National Nurses Week

At the end of the 19th century, “The Lady With the Lamp” — or as she is more widely known, Florence Nightingale — founded modern nursing. Thanks to her strict use of hand-washing and hygiene practices while caring for wounded soldiers in the Crimean War, Nightingale and her helpers reduced […]


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What is Cinco de Mayo?

It’s Cinco De Mayo! What The Holiday Is, And What It Isn’t History, fact and how it’s celebrated Today is May 5, when many people celebrate Cinco de Mayo, or “The 5th of May” in Spanish. The holiday officially commemorates the day in 1862 when the Mexican army, under the […]


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China to Fully Reopen Borders to Foreigners

China to fully reopen borders to foreigners but near-term hurdles remain China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted by allowing all categories of visas to be issued from Wednesday. The removal of this last cross-border control […]


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A Year from Now You May Wish You Had Started Today

“A Year from Now You May Wish You Had Started Today” This quote, attributed to author Karen Lamb, might inspire you to get going on that project you’ve been putting off for “someday.” “A year from now you may wish you had started today” simply says: The time is now. […]


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Headlight Flashing

Headlight flashing: What does it mean and is it illegal? This common driver communication signal has more meanings than you realize. Flashing headlights can actually mean a few different things, depending on the context. Fortunately, it only takes a second to check the two most common things the other driver […]


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