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Fear

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Fear stymies us. We have to let go of the fear of being a disappointment to others. The only person we are accountable to is ourselves.

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9 Reasons Why Primary Votes Matter More — Political⚡Charge

just drive, will you?

TokyoSand at politicalcharge.org posted this reminder about voting in primaries, along with some very good reasons to do so. Please give serious consideration to what she says. By the way, my fellow Texans, ours is March 1st. Get it on your calendar. Thanks! Larry

If you want to shape politics, there are few ways to be more impactful than voting in a primary election. Nationwide, primaries only see an average of 20% turnout. Instead of delving into why people don’t vote in the primaries, let’s talk about why people SHOULD vote in the primaries: ✦ With fewer people voting, every…

9 Reasons Why Primary Votes Matter More — Political⚡Charge

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Luís de Camões

Pensamentos.me/VEM comigo!

Alma minha gentil, que te partiste

Tão cedo desta vida descontente,

Repousa lá no Céu eternamente

E viva eu cá na terra sempre triste.

Se lá no assento etéreo, onde subiste,

Memória desta vida se consente

Não te esqueças daquele amor ardente

Que já nos olhos meus puro viste.

E se vires que pode merecer-te

Alguma cousa a dor que me ficou

Da mágoa, sem remédio, de perder-te,

Roga a Deus, que teus anos encurtou

Que tão cedo de cá me leve a veste,

Quão cedo de meus olhos te levou

Luís de Camões .Alma Minha Gentil, que partiste

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Marii Freire Pereira

https://pensamentos.me/VEM comigo!

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Santarém, Pá 24 de janeiro de 2022

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Black adults outpace White peers in accepting COVID vaccine | CIDRAP

When the study began, about 38% of Black and 28% of White participants were vaccine-hesitant, but by June, 26% of Black and 27% of White participants were reluctant. Similarly, the belief that the vaccines were necessary rose more among Black than White participants in March and April.

Beliefs that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and necessary were positively tied to intention to vaccinate, and there was no evidence that these associations varied by race.

The study authors noted that lower levels of vaccine uptake among Black populations are often attributed to vaccine hesitancy but may actually be due to access factors, such as distant vaccination sites, lack of transportation, and rigid work hours.

Source: Black adults outpace White peers in accepting COVID vaccine | CIDRAP

La Tierra

Santiago Galicia Rojon Serrallonga

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Era un pedazo de cielo, un trozo de paraíso, con el éter que fluía en todo, con el agua que corría etérea, con el viento que acariciaba suave o intensamente, con el fuego que calentaba y con la tierra de la que brotaban los colores, las formas, los sabores y las fragancias. Parecía, entonces, un milagro, un destello del infinito dentro de la realidad y del sueño de la temporalidad. La Tierra estaba diseñada para hacer una escala inolvidable durante la travesía hacia el hogar eterno. Alguien, y muchos más, la convirtieron en basurero al sentirse sus propietarios. Todos se adueñaron de porciones, alrededor del mundo, hasta que olvidaron devolverle su sentido natural. Simplemente, la Tierra fue herida con perforaciones y la sustracción de sus tesoros, matizada de tonalidades ficticias y cubierta de concreto, plástico y asfalto. Le arrebataron…

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Un poema silencioso, un texto callado

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Hay silencios que, a veces, parecen sepulturas, hondos vacíos que callan todo, carentes de epitafios y de nombres; pero también existen sigilos que dicen tanto, a pesar de la inexistencia de palabras. Hoy recurro a tales silencios, y lo hago con la intención de que hasta usted lleguen y los escuche desde su interior. Son pausas, este día, en las que, al no trazar letras, al evitar sonidos, compongo un poema inspirado en usted, un texto inusual que le confiese mi plan de cultivar orquídeas, rosas y tulipanes para regalarle, cada amanecer, pétalos cargados de gotas del rocío, suspiros y una historia irrepetible con la locura de un amor que no se puede ocultar. Hay silencios que de improviso aparecen cuando uno escribe, espacios que quedan al descubierto, en los que caben su nombre y el mío, con todo…

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Mark Cuban on His Online Pharmacy: ‘Our KPI is How Much We Can Reduce the Stress of Our Patients’ – Slashdot

The Cost Plus Drug Company aims very simply to provide as many common medications as possible in generic form at as low a price as possible. All cash, no IP deals, no insurance companies — just buy pills for what they cost to make, plus 15 percent to cover overhead. Asked about ROI, Cuban admitted there isn’t much to speak of, by design. “I want to be above break even while maximizing the number of people who can afford their medications,” he said. “Shoot. I would be happy if we can make a little, but push pricing of generics sold elsewhere down significantly. Our challenge is to keep pushing prices lower,” not compete with anyone, he continued. “Our KPI is how much we can reduce the stress of our patients who buy generic meds. When people save a lot of money on their medications, they often will tell others they know that have the same challenges. That word of mouth impacts our growth the most.”

Source: Mark Cuban on His Online Pharmacy: ‘Our KPI is How Much We Can Reduce the Stress of Our Patients’ – Slashdot