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The Perils of Leaves

Timing is everything when it comes to most things in life, and we seemed to have timed our recent travels perfectly. It was the second full week in October and the leaves were changing from brilliant hues of reds, oranges, and yellows to varying shades of brown. Those dry rust-colored leaves were a clear indication that the trees would soon be bare and winter would be nipping at our heels. With a memory card full, I was satisfied with my collection of autumn foliage images and ready to get the RV moved to a warmer climate. Bye-bye Wisconsin, hello Arizona.…

Expired foods, can we eat them anyway?

Hello my dear readers, First of all, I want to thank you all for your kind words and support. I'm really grateful that you all enjoy this journey along with me. It keeps me motivated and willing to keep going, trying to accommodate my work and blogging at the same time. Thank you! So here I am with another post. How many times have we eaten foods that have expired just a few days back, thinking there were no risks? To avoid waste, try to organize your groceries so that the foods do not reach the expiration date. Or how…

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A Forest Photoshoot

Hello, dears! I know it's fall now and everyone's looking for oranges and reds, but I wanted to quick sneak in some green photos before we get too much further into the season. ;) I took these a couple weeks ago when the light started taking on that golden fall look but the woods were still lush and green. I had so much fun editing these vibrant pictures - hope you enjoy them! It's so relaxing to walk around in the woods and just take pictures of pretty things. I especially had fun with contrast and depth this time. Also,…

10 Horror Movies On Amazon Prime To Watch This Halloween

Netflix gets a lot of hype but today I want to focus on Amazon Prime. An underrated service in my humble opinion and lately I've been thoroughly enjoying delving into a bunch of things on Amazon Prime, from Desperate Housewives to New Amsterdam. But as it's October and Halloween (aka the best time of year) is approaching, I want to share some horror movies on Amazon Prime that I think you should watch this Halloween! Photo by Kate Hliznitsova on Unsplash I love horror. And thriller. And anything dark and creepy that's going to leave me scared to go to…

Friendly Friday Photo Challenge - Smoke and Mirrors

Elise Davies was writing about mirror photography on her blog recently. Apparently it is quite a trend on a nefarious app, that one that imitates a clock! Yes, that one. Elise likes how using mirrors in her photography: diverts or reflects something else within the image whilst keeping focus on the models also.Elise Davies Mirrors can reveal something different or be a reverse reflection of the chosen subject. Friendly Friday Challenge Prompt The challenge this week is to post photo/s of, "Smoke and Mirrors." It might be a magic illusion, a symmetrical reflection, an accidental or deliberate set-up shot, or…

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Today I Am Thankful For...

Something thats really important to me, and something I like to remind people of is the good things they have in life. I especially like to do this when I'm having a rough time, it really helps to put things into perspective. Being thankful in the mist of a bad time or a bad period of mental health is something I really cling to, to help me feel better. So today I thought I would spread some positivity in the internet world and came up with the idea of this post. I want this post to be a hub of…

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Charmed

I just remembered how I loved Charmed some twenty years ago. Watching Alyssa Milano and her witch sisters was like comfort food: it was make-believe at its best. I even continued to watch the show in Paris, though the voices were spoken over in French. I knew Alyssa's voice wasn't really her voice, but after a while, I got used to her French alter ego. There were other good drama shows on TV back then, too. Like ER and Melrose Place. Well, maybe good is over-stated, but there was a plot and there was a story. It wasn't reality and…

A 10,000 Thank You

DanVenture Travels recently passed 10,000 followers & I would like to say thank you. Thank you for taking the time to read this post & any other posts you have read. There’s almost a vulnerability that comes with publishing your work on a public platform & having people recognize that work builds confidence. Thank you to every follower. It means a lot to me that you would want to see my content regularly. Thank you to every person who has ever shared one of my posts on your social media accounts. I didn’t realize how far the average person’s social…

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True Detective - Season 1 (2014)

The thing about True Detective is that it doesn't just explore the darkness of serial killers. It explores the darkness of every character in the show. And though season 3 of the anthology was solid, season 1 is the best. It's not even close. These warped, twisted, stunning eight episodes changed my opinion on Matthew McConaughey. I always thought he was overrated. But he plays a character who is almost a polar opposite of the person McConaughey is—as Detective Cohle, a cold, cynical, reclusive genius—and NAILS it. His on-screen chemistry with Woody Harrelson (who is also brilliant) works well. Their…

Reasons Why Blood Sugar Matters

Unless you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it — you probably don’t think about your blood sugar levels too much. But new research suggests that maybe you should. People who do not have diabetes still can experience big swings in their blood sugar levels after eating, according to a study recently published in the journal PLOS Biology. Researchers involved with the study say such findings raise concerns because rapid rises in blood sugar levels are associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Here are few reason why blood sugar matters : Sugar causes the body to secrete insulin…

EU digital boss: New rules to curb big tech aim for fairness

LONDON (AP) — The European Union is set to propose new laws to rein in the power of big tech companies, including measures to ensure customers are protected, smaller rivals are treated fairly, and illegal content is dealt with, the bloc's digital and antitrust chief said on Thursday. Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager outlined two draft laws that the EU's executive Commission plans to introduce in early December. They amount to a sweeping overhaul of digital regulations, though the final version will depend on negotiations with the EU Parliament and the bloc's 27 member states. The first, the Digital Services…

A New Coronavirus Variant Is Seen Spreading Across Europe, Research Says

A new variant of the coronavirus, identified as 20A.EU1 by researchers from Switzerland and Spain, was first observed in Spain in June. It has been recorded in Spain at frequencies of above 40% since July, the study said. Elsewhere, the new variant of the coronavirus has increased from "very low" values prior to July 15 to 40% to 70% in Switzerland, Ireland, and the U.K. in September. It was also found to be prevalent in Norway, Latvia, the Netherlands, and France. Carlos Gil Andreu | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesA waiter sweeps the street of a tapas bar area…

EU digital boss: New rules to curb big tech aim for fairness

Samuel Obeng picks MoTM award

Real Oviedo's Ghanaian forward Samuel Obeng picked up the Man of The Match (MoTM) award after impressing despite the Carbayones' 3-2 defeat to Unión Deportiva (UD) Logroñés last night at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere. The Ghanaian international scored Oviedo's second goal but it would not be enough as the 10-man team fell to defeat at home. The Black Meteors striker was named man of the match with his impressive performance despite the team's defeat at home. The Carbayones started brightly going ahead in the 5th minute thanks to a Pablo Bobadilla Saenz own goal but an early red card to…

Fall Outfit Idea

With Quarterback Chase Garbers At The Helm, Cal Looks To Make Run At Pac‑12 North Crown

BERKELEY (AP) — As California coach Justin Wilcox looks to navigate a season like no other, he can at least lean on a veteran quarterback who has endured his share of trials winning the job. Chase Garbers has emerged as a reliable option under center at a school that has produced its share of elite quarterbacks but most recently had shined on the defensive side of the ball. Garbers redshirted then played through a pair of quarterback competitions to become the Golden Bears’ offensive leader. Now, Garbers is the most experienced quarterback in the Pac-12, an understated star who leads…

An Archivist’s night at the movies, part V: Spooky Halloween edition

I have long maintained that the pervasive power of records as storytelling devices means that they show up in all manner of films, across all genres. To further develop this argument, I am going to turn an archival gaze on a range of films that often find their way onto our screens during the autumn / Halloween season, and explore how records are depicted and used therein when seeking to frighten and beguile. For this post I am going to look at seven films: The Fog (2005 remake); The Others; Ghostbusters; The Mummy (1999 version); The Batman vs. Dracula; The…

Charessa Sawyer, Entrepreneur Creates the ‘Charge Up Campaign’ to Inspire Women with Breast Cancer; Survivors of Breast Cancer

Charessa is an advocate for cancer survivors and their caregivers and has travelled to various states providing Day of Celebration makeovers with The Charge Up Campaign. She founded the organization after her own experience of being a caregiver for her mother who is a breast cancer survivor. Through the Charge Up Campaign, Charessa and her team are committed to creating a sorority of survivors – providing tools, resources and celebrations for life after cancer. The organization hosts the Pink Champagne Gala which serves as an annual fundraiser and provides recognition for survivors, caregivers and oncology medical professionals. In June 2018,…

National Service guy plays death prank on girlfriend before proposing in new video

A Nigerian couple who are both members of the National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) has in a romantic display shown that true love may still exist. In a video that has gone viral since it hit the internet, a Nigerian guy took public marriage proposal up a notch as he played a death prank on his girlfriend before going down on his knee and proposing. From the video, both service personnel was seen hanging out with a bunch of other friends when the guy suddenly put up an act like he was experiencing a severe stomach upset. With his persistent wailing…

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The Perils of Leaves

Expired foods, can we eat them anyway?

A Forest Photoshoot

10 Horror Movies On Amazon Prime To Watch This Halloween

Friendly Friday Photo Challenge - Smoke and Mirrors

Today I Am Thankful For...

Charmed

A 10,000 Thank You

True Detective - Season 1 (2014)

Reasons Why Blood Sugar Matters

EU digital boss: New rules to curb big tech aim for fairness

A New Coronavirus Variant Is Seen Spreading Across Europe, Research Says

EU digital boss: New rules to curb big tech aim for fairness

EU digital boss: New rules to curb big tech aim for fairness

Samuel Obeng picks MoTM award

Fall Outfit Idea

With Quarterback Chase Garbers At The Helm, Cal Looks To Make Run At Pac‑12 North Crown

An Archivist’s night at the movies, part V: Spooky Halloween edition

Charessa Sawyer, Entrepreneur Creates the ‘Charge Up Campaign’ to Inspire Women with Breast Cancer; Survivors of Breast Cancer

National Service guy plays death prank on girlfriend before proposing in new video

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