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Our top 10 Journey songs looks at one of the most beloved bands in classic rock history. Journey formed in San Francisco in 1973‚ initially planning to be a backup group for other artists. The band was initially made up of Neal Schon (lead guitar) and Greg Rolie (lead vocals‚ keyboard) – both from Santana – as well as Frumious Bandersnatch’s Ross Valory (bass) and George Tickner (rhythm guitar)‚ with Prairie Prince (of The Tubes) on drums. Over the years‚ the lineup has changed multiple times‚ with members coming and going. Neal Schon is the only member to have appeared The post Top 10 Journey Songs Loved By Fans appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

February is always the shortest month‚ so it seems appropriate that there isn’t so much to see in the night sky for those in the Northern Hemisphere in the next 4 weeks. But the New Moon on February 9th will set the stage for some excellent opportunities to see the gas giants Saturn and Jupiter‚ […] The post New Moon Will Welcome ‘Gas Giants’ Saturn and Jupiter for Unparalleled Stargazing This Month appeared first on Good News Network.

The post National Pet Preparedness Month 2024: When &; What Is It? by Codee Chessher appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Throughout recorded history‚ countless pets and animals have been lost to the unfathomable forces that are natural disasters. From hurricanes savaging the South to cyclones trawling Tornado Alley‚ the best we can hope for today is to keep our precious pets safe with us. That’s where National Pet Preparedness Month comes in. So‚ mark every June on your calendar for a rethinking and overhaul of your family’s emergency plan. About National Pet Preparedness Month How did this safety-focused holiday month come about? In 2003‚ the US government founded a program simply called Ready to raise awareness about how to protect your pets when the unthinkable happens and your home is in the path of a natural disaster. They partnered with the Red Cross‚ ASPCA‚ the Humane Society‚ and even beer company Anheuser-Busch with the goal of spreading as much awareness as possible so people can make the most educated decisions on how to best protect their pets. National Pet Preparedness Month sprung out of this powerful alliance‚ and we still celebrate it every June. According to an ASPCA survey from 20211‚ 83% of pet owners live in an area affected by natural disasters‚ but less than half have an emergency plan in place! The same survey found that one in five families had been forced to evacuate during a disaster and almost half left a pet behind in the chaos. With estimates stating evacuees didn’t return home for days to 2 weeks‚ the outcome for the pets left behind is grim. That’s why National Preparedness Month is so vital for all pet parents out there. Even if you think you won’t be affected by a disaster‚ it never hurts to be prepared and could save lives. Let’s dig into some ways you can celebrate this month every June as well as invaluable tips on updating your family’s emergency kit with your favorite four-legged pet in mind. How to Celebrate National Pet Preparedness Month It’s not the most fun-filled occasion‚ but we really can’t emphasize the importance of National Pet Preparedness Month enough. Considering those stats above‚ it makes it even more important that you celebrate this month wisely by raising awareness among pet parents who may not be as prepared as you are. Ways to Celebrate National Pet Preparedness Month: Talk to pet owners you know about the importance of having an emergency plan‚ particularly if you live in a disaster-prone region. Update your emergency supplies with fresh‚ unexpired items annually‚ and make sure your current supplies aren’t damaged. Tag your June social media pet posts with the #PetPreparednessMonth hashtag to spread awareness about the month. Find pet-friendly shelters near you‚ confirm their policies‚ and share these locations with fellow pet owners to ensure no pet gets left behind during future disasters. Consider investing in pet insurance to further protect your pet from harm that may occur during or after disasters. If possible‚ after a disaster‚ volunteer some of your time to animal rescue shelters that may be struggling. Image Credit: Fusso_pics‚ Shutterstock Take the Chance to Update Your Pet Emergency Plan (Or Make One!) Many people rarely think about their emergency plan until it’s too late—don’t be one of those people. If you have an emergency plan but haven’t updated it since you’ve adopted a pet‚ we urge you to do so in the spirit of National Pet Preparedness Month. Remember that the best way to protect your pet is through proactive preparedness! Let’s review what you should pack in your emergency kit and the essential rules you should be aware of as a pet owner facing potential disaster. What to Include in Your Pet Emergency Plan: A gallon of water per member of your family per day‚ plus additional water per pet A week’s worth of perishable kibble‚ canned food‚ and/or wet food pouches. Refresh any perishable products every so often Collar with ID tag and your contact information in case you get separated from your pet A photocopy of your pet’s vaccinations‚ prescriptions‚ and veterinary records in a waterproof zippable bag A week’s worth of any medications your pet takes on a regular basis in case local refills aren’t available right after the disaster Spare leash‚ harness‚ and transport crate Human first-aid kit and pet first-aid kit Collapsible food and water bowls Grooming glove‚ if your pet is amenable to grooming Small bag with cat litter and portable-sized litter pan—use the litter sparingly in case of prolonged periods without access to stores Blanket for warmth A small toy or two per pet to help keep morale up A physical list of addresses where you can shelter with your pet—nearby shelters‚ out-of-state friends and family‚ etc. A physical list of major phone numbers you need to be able to reach—friends‚ family‚ colleagues‚ etc. Image Credit: David Pereiras‚ Shutterstock Tips for Navigating a Disaster With Your Pet The unthinkable has happened and your home is in the path of a deadly hurricane or tornado—what do you do? You have your emergency plan‚ kit‚ and family ready to go‚ but you may still be a little lost on the finer points of how to calmly guide your loved ones to safety together. To help in this vein‚ we’ve put together some invaluable tips that might just help the next time you need to evacuate with your pet. Essential Pet Owner Disaster-Related Tips: Maintain a cool‚ confident demeanor. Pets follow your lead and easily pick up on it when you’re nervous or afraid. During evacuations‚ keep your pet in their travel crate or on a leash at all times for everyone’s safety and peace of mind. Even if it’s just their crate‚ make sure your cat has a safe space to call their own during these trying times. Adhere to routines like mealtimes as closely as possible‚ safety permitting. Ensure evacuation routes are clear before leaving your home. You don’t want to get caught in a traffic jam and a hurricane at the same time‚ trust us. In the planning stages‚ begin working on training your pet to come when you call. This is especially critical if your area is low-lying or storm-prone. Never leave your pet behind if you evacuate‚ even if a neighbor‚ friend‚ or family promises to check on them. Image Credit: Nils Jacobi‚ Shutterstock Conclusion Every June is National Pet Preparedness Month‚ dedicated to helping pet owners like you protect their pets by raising awareness about disaster preparedness. Take some time this June to review your emergency plan‚ refresh your supplies‚ and help others keep their pets safe through the most trying times nature has to throw at us. Sources https://redrover.org/pet-disaster-preparedness/ https://www.ready.gov/pet-toolkit https://www.americanhumane.org/blog/are-you-prepared-to-protect-your-pet-in-a-disaster-or-emergency/ https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/pet-preparedness-month-include-your-pets-in-emergency-plans.html https://www.americanhumane.org/program/disaster-preparedness/ https://www.aspca.org/about-us/press-releases/new-aspca-survey-reveals-83-percent-pet-owners-live-area-impacted-disasters Featured Image Credit:  Image Credit: frantic00‚ Shutterstock The post National Pet Preparedness Month 2024: When &; What Is It? by Codee Chessher appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. 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News Star Trek Get (Virtually) Up Close to the U.S.S. Enterprise (and Quark’s Bar) in New Star Trek Experience The Roddenberry Archive will allows fans to explore a variety of Star Trek locales from the comfort of their own homes. By Vanessa Armstrong | Published on February 2‚ 2024 icon-comment 0 Share New Share Twitter Facebook Pinterest RSS Feed Have you ever looked around your cramped living room and wished you were sitting at Quark’s bar on Deep Space Nine or on the Bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise (or the U.S.S. Voyager‚ or even the U.S.S. Cerritos) instead? If so‚ you’re in luck! OTOY‚ Paramount Game Studios‚ and The Gene Roddenberry Estate broke news via Deadline that there’s going to be a “Roddenberry Archive” app available on the newly released Apple Vision Pro‚ an augmented or virtual reality headset that Apple is marketing as a spatial computing platform. The Archive will give Trekkies nearly two hours of Star Trek spatial experiences across the franchise via “hundreds of fully realized locations‚ artifacts‚ and unique items—spanning every Star Trek TV show and film across the franchise’s nearly sixty-year history.” That includes the bridges of multiple starships‚ all the way from the U.S.S. Discovery to the U.S.S. Protostar on the Prime Timeline (and don’t worry‚ there are also ships from the Kelvin Timeline‚ the mirror universe‚ and myriad other alternative realities we’ve seen over the decades). The Deadline article goes on about the technical specs of the Apple Vision Pro‚ which frankly didn’t make sense to me beyond the fact that they were trying to convey that the capabilities of the new hardware are impressive. “Through our multi-decade collaboration with OTOY‚ we have been working to push the frontiers of immersive technology to fulfill my father’s legacy‚ creative intent‚ and ideas in ways that can be experienced today and by generations yet to come‚” Rod Roddenberry‚ President of Roddenberry Entertainment‚ said in a statement to Deadline. He added that the Apple Vision Pro offering is “a remarkable milestone in realizing my father’s vision for the Holodeck” and “also fulfills one of my mother’s greatest wishes.” Roddenberry’s mother‚ of course‚ was Majel Barrett‚ who played several characters in the Star Trek universe including Nurse Chapel in the Original Series‚ Number One in the series’ initial pilot‚ “The Cage‚” Lwaxana Troi on The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine‚ and the voice of the computer interface you’ve heard across several Trek series.   According to Roddenberry‚ Barrett recorded her phenoms in 2008 in hopes of preserving her voice for posterity. Through these recordings‚ her voice now posthumously narrates portions of the archive‚ which her son understandably found “deeply moving.” A 2D version of the Archive is available for your review here‚ for a limited time. Sometime later this year‚ Apple Vision Pro users will have unlimited viewing time and access to all Trek-related 3D experiences available on The Archive. [end-mark] The post Get (Virtually) Up Close to the U.S.S. <;i>;Enterprise<;/i>; (and Quark’s Bar) in New Star Trek Experience appeared first on Reactor.

News Longlegs Longlegs Teaser Trailer Is Full of Vibes… Disturbing‚ Disturbing Vibes By Vanessa Armstrong | Published on February 2‚ 2024 icon-comment 0 Share New Share Twitter Facebook Pinterest RSS Feed You’ve got the teeth of the hydra upon you. What does that T-Rex lyric have to do with anything? I have no idea! That’s the only description‚ however‚ that comes with Neon’s latest teaser trailer for the horror movie‚ Longlegs. The one-minute-thirty-second clip is a masterclass on how to convey vibes through a trailer without giving away pretty much anything about the plot. But what does seem to be coming together based on the intentionally opaque marketing campaign is that the film revolves around a series of family murders that take place over decades that (maybe?) all came about by the workings of a single serial killer and/or something supernatural. We also know that Maika Monroe (It Follows) stars in the film‚ which was written and directed by Osgood Perkins‚ whose credits include directing an episode of The Twilight Zone reboot and also helming the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s short story‚ “The Monkey.” What this teaser and none of the other marketing so far emphasizes‚ however‚ is that Nicolas Cage is in the film in an undisclosed role‚ though odds are good that he’s playing the depraved serial killer (or supernatural entity?) that’s behind the violent murders teased in this trailer. Other than that‚ the details of this film have been decidedly kept under wraps. We may have to wait until the movie hits theaters to understand what Longlegs is all about. But going into a horror movie blind‚ perhaps‚ isn’t a terrible thing (though it might be terrifying). And no matter what other tidbits Neon does or doesn’t throw our way before the movie’s release‚ we’ll be able to see who Cage is playing for ourselves when the film scares its way into our brains on July 12‚ 2024. [end-mark] The post <;i>;Longlegs<;/i>; Teaser Trailer Is Full of Vibes… Disturbing‚ Disturbing Vibes appeared first on Reactor.

While your typical outfits are pretty nice‚ sometimes you want to look different than you usually do. So how can you find outfits and change your clothes in Persona 3 Reload? There are different ways you can come across new outfits in this Persona game. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe‚ here’s how to do it. Where to find outfits in Persona 3 Reload There are two ways to find new clothes in Persona 3 Reload. The first method is to purchase some DLC outfits if you don’t mind spending a few dollars for some cool clothing. Here are all the DLC outfit sets you can buy: Persona 4 Golden Yasogami High Costume Set Persona 5 Royal Shujin Academy Costume Set Persona 5 Royal Phantom Thieves Costume Set Image: Atlus Based on looks from Persona 4 and 5‚ you can purchase these DLC sets for new outfits. But if you don’t want to spend more money‚ there is another way to get outfits in Persona 3 Reload. As you’re exploring Tartarus‚ you c...