@abovemean

I use twitter and facebook to attempt to create awareness and understanding by informing the public on important, timely and relevant issues I am advocating.

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How Regenerative Farming Might Help Avert Disaster - Consumer Reports #BeAware of #ThisPlease #WhatsPossible and #WhatsNecessary #WeCanDoBetter #RegenerativeAgriculture consumerreports.org/health/w…

'Medicine to the Land': How Regenerative Agriculture Might Help Avert Disaster via @ConsumerReports

As a concept, regenerative farming describes a better way of growing food. But seeing the term on a label is no guarantee.

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Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for Phones and Laptops - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/electron…

Best Portable Chargers for Phones and Laptops via @ConsumerReports

The best portable chargers for charging speed and portability from CR's tests can be a lifeline when your phone or laptop battery runs low.

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Best Vacuum Brands - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/applianc…

Best Vacuum Brands via @ConsumerReports

Does Shark make the best vacuums? Or is it Bissell? These are the best vacuum brands, making the most high-performing vacuums, according to CR's tests.

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4 Best Pill Dispensers of 2026, Evaluated and Reviewed - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/accessib…
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12 Best Portable Generators of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/home-gar…

12 Best Portable Generators of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed via @ConsumerReports

These are the best portable generators from Consumer Reports' tests, including top-scoring recreational and inverter generators with lifesaving features.

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Associated Press News: Breaking News | Latest News Today

Stay informed and read the latest news today from The Associated Press, the definitive source for independent journalism from every corner of the globe.

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What to know about COVID-19 and flu vaccines in Minnesota this fall

Medical professionals highly recommend vaccines for both children and adults as respiratory illnesses begin to rise across Minnesota.

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Arizona Sues L’Oréal Over Hair Relaxer Risks - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/health/h…

Arizona Is Suing L’Oréal Over Cancer-Causing Ingredients in Hair Relaxers via @ConsumerReports

The attorney general's new lawsuit alleges that L'Oréal put profits over safety with hair relaxers like Dark & Lovely, Optimum, and Mizani.

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We Tested 48 Baby Foods for Heavy Metals and Microplastics - Consumer Reports #FYI #BeAware and #BeSafe consumerreports.org/babies-k…

We Tested 48 Baby Foods for Heavy Metals and Microplastics via @ConsumerReports

Many baby foods from Gerber, Happy Baby, and more had low levels of heavy metals. But we also found phthalates and microplastics, which is concerning.

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Should You Top Off Your Car’s Gas Tank? - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/cars/car…

Should You Top Off Your Car’s Gas Tank? via @ConsumerReports

Some people like to top off the gas tank while filling up their car. But can adding that extra bit of fuel actually damage your car?

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Why Is It They Don’t Want People To Vote? #BeAware and #BeConcerned #This is #Undemocratic and #Unacceptable #PayAttention to #RepublicanPriorities ourmoralmoment.substack.com/…
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Facebook Marketplace: Stop selling banned baby products Get dangerous baby gear off the platform Sign #ThisPlease #FYI action.consumerreports.org/n…

Facebook Marketplace: Stop selling banned baby products

A @ConsumerReports investigation found many banned children's products on Facebook Marketplace. Tell the company to stop allowing the sale of dangerous products on their platform.

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3 Best Carpet Stain Removers, Tested and Reviewed - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/applianc…

3 Best Carpet Stain Removers, Tested and Reviewed via @ConsumerReports

We tested nine carpet stain removers and found the best ones for removing light stains from carpets. None of them excelled on heavier messes.

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3 Best Washing Machine Cleaners - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/applianc…

3 Best Washing Machine Cleaners via @ConsumerReports

We sent 7 CR colleagues home with a washing machine cleaner and found that just one significantly improved both the look and smell of our washers.

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More than 160,000 pounds of meat bearing false USDA inspection labels recalled #FYI apnews.com/article/meat-reca…

More than 160,000 pounds of meat bearing false USDA inspection labels recalled

More than 83 tons of meat are being recalled across the country because the products were not properly inspected by federal authorities and were shipped out with false inspection stickers.

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Fettuccine Alfredo Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Listeria Risk - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/health/f…

Fettuccine Alfredo Sold at Walmart Recalled Nationwide Due to Risk of Listeria via @ConsumerReports

Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart was recalled after testing positive for listeria.

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#WTF #This is #Unacceptable and #Unnecessary #PayAttention to #RepublicanPriorities #BeAware and #BeConcerned share.mprnews.org/jDXF/5rwox…

Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Trump officials to explain why the Census Bureau's parent agency cut a ban on political interference from its scientific integrity policy, as NPR first reported.

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#PayAttention to #SurveillancePricing via #SurveillanceCapitalism #BeAware and #BeConcerned #This is #Unacceptable and #Unnecessary #WeCanDoBetter action.consumerreports.org/n…

FTC: ban personalized pricing!

Sign our petition to the FTC: You shouldn’t be charged more based on who you are!

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6 Best Dash Cams of 2026, Tested by Our Experts - Consumer Reports #FYI consumerreports.org/cars/das…

6 Best Dash Cams of 2026, Tested by Our Experts via @ConsumerReports

Consumer Reports tests dash cams from BlackVue, Garmin, Redtiger, Rove, and other brands for daytime and nighttime video quality, audio quality, and more.

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