Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Please stop spreading this video making controversial and unproven claims concerning COVID-19. I couldn’t scroll more than a minute or two on social media this week without coming across a video post of “Plandemic.” With a handsome man’s face as the thumbnail, most posts included sentiments like, “wake up people,” or “stop being fooled.” This 26-minute interview is basically a trailer for an upcoming documentary claiming to “expose the scientific and political elite who run the scam that is our global health system.” The handsome man is former model turned filmmaker Mikki Willis who interviews Judy Mikovits. The video makes many conspiratorial (and unfounded) claims, including one about how wearing masks can make you...
We’ve been classically homeschooling our family of five for a dozen years now. When my oldest turned six, I was pregnant with baby #4 and had an eighteen-month-old getting into everything and a four-year-old wanting to do everything his brother did. Over the years we added a fifth baby, everyone eventually learned to read, and we moved through the middle school years with a full spectrum of ages. Now my youngest is seven, reading fluently, and my oldest is attending the local community college for his junior year of high school. Four are home being educated, and though things are much more settled than they were in the little years, there are still many pieces to keep track of. But,...
Eoghan McDermott raised an incredible €450,000 for charity on last night’s Late Late Show. The 2FM DJ shaved his head live on air which made for hilarious viewing. With Kodaline providing the backing music and Ryan Tubridy chatting away to him, he first went in with the scissors. Then he got in there with the clippers and shaved his head, and did a pretty impressive job without a mirror! Eoghan has raised an incredible €450,000, and was clearly delighted with the generosity of the nation; “Oh my god am absolutely blown away. You are incredible people. This money will be put to great use, we promise you that.” “Thank you beyond words and comprehension.” Pic: Brian McEvoy The aim of...
So, I did a thing last year. Maybe you read about it? I completed a three-month Spanish mission. I went from zero Spanish to a 15-minute conversation after just 90 days. It was a blast! Since then, lots of people have asked me what resources I used. I’ve found when language learning, it’s a good idea to have one main resource to guide you. For Spanish, I used Olly Richards’ Spanish Uncovered. Have you heard of Olly? He’s a language learning expert who speaks nine languages. Here’s his long list - English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, Cantonese, and German. Impressive, right? I was curious. Does his expertise translate to a successful online course for the rest of us?...
The language learning app Duolingo has become one of the most trusted sources for people to improve their language skills. With lessons in over 20 languages through short games and challenges, Duolingo has something to offer to all ages and language ability levels. But it isn’t the right solution for everyone—and that’s okay! There are plenty of other completely free language learning apps out there for you to try. So, here are the best free alternatives to Duolingo. Why Use a Free Duolingo Alternative? Let’s start with why you might want to use a Duolingo alternative. Duolingo is completely free, which is amazing. Although the company experimented with using in-app purchases, such as the poorly received health bar and gems, these...
