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A coalition of human rights lawyers and human rights experts from 11 countries carried out an independent probe into America’s policing. Earlier this year, it held public hearings on 43 cases of Black Americans who died at the hands of police, as well as one case in which a person was left paralyzed. And last month, the coalition…

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Electric costs rise in summer as we turn on the a/c to keep cool and reduce humidity. Here are some tips for ways to lower your electric bill: Use realistic thermostat settings. Every degree you raise your thermostat temp above 72F in the summer saves you approximately 3% on your electric bill. The US Dept…

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I love language. I wanted to be a linguist when I was in college, but my mother said I wouldn’t be able to support myself and my family on that income, so I became an English teacher instead. The English language has 26 letters, including 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y)…

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This weekend I was looking at my expensive lingerie and other delicates and realized that the rules I learned for taking care of it may not be the same as the rules that are being pushed by experts. This is what I was taught: Change your underwear (bras and panties) daily. Read the label. Don’t…

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Medically Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD on May 18, 2019 Steroids (also called corticosteroids). They treat diseases caused by inflammation, like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and allergies. Common steroids include hydrocortisone and prednisone. But steroid creams (for a rash) or inhalers (for asthma) aren’t a problem. Drugs that treat anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health problems. These can include clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, and quetiapine. Birth control pills Drugs that treat high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers and thiazide diuretics Statins to lower cholesterol…

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Amid a series of mass shootings in the U.S., gun policy remains deeply divisive While a few specific gun policy proposals garner bipartisan support, partisan divisions on others – and even on whether gun violence is a serious national problem – have widened over the last few years. Today, 81% of Democrats say gun laws should be stricter…

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Rick Muscoplat Updated: Apr. 05, 2021 It’s a bacterium called Serratia marcescens, and it can grow in wet areas. Chlorine in city water helps prevent it. But if you have an activated charcoal filter, you’re removing the chlorine, according to the North Dakota State University Extension Service. This bacterium has been known to cause pneumonia, wound infections,…

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I finally tried Japanese Milk Bread. It makes a fabulous loaf. I like it because it makes one loaf, important for a small household. The bread slices well and makes great sandwiches and toast. It also makes good cinnamon rolls. Honey would eat it before it cools, with butter, unless I warn him off. Pictures…

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(Why does every picture of him look like a privileged frat boy?)  David Badash and The New Civil Rights Movement April 22, 2021 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered a strong warning to the American people and a strong rebuke of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the newest far right wing Justices on the Trump-shaped conservative-majority Court in a blistering but…

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Work-from-home positions hold appeal to older workers during the pandemic and beyond by Stacy Rapacon, AARP, Updated April 21, 2021 | Comments: 37 Read HERE. 1. Teacher 7. Focus Group Participant 13. Claims Investigator 2. Telehealth Nurse 8. Translator 14. Speech Language Pathologist 3. Transcriptionist 9. Mock Juror 15. Fundraising Coordinator 4. Consultant 10. Writer 16. School Psychologist 5. Bookkeeper 11. Customer Service Representative 17. Sales Agent 6. Virtual Assistant 12. SEO Specialist…

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