An ambitious program supports land access as many farmers approach retirement, posing challenges for America’s food system. American Farmland Trust The Nelson family of Oroville, Washington, says that as they weathered hard economic times in the cattle business, they often felt pressure to subdivide their land.Shawn Linehan/AFT This content was written by Randi Druzin, and Read More…
Year: 2024
Can Mouthwash Kill STDs In The Mouth? Doctors Say…
Carma Henry Health Submitted by BlackDoctor.org Swish around a little mouthwash in your mouth for fresh breath, right? Right. But what about gargling some mouthwash to get rid of an STD? Haven’t heard of that? Well, we hadn’t either, until now. A commercial brand of mouthwash can help control gonorrhea bacteria in e mouth, and daily use Read More…
LOUIS ARMSTRONG : SATCHMO A REAL JAZZ MUSICIAN
His father abandoned the family when the child was an infant. His mother became a prostitute and the boy and his sister had to live with their grandmother. Early in life he proved to be gifted for music and with three other kids he sang in the streets of New Orleans. His first gains Read More…
TYING A RIBBON ON SUITCASES: Check Out This Baggage Handler Warning To Passengers
Travelers have developed a habit of attaching a colorful ribbon, luggage tag or other accessories to make their suitcases stand apart from the hundreds of bags in the rotation. Dublin Airport baggage handler John revealed that baggage attachments delay passengers’ suitcase arrival. Travelers have developed a habit of attaching a colorful ribbon, luggage tag or Read More…
I spent 16 years in a row being pregnant — and not being with child is weird
— and not being with child is weird By Social Links for Andrew Court Iris Purnell (pictured at right with her husband Cordell) has 12 children and was pregnant for 16 consecutive years. She is pictured with her big brood at left. She’s not “16 and Pregnant” — she was pregnant for 16. A mom-of-12 Read More…
The Dangerous Rise of GPS Attacks
By Matt Burgess Thousands of planes and ships are facing GPS jamming and spoofing. Experts warn these attacks could potentially impact critical infrastructure, communication networks, and more. The disruption to GPS services started getting worse on Christmas Day. Planes and ships moving around southern Sweden and Poland lost connectivity as their radio signals were interfered Read More…
I Put Whiskey in My Morning Coffee. It Was Just the Start
David Masson pictured before (L) and after (R) quitting alcohol.© David Masson The first time I drank alcohol, I was disgusted by the taste. But I felt something happen. I felt good about myself. Alcohol became my answer. Alcohol allowed me to be a person that I liked. Throughout high school, I waited for the weekend Read More…
How This Staten Island Student Earned Prestigious Gates Scholarship
Stepping into a ‘successful future’: How this Staten Island student earned prestigious Gates Scholarship Yaden Scharf, who lives in St. George, was recently named a Gates Scholar. The student, who is currently home-schooled, will be attending New York University in the fall. (Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel)Jan Somma-Hammel By Annalise Knudson | aknudson@siadvance.coM STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Read More…
Orangutan Spotted Treating His Wound With a Medicinal Herb
A mother Orangutan and her baby.Media Drum World / ZUMA This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The high intelligence levels of orangutans have long been recognized, partly due to their practical skills such as using tools to crack nuts and forage for insects. But new Read More…
Fuzzy Invasion of Domestic Rabbits Has a Florida Suburb Hopping Into a Hunt for New Owners
A trio of rabbits gather on a driveway, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Wilton Manors, Fla. (AP) When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Griggs carries. Read More…