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In the last presidential election, in 2018, part of the opposition, including Ms. Machado, boycotted the vote. As a member of an opposition political party — Primero Justicia — I, too, decided not to cast a vote. But now, after nearly six more years of authoritarian consolidation, I believe that strategy was a mistake. Asking the people to stay at home is falling into Mr. Maduro’s trap.To be clear, the presidential election in 2024 will not be a celebratory moment of democracy: The conditions for free and fair elections are not there yet and, frankly, may never be. Nonetheless, if…
We’ve all had those days — waking up feeling lethargic with our thoughts clouded and every task seeming like a mountain to climb. Maybe you’ve blamed it on a poor night’s sleep or an overloaded schedule. While those can be contributing factors, our bodies often communicate with us through feelings. This brings us to our diet, an important yet often overlooked component of our well-being. While big names like vitamin C typically take the limelight, especially during flu season, vitamin B12 is its less-talked-about counterpart. This water-soluble vitamin, though lesser known, plays a key role in our overall health. In…
Police in Maine are defending their collective failure to prevent the mass shooting that killed 18 people last week despite being warned about Robert Card, the mentally ill Army Reservist responsible for the massacre. Card, 40, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after spending three days on the run from police. Six weeks before the shooting, his threats to shoot up his base in Saco prompted colleagues to alert the police and one. unsuccessful attempt was made to contact Card. Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry also issued an alert known as a File 6 to every law enforcement agency in the state. It…
Many people in the United States use medical sharps, which are any device that punctures the skin to deliver medication, to manage different health conditions. Sharps include:NeedlesLancetsSyringesInfusion systemsInjection pensSome sharps come as “all-in-one” devices, while others will detach for disposal. What health conditions require sharps? Some of the health conditions that require the use of sharps include:DiabetesMigraine diseaseInfertilityOsteoporosisCancerAllergiesObesityHealthcare providers may prescribe medications that require sharps to be used outside of a medical setting, like at home, in a restaurant or while you’re on vacation. Sharps safety in your state When people use sharps at home, safe sharps disposal is important.…
Oct. 27, 2023 — California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel admits it. The issue wasn’t on his radar when a coalition of advocates approached him to talk about the need to remove dangerous additives from the food supply.Gabriel, a Democrat from the San Fernando Valley, also admits he hasn’t always been the healthiest eater, but now, as the father of three young sons, “you start to think about these things. You want to do right by your kids.”“I will confess, at first I was a little bit skeptical,” he said. As he looked over the data, he was astonished. “It seems crazy…
I don’t know what it is, but I feel like my schedule gets fuller every. single. month. And even though it’s all super fun stuff (like traveling to Europe!), it’s definitely a challenge when it comes to eating. You already know the struggle. The fastest, easiest stuff is usually prepackaged, totally processed junk that’s full of sodium and sugars and other ingredients our bodies just don’t need. And I know when you’re in a rush, it’s tempting to be like: no biggie! I’ll just grab this meal real quick and then I’ll make better food choices when I have more…
Calling all savvy shoppers: QVC’s biggest sale of the year, Nonstop Holiday Party, runs this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 5—and if you want to take advantage of Black Friday prices almost a month before Thanksgiving, then you *need* to hit this one up. Whether you’re hoping to snag some holiday gifts early or looking to score a deal for yourself, you’ll be able to grab products from brands that historically never go on sale, such as Vitamix, Barefoot Dreams, and Dyson. Plus, the QVC channel will be running festive livestreams from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.…
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Having toned buttocks isn’t just about looking good in your favorite pair of jeans or swimsuit. It has real health benefits too. The muscles in your buttocks play a vital role in your overall body strength. They help stabilize your pelvis and support your spine during activities like walking, running, and climbing. Working on these muscles can help improve your posture and reduce the risk of back and knee pain. A study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science even suggests that strong gluteal muscles can prevent or reduce lower back pain. A well-rounded exercise routine that includes buttocks…
Josephine Baker (left), Mollie Moon (right) and the newly crowned Miss Beaux Arts Ball, 1960. E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts/Detroit Public Library/Amistad imprint of Harper Collins hide caption toggle caption E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts/Detroit Public Library/Amistad imprint of Harper Collins Josephine Baker (left), Mollie Moon (right) and the newly crowned Miss Beaux Arts Ball, 1960. E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts/Detroit Public Library/Amistad imprint of Harper Collins When we think of the Civil Rights Movement, opulent parties are probably not the first…