Category: News
We’ve all been there: the weather app says it’s 35°F, but the moment you step outside, it feels like you’ve been slapped by a frozen salmon. That discrepancy is wind chill, and understanding it is more than just a matter of comfort—it’s a matter of safety. What is the Wind Chill Factor? The wind chill […]
As February settles, the night sky offers a luminous beauty in the form of the Snow Moon. This full moon, peaking on the first day of the month, serves as a celestial reminder of the raw power of winter. The name originates from Native American traditions, specifically the Algonquin tribes, who named the lunar cycles […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from a cold and windy Crystal Beach Investor Center. Yet another crazy week in the world-tariffs, NATO, and Greenland all in the news again-and reluctant as I am to publicize it, the shadowy globalist think tank, the World Economic Forum (WEF), held their annual jamboree in Davos, Switzerland, […]
Mark your calendars, bird enthusiasts! The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), one of the largest citizen science projects in the world, is just around the corner. From February 14-17, 2026, people of all ages and abilities are invited to spend as little as 15 minutes observing and reporting the birds they see in their own […]
Restricted Visibility versus Restricted Vision A few weeks ago, I made some recommendations on assessing risk before going out in your boat. Those recommendations are based on the US Coast Guard General Assessment of Risk (GAR) procedure we must perform before going out to sea. One of the assessments we must perform is an assessment […]
Even if you’ve never spent a second squinting through binoculars at a distant feathered creature, the Macaulay Library’s Best Bird Photos should get your attention. You don’t actually have to be “into birds” to appreciate this collection; you just have to have an eye for world-class photography. These images transcend ornithology and stand as master […]
Well life and the holidays got in the way of my writing, so I needed to get back on it and finish the trip to Italy. We left Sorrento and went to Pompeii to see the ruins. It is a very interesting place to visit, a whole city and community that was lost in such […]
Nothing like a little ice storm to keep us indoors and out of trouble. Right? Sure did the trick for me. After our quick trip on Saturday to get some more stuff over to the Friendswood house, we made a quick dash back home to hopefully beat the freezing temps. I take that back, first […]
The turn of the month from January to February marks a crossroads in American history, characterized by pivotal legal shifts, somber military milestones, and leaps into the unknown. This week encompasses everything from the birth of the American labor movement and the formal end of territorial wars to the tragic losses that defined the U.S. […]
Peak season is when vacation rentals make most of their revenue and earn their best reviews. But before calendars fill up and guests arrive, owners should take a proactive approach to prepping their property. A rental that looks great and runs smoothly will stand out from the competition, command higher rates, and generate glowing guest […]