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Getting A Head — Life in the Boomer Lane

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There are few news items now that can pierce the mind-numbing miasma emanating from the run for the presidential nomination. In spite of this, Life in the Boomer Lane found her brain cells standing (albeit gingerly) at attention (albeit with as much attention as one with ADD can muster) to see the following: Italian […]

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The Site of the Orlando Shooting Wasn’t Just a Gay Nightclub. It Was My Safe Haven. — Discover

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“Pulse became the place where my best friends learned to be themselves. . . . Pulse was where I learned to love my community.” Daniel Leon-Davis reflects on Pulse as a haven for LGBTQ individuals in Orlando, Florida.

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Climate Change Played a Role in Paris Floods, Report Says — TIME

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Climate change contributed significantly to the likelihood of the flooding that inundated Paris and other European cities at the end of last month, according to a new analysis. The research, conducted by scientists in the World Weather Attribution (WWA) partnership, found that the likelihood of a three-day extreme rainfall event had increased by 90% along…

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Scholarships are the new sweepstakes — TechCrunch

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One million dollars. A student will earn that much more in life with a four-year college degree as opposed to just a high school diploma. That’s according to a recent study from Georgetown University, which offers just such a degree. But most students need financial aid. And when it comes to financial aid, there are…

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