Category: Articles
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Why Did it Flood in North Carolina?
The reasons for the recent significant flooding in North Carolina can be attributed to many factors such as but not limited to the following potential causes: According to a report from PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), “The blame for recurring floods of a lifetime can be placed on rising temperatures because of climate change, said Tim…
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Most Common Natural Disasters in Oklahoma
If you’re a resident of Oklahoma, there’s one important fact you have to deal with and that is there will be plenty of natural disasters there. Yeah, you’ll experience natural disasters anywhere in the country, but the type and frequency will vary depending on where you are residing. According to a report from The Zebra,…
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Combining Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen for Acute Pain Management
When taken as directed, assuming your stomach can handle NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), alternating between ibuprofen and acetaminophen when trying to manage pain is usually an acceptable method. However, if one decides to take more than directed and for long periods, the results could be disastrous, even fatal. For instance, a patient who suffers from…
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Is NC Warm in the Winter?
With six ski resorts, you’d think that winter in North Carolina is extremely cold. However, while North Carolina’s mountains will greet you with snow and crisp air, you might find a different story elsewhere in the state. You see, the Old North State features a diverse geography. The Blue Ridge Mountains run along the western…
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Non-Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
In recent years, I have had to deal with chronic pain, more specifically nerve pain. My ortho doc and physical therapist determined the pain is coming from compression on nerves in my back and pelvic floor, which radiates down both my legs. My general practitioner, along with my pain management team, prescribed Gabapentin in lieu…
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Mississippi Hurricane History
Hurricane season in the United States starts from June 1 and ends on November 30. That’s not saying, however, that hurricanes don’t occur outside of this period. In Mississippi, hurricanes often appear as early as June. This is because the state is located along the Gulf Coast, and this area is among the first ones…
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Why is Arts Integration Important?
Incorporating art into everyday life is, well, life itself for some of us. The truth is, I can’t imagine starting a day without music. It acts as my life’s soundtrack, accompanying me from morning until night—except for those moments when silence is needed to recharge and find inner peace. But for the most part, I’ve…
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What do Animals do During Thunderstorms?
During what seemed to be a typical thunderstorm, a tragic event occurred for my family in North Carolina. During the storm, a squirrel who was trying to find shelter crawled into their electrical transformer and was electrocuted. The electrocution caused a devastating fire that claimed their North Carolina home. It was a freak of nature,…
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Why is the Oregon Trail Important?
As a child of the 1980s who went to a progressive, wealthy school district (I was not wealthy), we had the opportunity to utilize and play with some of the first computers tailored for educational use. They were the original Macintosh personal computers, and our elementary school had thirty-five of them. Each week, a classroom…
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Does Adderall Help with Social Anxiety?
Around seven years ago, my youngest son and I were both diagnosed with ADHD: I, a writer, and he, a high school student. I particularly have a hard time staying on track, especially with writing. It’s difficult for me to sit for long stretches, so I try to take regular breaks to get up and…