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5/31/2018

Uugghhh
Even small amounts of processed meats and booze increase the risk of a host of cancers outlined in World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) guidelines updated every decade.

Underwater Robot Discovers ‘Holy Grail’ Shipwreck Containing $17 Billion in Treasure

Woman fights off grizzly bear, then walks to safety.

Three FBI Agents Set to Testify: Including Lead Investigator in Clinton Email Probe

Fun Freebies

5/30/2018

It's Back for 2018,
This will be the first week for the annual "Fun Freebies" Listing for the 2018 Summer Season. Each Wednesday, you can find a few of the Free Events that are held throughout New England during the upcoming week. To see many more events that are taking place this weekend, Click on any of the drop down tabs from each page of this web site.

Salem Arts Festival.. June 1st-3rd 2018                                  Salem Ma
For three days each June, this FREE family-friendly festival transforms downtown Salem, MA, into an opportunity for the arts community to showcase their talents. Now in its eighth year, the festival boasts attendance numbers in the thousands and celebrates all the arts: painting, photography, sculpture, dance, music, writing, film, new media, performance, theatre, poetry, culinary, and more!

First Friday    Friday Putnam Ct
The 2018 season of First Fridays Promises to celebrate the mosaic of their Quiet Corner Heritage, with art, music and dance.

Bascom Lodge Weekly Performances   Adams Ma
Sitting atop Massachusetts’ highest peak in the Berkshires of Massachusetts is Bascom Lodge. There is a myriad of opportunities for fun for families throughout the summer and early fall. The season opener starts this weekend and continues through October 30th, the lodge offers workshops, lectures, music and explorations of all kinds.

Free Fishing Days
Every state in New England offer a free fishing day or free fishing weekend to encourage those that do not fish to give it a try. On these days, you will not need to buy a license to get out there and give it a try. The following are links to the states that have their respective free fishing day or days this weekend.

Maine June 2nd & 3rd 2018

New Hampshire   June 2nd 2018

Massachusetts June 2nd-3rd 2018

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5/29/2018

Who would have guessed it?
A Portland family contacted Amazon to investigate after they say a private conversation in their home was recorded by Amazon’s Alexa — the voice-controlled smart speaker — and that the recorded audio was sent to the phone of a random person in Seattle, who was in the family’s contact list.
“My husband and I would joke and say I’d bet these devices are listening to what we’re saying,” said Danielle, who did not want us to use her last name.

How Alexa Can Record Private Conversations.

When your appliances work as police informants.

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5/28/2018

Taking a moment, to remember those who gave up their lives, we owe them a debt we can never repay. For all those that risk their lives everyday defending this great nation, thank you for your dedication and service.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and it’s a date when many people will be firing up the grill for the first time this season and enjoying the classic American staples. Nothing defines summer quite like cooking over the grill. Whether it is plump, juicy burgers, chicken, steak or ribs, bring your skills to a new level and learn the secrets for turning out some great food from the grill. Some recipes.

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5/27/2018

Today’s Dose of Cultural Enrichment

From The Boys of Maine
Maine police bust men dragging stolen shed down road

I Bet He Has an Eagles Jacket
Video shows road rage suspect hitting man with sledgehammer

A woman was arrested because her ‘pelvic area’ smelled
I guess that must have been some seriously good weed down there if the cops could smell it wrapped in a plastic bag and stuffed in a woman’s vagina.

They Must Have Been Jamin To The Edgar Winter Groups "Free Ride"
A joyride in a motorized shopping cart landed a Largo couple behind bars on Thursday.
Security cameras were rolling when Jeffrey Robert Sabiel, 50, and Santa Marie Walters, 32, stole a motorized shopping cart from a Walmart located on Missouri Ave. in Largo, according to an affidavit.

The mountain is high the valley is low
And you're confused on which way to go
So I've come here to give you a hand
And lead you into the promised land
So, come on and take a free ride

Here's a Good Tip:
If you're on the run from police, don't brag about getting away on their Facebook page. That's what 19-year-old Kayla Irizzary did before she was taken into custody by Washington Police.

You Can’t Always Have it Your Way
An intoxicated Illinois man was so irate over being locked out of Burger King he stripped off his clothes and struck an officer a few times, police said. Then came the rest of the story.

Ultimate Quickie
The group hoping to crush the Guinness Record for the world’s largest recorded orgy are looking hard to find a new place to hold the event after the Las Vegas hotel they planned to host it pulled out.

Lord Loves a Thinkin Man
Authorities in Ohio said a man attempting to use a torch to kill weeds in his yard ended up setting his garage on fire. firefighters were called to the home and arrived to find the garage engulfed in flames.

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5/26/2018

And The Beat Goes On
The first comprehensive study of CEO-to-worker pay reveals an extraordinary disparity – with the highest gap approaching 5,000 to 1

If you’re looking for a new job doing something more specialized, make sure to check out some of the these good smaller job boards. You might find opportunities you would have missed.
The best sites for finding a new job in every industry

Is This Scientific Breakthrough The Fountain Of Youth We’ve Been Waiting For?

Could a pill hold the secret to defying age?

New chemical compound ‘stops common cold in its tracks’

Fridays Open Road

5/25/2018

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5/24/2018

Experts Disclose New Details About 300-Year-Old Shipwreck
A Spanish galleon laden with gold that sank to the bottom of the Caribbean off the coast of Colombia more than 300 years ago was found three years ago with the help of an underwater autonomous vehicle operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the agency disclosed for the first time.

The United States just hit a 40-year low in its fertility rate, according to numbers just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

We Might Finally Know Why The Blood of Young People Can Rejuvenate Old Brains

Men lose interest in sex during long-term relationships before women, study finds

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5/23/2018

Is The Beginning of The End Here? The Good Time Era May Now Be Over
Tom Brady is not planning on taking part in any Patriots offseason practices outside the mandatory minicamp June 5-7, according to league sources.That means, when the 2018 Patriots take the field for the first time in full view of the media on Tuesday morning, No. 12 will not be throwing passes.

Because It’s That Time of the Year
Everything You Need to Know to Make Perfect Barbecued Ribs

Last weekend, the nation’s dumbest coffee chain took a step towards becoming one of the dumbest corporations as they announced a new formal policy has been set. The paying customer has to become just a little more tolerant. Starbucks has now decided that not only would the toilets be a for place for the homeless to use, but they would also be able to relax and enjoy themselves in the dining areas also, even if their occupation of the premises will deprive the people who pay up the real money for a cup joe the opportunity for a place to sit.

And Then The Reality Became Apparent and Damage Control Kicked In.

Starbucks Says Drug Use, Sleeping Unacceptable as It Clarifies Guest Policy
Company’s statement is second attempt to explain its new policy following complaints that it would turn cafes into homeless shelters and drug havens.

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5/22/2018

Are these the best of times, or the worst of times. It just depends on who you ask. According to a recent study, almost half of US families can't afford basics like rent and food.

This is really an amazing time for my patient population and for general neurologists treating patients with migraines." NYT: FDA Approves First Drug Designed to Prevent Migraines.

Could a pill hold the secret to defying age?

New chemical compound ‘stops common cold in its tracks’