NEWSMAN AND HOSTAGE

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On December 4, 1991, Islamic militants in Lebanon released kidnapped American journalist Terry Anderson after 2,454 days in captivity.
 
As chief Middle East correspondent for the Associated Press, Anderson covered the long-running civil war in Lebanon (1975-1990). On March 16, 1985, he was kidnapped on a west Beirut street while leaving a tennis court. His captors took him to the southern suburbs of the city, where he was held prisoner in an underground dungeon for the next six-and-a-half years.
 

FACTFINDING

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When pop music star Daryl Hall sued his music partner John Oates, the lawsuit generated interest. Who got the courtbnews scoop?

Self-compassion can be an important building block to fostering healthy communication and relationships. He apparently could not go for that. Therefore he preferred that "one on one" route.

SENIOR DISCOUNT$

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While the squeak wheel get the grease, you gotta check the internet has been a blessing to smart shoppers looking for the deal.

But it's really enabled seniors and retirees to supplement their retirement income, or simply save big money, while they’re laughing all the way to the bank. The deals and discounts available to seniors are numerous, and poking around can really uncover some gems.

To save time, we've gathered our favorite senior discounts and savings enhancers, and listed them here.

DON'T BE 133

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When you get a chance can you contact me? If you feel alone and suicidal. Could you use some support? Then Dial 988

Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. A suicide attempt is when someone harms themselves with any intent to end their life, but they do not die as a result of their actions.1

STOP PLAYING

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As the old saying goes, If you have to give up fighting because you can't win, then. If you can't beat them, just join them!!!

Get serious by waking up, America, and stop playing games. Saudi Arabia plans to become the crown prince of gaming.

INDICTED GOP

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The Republican Party is trying to unravel; our Democratic Republic with a group of homegrown American fascists. and tyrants.

Its GOP name was christened in an editorial written by New York newspaper magnate Horace Greeley.

THE BEATLES

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Did you know there are various ways to rate the best-selling rock albums of all time? # images went directly to the official source.

According to the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA). Specifically, tracked certified units sold as of February 2023. In terms of what constitutes a "rock" album, we went with consensus and inclusion of sub-genres of the "rock" category, such as hard rock/heavy metal, pop rock, soft rock, and folk rock.

WEED

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There has been much chatter about the differences between Cannabis vs Hemp and the following Blog post offers some insights.
 

The industrial hemp, is a botanical class of Cannabis sativa cultivars grown specifically for industrial use. It can be used to make a wide range of products. Along with bamboo, hemp is among the fastest growing plants on Earth. It was also one of the first plants to be spun into usable fiber 50,000 years ago.