February 2021

On Jan. 6, a virulent form of Christian nationalism burst into the public view. What can religious leaders and others do to bring these people — and the country — back from the brink? By Mya Jaradat  Feb 7, 2021, 10:00pm MST In the wake of a tumultuous transfer of presidential power, religious leaders are taking a…

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Home Security System: Marie Van Brittan Brown was the inventor of the first home security system. Her patent also laid the groundwork for the modern closed-circuit television system that is widely used for surveillance, home security systems, push-button alarm triggers, crime prevention, and traffic monitoring. Talk about Multi-function!!

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Annie Campbell  Updated February 22, 2019 Updated by us 2/12/21 Most Unique Flavor: Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla. Just tastes super different from the others’ flavor. If you’re from Texas, you know Blue Bell. Can’t Put Down the Spoon: Breyers Natural Vanilla. Not one foul word could be said by our testers about this flavor. The carton delivered…

Read More We Tried 13 Brands of Vanilla Ice Cream to Find the Best One

This is one of my favorite desserts from back in the day when Helen Corbitt was in charge of the restaurants at Neiman-Marcus. This is an updated version of that most delicious and iconic dessert. Prep: 25 mins Cook: 10 mins Total: 35 mins Yield: Serves 6 (really serves just me, twice) Ingredients 7 ounces…

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Anne Branigin Feb. 9, 2021 Two days after Vice President Harris was sworn in as the nation’s first female vice president, Tom Buck let it out. “I can’t imagine any truly God-fearing Israelite who would’ve wanted their daughters to view Jezebel as an inspirational role model because she was a woman in power,” tweeted Buck, senior…

Read More Southern Baptist leaders call Vice President Harris “Jezebel”

By Hanna Raskin [email protected] Jul 1, 2020 Updated Sep 29, 2020 After years of being accused of cultural appropriation by Gullah Geechee residents of the Lowcountry, a white-owned milling company in Edisto is changing its name in response to increased national pressure. The Gullah Geechee are descendants of African slaves who settled in coastal areas of the Carolinas,…

Read More Geechie Boy Mill drops its brand in favor of a name that won’t ‘cause harm or discomfort’

The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States, including its insular areas and associated states. It is one of the few government agencies explicitly authorized by the United States Constitution. The USPS can trace its origin to 1775 during the Second Continental Congress when Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first postmaster general. The Post Office…

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Goaded on by her brother, who challenged what African American women could do, Bessie Coleman, became the first Black-Native American woman in the country awarded a pilot’s license. When she couldn’t find an American pilot to teach her, Coleman studied French, saved her money, solicited donors, and went to France. In 1921, after seven months…

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Aldous Pennyfarthing and Daily Kos February 08, 2021 (edited) If you had any doubt that the Trump presidency was just an elaborate four-year grift, this story should dispel your quaint Pollyannish notions. Trump’s most ardent MAGAs still think he’s going to serve a second term. That means there will have to be a second Trump inauguration. And because…

Read More Trump’s DC hotel nearly triples its rates for his ‘second inauguration’ on March 4

pancake mix past its expiration date, particularly “complete” mixes old makeup, particularly mascara old kitchen sponges cheap plastic containers which may contain high levels of bisphenol-A (BPA), a toxic chemical scratched non-stick cookware damaged extension cords stained, ripped or unwearable clothing

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Madison Yauger February 5, 2021, 3:05 PM As a dog owner, you know how important it is to keep your canine companion entertained—and that includes playing games. Cognitive training games help hone your dog’s agility, cognitive thinking, and scent-tracking abilities. As added benefits, they help in building your dog’s confidence and lowering their anxiety (which will be important…

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