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Monsanto Fakes Research to Keep the Money Rolling In While Poisoning the Public

Jun 5, 2017
Monsanto is in the news again for all the wrong reasons. Most recently, a federal judge in San Francisco unsealed Monsanto’s internal emails and emails to and from federal regulators indicating that Monsanto ghostwrote research on its controversial Roundup weed killer compounds, then passed it off as research from independent academics. These communications also show that Monsanto worked with senior…[...]

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Online Streaming

Jun 2, 2017
The second greatest invention right after the internet (honorable mention to ALL social media platforms) is online streaming. If you are like me, online streaming has become a way of life. Being a millennial, we tend to be called the “microwave generation”. We want everything immediately. Waiting an entire week to watch the next episode of a show is too…[...]

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A Little Thank You Goes a Long Way

Jun 1, 2017
A few months ago, my husband found out that an old neighbor of his was diagnosed with cancer. He went to her home that day, cut her grass and told her he would continue do so for the remainder of the season.  He also donated food for a benefit the community had to help her with living costs. A few…[...]

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Tips on Taking the Witness Stand

May 31, 2017
This past week, I was able to get my first up-close look at how a trial works from start to finish. Prior to this past week, the closest I have ever been to a trial is through a textbook when looking at famous cases such as Plessy v. Ferguson or Miranda v. Arizona. When reading a textbook, I can’t help…[...]

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Let the Vacations Begin

May 30, 2017
Why is it that when we plan vacation we forget to plan for the time that it takes to get ready to leave and the time we need to recover from the trip home? Trying to pack for vacation is unbelievable. Whether you fly or drive, you always need to ask yourself the following questions: What do I need to…[...]

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A Summer Treat

May 26, 2017
Wikipedia defines my favorite summer dessert, THE S’MORE as: “A traditional nighttime campfire treat popular in the United States, consisting of a fire-roasted marshmallow and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker.” I remember, as a rookie s’more roaster, using the original marshmallow, chocolate bar and graham cracker.  Even though it was delicious, these ingredients have…[...]

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The Most Important Meal of the Day

May 25, 2017
For years it has been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is this really the case? Is the saying a good marketing strategy to help breakfast brands sell their products? Or is it a way to convince youngsters to eat before heading off to school? While most agree that breakfast is a great way to…[...]

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Mock Car Crash: The Production of Keeping Our Kids Safe

May 24, 2017
About four years ago, my 17-year-old daughter came home and told me she had volunteered me to participate in the mock car crash they were having at school. At the time, I figured I’d be applying makeup, making sure everyone was placed in the appropriate positions, helping with lines, etc.  This was no surprise to me because I had helped…[...]

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EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE WARN ACT

May 23, 2017
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN”) Act, a federal law, became effective on February 4, 1989. The Act protects workers by requiring employers to provide notice 60 days in advance of covered plant closings and covered mass layoffs. This notice is given to affected workers or their representatives, such as a labor union. WARN applies to large employers,…[...]

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Disconnecting for the Summer

May 22, 2017
Do you ever wonder how much time you spend on social media or attached to a mobile device in your typical day? Have you ever been out to dinner with the family and looked around just to observe how many people were either on a telephone call or flipping through their phone while they sit waiting for their food to…[...]

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