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Holiday Scams are something we should all be aware of. AARP has posted some useful information, which I am sharing with you.
All best wishes for giving safely!
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Black Friday Deals are Ready NOW
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Although Black Friday is usually the day ‘after‘ Thanksgiving, ENGADGET has a listing of deals that are already available. However, the week before Thanksgiving may have the best deals available. Take a look at the advice at the website.
Below is a link to help you find 43 deals early!
Happy Shopping!
CLIMATE CHANGE WEATHER PATTERNS
The unusual weather patterns we are experiencing today are indeed a manifestation of climate change, as reported by numerous scientists and observers globally. It’s an issue we can engage with by educating ourselves and taking action to lessen our impact. Undoubtedly, climate change affects us all, from rising home insurance premiums to water scarcity, among other issues. For more information on climate change, please refer to this video link. Click the link – https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1UsnOhzg
Click links below for detailed information.
Food Waste in America in 2024: Statistics & Facts | RTS
Why should we care about food waste? | USDA
Hurricane Resources: https://www.usda.gov/
https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/usda-foods-during-disaster
https://www.fns.usda.gov/national-hunger-hotline
For your information, here is a detailed description of secure .gov websites. Click the link.
https://www.state.gov/privacy-impact-assessments-privacy-office/safety-and-accountability-for-everyone-system-safe-pia/
Climate Week and Technology
News you can use at the links below 🙂
- Technology Climate Week in Chicago: September 16 – September 20, 2024
- Climate Week in New York City: September 22 – September 29, 2024
For more information on various topics covered, please visit the links below.
Additional Information –
https://foodprint.org/what-youre-eating/
https://www.climateweeknyc.org/events/food-humanity-unlocking-potential-universities-end-hunger-and-malnutrition
Podcast – https://foodprint.org/what-youre-eating/
All the best for our planet and wellness!
September is National Pain Awareness Month
The U.S. Pain Foundation provides numerous guidelines for individuals suffering from chronic pain.
When you have a chance, explore the U.S. Pain Foundation’s selection of apps designed for individuals with chronic pain at the link below.
https://uspainfoundation.org/blog/10-best-apps-for-people-with-chronic-pain/
All the best in Wellness!
JUNETEENTH QUOTES
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1. “Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.” — Barack Obama
Quotes 🙂 Click the link below:
Let’s celebrate !
African American Museum Toolkit
https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth-digital-toolkit
https://nmaahc.si.edu/
https://nmaahcstore.com/?utm_source=NMAAHC&utm_medium=lightbox&utm_campaign=website&utm_content=juneteenth24_homepage
Enjoy!
FYI – May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Did you know that your smartphone can help to detect skin cancer?
Click the link below to learn more:
All the best in Wellness!
Food Waste Prevention Week – FREE Webinars
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Register at this link:
All the best for the Planet 🙂
Blue Light: What You Should Know
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In a recent Wirecutter Newsletter, I read “Staring at a device that emits blue light for too long at night might cause your body to suppress melatonin production, keeping you alert for longer.”
These topics can get pretty “nerdy“, so I am just going to give you some bullet points about Blue Light.
According to the website source, blue light is everywhere. For example, Sun, Cell phones, TV’s Tablets etc.
However, using these devices in the evening before bed, is not helpful for a restful night sleep because they might suppress melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone in your body that plays a role in sleep. It increases when it is dark and decreases when it is light.
Continue readingBLACK HISTORY MONTH ‘ORIGINS’
There’s always a lot of ‘History‘ available during the month of February regarding Black History, the contributions, and culture. FYI- Ava Duvernay‘s film – Origin*.
*Source of excerpt below – https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/origin-movie-review-2023
“Origin” aims to link the violent repercussions of American slavery to the horrific crimes of the Holocaust to India’s degrading caste system in a narrative that combines gnawing grief with a cyclical sense of history.
But do you know how Black History Month started and when? Are you aware that it was as long ago as 1915?
Below is an excerpt from the History Website
“The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.”
The History Channel has an in-depth report, which you can acquaint yourself and your families with at the link below.
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month
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