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A Dime Saved

Baby boomers were raised post-World War II with limited schooling, fewer resources, and scarce jobs. That led to a workaholic, self-assertive, competitive, goal-oriented, and independent generation. While this generation has continued inspiring other generations like Gen X and millennials, specific skills are no longer applicable in the modern age.

12 Useless Boomer Skills No One Needs Anymore

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

K.D. Lewis

Divorce used to be a life event that many saw as the end of the road, especially for women over 50. But times have changed. Today, divorced women in their 50s and beyond are not just surviving; they’re thriving.

Single and Thriving: Why Divorced Women Over 50 Are Staying Solo

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The stereotypical alpha male has held his place in pop culture for generations. You know the one: the prom king jock in teen movies, the hard-partying fraternity president, or the guy at work who takes over every meeting and tries to be the boss. The alpha male was the ideal for many young people, but lately a new alpha is taking over: the sigma. But what exactly is a sigma?

What Is a Sigma and Why Are Teens Saying It?

Upworthy

Ever look at your parents' high school yearbooks and think people looked so much older back then? All of the teenagers look like they’re in their mid-30s and the teachers who are 50 look like they’re 80.When we watch older movies, even those from the 1980s, the teenagers appear to be a lot older as well. Why is it that they looked so much older? Was life harder? Did people act more mature? Did they spend more time outdoors and less time playing video games? Is it their sense of fashion? Were they all smokers?

Interesting video explains why people looked a lot older in the past than they do today

BuzzFeed

A new study found that this grandparent's positive influence on a child who had experienced trauma can extend for years.

Out Of The Four Grandparents, A Study Has Shown This One Has The Deepest Impact On Their Grandkids

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

I remember sitting in advanced algebra and trigonometry class in high school wondering if I was really ever going to use any of what I was learning. Math at that level meant nothing to me in a practical sense. I planned to study English and education to become an English teacher, so I couldn't imagine why I'd need to learn the ins and outs of trig.As it turned out, some of what I learned came in handy in the functions class I was required to take to fulfill my math requirement in college. But again, I found myself sitting in...

8 classes that should be required for all students before they hit adulthood

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Maple Gravy Breakfast

The Silent Generation. Baby boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. Gen Alpha. Social science and pop culture commentators have spent decades grouping and analyzing the different generations, assigning various qualities, habits and tendencies to each age group.But some people don’t identify with their generation, or at least these particular categories of them. Those on the cusp between two generations often feel like neither aligns with who they are.. That’s where Generation Jones comes in. 

People born between 1954 and 1965 are thrilled to learn they're not boomers, but 'Gen Jones'

"I realized I could not live this way anymore, and he would never be satisfied."

19 People Who Broke Up With Their "Soulmates" For Very, Very Good Reasons

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Although divorce rates have generally fallen, they are still rising among adults aged 50 and older. The authors of a 2012 Journals of Gerontology study dubbed the trend “gray divorce” when their findings identified the divorce rate among that demographic had doubled from 1990 to 2010. Later studies from Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family & Marriage Research further tracked the phenomenon. Their study found that the divorce rate from 1990 to 2021 increased by three times among those aged 65 and older.

How to Recover Financially From a Gray Divorce

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Most individuals will encounter the education system at some point in their lives, either as students or as parents. In the current education system, teachers are responsible for the well-being of the students and for preparing them for the fast-paced world; hence, it is their responsibility to ensure their students learn in an inclusive, diverse environment where students feel respected and valued. In addition to these responsibilities, teachers must address parents’ concerns about their children’s education. This could be especially challenging when the parents become extremely overprotective and hold unrealistic expectations of their child’s academic or social performance, leading to many escalating conflicts resulting in protests. The short film “Alternative Math” explores the complex relationship between parents, administrators, and teachers, the three major stakeholders in the education system. Although the parents are a major part of a school’s foundation, the education system should prioritize the needs of the students before the wants of the parents by trusting teachers to do what’s best for their students. Rather than allowing the overly protective nature of the parents to hinder the growth of their children, the administrators should protect their teachers and allow them to foster meaningful learning experiences for these students.

The Education System

Homestead, FL

Akeena

If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Get Connected 815 Literacy Lounge highlights Black authors, homework club

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Get Connected 815 opens its Literacy Lounge to area youth to foster a love for literacy and help students with schoolwork. On...

Get Connected 815 Literacy Lounge highlights Black authors, homework club

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