WASHINGTON, DC, June 17, 2013 – The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the prisoners at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility (EMCF), alleging shocking human rights violations against mentally ill and special needs prisoners by the private, for-profit facility. Intended to provide safe […]
June
17
Private prison’s shocking treatment of mentally ill inmates sparks class action lawsuit
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June
14
Woman sexually assaulted by Las Vegas marshal, Judge ignores her cries
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WASHINGTON, June 14, 2013 – A disturbing video clip surfaced earlier this week of Las Vegas court marshals arresting a young mother for accusing one of them of sexual assault as the hearing master (judge) ignores her. Even more disturbing, the hearing master is a woman and all this happened in front of the victim’s two-year-old daughter. And […]
June
13
The Moxie Women’s Cycling Jersey: a real woman’s perspective. ENTER TO WIN A MOXIE JERSEY FREE!
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013 – Ok ladies, if you’re a female cyclist you’ve probably run into wardrobe malfunctions more than once on your rides. Chafing from seams, not enough chest support, the Lycia that clings and shows every ounce of fat, and of course, the dreaded jersey creep. For those of us who are not […]
June
13
Enter to win a Moxie Women’s Cycling Jersey
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Read my review of the Moxie women’s cycling jersey and enter to win! There are two ways to enter: (if you do both, your name will be included in the drawing twice) 1. Sign up for my newsletter: it only comes out once a month and you can unsubscribe any time. OR 2. Like Lasesana on […]
June
13
Food Thursdays: How to dice an onion in less than two minutes
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Cut the onion in half Cut the half onion lengthwise into vertical sections from top to bottom being careful not to cut completely through the tip Turn your knife and slice the onion lengthwise three to four times Finally, cut across the top of the onion Back to Food
June
12
Cellulose (aka wood pulp) in processed and fast foods
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WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 – Cellulose is an organic compound found in almost any plant matter—and a large amount of processed and fast foods. While indigestible by humans, it is added to foods for a variety of purposes. Considered the most abundant organic compound on Earth, cellulose provides strength and structure to the cell walls in […]
June
11
Reconstructing Amelia, Kimberly McCreight
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*** Harper Collins, 2013 ISBN 006222543X I immediately downloaded this book into my Kindle because the Goodreads recommendations said something like “If you liked Gone Girl, you’re going to love this book.” I disagree. New York attorney and busy single mother, Kate Baron always thought that she and her teenage daughter Amelia had the perfect […]
June
10
Facebook cofounder Sean Parker’s “Game of Thrones” forest wedding criticized
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 – Facebook cofounder Sean Parker made a lot of enemies earlier this month for spending a reported $10 million for what many are calling the trashing of a redwood forest in Big Sur, California. After an investigation by the California Coastal Commission (CCC) and criticism in the media, Parker fired back. With […]
June
07
10 ways to motivate to go to the gym
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2013- Summer is here and there is no better time to jumpstart your fitness routine. If you are stuck with a yearlong membership and can’t seem to find the motivation to go to the gym, here are a few tips that may help you out. As with any health or workout regimen, […]
June
06
Food Thursdays: How to cut cherry tomatoes and pitted olives in half in less than 15 seconds
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This is a great time-saving way to cut any small round fruit and vegetable. 1. You will need: 2 small plates roughly the same size Sharp chef’s knife 2. Place the tomatoes in the center of the plate inside the lip 3. Place the other plate on top: 4. Press down on the top plate […]
