We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Remember that scene in the 2002 film "Signs" when Joaquin Phoenix wore an aluminum foil cap to defend against extraterrestrial mind control?

Modern conveniences such as self-checkout and contactless payments are often taken for granted. Because of this, it’s natural to overlook the critical technology that makes such everyday efficiencies ...

As the temperatures drop and the holidays wind down, Whidbey Island beckons as the perfect setting for a cozy, winter retreat, whether you’re a reader or a writer. The island offers a slower-paced, ...

Inferno is a rather complicated comic. It deals with the consequences of Xavier, Magneto, and Moira MacTaggert’s actions in creating Krakoa, the cost of the secrets they kept, and the end of the first ...

It can be a pain to wait at a toll booth. Luckily, RFID toll tags can help. RFID toll tags are small devices that drivers attach to their vehicle windshields, usually behind the rearview mirror. Each ...

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Let’s dive into more of what’s on offer at the upcoming Summerville Book Festival on Saturday, Feb. 15, the largest literary collaboration ever to hit town. And every event during the festival also ...

Photo by Rebecca J. Barnabi. Now retired, “The Staunton, Virginia Bathroom Reader” is his 7th book, and includes a compilation of columns that were snippets of stories published in the Staunton News ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dear Readers: Letter writer “Single By Choice” asked for advice relating to his choice to swear off dating after an erectile dysfunction diagnosis. Many ...

Dear Readers: Letter writer “Single By Choice” asked for advice relating to his choice to swear off dating after an erectile dysfunction diagnosis. Many responses poured in. What struck me about every ...