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Online Grocery Shopping Tips and Warnings

In order to limit their contact with others during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have opted for online grocery shopping. It was becoming a booming business even before the coronavirus struck the country. Online grocery sales grew 22 percent in...

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Takeaways From the CDC’s COVID-19 Response

How do you think the CDC has handled the COVID-19 pandemic? I’ll ask that question again at the end. In the meantime, let’s discuss criticisms and compliments our top public health agency has received. The Centers for Disease Control and...

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COVID-19 Exposes America's Lead Contamination Problem?

Water contamination has been a problem in the United States for many years. Especially when it comes to the worst pollutant of all – lead. Nearly 30 million Americans were drinking water from community water systems that violated the federal...

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Farmers’ Market on Wheels Brings Fresh Produce to Seniors

Over the past several months, many seniors have done their best to avoid crowded places. They want to limit their exposure to the virus that has made so many seniors ill. And that includes grocery stores. Some seniors only go...

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Creative Hacks (& Alternative Uses) for Your Flashlight

What’s the most important thing you need to be able to do in a crisis? And no, it doesn’t depend on the type of crisis you’re dealing with. The most crucial thing is to be able to see clearly. That’s...

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Weird Pandemic Shutdown Stories

Quarantining and social distancing have taken their toll on us. Many of the places we love to visit have been closed or have restrictions on capacity. Including movie theaters, libraries and museums. Plus ballparks, gyms and restaurants. Hanging out at...

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Quick Start Guide for Your Patriot Power Cell

Good news! With your purchase of the Patriot Power Cell, you’ve taken an important step to ensuring you stay connected to loved ones every day, and in the event of an emergency. And when you made the decision to get...

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Advice for Those Most Vulnerable to COVID-19

The United States has been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic than any other country. We have approximately 25 percent of the world’s confirmed cases. Despite having less than 5 percent of the world’s population. It can be argued the...

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Positive Stories Emerge From the Pandemic Madness

What's the difference between positive news stories and negative news stories? The main difference is negative news stories are around us constantly. We don’t have to search for them. The headlines shout out to us. Positive news stories, on the...

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