The Dailies

Word of the Day

Aura (n.)

That's Ms. Lea to you, and she is a blonde lady that the blackbirds sing about. (This does not sit well with blackbird ladies.) Ms. Lea brings sunshine with a magical charm or energy, which is how we got the common definition.

Gif of the Day

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Link of the Day

Winter Smorgasborg

Winter is still nine days away (according to the calendar) but the snow outside doesn't feel like it's obeying the calendar. As you get ready for winter, here's a couple things you might need to know.

First, Gizmodo has a guide for staying warm in winter. It involves layering more than heavy layers.

Next, The Sweethome reviews snow shovels and picks the best one. I've used their combination and can vouch for the shovel and the extra handle. The handle makes more difference than you'd think.

And finally, this is the most insane skiing line you'll ever see. All kinds of inadvisable life decisions in this one (but not the one to record it on a GoPro).

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