Jiminy Crickets! The Sun is belching out energy like windmill in a hurricane! This week gave us Sunspot group 1476, also known as Active Region 1476. This vast magnetic region that is blanketing the Sun’s heat and not allowing energy to escape is larger than Earth. These regions are usually 5,000-7,000 degress F. cooler than the […]
CLICK HERE FOR DISCOUNT COUPON (Rockwall) July 2, 2012 – With summer sunsets and hot bands playing Concerts by the Lake at The Harbor, it’s the perfect time to stop by Dodie’s Cajun Diner and say hello to new owners Mike McRae and Gabe Nicolella. The restaurant’s outdoor patio not only delivers a spectacular view of sailboats […]
May 11, 2012 – UPDATE: We received word from Rockwall Pets that Jasmine was adopted this morning! All it takes is one look at Jasmine’s photos. Do we have to say anything else about her? Jasmine is stunningly gorgeous. She doesn’t have a big head, though, since she’s very friendly and outgoing. Even with […]
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Blue Ribbon News booth during Chic Fest at The Harbor on Saturday, May 5. We enjoyed meeting so many Blue Ribbon News fans face-to-face and making new friends, too. We are drawing names of several prize winners today from among those who dropped their business cards in the […]
Since its grand opening on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has provided a vital link across the Golden Gate, where San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. Before the bridge was built, the quickest way to travel between San Francisco and the headlands of Marin County was by ferry: today, approximately 300,000 vehicles […]
All of North Texas is under another full-fledged cuteness alert. Jet, a young border collie mix, is simply adorable. He’s super intelligent and very sweet. The little guy is still recovering from surgery for a shattered rear leg, so he sometimes walks with a slight limp. But that doesn’t stop him from being a friendly […]
April 27, 2012 – What do you do with left-over medicines in your medicine cabinet? Hopefully you don’t just throw them in the trash or flush them. Letting them sit in the medicine cabinet, especially as they become expired or are simply no longer needed, isn’t a good idea either. Prescription drug abuse is a […]
The storefront blends in with the surrounding buildings, modeled in the brick and mortar style of an earlier day. Perhaps the table and chairs visible through the front window beckons the passerby to enter. Maybe the fragrance of roasting coffee beans paints an aura of welcome. The Coffee Company, 6038 La Vista at Skillman Avenue in […]
This quiet kitty aims to please. Ashley is so gentle and loving that you’ll hardly know she’s nearby. One look at her big round eyes will let you know she’s ready for attention. Some loving strokes under her chin will make Ashley your devoted companion forever. To learn more, visit rockwallpets.com, e-mail info@rockwallpets.com or call […]
Enjoy the Emerald City Band Live from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, April 27 to “party with a purpose” at the Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St. in McKinney, to benefit the Samaritan Inn, the largest residential homeless program in Collin County. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market, the event includes fantastic food, full selection of cocktails, […]