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Author: Prof Patty

  • Prof Patty
  • April 21, 2021

National Book Festival Presents

The Library of Congress National Book Festival now includes the year-round series of events – National Book Festival Presents – featuring high-caliber authors, their books and corresponding Lib

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 21, 2021November 5, 2025

Which Fruits and Vegetables Can You Leave Out on the Counter?

We’re setting the record straight about which types of produce require refrigeration. By Marie Viljoen January 07, 2021 Fresh fruits and vegetables are nutritious and

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 12, 2021

9 STATES THAT DON’T HAVE AN INCOME TAX

Paychecks and retirement benefits are safe from income taxes if you work or retire in one of these states. See the list of nine states that spare your income from taxation, plus learn how some stat

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

35 Ways to Use Overripe Bananas That Aren’t Banana Bread

We’ve got nothing against the easy, classic quick bread, but if you’re looking for some new ways to use old bananas, you’ve come to the right place. See slideshow and recipes HERE. (My b

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 12, 2021

10 Easy Tips for Creating a Summer-Ready Outdoor Space Just Like This

By: Katie Friedman Create Comfortable Hangout Zones Define With a Weather-Resistant Rug Pile on Pillows for Style and Comfort See slideshow HERE.

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 6, 2021

Voting Restriction Legislation

So far, more than 250 bills on voting restrictions have been introduced in state legislatures nationwide in 2021, according to data compiled by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Anne Lamott

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  • April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

How to Prevent Foggy Eyeglasses While Wearing a Mask

by Peter Urban and Barbara Stepko, AARP, February 26, 2021 (still relevant, and will be for quite a while) DIY techniques An easy hack is to place a folded tissue between your mouth and t

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 6, 2021

7 Things You Never Clean (But Should!)

The dirtiest things in your house might surprise you by Jodi Helmer, AARP, March 22, 2021  When you start spring cleaning, don’t forget to clean these seven essential — and often-ignored —

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

You Got Your Shot(s). But How Long Will COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Last?

The short answer: It’s hard to predict, but experts say it could be several years by Jennifer Rainey Marquez, AARP, March 30, 2021  So what is likely to happen? Other viruses provide so

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  • April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Skimm’d from the Couch

On this season of “Skimm’d from the Couch,” meet the changemakers whose names you should know: Dara Treseder, Head of Global Marketing & Communications at Peloton Dr. Laura Forese, Chief

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  • April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

What is a Purple Sea Urchin (and why should you care)?

March 31, 20215:03 AM ET Lauren Sommer Purple sea urchins have exploded in recent years off California, covering the ocean floor in what divers describe as a “purple carpet.” And they devour ke

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 6, 2021

This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone

Aly Walansky and Isabel Roy Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 But just how often do we need to shut off our smartphones? As opposed to how often you need to shut down your computer, y

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  • Prof Patty
  • April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

High-Fiber Super Foods

Fresh fruit Whole grain bread Vegetables Beans Nuts and seeds Read more HERE.

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  • April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

Equal Pay Day

from AAUW.com Equal Pay Day denotes how far into the new year women must work to be paid what men were paid the previous year. Started by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996, the go

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NPR

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