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Reading today - influencers and Daily Harvest

  Daily Harvest built itself on the backs of influencers. Now, some are turning on the company because they believe they were sickened by its food. Connor Perrett and Gabby Landsverk Jul 17, 2022     A string of doctor visits and test results seen by Insider showed he had elevated liver enzyme levels, but no indication of what might be the cause.  (my husband had elevated liver enzyme, after our trip to California several years back.... what a nightmare that was) We always thought that he ate something at one of the Asian restaurants... no idea what it was! Certain toxins can cause acute symptoms w...

Berries and their health benefits

  Updated information on July 2, 2026 Information about Chokecherry: This post on FB made me curious to explore about Chokecherry:  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DAdG4Bnfb/ Chokecherry: Tart Native Berry of the American Plains April 14, 2026 by Kirna This website has wealth of information  https://berrynationusa.com/ Here is their introduction:  The United States is one of the most diverse berry-producing regions in the world. From the wild huckleberries of Montana to the cranberries of Massachusetts and the strawberries of California, America offers more than 40 unique types of berries —many of which grow nowhere else on Earth. Whether you’re a forager, gardener, health enthusiast, or blogger, this guide covers every major berry found across the USA:  Native wild berries  Cultivated farm berries  Hybrid varieties  Rare northern and coastal berries Let’s explore America’s sweetest natural treasures. ============ This Once-Banned Berry Helps ...

Relationships

 updated July 22, 2022   This is a very amusing article =>  30 Hilarious Memes From This Facebook Group That Perfectly Sum Up Relationships Rokas Laurinavičius and Greta Jaruševičiūtė  ======================  It's very interesting to read today's horoscope 07.07.2022 Let someone close to you know that you're tired of tiptoeing around their temper, especially when it happens with increasing frequency over basically unimportant matters. It's hurting your relationship in more ways than one, and this person needs to find another outlet for their feelings other than rage. You know that life's too short, and having temper tantrums is definitely a big waste of time.   NOTE: sadly some adults behave so childish, despite their advanced age.

Communication and how to communicate better

  Five Phrases That Make People Discount What You’re Saying These common expressions can cause listeners to think twice. Fast Company Gwen Moran don't use these expressions:"but" “This might be stupid/silly” “Respectfully” “I’m so busy” “Try” 5 Questions the Most Interesting People Will Always Ask in Conversation s The point is to get beyond the dreaded small talk. Inc. Marcel Schwantes   And it all starts with asking the right questions. So kill the small talk and ban questions like “What do you do?” and “Where are you from?” in favor of these great conversational starters. 1. What's your story? 2. What makes you smile when you get up in the morning? 3. What is that one book that has influenced you the most? 4. What absolutely excites you right now? 5. What's the most important thing I should know about you? But when it comes to first impressions, you don’t always have much time to get people to like you. So here ar...