“If you just sit across a bed and chat with somebody while you’re weeding carrots, our hope is that you find out that what divides you is less important than the things you have in common,” says Anne Harrison, manager of the Simple Gifts Community Garden.
She’s describing the second of a three-pronged goal behind... Read More
“Take a deep breath and work on this problem step-by-step.”
If you’re imagining this is an instruction to help you to work through “new math,” you’re close. According to researchers at Google’s DeepMind, this is the most effective way to prompt a large language model (LLM) working on a math problem.
“Diapers shouldn’t be a privilege,” says Diaper Train Executive Director Katie Lowek. Instead, she asserts, “Diapers are a basic need.” Yet, there is no assistance in place for diapers. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC) do not provide diapers, and there are no federal or state programs for... Read More
It was Brazilian artist and painter Romero Britto who said, “Art is too important not to share.” After all, the sharing of art in public spaces fosters connection and an appreciation for diversity by promoting dialogue, inspiring creativity, and inviting the expression of personal perspectives. Shared art democratizes access to culture, enriches public spaces, and... Read More
1. Tails are wagging for Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo, the annual event that celebrates pets and their people and promotes responsible pet ownership. With plenty of engaging activities for canines and humans alike, the family-friendly festival features pet contests, an agility course, demonstrations, and educational workshops on pet care. Vendor booths offer pet... Read More
We all know North Carolina is filled with mountains-to-sea beauty. Now it’s time to show it off!
The Fenton Frames Photography Contest invites high school and college students to submit their best original photography that highlights the landscapes, architecture, and people that make North Carolina special. So it’s time to hit the road and... Read More
“The Carolinas are known for their peaches, so we decided a line extension of our top selling Sky Blue with a little flavor will be a great thirst-quenching beer for the hot summer months,” says Carolina Brewery founder and CEO Robert Poitras.
The seasonal Kölsch first launched last April and delighted drinkers with its subtle... Read More
With all the flavors of a tropical getaway, this cocktail is your one-way sip to a seaside state of mind.
1 ¼ ounces Captain Morgan Coconut Rum 2 ounces pineapple juice 2 ounces orange juice 1 ounce ruby red grapefruit juice Sprite
Combine all ingredients except Sprite in a shaker with ice. Shake... Read More
Daylilies’ blithe blossoms unfurl in morning’s glory, shine resplendent under the celestial arc of the summer sun, but then, alas, bow and fade into twilight’s quiet embrace. That sentence is not only poor poetic prose, but it’s also inaccurate because of night-blooming daylilies.
Night-blooming daylilies — really? Yep. Oxymorons? You bet.
The American Daylily Society... Read More
I am a big fan of the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) because it is a native tree and, of course, bears North Carolina’s state flower. And typically topping out at around 15 to 25 feet tall, it is not particularly a space-hogging woody ornamental, meaning planting one could leave room for other woodies — or,... Read More
