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Portland’s effect on the National Guard
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Portland terrorists cornered at local yoga studio!
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Cal Raleigh’s quote of the day on live TV after tonight’s game: “Let’s win the whole f###ing thing!”
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Rosh Hashanah 2025: Your guide to the Jewish new year holiday – explainer
from the Jerusalem Post Rosh Hashanah kicks off the Jewish calendar year and starts the High Holy Days and the Days of Repentance. Here is everything you need to know about it. A man blows the shofar in the Mea … Continue reading
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New Yorker Cover says it all
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Keeping the birth gender intact?
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Bagley Cartoon: No Jesters
From the Salt Lake Tribune (thanks to Bob P.) By Pat Bagley A Pulitzer Prize finalist in the cartoonist category, Pat Bagley has worked for The Salt Lake Tribune for more than 45 years. He is one of roughly a … Continue reading
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Scottish protesters light up the skies
Thanks to Bob P. – from BuzzFeed As you know, Donald Trump is in the UK for a state visit. He was “welcomed” with this banner: There was also a light show directly on Windsor Castle: Activists projected that alleged card: Hot Topic Let’s chat … Continue reading
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9/16/25. Did you celebrate this date of mathematical beauty
Ari Daniel on NPR (thanks to Bob P.) The date 9/16/25 represents a Pythagorean triple — that is, 32 +42 = 52. Once a century, a very special day comes along. That day is today — 9/16/25. Pi Day (3/14) often comes … Continue reading
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What is a Health Advocate and Who Needs One?
Ed note: Some of us don’t have a spouse, relative or friend who can take on the role of being our health advocate. Beth Droppert RN is very experienced and would be a valuable resource if and when needed. She … Continue reading
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The only thing flatter than the earth
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Former Norse Home residents demonstrate the closure and need to move
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Health on the chopping block
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Pike Place Handmaidens
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Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?
Some researchers suspect that rising prescription drug use may explain a disturbing trend. Ed Note: At your next doctor visit, consider asking them whether any of your medications (prescription or over-the-counter) many be related to increased risk of falling. By Paula … Continue reading
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There’s nothing like a cousin in Texas
Thanks to Ann M. (Ed. note: Maybe Russell will speak here some day! Can anyone else beat this cousin story? And yes, keep your boots on!) After a career in home building, my Texas cousin Russell Eppright now manufacturers “top … Continue reading
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