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They Call Me a Patriot—And I Wear It Like a Badge

They Call Me a Patriot—And I Wear It Like a Badge

They Call Me a Patriot And I Wear It Like a Badge“They call me a patriot,” they say it as if it’s an insult. Well, let me tell you something—I wear that title with pride because being a patriot means something. It means loving your country enough to stand up for it,...

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15 Natural Cleaning Products

15 Natural Cleaning Products

15 Natural Cleaning ProductsOur mothers and grandmothers were known for using common household cleaning products for tackling stains and common issues. Here are 15 old-time remedies. Have you tried any of these? Stain Removal Cold Water for Blood StainsRinse the stain...

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HOW DOES ONE BECOME HOMELESS

HOW DOES ONE BECOME HOMELESS

HOW DOES ONE BECOME HOMELESS? By: Reverend Tim PageHoly Church of Christ Binghamton, NYLet me start this by giving my own experience with becoming homeless. I owned my mobile home and lived in a park for 10 years. The last 4 years were a complete disaster. The...

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Learning from Pataki’s Legacy to Thrive Again

Learning from Pataki’s Legacy to Thrive Again

By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55779036Learning from Pataki's Legacy to Thrive AgainNew York State has always been a land of reinvention, and few moments highlight this better than the 1990s under Governor George...

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Irish Potato and Cheese Soup

Irish Potato and Cheese SoupIngredients: 1 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock) ¼ tsp dried thyme 2 cups milk Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1...

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Post-Menopause Body Changes:Give Me Back My Body

Post-Menopause Body Changes:Give Me Back My Body

Post-Menopause Body Changes Give Me Back My BodyLadies, gather 'round—let's talk about the rollercoaster that is post-menopause. If you're anything like me, you've noticed some unwelcome changes: a metabolism that seems to have hit the brakes, bones that aren't quite...

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A Step Back in Time: Easter Parade Nostalgia

A Step Back in Time: Easter Parade Nostalgia

The Easter Parade from the movie with red Astaire and Judy GarlandA Step Back in Time: Easter Parade NostalgiaThere’s a timeless charm in the 1948 classic Easter Parade, where Fred Astaire and Judy Garland sing and dance their way into hearts. Astaire’s elegant charm...

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The 1st serving U.S.President to have his photograph taken

The 1st serving U.S.President to have his photograph taken

Who was the first serving President of the United States to have his photograph taken?The air in New York City was crisp on February 14, 1849. President James K. Polk, nearing the end of his term, sat stiffly in the chair of Mathew Brady’s photography studio, his...

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The New York Silk Boom: A Forgotten Revolution

The New York Silk Boom: A Forgotten Revolution

Champlain Silk Mill, Building No. 1, with new addition, Whitehall, NY. Ray Rose Collection, Historical Society of Whitehall.The New York Silk Boom: A Forgotten RevolutionWhen people hear the words "New York State" immediately they think of either upstate farms or...

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The Vanishing Soul of New York

The Vanishing Soul of New York

The Vanishing Soul of New York: Lessons from the Past and why the City of Yes is a Big NONew York has always been a city of transformation. It has rebuilt itself countless times—from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1835 to the void left by the Twin Towers. But as...

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Unions: A Voice for Workers Backed by Surprising Allies

Unions: A Voice for Workers Backed by Surprising AlliesUnions have long been champions of the American worker, fighting for fair pay, safe conditions, and the dignity of labor. They’ve secured transformative victories—from the 40-hour workweek to paid leave—shaping...

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