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For Once, Don’t Do It

Jennifer Goble I have referenced Nike’s ad, “Just Do It,” while counseling individuals to make a change, to say the words, and to dream big. It was the title of last week’s article on the topic of washing hands, social distancing, and wearing masks. This past week Nike released a new ad, “For Once, Don’t Do It,” calling on Americans to confront racism in our country. I’m not writing this to sell Nike shoes, but I do respect their stance on the plight of racism. The death of George Floyd was beyond tragic, as was the violence that followed. Again. I don’t get what makes one person believe they are better than others because of skin color. But, when prejudice...

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Are You Curious About Your Family History? Here’s How to Start Researching

There is something about finding ourselves in our 60s that makes our heads turn to the past, in general, and, more specifically, to our ancestry. I have no idea why this fascination comes so forcefully at this time. Perhaps as we age, our perception of time changes. The decades before we were born seem less long ago. Our ancestors therefore seem more real and present. Searching Your Family History Seriously There are some people who take genealogy very seriously. They sign up to all sorts of websites and check records going well into the past. This is a great pastime. Depending on the size of your family, it can keep you busy for months and even years. You will doubtless...

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The 10 Best Cordless Drills

Whether you are going to install something new on your house and office or doing home improvement chores, you need a cordless drill. The quality of drill is evaluated by its features, design, battery, performance, and power. Almost all the drills are lightweight and can also be used in workshops. You can take it anywhere as it works on rechargeable batteries. It cuts out a perfect hole in the wall, wood, etc. The cordless drills are far better than a traditional drill as it works silently. All the cordless drills are designed with an intention to provide high-quality performance at affordable rates.You will find many cordless drills in the market with different features, accessories, and warranty periods that might confuse...

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Coronavirus Growth in Western Countries: June 4 Update

Here’s the coronavirus death toll through June 4. I’ve swapped out Mexico for Colombia so that we can follow all of North America in addition to our European countries. Mexico had a big spike in deaths on Wednesday and Thursday, which usually suggests some kind of reporting snafu. However, no one can identify what that might be, and news reports say that Mexican officials are “embarrassed” about the whole thing. In any case, it looks as if the higher death rate is real, not just some statistical malfunction. The raw data from Johns Hopkins is here. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is here.

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