Syd Barret By: Harry Rackers In August 2006 a sixty year old, bald, stocky bachelor with a face at once stern and sensitive died of diabetes. He was living on his own in his home-town: the genteel city of Cambridge, England, world widely known for its university, which, in the UK, is rivalled only […]
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After Pandemic Ravaged Nursing Homes, New State Laws Protect Residents
2021-08-22 After Pandemic Ravaged Nursing Homes, New State Laws Protect Residents Susan Jaffe When the coronavirus hit Martha Leland’s Connecticut nursing home last year, she and dozens of other residents contracted the disease while the facility was on lockdown. Twenty-eight residents died, including her roommate. “The impact of not having friends and family come in […]
Recipe Sunday 2021-08-22 Family Food that Fits Your Fall Schedule
Family Food that Fits Your Fall Schedule (Family Features) Finding time for a family meal during fall means navigating busy schedules full of school, jobs, social events and more. Squeezing in dinner together calls for an easy dish that takes less than an hour so you can catch up with loved ones. Let your oven […]
Sunday’s Jokes 2021-08-22
Some say laughter is the best medicine, so, on Sundays, we post some jokes to hopefully brighten your day. – Editorial Team Safest Way to Drive Peter Ludwig, a caver from Austria who is appalled by American driving habits, offers the following advice: The probability of being involved in a traffic accident is directly […]
Need Amid Plenty: Richest US Counties Are Overwhelmed by Surge in Child Hunger
2021-08-21 Need Amid Plenty: Richest US Counties Are Overwhelmed by Surge in Child Hunger Laura Ungar Alexandra Sierra carried boxes of food to her kitchen counter, where her 7-year-old daughter, Rachell, stirred a pitcher of lemonade. “Oh, my God, it smells so good!” Sierra, 39, said of the bounty she’d just picked up at […]
Dog Day Saturday: 2021-08-21
Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, is a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may have as pets. – Editorial Team […]
Local Communities Empower a Resilient Global Food System
Local Communities Empower a Resilient Global Food System Global Communities found themselves facing food insecurity at unprecedented levels due to COVID-19, but a focus on sustainability, support from partners and frontline workers kept food on tables – and proved, with agility, the food system can respond to a crisis. (Family Features) The global food system […]
If the Unvaccinated Want to Work, They Face a Series of Hurdles
2021-08-20 If the Unvaccinated Want to Work, They Face a Series of Hurdles Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News With the delta variant surging, a growing number of employers are tiring of merely cajoling workers to get vaccinated against covid-19 and are following President Joe Biden’s protocol for federal workers: Either show proof of vaccination, […]
Mental Health Friday 2021-08-20 Autism spectrum disorder
On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what ails you. Today’s Topic: Autism […]
Creative Ways to Connect Kids to Science and Encourage STEM Learning
Creative Ways to Connect Kids to Science and Encourage STEM Learning (StatePoint) 3M Sponsored Content. The pandemic has deeply impacted learning experiences for students across America. As educators and students return to school this year, they will continue to navigate these challenges as they look for ways to redefine learning. The pandemic also put […]