close, founder and CEO of Bartesian, a company that produces cocktail-making machines for home bars. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of Bartesian. Ryan Close. What was your day job or primary occupation when you started Bartesian?I grew up, went to college and…
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Target’s recent announcement of a chain-wide rollout for their Store Companion chatbot, a GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) tool, has sparked a wave of interest. While the press release (Target Corporation, June 20, 2024) touts benefits like increased efficiency and improved support for team members, some industry watchers are raising questions about the potential impact on…
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You know we love doing small ship cruises with UnCruise Adventures, and we have another one to share about. The Wilderness Legacy Kids in Nature itinerary out of Juneau, Alaska is a very unique and awesome way to experience Southeast Alaska. Having lived and worked in Alaska, my own experience in the state was always…
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On Sophia Park’s first birthday, she picked up a judge’s gavel. It was her Doljabi ceremony, a Korean tradition that involves placing various items in front of a child and having them pick one up in anticipation of their future profession. Park stuck with her choice of law and achieved a remarkable feat: Earlier this…
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Driven by renewed attention to where the truth is often stranger than fiction, “Not Alone: The Ultimate Collection” blasts onto the scene with a bold narrative that dares to explore the tantalizing possibilities of alien existence. Priced at an astonishing $9.99, this complete sci-fi box set compiles the first ten books of the globally acclaimed…
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Nvidia, the undisputed titan of the AI chip market, appears to be facing a significant setback. Reports of a three-month or longer delay in the launch of its Blackwell series due to design flaws have sent ripples through the tech industry. This potential stumbling block for the chip giant could have far-reaching implications, particularly for…
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I’ve been to Kenai Fjords National Park no fewer than 20 times. It’s in my top five favorite National Parks close behind Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Yellowstone, Glacier NP and Dry Tortugas National Park. Kenai Fjords is wonderfully unique in that much of it is only accessible / viewable from the water, which makes experiencing the…
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Apple is set to introduce its iPhone 16 series on September 9, 2024, maintaining its tradition of early September unveilings. The event is highly anticipated, particularly due to the substantial upgrades expected in the new models, especially the Pro variants. Following the event, pre-orders are expected to begin the same week, with the devices likely…
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I may be addicted to watching wildlife, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I love getting to see creatures in their natural habitat and safely observe them, photographing their movements and unique characteristics. There is so much wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park that it warrants its own guide and tips for photography in the…
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