Earmilk, an online music magazine, is a much needed legitimate ”new music discovery” megaphone. A great example is their recent spotlight on “Your Mother Said” from artist Khemet McConville in an article by Malvika Padin and photo by Nolwen Cifuentes. As a result of their spotlight in addition to this new release I discovered other …
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In contrast to cities like Phoenix and Los Angeles which get water from a number of sources Las Vegas gets 90% of its water from the Colorado River. And while the city and many surrounding areas have been in denial for a long time seems “The City That Never Sleeps” is heeding the writing on …
Well, that’s South Korea’s goal with their January 1, 2024 announcement of an enticing Digital Nomad Visa. The new visa allows digital nomads to stay up to 2 years. According to BBC t this is a big change from foreigners only being eligible previously for a tourist visa, or a stay of less than 90 …
South Korea The Next Trending Digital Nomad Destination? Read More »
According widely published data, as well as Project Return’s website, the United States makes up only 5% of the world’s total population but 25% of the world’s prison population. The nonprofit describes incarceration as a growth industry in Tennessee, ranking 12th in the nation in terms of per capita incarceration – which they document grew …
Nashville Nonprofit Providing More Than Hope To The Formerly Incarcerated Read More »
What if I told you that there are findings indicating play is a basic human need? Researchers are making the case that play is vital to our lives – even as adults. According to HelpGuide.org, we don’t need to make adult life all about work. Let me be clear. No, a group of friends out …
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In the 1980’s there was a shift away from vocations and trades taught in U.S. schools and a push towards liberal arts. All this coincided with growth of for-profit 4-year colleges literally becoming an industry and omnipresent messaging as college being THE path to the “American Dream.” In contrast other countries and cultures have steadfastly …
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Currently there are currently more than 200 coal-fired power plants in the U.S. But the country continues to move away from its peak coal production in 2011 and by 2026 it is anticipated that we will have retired half our coal capacity. According to the Environmental Law & Policy Center this trend of closing and …
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The Washing Machine Project (TWMP) is a U/K.-based grassroots social enterprise. A social enterprise is a business that maximizes its primary purpose. In general, the goal is to maximize both profits and benefits to society and the environment. In the case of TWMP, they have honed in on a glaring underserved niche….. the fact that …
60% Of World’s Population Washes Laundry By Hand Read More »
Bear with me, this IS a feel good story. And, sometimes we just need a feel-good story. I fee like this is one of those days Recently I posted on the perils suffered by the U.S. wild horse population. This despite the 1971 law passed by Congress to protect them and their right to roam …
Ready or not AI has become an undeniable part of our daily conversation. And, surprisingly AARP is an organization taking an extremely proactive approach. While AARP is known for a cornucopia of resources and benefits for folks 50 and older there actually is NO minimum age limit for becoming an AARP member. To quote Edward …
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