Commerce chief asks why furloughed workers using food banks — National Post

NEW YORK — Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, one of the richest people in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, questioned Thursday why furloughed federal workers were using food banks instead of taking out loans to get through the monthlong partial government shutdown. Ross was asked on CNBC to comment on reports that some of the 800,000 workers… via … Continue reading Commerce chief asks why furloughed workers using food banks — National Post

28 Days of Mindfulness to beat the Winter Blues [Visuals] — ecogreenlove

There is a growing awareness around mental health and at this time of year, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can become a real problem, as can the less serious winter blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder is depression occurring at specific times of the year, usually Autumn and Winter although some can be effected during Spring and Summer. … Continue reading 28 Days of Mindfulness to beat the Winter Blues [Visuals] — ecogreenlove

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Card of the Day – 7 of Cups – Monday, January 21, 2019 — Tarot by Cecelia

https://www.youtube.com/embed/RAfNgBFku4g?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Again, Full Moon blessings, everyone! We are in the heart of the Leo Eclipse, and it is a Total Lunar Eclipse at that. As previously stated, there is so much happening right now, that an Eclipse of this magnitude, being a Supermoon and at 0, one can not possibly have a clear view to … Continue reading Card of the Day – 7 of Cups – Monday, January 21, 2019 — Tarot by Cecelia

Capitol Reef National Park: Hickman Bridge

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Having spent the morning exploring Cathedral Valley, we needed a short hike in the main section of Capitol Reef National Park after lunch. Two miles east of the visitor center, we parked in the lot for the Hickman Bridge trail head. From this lot, you can access the 2-mile round-trip hike to Hickman Bridge, as well as the 4.5-mile hike to Rim Overlook.

The Hickman Bridge Trail is a pretty popular one because it’s fairly short and moderate. Most of the elevation gain of 400 feet is in the beginning of the trail with stairs carved into the rock and switchbacks. There is no shade, and even in April, it was a…

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