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Celebrities’ Endorsements Are The Real Threat To Democracy an opinion piece by Jason Brown – Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News
With the first round of the 2024 elections upon us I felt it was time we addressed the real threat to democracy. In the realm of politics, the allure of celebrity endorsements often overshadows the essence of informed democratic participation. As actors and musicians lend their star power to endorse candidates, they inadvertently perpetuate a…
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Rice and Fertilizer are the Linchpins of Global Food Insecurity
Recent restrictions on rice exports by India prompt this analysis of the on the ground conditions of global food insecurity, returning to some of the themes we explored in The Future of Food (In)Security and Agriculture Cybersecurity: Grain Hoarding, Rice Shortages and the War in Ukraine. In 2024, we are on the lookout for technological…
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Can Eating Oatmeal Make You Gain Weight?
Kicking off your morning with a warm bowl of oats is always a comforting and delicious experience. Oatmeal is just one of those foods that’s loved and recommended by dietitians as a healthy addition to one’s diet. But can eating too much oatmeal make you gain weight? We spoke with Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD,…
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Maternal mental health conditions drive climbing death rate in US, research says
CNN — Maternal mental illness is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the US, according to a new evidence review, but national initiatives developed to combat the issue often fail to prioritize mental health. The maternal mortality rate in the US is two- to threefold greater than in other high-income countries, and it has…
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The Collector Car Market Took a Breath In January
The Hagerty Market Rating appears to have settled around 65 for the time being, as the collector car market resets to pre-pandemic levels. While still on the decline, the 0.01-point drop this month is that smallest the Hagerty Market Rating has seen in its current 10-month-long losing streak. The Hagerty Market Rating’s corresponding open-ended index…
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Whole or minced mice provide same health benefits for cats
Pet owners’ demands for ancestral diets for pets rarely go all the way to whole animals, much less live prey. Otherwise, the market for whole rodents and rabbits would have expanded from pet reptiles to cats and dogs. Various barriers prevent the widespread adoption of whole-prey diets for dogs and cats. First, feeding a live…
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Local festival releases lineup for 10th year, features A Day To Remember and All American Rejects
Four Chord Music Festival is back for year 10 with a stacked lineup and a venue change. The Festival has previously been held at Xtaza Nightclub, Highmark Stadium and most recently Washington Wild Things Park but for year 10 Four Chord Musi Festival is moving to Carrie Furnace in in the Pittsburgh area industrial town…
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Payments and Mental Health: Exploring Fintech Solutions for Financial Well-Being
As financial services continue to transition towards digital platforms, the need for innovative solutions addressing mental health concerns has become more evident than ever before. Financial stress and mental health are intrinsically linked, with studies highlighting the significant impact that economic uncertainty and debt can have on individuals’ mental well-being. In this context, fintech solutions…
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Recent Ybor City bar closures show an area in transition. What’s next?
TAMPA — Tom DeGeorge sat outside Ybor City Coffee and Tea Co. on a balmy January morning drinking a cold brew while chickens pecked around 19th Street. As people passed on their way to grab coffee, he greeted them with a “what’s up, buddy?” or offers to book them at Crowbar, the music venue he…
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Maternal mental conditions drive climbing death rate in US, according to study
Credit: Kristina Paukshtite from Pexels Painting a sobering picture, a research team led by Children’s National Hospital culled years of data demonstrating that maternal mental illness is an under-recognized contributor to the death of new mothers. They are calling for urgent action to address this public health crisis in the latest edition of JAMA Psychiatry.…