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Every day there are new blog posts about Beauty that are trending. These are the ones that have been gaining the most attention this week. 1. "7 Influential People on Environmental Advocacy in the Beauty Industry" by Cotton Codinha. This story was posted on Allure's website just in time for Earth day! Click here to read 2. " Give Mom Exactly What She Wants With These Beauty Gift Sets " by Thatiana Diaz. This story was posted on Refinery 29's website- a popular read for those who are searching for mother's day gifts! Click here to read 3. " Modern Beauty: Celebrating Women, Exactly As They Are " by Gina Way. This was posted on Harper's Bazaar website yesterday and has been trending since! Click here to read

Notes from "The Flight From Conversation" by Sherry Turkle Article could be found by clicking here After reading and listening to some of Sherry Turkle’s articles and videos, I realized this was not the first time I have heard many of her points being made. Social media and the development of technology has caused a debatable shift in our society. Sherry discusses her concerns, like many others, with technology taking over the way we communicate with each other. It is something we are all aware of and have acknowledged and strive to fix. Sherry argues that technology has placed us into bubbles that disconnect us from the real world, potentially having the power to change traditional ways of communication. I find her most interesting discussion about conversation becoming extinct most interesting. I agree with Sherry when she says that online connection does not substitute for conversation. The internet is a platform people can use to feel like they are being listened to ...

Cool Architecture photo credit: @CarShowShooter Milwaukee Art Museum (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) via photopin (license)

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Cute puppy Photo by llee_wu on Foter.com / CC BY-ND

Flatiron Building Photo on Foter.com

I love using Blogger! It is very easy to navigate and learn how to post. The website's layout makes it a really easy tool for anyone to use. During this assignment, I learned how to post links to photos, videos, websites and more. In the future I may use blogger for my own personal use.

Astronomers captured the first ever image of a black hole! This was announced on Wednesday, April 10th 2019.

This post is based off an article on cookinglight.com titled "Ultimate Healthy Breakfast Smoothie"  .The article can be accessed by clicking the link  here . This healthy smoothie  is packed with protein, fiber, unsaturated fats, and essential vitamins and minerals.  First, you will need fruit. It is the backbone of every smoothie recipe! It plays a larger role than just adding sweetness, fruit is an excellent source of fiber and the sort of carbs t hat serve as an essential source of fuel.  Second, it is best to add some Greek Yogurt. It will add p rotein to your smoothie and give it a creamier consistency. Third, you have to add some liquid! This can include milk, orange juice, pineapple juice, or even water. Fourth, it is best to add your greens! This gives your smoothie extra fiber and key vitamins and minerals. Most people love using spinach or kale.