Month: June 2022

There’s Nothing Like a Homemade Popsicle on a Hot Summer Day

A lassi is a yogurt-based drink that originated in the Punjab region of India. Lassis are often flavored with spices or fruit ⁠— mango is very popular. This recipe puts the flavors of a mango lassi into a smooth, sweet popsicle. Mango Lassi Popsicles Makes 6 popsicles 1 1/2 cups (10 ounces) fresh or frozen…


Ontario NDP Names Longtime Toronto Caucus Member Peter Tabuns as Interim Leader

A longtime Toronto legislator has been named interim leader of Ontario’s New Democrats as the Official Opposition party gears up for a leadership contest. Peter Tabuns was elected to the role by the NDP’s provincial council, the party announced on Tuesday. It said more details would come later about the timeline and rules of the…


Why We Don’t Change What We Can Change

Have you ever found yourself in a situation you didn’t want to be in? If you’re over the age of 7, the answer, I’m guessing, is yes. As a therapist, I often meet people in moments of conflict. Something in their life isn’t working, but they don’t know how to get out of it; they…


Persistence Paid Off

Commentary There were times over the last 50 years when some pro-lifers felt they would never see Roe v. Wade overturned and the right to life again recognized by government. Many who never doubted didn’t live to see this day. They had marched in the cold streets of Washington, D.C., in January on Roe’s anniversary….


South Korea Joins US-Led Mineral Security Alliance, Aims to Curb Chinese Dominance in Critical Minerals Supply

South Korea has announced its participation in the U.S.-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) to cut its heavy reliance on Chinese mineral and raw materials imports. The announcement of joining the MSP came shortly after South Korea’s decision in May to participate in the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). IPEF outlines the United States’ key priorities…


Scottish Government’s Independence Vote Plan ‘Desperate Last Throw of the Dice’: Conservative MP

A Scottish Conservative MP has described the Scottish government’s plans to pursue a second independence referendum as a “desperate last throw of the dice.” In the first independence referendum held in 2014, the Scottish electorate voted 55–45 percent to reject independence and remain part of the UK. But First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who is also…


FCC Commissioner Calls on Apple and Google to Ban TikTok From App Stores

In light of national security threats posed by TikTok, Commissioner Brendan Carr called on both Apple and Google to ban TikTok in their app stores. Brendan Carr, the Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) addressed the security issue in an open letter to Apple and Google on June 24. He highlighted on Twitter: “TikTok…


Go Retro With Popcorn Salad

Popcorn salad is a star at picnics and barbecues all across the Midwest. Undeniably curious in both title and texture, popcorn salad is a surprisingly delicious retro side dish whose satisfying crunch will keep you going back for more. How to Make Popcorn Salad Popcorn salad is as easy as tossing a handful of ingredients…


There’s a Place in Florida Where You Can Swim With Alligators and Not Get Eaten (Ideally)

By Madeleine Marr From Miami Herald   MIAMI — Want to feel like a bona fide Floridian? Go swimming with an alligator. Yes, this is an actual thing. Don’t worry. It’s totally, um, safe. A professional runs the show. That would be Chris Gillette, who is best known as one of the stars of Animal…


What’s Your Side Hustle?

News analysis An insurance company has done a survey to answer a fascinating question: what percent of U.S. workers hold a second job to generate income separate from their main income stream? They surveyed 1,000 people and came up with a surprising answer: 93 percent. You are probably nodding your head right now because it…