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Image: Freepikby Michelle Casey from doityourselfpro. Stress shows up quietly but affects every ... read more

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by Michelle Casey of doityourselfIn a world where visibility can make or break a creative career, learning how to be seen matters as much as mastering your craft. Whether you're a painter, fashion designer, ceramicist, or indie musician t ... read more

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Prompted and edited by Bill. I had to tell it to include Aidan Morris and use a 3-4-2-1 formation. Otherwise, its suggestions are almost exactly what I would have suggested. Now we need a coach who knows his player pool as well as most fa ... read more

Prompted and edited by Bill. Nestled in the rolling hills of Franklin, Kentucky -- just a stone's throw from the Tennessee state line -- Kentucky Downs is one of the most distinctive horse racing venues in North America. Its story begins n ... read more

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If you are eating meat from any of the big factory farms, you should watch this and learn about the details that go on there. It might make you want to raise your own chickens, pigs or cows. The Real Effec ... read more

Prompted and edited by Bill. Mining Bitcoin -- or any proof-of-work-based cryptocurrency -- is essentially the process of validating transactions and securin ... read more

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war department investigating serious allegations against mark kelly, court-martial possible
They can investigate, but military personnel are SUPPOSED TO defy illegal orders.

russia responds to trump: 'venezuela' is spanish for 'vietnam'
Gotta love the Russian sense of humor.

danish cattle dropping like flies after government mandates methane enzyme inhibitor
Denmark apparently can't be trusted with animals, period.

trump when asked what he'd say to u.s. ranchers losing their shirts: argentina is fighting for its life they're dying
He is not very consistent on this America First thing.

with monster: the ed gein story,netflix revels in darkness
Aren't they always reveling in darkness?

a-list nepo-baby demands global mask mandates at un
You are free to wear a mask, but cannot force your personal choices on the rest of us.

justice clarence thomas says legal precedents are 'not the gospel'
I'm glad someone realizes the "because that's how it's always been done" mentality is not always the right approach.

abbott says over 100 teachers will have certification suspended over charlie kirk social media posts
So much for freedom of speech.

phillies clinch nl east with wild win vs. dodgers
Phillies Karen was not in attendance.

venezuelan minister claims video of u.s. strike on drug boat is ai fake
Probably is, knowing Trump's non-stop smoke and mirrors.

refugees are here because we are there; public policy creates the migrant crisis
Yep.

warren: republicans are determined to break laws to hang on to power
Just like Democrats.

michael rosen analyses further targeting of him by laas directors
This is why the English need to use "z" instead of "s." "Analyzes" would be the correct word in this context.

adl ceo jonathan greenblatt says christianity is the origin of anti-semitism
Bad behavior by any group is the most common origin of animosity toward that group.

bill seeks to strip vaccine manufacturers of liability protections
Good!

fewer americans feel racial discrimination is a problem
The brainwashing is wearing off.

84% of germans believe that people are afraid to speak their mind for fear of consequences
84% of Germans know how the world works.

denmark zoo pleads for donations of family pets to feed captive predators
OMG, these zoos in Denmark need to just be shut down.

cia director ratcliffe: hillary clinton's russia hoax the 'greatest political scandal' we'll see in our lifetime
No, the covid scam is still the biggest scam of all time... so far.

democrat darling jasmine crockett: donald trump is a piece of sh*t
Such an eloquent speaker.

chd scientists dispel 23-year-old study debunking mmr vaccine's link to autism
In other words, they debunked the debunking. These double negatives annoy me.

gavin newsom's styrofoam ban inspires launch of snitch line for californians to rat each other out
A styrofoam food container ban is long overdue. Snitch line, not so much.

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OK, so it took a year, but here they are, finally:Part 1 ... read more

Read, listen or watch the rest here: Food of the gods... drinking a homemade cacao hot chocolate in the mornings instead of coffee ... unleashes suc ... read more

As Elizabeth likes to say, she and I were hanging out today while Tara had a girls' day out with Ronica. I think Tara's was a belated birthday thing. Hers was on the 10th. Anyway, once Ronica finally called -- after Tara had started to ... read more

I was having a hard time converting a digital photo down to the correct 2x2 physical size. Then I found this article: take your own passport photos. At first, I was thinking Tell ... read more

VARIOUS WRITERS' RULES Write a draft. Then let it rest. -- Stephen KingRead a lot. -- KingNever use a long word when a short one will do. -- George OrwellNever use the passive voice when you ... read more

I just thought I'd mention that Elizabeth is settling into her new life pretty well. Tara is her full-time parent, I just appear after work and on weekends. :) Even then, it's Tara who does most of the work. Elizabeth's biggest hurdle so ... read more

I get these job listing emails (just in case something awesome comes along). This latest one (probably created by AI (artificial/lower intelligence)) said they have several jobs just for you: Hospice Aide (Los Angeles), Chaplain (Paramus ... read more

I found this interesting... Where were you when the space shuttle Challenger exploded?The answer to that question is just one example of how generations identify with a shared experience. Baby boomers may have watched from a break room at ... read more

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