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Small changes can have a big impact on food waste in Montgomery County

by Oscar

There are many ways to reduce food waste including planning and organizing meals ahead of going grocery shopping to save time, waste less food and eat healthier. Here are some manageable tips to help reduce wasted food.

This content is provided by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.

Wasted food is a major issue in the United States, as well as in Montgomery County, Maryland. The starting statistics point to Americans generating nearly 35 million tons of food waste annually and American families wasting approximately 30 percent of the food purchased, according to the USDA. Food waste not only

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EHR threat? – Rickard & Partners

by Oscar

Recent alerts highlight that electronic health records (EHR) are a prime target for cybercriminals.

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The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issued a warning to healthcare entities regarding EHR vulnerabilities and safeguards.

Protected health information (PHI) continues to retain its value on the dark web and is a constant target for cybercriminals.

With the recent growth of telehealth and healthcare technology, we have seen a huge increase in cybercrimes and breaches

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YouTuber Shot While Filming a Prank Video at a Mall

by Oscar
Photo of mall interior

Photo of mall interior

The Dulles Town Center mall in Sterling, Virginia where Tanner Cook was injured in a Sunday shooting.

Tanner Cook, a 21-year-old YouTuber, was shot at Dulles Town Center in Virginia on Sunday while attempting to film a prank video, per Cook and family member accounts.

Following the shooting, Cook was in the intensive care unit as of Monday, receiving treatment after the bullet pieced his stomach and liver, according to a report from WUSA9, a local CBS News affiliate station.

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Police arrested the suspect, 31-year-old Alan Colie, in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.

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Railroad derailment in Minnesota: An ethanol-laden train catches fire in Raymond MN

by Oscar

Residents have been evacuated after a 40-car train carrying the hazardous substance derailed and caught fire in the early hours of the morning.

Local residents in Raymond, Minnesota, were forced off their property after a freight train derailed at around 1 a.m. on Thursday morning.

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe train was carrying ethanol and corn syrup around 14 cars, which started the fire.

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has confirmed he is watching the situation “closely” and has spoken out about the incident after being accused of mishandling a similar incident in Ohio last month.

Ohio is suing the

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Do I Need an Emergency List?

by Oscar

We often have questions regarding practical and financial panic after a death in the family when accounts, passwords and assets are unknown. Sometimes, a family knows an inheritance plan has been done but they can’t find the plan and don’t even know the law firm that drew up the plan. An emergency list can help avoid this problem.

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We often see people who have lost their spouses, and have no idea

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Best Copycat Mango-Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

by Oscar

The Cheesecake Factory has 34 flavors of cheesecake. And everyone has their favorite… but the truth is mango Key lime stands out from the pack in the most delicious way. It’s got creamy mango and Key lime cheesecake, a layer of fluffy mango mousse, and a layer of mango glaze, all encased in a vanilla-coconut crust. Topped with TCF’s signature whipped cream tower, this dessert is great for when you want a fruity, sweet indulgence.

This cake consists of several layers that each require time to chill and set. To make this recipe as manageable as possible, it has been

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Ground Beef Stroganoff – WellPlated.com

by Oscar

A ground beef recipe is sure to mean a family favorite and comfort food classic, and this Ground Beef Stroganoff tops the list. Egg noodles twirl in a savory cream sauce (made without heavy cream OR cream of mushroom soup!) with cremini mushrooms and ground beef seasoned with smoked paprika, thyme, garlic, and a few secrets.

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Bust out those packages of ground beef you have stocked in the freezer.

We are going to show it off in this from-scratch (but EASY) ground beef stroganoff, the ground beef twin to

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Sydney man Edward Alchin has been found dead after a grueling climb to a remote cave in Thailand

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An Australian tourist has been found dead after trying to climb into a remote cave in Thailand.

Edward Alchin, 69, from Sydney, was found unconscious in Tiger Cave in Krabi province on Friday afternoon.

Moments earlier he had posted a stunning view photo to Facebook showing a steep staircase leading up with the caption: ‘Only 1000 more steps’

Australians – who have traveled alone – make the arduous journey climbing the 1,260 steps to the popular tourist spot.

Mr Alchin reaches the observation deck at the top of the mountain, but feels dizzy from exhaustion and then passes out.

Mr Alchin (pictured) reached the observation deck at the top of the mountain, but felt dizzy from exhaustion and then passed out

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