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Recent Examples of slabsPersistent slabs are one of nine types of avalanches, which include storm slab, deep persistent slab, wet slab, wet loose, dry loose, cornice fall and glide avalanche.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
The downside is that not all wooden magnetic strips are created equal.
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Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Sep. 2026
Prior research had shown that cotton strips could also be used to assess decomposition, so why not engage in a bit of citizen science and ask volunteers to bury cotton underpants for a couple of months, then dig them up and record the results?
Lavender Lavender is a popular garden perennial for its pleasantly calming fragrance and profuse purple blooms.
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Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
30 Aug. 2026
The marsh was built in the 1990s to naturally clean dry-weather urban runoff from San Diego Creek and address the algae blooms that once existed in Upper Newport Bay, according to the water district’s website.
Use hydrogen peroxide to clean counters, remove fabric stains, and sanitize wooden cutting boards.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
29 Aug. 2026
While executive boards debate high-level strategy and conference panels discuss theoretical disruptions, the daily tools sit largely underutilized on the ground.