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Fun Movie Friday–Conan the Barbarian
Sorry guys. Had to do it. Do love this movie and since one scene has become its own meme, giving it some face time. Continue reading
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Isn't this illegal??
Apparently approved illegals are okay to use as house labor in Brookline MA. Whereas in the past people used to be prosecuted for it. But now it’s awesome–totally not exploitation at all! Because they have work permits…. For example, the couple in the link above now has a Haitian personal chef. And a little Haitian… Continue reading
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Harvard students manage to complete a session of intermittent fasting for a cause
Thirty Harvard students went on a twelve hour hunger strike to try to convince the university to divest from Israel. In the fitness world, this is called intermittent fasting. Because nothing says commitment to a cause like skipping lunch and dinner. Not the Bee (link immediately above) gathered up some of the X responses for… Continue reading
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EPA says: drinking water safety isn't a top priority
In its review of water fluoridation rules, the EPA has this to say: EPA has reviewed the fluoride NPDWR as part of this Six-Year Review and determined that a revision to the NPDWR for fluoride is not appropriate at this time. EPA acknowledges new information regarding the exposure and health effects of fluoride (see Appendix… Continue reading
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Finding justification where you can….
In this case, Dartmouth College (one of the lesser known Ivys) is reinstating their previously suspended standardized testing requirement for admission. They are citing a ‘new study’ that links standardized test scores with student success. AND they claim it makes their admission process ‘more diverse’. ”Their illuminating study found that high school grades paired with… Continue reading
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Fun Movie Friday-Guardians of the Galaxy
I have to admit, I didn’t watch all of the movies in the MCU that culminated with End Game. I loved the first two Guardians movies though and re-watch all of the time. The soundtrack was amazing and Peter Quill was the perfect front man for this group–and he was unabashedly male. Continue reading
(A.K.A. Non-Original Rants)
–Co-opting good stuff from all over the ‘Net and maybe some original thoughts—ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE
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