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The PDO’s “Periods of My Life”
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The PDO’s “Periods of My Life”

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Sean

A ‘Period Dignity Officer’ Seemed Like a Good Idea. Until a Man Was Named. Editor’s Note: Our friend Alex Hernández has written to us extensively on the history of the “Period Dignity Officer,” or...

The Hernández Family’s Florist Shop is a Passion
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The Hernández Family’s Florist Shop is a Passion

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Sean

For this Oaxacan merchant, marigolds mean more than ever this Día de Muertos. It has been nine months since Francisco “Tito” Hernández opened his florist shop in Rosario. The family business is a part...

Los Angeles Union Passenger Railway says $18 million worth of fencing devices stolen from the railroads
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Los Angeles Union Passenger Railway says $18 million worth of fencing devices stolen from the railroads

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Sean

Fencing rings that netted $18 million in L.A. railroad thefts are taken down, authorities say. Police had been investigating an apparent theft ring that stole thousands of dollars from the Los Angeles Union Passenger...

Stephen Fry: 'I was really ungracious when I saw my fellow human beings taking the mickey away from me.
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Stephen Fry: ‘I was really ungracious when I saw my fellow human beings taking the mickey away from me.

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Sean

James Corden admits he was 'ungracious' to restaurant staff: 'It was wrong' The presenter admitted: 'I'd been told not to go up to one of the women who I'd been on TV with. It's...

The Daverio Family History
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The Daverio Family History

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Sean

In praise of a music critic who knows his history The music critic John Daverio and his daughter are the stars of an hour-long documentary on the impact of a great man in song....

The New Year is Here!
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The New Year is Here!

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Sean

Halloween-themed March of the Mummies seeks childcare reform Friday May 31, 2013 at 12:01 AM Lorain County Register of Deeds LORAIN — As the year comes to a close, we can celebrate all that...

Trump is a Serial Liar
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Trump is a Serial Liar

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Sean

Editorial: Trump doesn't want your vote in 2024. Just your obedience while he trashes the U.S. again and again. Donald Trump isn’t just a serial liar; he’s a serial sociopath who is mentally ill...

Kevin de León, the U.S. congressman, is a racial slur — and he’s not a racist
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Kevin de León, the U.S. congressman, is a racial slur — and he’s not a racist

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Sean

Once seen as a trailblazer, Kevin de León tumbles after leaked racist tape and tweets Kevin de León, the U.S. congressman, was thrust into the national spotlight in January by a leaked recording of...

Phillies sign Seranthony Dominguez to Padres bullpen
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Phillies sign Seranthony Dominguez to Padres bullpen

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Sean

NLCS: Seranthony Dominguez Leads a Rebuilt Phillies Bullpen After an off-season of inactivity, the Phillies got an unexpected haul of pitching help on Friday night when the Red Sox’s Scott Boras swung a deal...

Lula’s Appeal to the Supreme Court
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Lula’s Appeal to the Supreme Court

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Sean

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Fast Facts: What’s The Story Behind Lula’s Jail Sentence? Brazilian President Lula da Silva was convicted on December 16, 2013 by Brazil’s Supreme Court of three counts of racketeering,...