You’d think a day spent lounging on the beach would be the ultimate recharge. No deadlines, no emails, just rest and relaxation. And yet, by the time you head home, you’re wiped out. Not just relaxed, completely drained. It's supposed to be restful, so why does it feel like you’ve just run a marathon in flip-flops?
It’s not just the sun, it’s the heat, the ... Show More
Today
What did the Jane Collective do for US women’s rights?
There’s been a lot of discussion of Roe vs Wade this year, with the US Supreme Court controversially overturning the decision nearly half a century after it was made. Henceforth, each American state is free to decide whether abortion is legal or not, to the despair of many women’ ... Show More
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Today
What are lolcows, the unwitting targets of online bullies?
The online bullies have come up with a derogatory term for their targets; lolcows. Like cash cows, they are exploited, or milked, for entertainment purposes. Longstanding American forum Kiwi Farms was shut down by Cloudflare in early September 2022. The reason: an “imminent and e ... Show More
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Jan 2024
Newbie | Buying a Newspaper
<p>At this juncture, we know some of you bespectacled types are going to show-off your 4,000 character-plus savvy and say you read the Chinese newspaper. This lesson, however, is about options. Some of us lazy types just want to know what's going on in the world, without losi ... Show More
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