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When I was a child growing up in Durham, NC, my siblings and I preferred to play outside. The world seemed to offer itself to our imaginations, from the box turtles and blue-tailed skinks that populated the yard to the promised adrenaline rush of roller skating as fast as we could on the streets of our neighborhood. Outside offered much more to us than could be found within the walls of our house. In our minds, being indoors simply did not have much allure or many options for fun – we only had three networks and a glitchy, pixelated Commodore...

Editor’s note: You can also read this blog inSpanishandPortuguese. I’ve always believed technology is a powerful enabler for businesses and communities. During the pandemic, we’ve seen how digital tools have helped create jobs and make economies more resilient and sustainable. This is especially true in emerging markets, where an entrepreneurial spirit and new pathways for innovation can unleash enormous economic opportunity. At Google, we see that potential today in Latin America. Communities have been hit hard by the pandemic, and closing digital access gaps will be vital to an inclusive recovery. At the same time, according to a new report...

There’s nothing quite like summer in Lake Tahoe – beaches, crystal blue water, epic hiking, and mountain biking… there’s something for every kind of outdoor adventurer. Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, is 1,644ft at its deepest point, and its striking blue color comes from the fact that the water has been tested as 99.994% pure, which is cleaner than most commercially distilled water! In this blog post, I share some of the best things to do in Lake Tahoe in the summer so you can plan your trip with ease. Forewarning – Lake Tahoe gets BUSY...

Change for Lakewood Med T.J. Amberson (The Lakewood Series, #4) Publication date: May 31st 2022 Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance SOMETIMES LOVE HAS BEEN THERE ALL ALONG… Elly Vincent, second-year emergency medicine resident at Lakewood Medical Center, swore off romance years ago. Her only problem: her best friend and the man she has secretly been in love with since high school, Grant Reed, just happens to be in her residency program. When Elly and Grant are assigned to spend a month together on an EMS rotation, Elly knows working closely with Grant will reignite all the feelings she has tried...

As you age, it becomes harder for you to lose fat. About the time you begin to experience menopause, you tend to notice you’re a bit more tired around noon, and you don’t always have the energy you need to exercise like you should. Part of the reason for this is that your metabolism is changing, and your hormone production is changing and slowing down. With metabolism and hormone changes come mood swings, a mess of unwanted pounds, and feelings about the fact that you are getting older. 1. Get Your Hormones Checked With the decline of progesterone, testosterone, and...