The On the Media "Breaking News Consumer's Handbook": 1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong. 2. Don't trust anonymous sources. 3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information. 4. There's almost never a second shooter. 5. Pay attention to the language the media uses. “We are getting reports”… could mean anything. “We are seeking confirmation”… means they don’t have it. “[News outlet] has learned”… means it has a scoop or is going out on limb. 6. Look for news outlets close to the incident. 7. Compare multiple sources. 8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers. 9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.

Evergreen.

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Boo hiss, you’ll find a way 😉

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Quote saying: I get tired of "under 40" lists. Show me someone who got their PhD at 60 after losing everything. Give me the 70-year-old debut novelist who writes from a lifetime of love and grief. Give me calloused hands and tender hearts.

AGEISM

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New Moon in Aquarius - Time to utilize your critical thinking skills! Let’s cultivate the connection between rational thinking and trusting intuition.  Keep your feet on the ground, and your head on a swivel.  More often than not, you’ll find the answers within. If not, VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY😉

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Did I just stumble into astrological fan-fiction?! Because I love it 😂

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If anybody needs me, I’ll be at Pier 1 Imports in the 90’s…

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