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*This is a work of nonfiction and opinion based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission.*. It’s a horrible thing to compare it to, but when I was a child in the eighties I had an uncle named Kenny who was dying of AIDS.

A Florida woman says she was fired when her employer discovered she had been recording a dance video while at work. The woman can be seen dancing while another employee walks in on her.

Alabama is a state with a rich history, and it has produced its fair share of famous people. From writers and musicians to athletes and politicians, Alabama has given the world a wide range of talented individuals. Here are just a few of the most famous people from Alabama:

Maurice McFadden(Instagram) Authors face many different issues, especially writers of color. There is a shortage of representation regarding staffing at many famous publishing houses. Self-publishing has been a way for authors to get seen and heard without the support of major publishing companies.

Waiting to get on the SkyLink Express at Dallas/Fort Worth DFW International Airport

Empty Store ShelvesPhoto by Mick Haupt on Unsplash. When I started this, I focused on the simple things the pandemic had affected. As depressing as this was, it became more disheartening when I looked at this "earthly" list:

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as told to me by a friend who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. My friend Angela is currently on her fourth engagement, which is hard to believe and harder for me to live with having never been lucky enough to be engaged, let alone have multiple men fall in love with me.

*This is a work of nonfiction and opinion based on actual events as told to me by a friend who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. Have you ever heard one of those stories that is so heartbreaking, but is made extra heartbreaking by how it may have been avoided if people weren’t so stubborn, especially about their health?

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission.*. We live in a time when people just aren’t that kind to each other, don’t you think?

(Photo by Andres Siimon/Unsplash) Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti approved on Tuesday an ordinance prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products in the city. The move follows a 12–0 decision by the Los Angeles City Council earlier this month to prohibit the sale of candy-flavored nicotine products, including menthol cigarettes, across the city.

Ohio has long been a hotbed of talent, spawning some of the most acclaimed thinkers, performers, and artists in the world. The following are three famous Buckeyes who had a major impact on the world:

*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission.*. I have a bumper sticker on the back of my car that says, simply, “I (heart symbol) Gluten.”

“He cheated so I threw his mom's ashes in the river.” says the caption of a video doing rounds on social media. The video shows a woman throwing the ashes of her boyfriend’s mom into a river.

Memorial day weekend is upon us. It seems that the month of May is the speediest month of the year. The tulips, lilacs and lilies of the valley are in bloom. The hum of lawn mowers whizzing on lawns in the neighborhood and the many trips to your favorite gardening spot for flowers signals that the weekend is here. Spring is nearing its end and summer is sprinting towards us.

The "Sexiest Man Alive" is a recognition by People Magazine. “People” is an American magazine about celebrities, gossip, and Hollywood. I had never read a weekly issue, what I have seen though, is their annual recognition of the "Sexiest Man Alive". It's an honor that has been given out since 1985. A long-lasting tradition, you could say. People also tried the business of The Sexiest Woman Alive but considering they only did it one time in 2014, it didn't go as well as they hoped. They succeeded with another format, however: The 100 Most Beautiful People. That's been going strong since 1990.

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The Brown–Forman Foundation, based in Louisville, recently announced they would be giving $50 million to five organizations based in Louisville. The Brown‑Forman Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Brown‑Forman Corporation- the Louisville spirits and wine giant that manufactures some of the world's most well-known brands, including Jack Daniels, Old Forester, Finlandia, Woodford Reserve, and Herraruda.

If you are in a bad mood go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk. — Hippocrates. I live on a hill station; it’s pretty cold in winter, but the massive mountains make it beautiful regardless of the weather.

Okinawa is one of the world’s Blue Zone, which has one of the highest life expectancies. Only a few regions on Earth are known as “Blue Zones.” It refers to locations where the chronic illness rate is meager and people live longer than elsewhere in the world.

Back in the day, doctors listened to a person's heart by placing their ear on the chest with varied results. Since such a diagnosis could mean the difference between life and death, the invention of a device that could make listening to the heart more accurate became of great importance.