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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 readingMarch is Women’s History Month
The video below is about one of our Great Woman Icons during the Civil Rights Movement.
Learn more about 2024 Women’s History Month at the links below.
Toolkit: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/Tool-Kits_.pdf
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BLACK 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
FYI – Phishing Guidelines
How to Geek posted guidelines for you to follow when receiving emails.
If you would like to receive the Newsletter, click the link below.
FYI: ai Voice Cloning SCAMS
As usual the Geek Squad has provided us with important information. Click the link for guidelines on how to identify voice cloning scams, which are on the rise.
Be Safe!
KWANZAA Principles and Websites
The first day of Kwanzaa is celebrated on December 26 and the last day of the Kwanzaa celebration is January 1.
Below are some websites which provide a description and explanation of Kwanzaa and the celebration principles.
Online Links and Ideas for Virtual Christmas Party 2023
How about Holiday Karaoke ! BAM!
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/how-to-do-karaoke-on-zoom
Let’s get it started !
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Native American Heritage Websites and Books
It’s Native American Heritage Month.
As I surfed the www, I was delighted to find some interesting websites for your entertainment and education. Take a look when you find a moment to learn about the importance of this history to the USA.
Books by Native American Authors
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/11-books-native-american-authors-add-your-reading-list
Cultural Survival
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/issues
20 Best Books by Native Americans now:
https://www.rd.com/list/native-american-books/
Smithsonian Free Sessions
Foundations for Transforming Teaching and Learning about Native Americans
https://www.edx.org/learn/teaching-strategies/the-smithsonian-institution-foundations-for-transforming-teaching-and-learning-about-native-americans
Knowledge is Power 🙂
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