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Winter is only a few months away and, judging by your comments and questions on our winter forecast page, many of you are anxious for the coming winter. After all, our long-range forecasts (judged to be 80%–85% accurate by readers who have tracked it) have helped savvy weather watchers plan for winter for over 200 years. Did you also know you can head outside and try to figure out for yourself whether or not your area will have a tough winter in the coming year?...

Across the United Kingdom each year on January 25th, people celebrate “Burns Night,” which honors the life of Scotland’s favorite son and poet, Robert Burns, and his contributions to Scottish culture. He was born on January 25, 1759, which is why we celebrate on this date. Here in the US, those of Scottish descent celebrate in many ways, including signing some Burns’s tunes, enjoying Scotch Eggs, and more. Who Was Robert Burns?...

Picture courtesy of the Academy Awards Welcome to your look at the full list of Oscar nominations that Netflix picked up in 2023. The 95th Oscars ceremony will take place on March 12th, 2023, broadcast on ABC and streamed on Disney+. As a reminder, here were the movies and documentaries that Netflix was hoping to make the nomination cut: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery All Quiet on the Western Front White Noise Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio RRR The Sea Beast Wendell and Wild Blonde Descendant Bardo The Elephant Whisperers The Martha Mitchell Effect...

With all the filtration that goldfish require, it can be really easy to end up with a strong current in your goldfish’s tank. Generally speaking, you aren’t going to over filtrate your tank, but you can create a strong current within your goldfish tank that could be detrimental to the health and wellness of your goldfish. There are a few things to consider in how you set up anything in your goldfish tank that may create a current....

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist – Picture: Lionsgate Television It’s been a rough few weeks for network shows as decisions slowly come in for some of the shows with futures up in the air. One of the shows that has not been renewed but is reportedly being shopped to other networks (such as Netflix) is Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist which has led to fans campaigning Netflix to save the show. The series, for those unfamiliar, follows a young software developer who realizes she has the power to hear people’s thoughts in song....

Big kids TV shows and movies since 2013 have come to Netflix thanks to a multi-year agreement between Netflix and Dreamworks. Over 300 hours of TV content were ordered by Netflix back in 2013 plus all theatrical movies since that date has arrived on Netflix in the pay-1 window. Dreamworks Animation will produce TV content for Hulu starting in 2020 New projects aren’t set to release until 2020 with Hulu saying:...

Your first time in a boarding stable, you might feel like you’ve suddenly been transported to a different country. There are so many words flying around that you’ve never heard before, and no one likes to feel like they’re the only person not “in the know.” Lucky for you, we’ve put together this basic guide of horse terminology. Read through it, and you won’t feel so out of place next time you head to the stables and someone starts talking about how many hands their Yearling is....

It’s been a busy Summer for Netflix UK for both new arrivals and departures, sadly it’s going to be another busy month of some of your favorite titles leaving the library. We’ll keep track of all the movies and TV shows leaving Netflix UK in September 2022. In case you missed it, we’re also keeping track of all of the movies and TV shows leaving Netflix UK in August 2022....

Black Mirror – Picture: Netflix Black Mirror has gone on a bit of a hiatus since season 5 released back in 2019. A sixth season has looked in doubt for some time due to drama behind the scenes but a spinoff of USS Callister has been long rumored and according to our sources, it’s looking like it’s moving forward. Directed by Toby Haynes, USS Callister debuted back in December 2017 in the first episode of season 4, the second full Netflix Original season of Black Mirror....

Is there such thing as a shade plant? Sure, that shady spot is a welcome respite especially during the Dog Days of Summer, but that same sun-hidden area can present a gardening challenge. The first step to figuring out shade plant options is understanding what type of shade you have. All shade is not equal. There are varying degrees depending on the source blocking the sunshine. For example, a single deciduous tree will likely have more light beneath it in the spring than in the depths of summer....

Cats are independent creatures, but many love to snuggle up with their human companions in bed throughout the night. The question is, should you be letting your cat sleep in bed with you? There is no right or wrong answer here. It depends! There are pros and cons of letting your cat sleep with you, so it’s important to consider both before making a decision that is right for you and your feline family member....

Everyone has heard of the benefits of plant-based foods, and this new way of eating has become very popular among people and pets alike. New ways of safely adding protein to a dog’s diet are sought after for many reasons. One of those reasons being to eliminate the allergic reaction animal protein causes in some dogs. Some alternative popular protein sources in dog food are lentils, oats, peas, chickpeas, barley, and potatoes—as well as spirulina....

Looking for some Valentine’s quotes and inspiration? Check out these favorite quotes of ours. Feel free to use a few in your cards and sentiments this Valentine’s Day. And a few that are a bit more humorous… Here are a few more reader-submitted Valentine Poems you might enjoy. Love wasn’t put in your heart to stay. Love isn’t love until you give it away. The mystery of love is that the more love you give, the more it remains in your heart....

New week, new titles! Though it was quiet this week in terms of quantity, there were some good additions to make up for it. Have you been watching Chelsea? I mention it when I think she has had a good guest or two. I’m a fan of her Jason Biggs segments and the dinner parties. (I’m curious, do you think she’s hitting her stride or is the show going to tank?...

Here’s your monthly round-up of all the new movies & TV series coming to Netflix Australia in August 2020. N = Netflix Original If you’re interested to learn more about the Originals arriving on Netflix Australia in August, here’s an in-depth look. Please Note: The list below isn’t the complete number of titles coming to Netflix in August 2020. Throughout August further titles will be announced and we’ll add them to the list below....

Welcome along to your comprehensive look at everything coming to Netflix in the US throughout the month of September 2022. This list will include all the new movies and shows coming out throughout the month, whether that be licensed content or brand new Netflix Original drops. As always, you should also catch up on any of the numerous removals that will occur throughout the month. Highlights include classic shows like Major Dad and The 4400, all eight seasons of The Vampire Diaries, and many high-profile movies....

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, there are always insects that decide to make a meal out of our favorite plants and a home under our roof. From garden pests that decimate your cabbage plants to bugs that prefer to stay indoors with you, keep your eye out for these multi-legged characters and try these strategies to send them packing! Cabbage Looper These classic-looking green inchworms earned their title because when they move, they bring their back legs almost completely underneath them in a loop....

Welcome to your rundown of what’s set to leave Netflix in the United States throughout the month of February 2022. This ongoing look will provide the most comprehensive look at what’s leaving Netflix, especially when compared to other lists. For those unaware of how Netflix works. Many titles in their library are licensed for a fixed period of time. That means that TV shows and movies come and go as and when licensing for the title expires....

The Witcher season 2 is now on Netflix – Picture: Netflix Although 9 new releases hit Netflix US today the majority of them are companion titles for the big new release of the day in the form of The Witcher season 2. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing else new to watch so let’s dive into what’s new and what’s trending on Netflix for December 17th, 2021. Looking ahead to the weekend, we’ve got the new Netflix Original Norweigen thriller What Happened in Olso coming on Sunday....

Colin in Black and White is now on Netflix – Picture: Netflix Happy Friday and welcome to your roundup of your new releases on Netflix for October 29th. We’ll run you through all the new movies and TV shows added to Netflix today and walk you through what’s trending in the top 10s too. Note: this list applies to Netflix US although there will be overlaps between regions. You can find weekly roundups for other Netflix regions via our what’s new on Netflix hub....