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Recently I received two security alerts from Microsoft warning me someone had attempted to log into my account. First of all, this account wasnt one I use often. In fact, I cant remember the last time I logged into it. My thinking was, whythisaccount, right now? Second, they justseemedspammy. The design of the emails didnt fit what I assumed Microsoft would put together. Even the signatureThe Microsoft account teamthrew me, because I thought Microsoft would capitalize the full name....

Especially after the last few years, kids academic skill levels are all over the place. You may be wondering if this is normal or if something else is going on. What are reading disorders? It is characterized by poor spelling and inaccurate reading fluency. However, there are other learning disorders associated with reading that are being researched and diagnosed more often. These include: Hyperlexia, a reading comprehension disorder. People with this disorder have trouble understanding what they read even though they can decode the letters and sounds....

Pull-apart bread is an easy, shareable, and cheap snack for your football-watching appetizer spread. Instead, hit the grocery store bakery and grab any round medium-sized loaf of bread. The more rustic the better. Shaping and assembly is a snap. Dont be shy about it. Most sourdough boules and other artisan loaves have a lovely crusty bottom. (This is a great thing, as it means more flavor.) The downside with a pull-apart is that this crust makes the physical act of pulling apart difficult....

In the 19th century, a mysterious illness struck rural New England. Those affected had hacking coughs, a wasting fever and weight loss. But back then, the prime suspect was vampires. A sickly girl reclines on a chaise lounge while being attended to by three other women. Watercolor by R.H. Giles. It doesnt take much imagination to understand why a bacterial disease came to be associated with vampires. In some people, the disease remains latent for years before they fall sick....

And whatever the method you use to track your TDEE, the results can be enlightening. I certainly thought so. What is TDEE? Before I get into what I learned, heres a quick refresher on TDEE. As the name states, it is an accounting of yourtotaldaily energy expenditure, or calorie burn. People will often estimate their TDEE using a formulalike this one, from tdeecalculator.net. That would be 2,200 for the day....

Google has officially refreshed the Pixel line with the new Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. But there are, of course, differences between the 7 and the 7 Pro. The question is, which one is worth buying? Google is continuing on that momentum with the Tensor G2 chip. That machine learning is up to 60% faster and 20% more efficient, according to Google. The G2 powers quite a few new features....

Who doesnt like to sample a little from column A and column B? But is having multiple conversations really the best move? According toLaurel House, an eharmony relationship expert, the answer is yes. Online dating is an excellent way to diversify your dating opportunities. If you do open yourself to dating different types, obviously the number of potential dates will expand. But that doesnt need to be overwhelming, House says....

Many local businesses are named after frogs. Even the towns official seal has a frog in it. Everyday there were new rumors of massacre and bloodshed. The paranoia was extreme. One of the frogs on Thread City Crossing, also known as Frog Bridge in Willimantic, Connecticut. Many thought that the Indians were upon them. Some thought they were the trumpets of Judgment Day. Others heard drums beating in the air....

Theres no one right way to respond to anger, but there are certainly wrong ways. Sarcasm, passive aggression, outright aggressionthere are healthier solutions to letting out some steam. Otherwise, you risklashing outin unhealthy ways, potentially hurting yourself and those around you. Here are ideas for different healthy ways you might channel your aggression and let out your rage. Weve long known thatexercise is stress relief, no matter your skill level....

In fact, aU.S. What to do if you cant access mental health care? They may only know whether they feel good or bad. It also is the first step to identifying, what do I need? If I feel angry, do I need to assert myself in some way? If I feel lonely, do I need to reach out and connect to someone? Because thoughts arent facts. In Rathbones words, opposite action is a tool people can use when emotions turn into moods....

Shizo Kanakuri was not a slow runner. Yet, on race day, he could barely compete and dropped out before he reached the half-way mark. Embarrassed at his failure, Shizo Kanakuri never showed up. It would be decades before he was formally allowed to finish the race. Shizo Kanakuri competes in the men’s marathon race during the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium. Shizo Kanakuri was one of only two Japanese athletes to compete in the Stockholm Olympics....

Fake abortion clinics are, often, easier to find than real abortion clinics. Heres how to spot them. What are crisis pregnancy centers? A crisis pregnancy center is one term thats been applied to these fake clinics. To tell the difference, look for these red flags. Is there fine print in the Google search results? (Legitimate clinics like Planned Parenthood may appropriately be labeled provides abortions.) I tried this out, and its definitely true for the searches I did....

Puff pastry can transform even the simplest ingredients into a dazzling meal or dessert. Sadly, there always seems to be useless scraps leftover. This precious, all-butter material is not cheap to buy, and certainly not easy to make. Instead of tossing out the odd ends of laminated pastry gold, use the excess for something else altogether. I always have an instinct to save the scraps of larger components. Even if I dont have plans exactly, Ill throw scraps of all kinds in the freezer....