A welcome sign on the road to Llivia, a landlock state of Spain inside France. Separated from Spain by a mile-wide corridor, Llivias independence is more than physical. Only Llivia was spared. Llivia was an important Roman settlement and the ancient capital of Cerdanya up until the early Middle Ages. They even took the ballots to France to have them counted, just in case. Llivias residents have long maintained a strong sense of independence....
(Though its certainly happening a lot these days,mainly thanks to inappropriate responses from the police.) If thats you, let people know. There is also a book-length guide to street medicine for protests atriotmedicine.net. (The signed link there wasnt working for me, but there is another versionhere.) Is it safe to approach? What may have happened? Who else is around to help? Direct a bystander to grab supplies. Talk to the person, check them over and provide appropriate care....
Upon hearing this slogan, some people reacted by wondering But dont all lives matter? As in, if the goal is equality, why are people singling out one particular race? Lets take a look. At first, politicians across the political spectrum used the phrase all lives matter. Though it tends to be favored by RepublicanslikeSen. Rand PaulSec.Hillary Clinton used the phrase when addressing a black church in 2015(and received backlash). The same year, MayorPete Buttigieg said itduring a speech....
Lets go over Sethis five bills and what it’s possible for you to do about each of them. Then, Ill add a sixth you should keep an eye on. Remember, you cant get what you dont ask for. You may be able to adjust your service or switch to a more flexibleprepaid planfor long-term savings. Cable bill Your cable and home internet have probably felt like essential services during stay-at-home periods....
For some people, attending a protest is not a viable option. White people must be part of this fight,now. If you cant get your physical body into a protest, here are some other ways to help. Food Can you get food to the protest area? (Dont automatically send pizzas, thoughtry to find out whats needed first.) Or does one of the organizing groups have a volunteer opportunity with kids? Skills Do you have particular expertise that you might donate?...
Racism is a pestilence that affects the safety and well-being of people of color. If youre wondering what the difference is, well break it down for you. The definition of racism Racism has many layers; that should always be understood. Interpersonal racism happens between individuals. These are public expressions of microaggressions, often involving slurs, biases, or hateful words or actions. Institutional racismis based around and within an organization. Structural racism is the entire system of racial bias that spans through institutions and societies....
It looks like construction rubble, but there is a deep history in these pulverized, glassy bricks. Liverpool became the second hardest hit after London duringThe Blitz, with 4,000 dead and 70,000 people made homeless. The bombing flattened over 6,500 houses as well as thousands of shops, offices, hospitals and factories. I can see people’s lives, people’s homes amongst this rubble, Marsh toldBBC. Despite the significance of this rubble, many visitors are unaware of the history....
In this weeks protests against police brutality, police in many cities chose to escalate violence. One tool they commonly use is a chemical weapon known colloquially as tear gas. Heres what to do if you catch tear gas at a protest. (First step: flush your eyes with water.) What is tear gas and why do police use it? CS gasis the jot down thats usually used when people talk about tear gas....
Advice about paying off debt usually tells you to pay off your high-interest debt first. But what really counts as high-interest debt? Is it a simple matter of looking at the numbers on your various bills? Yes, but there are additional details that are helpful to note. But you should also consider the bang out of debt youre dealing with. Is your debt revolving or installment based? Credit card debt is some of the most expensive debt to pay off because its revolving....
Relics of saint and holy people have always been an integral part of Christianity. But when the Protestant Revolution gripped Europe in the early 16th century, thousands of these relics were destroyed. But where were they going to find more dead saints? A chance discovery in Rome provided the answer. Further investigation revealed several more subterranean cemeteries decked with thousands of skeletons. Soon, bones from the catacombs began to trickle northward as churches sought to replace what was lost....
Plan ahead for what youre going to wear and bring to a protest to protect yourself and others. Heres what you’re gonna wanna know before you go. Likewise, cover tattoos, piercings and unique physical features. Wear the following: Layers appropriate for the weather. If theres a chance of rain, a clear plastic trash bag can work as a poncho. In the summer, go for light clothes, a hat and sunglasses....
The sixty-something math instructor stood proudly with a black, slouch hat covering his thinning white hair. To his left, stood the pupilan impressive Russian trotting horse. Not only could Hans count, he could perform arithmetic far beyond the fundamentals. How much is 2/5 plus 1/2?, von Osten would ask. Hans would answer with nine taps followed by another ten to indicate that the answer was 9/10. What is the square root of sixteen?...
Your phones camera is more powerful than ever, but it is far from foolproof. Heres a quick guide to how Snapseed can help make your photos shine. What is Snapseed? Snapseed is Googles free photo-editing app for Android and iOS. It offers a variety of options for tweaking your pics. What can you do with Snapseed? Snapseed gives you access to both basic and advanced tools for editing a picture....
