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Wall Street Journal
a day ago
- Health
- Wall Street Journal
Colonoscopy Prep Is Worse Than IKEA
I'm on day three of my colonoscopy preparation. You read that right. Day three. Had this been knee surgery, I would have been in and out the same day. This is a routine colonoscopy—the kind you're supposed to get every 10 years. Last time, the preparation was minimal: Start drinking a gallon of laxative solution at 6:00 the night before the surgery and try to finish it within two hours.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MJ's Motivation: 'Dig the well before you need water'
Dig the well before you need water: A popular Chinese takes time to dig, and its hard work. We might need the water tomorrow, or in ten years, who knows? Regardless of when it arrives, the time to dig is not when you're dying of thirst. We live in a world where urgency trumps importance. Life is often geared towards the short term, but there is wisdom in preparation, spending time digging even though you aren't parched just ago, Netflix invested heavily in streaming even though DVD's were still dominant at the time. Look where we are now. Athletics, relationships, careers; this concept transcends it ask yourself: Have I started digging?If not, there is no better time to pick up the shovel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
A couple, new to South Florida, get ready to withstand their first hurricane season
People new to Florida are getting ready for their first hurricane season People new to Florida are getting ready for their first hurricane season People new to Florida are getting ready for their first hurricane season The 2025 hurricane season is now underway. With an average of more than 1,200 people moving to Florida each day, many will be experiencing their first season in the state. Two of those people are Joe Rosen and Darlene Turner. The couple got married and moved to West Palm Beach at the end of 2024. From picking mangoes in their backyard to taking their pup to the dog park, they are soaking it all in. Rosen is from Canada, and Turner is from Vermont. "I mean, sure, we have to batten down the hatches, and we've got to gather anything that can be thrown around that's outdoors. That I know," said Rosen. The couple said they've heard a lot about hurricanes from their neighbors. "They really said they can be really bad, sometimes they're not so bad," said Turner. She and Rosen said the best advice they received was on how to prepare for the hurricane season. "Some people say they get generators. Make sure you've got canned food and bottled water, and a transistor radio," Rosen said. "So we're going to have to get all of that." The couple said they have some food and bottled water, but will be getting more. They also plan to pay extra attention to the news this season to make sure they are aware and informed. If a storm is headed this way, the couple plans to shore up their home and stay put, unless they're told to evacuate. The two said that as they get ready for the season, they hope it will be calm in South Florida. "I'm going to do a lot of praying come hurricane season," said Rosen.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Jefferson Parish StormPrep 2025 event prepares residents for hurricane season
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The 2025 hurricane season officially begins on Sunday, June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says you need to be prepared. Jefferson Parish is no stranger to hurricane season, with many residents experiencing the devastation that can follow a storm. 'We know we live in a vulnerable zone for hurricanes, and this really is a time of the year where everybody needs to start having discussions on your own family prep,' said Parish President Cythnia Lee Sheng. Jefferson Parish officials discuss 2025 hurricane preparations Forty local vendors came together to offer Jefferson Parish residents the opportunity to learn about the options available when a hurricane threatened the area. Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans CEO Dan Mills understands the pain and anguish people can go through when a storm comes through. He says small actions like trimming the branches away from your home or clearing storm drains can make a big difference. 'Clear the storm drains. Always check those window openings and try to protect them. One thing we see a lot is the wind exposure on a garage door is vast, and if that garage door caves in, it can pressurize the home and cause a lot of damage,' said Mills. Sheng points out that every Category 5 storm formed in the United States was a tropical storm, or weaker, three days before. Remembering Hurricane Katrina through the eyes of Hurricane Hunter She emphasizes the importance of having an evacuation plan ready. 'We live in a very highly, you know, dense area. When we call for an emergency evacuation, everybody needs to leave. So it's critical that the planning happens beforehand so we can execute an evacuation order as smoothly as possible,' said Sheng. Water, food, prescriptions, flashlights and batteries are just a few necessities residents should have on hand. The owner of Craig's Electrical and Generator Service, Craig Jacomine, tells WGNO the worst mistake is waiting until hurricane season to check your generator 'Start it up once a month. That's the best way to do it. But we've had people that the day before hurricanes wanted to bring portable generators in for repairs. And unfortunately, we're in hurricane mode and we have a different set of standards that we have to follow to make sure our customers are properly taken care of,' said Jacomine. Officials say home insurance is another critical necessity as hurricane season beginsNASCAR legend Michael Waltrip teams up with Austin Peay for special beer Australian actor raising money to cryogenically preserve teen son Florida mother of dead 6-year-old was trying to 'exorcise demons': sheriff In Touch, Life & Style magazines, others, to end: THR Louisiana State Police welcomes 46 new Troopers to the force Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Is South Florida prepared for hurricane season? The NEXT Weather team asks residents if they're ready
The NEXT Weather team had the opportunity to venture out of the studio and head out into the community to ask people how they are preparing for hurricane season this year. While some people are ready, others are not so much. "I never prepare for Hurricane Season," said Raquel Taylor. Raquel has been living in South Florida for 30 years, and she said she usually wings it when it comes to getting ready for the Season. "I just listen, last minute, you should probably put your shutters, and pray that nothing happens," said Fabiola Valdes. The NEXT Weather team asked Claudia Quintanilla how she prepares for hurricane season, and she said she stocks up on water bottles and canned foods. "If you are a mom and have kids, you need to have food," Quintanilla said. Rodrigo Lascurain had been living in South Florida for six years. He said he's been through some tropical storms and is not used to what could be out there. "I just look at the news on a daily basis and make sure I have enough food and supplies," Lascurain said. "I live in an apartment building not close to the ocean and high up, so I guess I feel secure." Tracy Samara said It is important to have dry pet food in case the power goes out. "I need to stock up on pet food, especially the dry food, because the wet food that I buy is frozen," they said. Vidal Lissarrague, who has lived in South Florida for 35 years, said, "You've got to be prepared." "You've got to have all of your documentation prepared," Lissarrague said. "Luckily, we do have hurricane windows. We have a home that is hurricane-proof. We built six years ago, so we're in a better situation than a lot of people. And in a no-flood zone, even though we have flood insurance. You need to check your homeowners' insurance, too — make sure that you have that up to date." "Everyone should listen to the authorities," added Andrea. "If they tell you to evacuate, you should evacuate." Gene Kowalski said he lives in a condo with hurricane windows, so it's not a big deal. "But I have a second home in Lake Placid, Florida. I just went and ordered a generator," Kowalski. A generator will come in handy and be very helpful if the power goes out during a storm. Laura Puricelli just moved here about a year and a half ago from Argentina. "We don't have Hurricanes in Buenos Aires," she said. Puricelli said last season, the one thing that caught her off guard was the tornadoes. The NEXT Weather team explained that whenever we have a tropical system, there is a possibility we can get a little spin-up in the atmosphere During hurricane season, tornadoes are "one of the dangers that people forget about or maybe are not aware of, especially if you are new to the area," the NEXT Weather team said. John Hlavin said he and his family have only been here for the past four years or so. "It's all still pretty new to us," he said. "We take advice from our local friends. We just try to follow what they do and what they tell us to do." "Our place we have here in Coral Gables is on the older side," Hlavin added. "Our landlady did just installed impact windows. So we feel good about that." Alessia Burgio knows the drill when it comes to hurricane season. She's originally from Ukraine, but has been living in South Florida for 25 years. "My husband and I are considering putting panels on the roof so we don't ever have to leave the house because it does get anxious with 3 children," Burgio said. "I think we are still lucky because I'm thinking of people in other areas where they aren't given enough ample time, like tornadoes," she said. "And I think you guys are doing such an amazing job preparing us."
