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1 week ago | 
wokv.com | Matt Ray
A new national poll just dropped the official rankings of America’s most grueling gigs. At the top? Firefighters, with nearly half of Americans saying they’ve got the hardest job in the country. Right behind them: construction workers, military personnel, and doctors — all roles known for high pressure, danger, and life-or-death stakes. The survey also showed big respect for EMTs, cops, and even astronauts — because apparently space isn’t exactly a walk in the park.
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2 weeks ago | 
medium.com | Matt Ray
There is a room in my house Where luggage goes to die Because I have not used it since Sir Covid walked on by Battle scarred from trips and flights From many moons ago Wounded wheels from airport styles Tossed from to and fro They’ve seen more of the world than most Both continents and climes Sailing, flying, driving, trains World travel is sublime Here’s hoping that this trend will change In coming months and years I’ll pull my luggage out and fill Them up and take them on a trip, passport &...
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1 month ago | 
easy1029.com | Matt Ray
Pets are pricey, sure—but according to a new study, they’re totally worth every chewed shoe and fur-covered sofa. Researchers in England crunched the numbers and found that owning a pet boosts your happiness so much, it’s like earning an extra $90,000 a year. Yep, your dog might not fetch your slippers, but apparently he fetches your emotional ROI.
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1 month ago | 
opensource.net | Dawn Foster |Michelle Buckner |Matt Ray |Olga Rusakova
By Syed LadenUnderstanding the origins and philosophies of the software we use has never been more important in an era in which technology has become the backbone of our daily lives and the engine of innumerable industries. Open source is a term that frequently appears in discussions of software development and its impact on the global tech industry.
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1 month ago | 
easy1029.com | Matt Ray
Easter time is here in North Florida, and the Easter Bunny is ready to hop all over the region, bringing festive fun for families and kids of all ages! From exciting egg hunts to community celebrations, there are plenty of events happening throughout the area. Whether you’re in Hilliard, Downtown Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, or beyond, there’s an Easter event near you.
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1 month ago | 
easy1029.com | Matt Ray
Move over, space travel and artificial intelligence—Delta H Innovations, a U.K. startup, is bringing us the real breakthrough: self-cooling beer cans. (Finally, science with priorities!)The “Cool Can” looks like your standard aluminum can, but flip it over and—boom—there’s a power button that activates the magic. (Yes, your beer now has an “ON” switch.)Here’s how it works: Inside the can, there’s an insulated chamber.
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2 months ago | 
easy1029.com | Matt Ray
Today is Pi Day—March 14th (3/14)—because, well, if you paid attention in math class, you know the mathematical constant π (pi) begins with 3.14. While the number itself continues indefinitely (3.1415926535...), there’s only so much to say about it. So instead, let’s talk about the other kind of pie—the delicious kind!Instacart just released its list of the most-ordered pies, and unsurprisingly, apple pie takes the crown, making up 29% of all pie deliveries.
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2 months ago | 
on3.com | Matt Ray |Matthew Ray
Five-star Grimsley (N.C.) Quarterback Faizon Brandon has continued to be a frequent visitor on Rocky Top since committing to the Vols last August. He returned to Knoxville over the weekend, and he continues to be a strong peer recruiter for Tennessee. Over the weekend, Brandon spent time with four-star safety Joey O’Brien, four-star DL Damari Simeon, and five-star WR Tristen Keys.
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2 months ago | 
easy1029.com | Matt Ray
So, one of your legs is all snug in a pant-leg, as expected . . . and the other? Strutting around like it lost a bet and had to wear a mini-skirt. Logic would suggest this bizarre fashion experiment would crash and burn faster than a DIY haircut—but nope! Against all odds, one-legged jeans are flying off the virtual shelves, leaving desperate influencers to Frankenstein their own versions. Luckily, humanity hasn’t completely lost its grip.
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2 months ago | 
easy1029.com | Matt Ray
Gen Z is embracing DVDs once again, driven by a sense of nostalgia and a desire for permanence. Nineteen-year-old Julia shares her love for physical media, saying, “Rewatching them, the nostalgia factor, and especially the fact that no one can take them away from me.”Julia and her mother, Kim, have built an impressive collection of around 5,000 movies and television shows on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD.
