Category: Winter

US Storm Brings Tornadoes, Blizzard-Like Conditions; 2 Dead

DALLAS—A destructive storm ripping across the U.S. spawned tornadoes that killed a young boy and his mother in Louisiana and threatened the South with more severe weather Wednesday. Meanwhile, the huge storm system delivered blizzard-like conditions to the Great Plains and was expected to push more snow and ice into Appalachia and New England. In…


Massive US Storm Brings Tornadoes to South, Blizzard Threat

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—A massive storm blowing across the country spawned tornadoes in parts of Oklahoma and Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as much of the central United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest braced Tuesday for blizzard-like conditions. An area stretching from Montana into western Nebraska and Colorado was under blizzard warnings,…


Pomegranate Magic

As winter heads into full gear, fresh produce is starting to feel like a faded memory. The tomatoes are mealy and the lettuce has jet lag, but the pomegranate harvest has just begun. Don’t take the lovely pomegranate for granted. The bright red orbs dangle brightly from the bushy plants like Christmas tree ornaments. The…


National Grid Asks Two Coal Plants to Fire up Amid Britain’s Big Freeze

Britain’s electricity grid operator has asked two of its coal-fired power stations to start warming up as freezing weather conditions heap pressure on the UK’s power network. National Grid said it had asked the winter “contingency” plants to prepare for operation to “give the public confidence in Monday’s energy supply”. It said the move means…


Give Yourself Permission to Sleep Longer—It’s What Nature Intends

A solar term is a period of about two weeks, based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each solar term, offering…


California Hit by Rain, Snow, Tornado on Election Day

LOS ANGELES—A powerful storm pounded California with rain and snow Tuesday, leaving one person dead and two others missing after they were swept away by floodwaters in a canal, while a tornado touched down in Sacramento County. The National Weather Service said the tornado touched down at 1:40 p.m. a few miles outside the town…


For This Ultimate Potato Gratin, Bland, Rubbery Cheese Need Not Apply

As the saying goes, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I agree with this philosophy, but with one caveat: You can always add more cheese—especially when making a potato gratin. Potato gratin is a cheese lover’s gift, with ultrathin layers of sliced potatoes blanketed in oozing cheese, cream, and, yes, more cheese. It’s a…


Americans to Pay $930 for Natural Gas This Winter: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Americans across the country will be paying more for natural gas this winter season, according to a report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Almost half of all U.S. households heat their homes primarily with natural gas. The EIA calculates that such homes will spend about $930 on gas this winter, which is 28…


Americans to Pay $930 for Natural Gas This Winter: US Energy Information Administration

Americans across the country will be paying more for natural gas this winter season, according to a report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Almost half of all U.S. households heat their homes primarily with natural gas. The EIA calculates that such homes will spend about $930 on gas this winter, which is 28…


Winter Wonder: Sierra Mountains

Experience the exhilarating vistas of winter in the spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains. This two-hour ambient nature film will transform your screen into a wondrous display of natural beauty that inspires the spirit and soothes the soul. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema…