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Sitting on a Story

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   Perched Upon a Secluded Scenery Question one:     On Winter Holidays, a family tradition is a trip to Vernon, where we visit family and celebrate Christmas together. Another tradition is a family walk along the Vernon mountainside; it was on this years' family walk that I chose my bench. Located halfway through the journey, overlooking Okanogan Lake, I chose my bench. I chose this bench because I had passed it many times before, even stopping to sit on it and enjoy the view of the lake far below, it was a familiar bench to me, and I felt comfortable sitting on it, surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness. The bench takes up a rigid form, shaped rather squarely. Perched upon gravel, the bench has a cold, silver-coloured metal frame, with visible welds at each joint. The back and seat of the bench are made of a recycled plastic kind of material, molded to look like planks of chocolatey wood. On the corner of the bench, lies a small plaque stating the spo...
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Food Security is an Issue Among Low-Income Americans Affected by Inflation

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Claire Thornton from USA Today asks  What makes food insecurity worse?  in her article posted Wednesday, December 18th, 2023.         Though it appears that inflation may be improving within the United States, the number of Americans without enough food has been steadily increasing, "as pandemic-era food assistance programs expired in many states," this past year. According to a study, "researchers found a striking one-third" of U.S. citizens experience food insecurity within their lifetime. Following the results of a "nationally representative survey," Americans say the increasing cost of necessary goods; like grocery, gas, and rent; put intense "pressure on people's grocery budgets...[causing] homelessness [as] the second greatest economic concern across the country." The study, "commissioned by the meal-kit company HelloFresh," reports that food insecurity is becoming a larger crisis due to the economy. The pandemic was a large i...
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Pope Francis Declares That Same Sex Marriage is Not a Crime

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CBC News published an anonymous article after  Pope Francis said priests can bless same-sex couples, under certain conditions , on Monday December 18th, 2023.           Pope Francis documents "radical change" within the Vatican policy, as he "formally [approves] allowing priests to bless same sex couples." The document, released on Monday December 18th, reflects a letter that Pope Francis wrote to conservative cardinals in October of this year. It was there that he suggested that " such blessings could be offered under some circumstances if they didn't confuse the ritual with the sacrament of marriage." The latest document reiterates, and elaborates on those principals, restating "t hat marriage is a lifelong sacrament between a man and a woman," stressing that anybody seeking a relationship with God, one as intimate as a vow of marriage, " shouldn't be subject to "an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it." After co...
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Access to Abortion Pills Will be Discussed Within the Supreme Court for the First Time in Over a Year

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Abbie VanSickle reports for The New York Times on the decision to reopen abortion pill discussions within the Supreme Court, in her article,  Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Abortion Pill Access , published Wednesday December 13, 2023.     Last year, the Supreme Court had overturned the "constitutional right to [abortion]," after a lawsuit was filed, claiming that "the F.D.A. had unlawfully approved [abortion pills] decades ago. On Wednesday December 13th, 2023, the Supreme Court made a decision to reopen the discussion surrounding abortion, more specifically a commonly used abortion pill; "the first major case involving abortion on its docket since it overturned the constitutional right to the procedure more than a year ago."  Over  20 years ago, the F.D.A. approved the abortion inducing drug,  mifepristone, and it was only last year that a panel of 3 judges deemed it unsafe, calling for the pill to be "curbed," and regulated. It was ruled that ...
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New Chalet at Whistler: A Stay for the Riches

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Joseph Ruttle, from the Vancouver Sun reports on the new chalet located in Whistler, in his article,  New Whistler corporate retreat takes chalet experience to new heights , posted Wednesday December 13th, 2023.       The new, and luxurious 10-bedroom chalet is open to the public for " corporate retreats and gatherings," under the name 'Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa.' The lodge draws architectural design from " classic comforts of a European chalet with modern finishings and amenities more commonly seen at a luxury hotel." The chalet was founded by the means of the Holdsworth Family, who  share " an extensive background in travel hospitality, design and engineering," likely the reasoning behind their immaculate taste and execution. With their previous history and experience in the hospitality industry, the Holdsworth Family " built the lodge knowing precisely what our guests were looking for," pulling inspiration from European centric lodg...
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Gaza Continues It's Bombardment Through Efforts to Halt War

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The Canadian Press reports on the devastating aftermath in Gaza after the United States derails UN peace efforts, in latest article;  Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war  published on Sunday December 10th, 2023, by authors,  Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee, Andrew Wilks, and Cara Anna.      Through the UN's efforts to end the war in Palestine, a  U.S. veto jeopardizes  their progress, and future peacekeeping position. " Word  that an emergency sale of $106 million worth of tank ammunition had been approved by Washington," is continued action from the U.S. which provoked air and ground offensives in Gaza on Saturday, by Israel's military.  A day after the U.S. " vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, a measure that had wide international support," a sale was made for 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition.  E...
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$700 Million Man: Shohei Ohtani

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Sporting News crunches the numbers on the historic contract between Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers, in article,  Biggest contracts in sports history: How Shohei Ohtani's new deal obliterates record for MLB, other stars , posted Saturday December 9th, 2023, by Kyle Irving. Edward Sutelan is credited within Irving's article for further information on the ground breaking contract in his article  Details to know about Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract  posted on the same day.     Shohei Ohtani makes sports history with latest contract with the Dodgers, surpassing other athletic divisions, and obliterating MLB records. Kyle Irving reports on Ohtani's deal with the Dodgers, where the 29-year-old athlete signed a contract of $700 million over 10 years. Ohtani, an incredible athlete, completed an impressive rookie year with 22 homeruns, even with an elbow injury after 10 starts. Returning in 2021, Ohtani " emerged as the sport's true biggest stars... finishing o...
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