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The only way to fight antisemitism is solidarity and compassion not division | Joshua Leifer

Hate attacks are proof that antisemitism is alive and well. But fearmongering and regressive policing are not the answer As the year draws to a close, the air in Brooklyn feels heavy. A spate of antisemitic attacks on Orthodox Jews opened fire on a kosher grocery in Jersey City, killing Mindel Ferencz and Moshe Deutsch, both Hasidic Jews, and Miguel Douglas Rodriguez. The period beginning with the October 2018 shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 Jews were killed as they prayed, has seen antisemitic violence…

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How To Cure Your New Year’s Day Hangover | Betches

Hydrate Yourself While coffee may sound like the perfect way to perk up your barren soul, psychopathsThe Real WorldIf you’re feeling nauseous, pretend to be British and pour yourself some fresh ginger tea. Your bad accent will amuse you and the ginger tea will rehydrate you and settle your stomach. Breakfast Of Hungover Champions , which your liver needs in order to break down the alcohol toxin acetaldehyde.   é, which is a key ingredient in most spicy foods, called substance P. Substance P contains anti-inflammatory properties, and is also used…

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Tributes paid to My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding twins

She added: “They came into this world together and went into the next together. “They were happy-go-lucky but it shows you cannot always see what hides behind a smile.” Billy’s partner Kristina posted her own tribute on social media. Image Copyright Kristina Kristina Information and advice If you or someone you know is struggling with issues raised by this story, find support through BBC Action Line.

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The Most Embarrassing 2010s Fads We’re Glad Are Over | Betches

By now, you probably know that the decade is about to end. Yeehaw, we made it. And while it’s fun to look back on the crazy sh*t that celebrities or worst wellness and Eating For The Insta I never understood "eating for the insta" ? Like I'm eating it because my body physically needs 17 meals a day & because its in front of me — Naomi (@gimmenuggets) September 27, 2017 Considering how ubiquitous Instagram has become, it’s easy to forget that it didn’t even exist at the beginning of this…

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Gay Son Shares How His Mom Shut Down A Family Meeting About Him Being Gay

You see, Cydney’s extended family held a ‘meeting’ to discuss his being gay. While it’s hard to even imagine what one could talk about in such a… gathering, his mom was having none of it. She interrupted the homophobic folks and cleared the room, letting everyone know that she won’t tolerate such insulting nonsense. Not one bit. RETRO__ray RETRO__ray RETRO__ray RETRO__ray RETRO__ray ItsOfficial_DRE Many LGBTQ individuals say that coming out to their family is one of the hardest things they had to do in their lives. However, disclosing your sexual orientation…

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Italian PM calls for unity as three senators move to far-right party

League party leader Matteo Salvinis influence is insidious, says Giuseppe Conte The Italian prime minister, teach climate change in schools, has hinted at forming a parliamentary group that would include other disgruntled M5S politicians. In what was hailed as a victory against the far right, M5S in September went into coalition with the centre-left Democratic party (PD) after the collapse of its alliance with Matteo Salvinis League when he brought down the government in a move to force elections. But the past four months have been marred by constant bickering…

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Torchlight procession fires up pre-Hogmanay party

Thousands of people have taken part in a pre-Hogmanay torchlight procession in Edinburgh. The crowds created a huge “Be Together” symbol of two people reaching out a hand in friendship in a display of fire art in Holyrood Park. Image copyright Susie Gray/TCSPR Image copyright Susie Gray/TCSPR Related Topics Art Edinburgh Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-50952562

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This Is How A Backdraft Looks In Slow Motion, And Its Terrifying

If you stop and think a little, the world we live in is a huge mystery to most of us – despite knowing how things work, we are rarely able to scientifically explain why they work in that certain way.  But why worry, if we have the whole Internet with an endless amount of YouTube videos, where actual scientists untangle the mystery this world is to the rest of us mortals. This time, The Slo Mo Guys decided to look more closely into one of the greatest terrors firefighters have…

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