El rol de la mujer en el hogar y en la sociedad en general ha sido un tema de debate desde hace mucho tiempo. Tan solo unas décadas atrás, se consideraba que el papel de las mujeres era exclusivamente realizar tareas domésticas y cuidar de la familia, históricamente ella ha sido responsable del cuidado de […]
March 2023
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Clínica del Pueblo: ¿Es mucho antibiótico para tu infección?
El uso inadecuado de los antibióticos es nocivo para tu salud. ¡No los consumas en exceso! Se critica a los médicos por recetar en exceso los antibióticos y a los pacientes por exigirlos. Aun cuando los virus no responden a los antibióticos, la mitad de los que se recetan son por infecciones virales como gripe […]
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EPA announces PFAS restrictions and funding
On March 8, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a virtual information session for EPA Region 8 (Mountain and Plains) regarding its roadmap for addressing PFAS — a chemical pollutant often found in water sources. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, are synthetic chemicals commonly manufactured and used for their water and […]
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KDNK turning 40: Anecdotes and other notes
Anecdote: “A short or amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.” Well, with hundreds of volunteer DJs, dozens of board and staff members, plus numerous supporters and observers, anecdotes from the past 40-plus years are plentiful. Let’s start with the pre-opening night at the Crystal Theatre, on July 18, 1985. KDNK was […]
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Saturn in Pisces: Trauma, healing and metaphor
Metaphor is the champion of intersecting realities. What a nifty tool, to be able to capture the essence of something by peripheral association. It speaks to the paradox of seeing things more clearly by not focusing on them too intently. I have faith in metaphor because it is a great synthesizer of the world, the […]
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Passwords coming to local libraries March 28
Change is coming to Garfield County Libraries on March 28. The change: Library card holders will be assigned a password to facilitate using their cards in some cases. Why does Garfield County Libraries feel the need for passwords? The answer, in a word, is Marmot, the Grand Junction based non-profit consortium, founded by Western Slope […]
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SNAP benefits return to pre-pandemic allowances
As of March 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were rolled back to pre-pandemic allotments. “At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized emergency allotments to help meet food needs caused by record-setting unemployment,” reads a February press release from Pitkin County. “These emergency allotments were meant to be temporary…” “All Coloradans who […]
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Sage VOICES Theatre Project begins with a kiss
The Sage VOICES Project is a 12-week intergenerational artistic project that combines storytelling and devised theater. Produced by The VOICES Project, a Carbondale-based nonprofit arts education organization, the collaboration intentionally brings together stories by “sage” and youth participants. The inspiration for MinTze Wu’s first production since joining VOICES as the executive and artistic director last […]