Author: Laura Pence

Why Getting Older Isn’t Really That Bad

A lot of folks worry about getting old but, maybe it’s not all that bad. Out of 2,000 grandparents, 81% say aging isn’t nearly as bad as they thought it would be when they were younger. Plus, there’s no rule that you have to stop doing the things you like when you get up there in age. 43% say they…

Pizza Hut to Test Drone Delivery

Pizza Hut is flying high with a new delivery technique. The hut has paired up with a tech company that will deploy drones to deliver pies! Unfortunately for now, this is only in the testing phase over in Israel. The weight limit will restrict the deliveries to about 2 pizzas and a bottle of soda. But, Pizza Hut is hoping…

Money Really Can Buy Happiness

We say “money can’t buy happiness.” But, it would have been nice to hit that Powerball the other night! A new study at the university of Pennsylvania found that despite what we say, money can buy happiness and there might not be a limit. A similar study in 2010 said the same thing, but that it plateaus at $75,000 a…

Tasty Tuesday Part 2: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

  Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Here’s what you need:  4 slices bacon 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts* (cleaned and trimmed well and cubed) 1 can Campbell’s cheddar cheese soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 package Ranch Seasoning 1 cup Ranch Salad Dressing 8 ounces rotini, penne or bowtie pasta 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup freshly shredded…

A New Smart Collar Can Translate Your Dog’s Barks

A new hi-tech device could help you better understand your dog. The artificial intelligence powered dog collar can detect five emotions in canines by monitoring their barks using voice recognition technology. The collar, created by a South Korean start-up, can tell owners if their animals are happy, relaxed, anxious, angry or sad through a smartphone app. The company says after…