• St. Peters Episcopal Church // 1833
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    The St. Peters Episcopal Church of Salem, is a landmark example of a granite, Gothic Revival church of the 19th century. The present church, which is constructed of Cape Ann granite, was the second church on the site built for local Episcopalians, replacing a wood-frame building constructed there 100 years prior. Designed by architect Isaiah Rogers, the Gothic church features a prominent entry tower with a quatrefoil window in each elevation, large lancet-arched windows in the tower and lining the sanctuary, and a crenelated parapet. When completed, St. Peters had Salems first church bell, an 1740 English bell that supposedly still graces the tower today and is said to be the oldest church bell in the United States! In 1871, the rear chapel was added to the building, from plans by George E. Harney. The chapel was built directly over the old parish cemetery, requiring some of the tombstones to be placed inside the chapel walls, while others were moved to the front of the church, creating a really unique garden cemetery in front of the church.
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  • 5 ways to boost your team's productivity - without relying on generative AI
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    While AI tools can help us get more done, humans have great skills, too. Here's how managers can supercharge their team's productivity without turning to chatbots.
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  • Why you should ignore 99% of AI tools - and which four I use every day
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    How I avoid AI overwhelm, manage AI FOMO, and stay smarter, faster, and less stressed.
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  • 2 Core Values That Can Predict DivorceBy A Psychologist
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    Getting divorced, although far more common than before, is still stigmatized. Here are two values ... [+] that empower people to leave unhappy relationships despite the judgment.gettyThinking about divorce is a difficult moment in anyones life. Its more than just a personal heartbreakit can reshape families, affect finances and carry deep cultural and social implications.A January 2025 study published in Communications Psychology explored attitudes towards divorce, as well as its likelihood, across individuals in 55 countries. Overall, it was found that certain valuesboth personal and culturalplay a key role in shaping whether people feel empowered to leave unhappy marriages or feel compelled to stay.The authors of the study suggest that these values are powerful predictors of divorce because they develop early in life and tend to remain stable over time. This means that, even from a young age, the values we hold can shape how we approach marriage and whether were likely to even view divorce as an option.Here are the two core values that support individuals in their journey of seeking divorce, according to the study.1. Cultural ValuesDivorce often challenges the way society traditionally defines relationships and family stability. Some cultures view it as a disruption to the social order, while others recognize it as a necessary path to individual fulfillment and healthier relationships.Cultural values also shape the way individuals perceive divorce. They establish the expectations for relationships and define whether leaving a marriage is seen as an act of self-determination or a failure to uphold social duties.Consequently, researchers found that cultures emphasizing individual autonomy had higher divorce rates, while those emphasizing social embeddedness had a lower likelihood of divorce.In cultures that prioritize autonomy, individuals are encouraged to express their individuality, pursue personal happiness and follow their unique aspirations. These cultures tend to view divorce as a justifiable and often necessary step toward self-fulfillment.In contrast, cultures that emphasize embeddedness view individuals as integral parts of a collective. These societies encourage individuals to maintain stability, uphold traditions and conform to societal expectationseven if their personal happiness is compromised. Divorce is more stigmatized in these cultures, and individuals are less likely to seek separation, even in unsatisfactory marriages.If you grew up in a culture that values social embeddedness, you might feel excessive pressure to make a marriage work, no matter the great personal costs. On the other hand, if your culture values individual autonomy, you may see divorce as a valid and sometimes necessary choice in a marriage that no longer serves your well-being.We reason that the notion of divorce favors individuals freedom over commitment. Divorce predominantly promotes individuals goals, letting them a way out of unsatisfactory relationships, even at a potential cost to the social order, the researchers explain.2. Personal ValuesWhile cultural values shape broader societal attitudes toward divorce, personal values can also dictate an individuals approach to marriage and separation.The researchers found that individuals who prioritize conservation values are less likely to consider divorce. These values emphasize stability and respect for norms and long-standing traditions, all of which discourage individuals from leaving their partners. These include:Conformity. Individuals who strongly value conformity are more likely to adhere to societal norms and expectations. Since divorce is still stigmatized in many communities, these individuals are more likely to stay in a marriage to avoid judgment and social disapproval.Tradition. Many cultures and religions discourage divorce, viewing it as a failure to uphold moral or spiritual commitments. Those who prioritize tradition may feel an obligation to maintain their marriage, regardless of whether the marriage is actually healthy or not.On the other hand, individuals who show an openness to change are more likely to seek divorce when their relationship no longer aligns with their personal goals. These kinds of personal values include:Self-direction. People who value independence and personal growth see divorce as an opportunity to redefine their lives. They are less likely to stay in a relationship that stifles their aspirations or personal fulfillment.Stimulation. Those who seek novelty and excitement may feel constrained in a stagnant marriage. If the relationship becomes unfulfilling, they may view divorce as their chance to explore new possibilities.Hedonism. Individuals who prioritize pleasure and personal enjoyment are less willing to endure long-term dissatisfaction in their marriage. They may see divorce as a means to pursue happiness and more satisfying relationships.The authors of the study found that people who valued openness to change were not only more accepting of divorce, but also more likely to take action when dissatisfied. Interestingly, the influence of personal values was even stronger in societies that emphasized autonomywhich reinforces the notion that culture and personal beliefs interact to shape an individuals likelihood of considering divorce.Additionally, while conservation values generally discourage divorce and encourage stability and security, the researchers suggest that there is one notable exception: seeking security can possibly motivate divorce instead of preventing it.For example, if someone believes that their financial stability, emotional well-being or safety is at risk, they may see leaving the marriage as the best way to protect themselves and their children, if not the only way. In these cases, divorce isnt about rejecting stabilityits about reclaiming it.Understanding your own valuesand your partnersis perhaps one of the most important steps in building a lasting, fulfilling marriage. If you and your partner hold conflicting beliefs about autonomy, tradition or personal happiness, you may eventually find yourselves at odds over fundamental issues. But, when couples take the time to understand where they align and where they dont, they can navigate their relationship with greater awareness and intention.At the end of the day, love is importantbut shared values often determine whether a marriage will truly stand the test of time.Are you satisfied in your relationship or feeling driven toward divorce? Take the science-backed Relationship Satisfaction Scale to learn where you stand.
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  • Be Careful What You Search ForNew Attack Could Cost You Dearly
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    MassJacker malware is targeting people searching for pirated software.gettySome cyber attacks begin with a dangerous email landing in your inbox, others might take a more direct, brute force approach, or exploit multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows. Sometimes, however, they begin with you and your actions, such as the password reuse attack, or, as in the case of MassJacker, greed that can cost you dearly. And MassJacker attacks begin with a search for the wrong thing.MassJacker Attacks Start With A Dangerous SearchBe careful what you search for, that should be the primary takeaway from this disturbing tale of malware and crypto theft that all begins with what can only be described as a less than harmless search. Im old enough to remember when pirated software, in particular Amiga games, was distributed on floppy disc through the postal service within Jiffy bags and to people who signed up with a cracking crew on one bulletin board to another. The practice was dangerous even then, with computer viruses and even the first ransomware malware coming along for the ride. Now, of course, things are much simpler for those who would save money on their software, all it takes is a search engine and a click to get to a website where you can download the booty. Simpler, but still dangerous. Such a search for pirated software is where the MassJacker attacks begin.MassJacker is a previously unknown strain of cryptojacking malware, discovered recently by threat analysts at CyberArk. According to Ari Novick, a malware researcher at CyberArk Labs, who authored a report into the threat, people searching for pirated software who find themselves at a site operated by the MassJacker threat actors will soon be in a whole heap of trouble. The MassJacker malware download, should a victim take the bait, executes a cmd script followed by a PowerShell script that downloads three more executables, Novick said. All of this in order to pull off cryptocurrency theft. Cryptojacking works, Novick explained, by replacing the addresses of crypto wallets copied by the user with ones belonging to the attacker in the clipboard. This can then lead, through further tricking of the victim, into transferring money to the attackers address, the attackers wallet. Novick warned that the CyberArk analysis had discovered at least 750,000 unique addresses that were being used by MassJacker, and one of these wallets was worth $300,000 alone.Mitigating The Massjacker Dangerous Search Cryptojacking ThreatThis kind of malware isnt nearly as famous as ransomware or even infostealer malware, Novick said, adding that its possible that there arent as many of them or not as profitable as other kinds of attack. Another possibility is that they are more challenging to identify, Novick continued, not least as a cryptojacker will only perform malicious behavior under very specific circumstances and so might go unnoticed in a sandbox.Of course, mitigation against such attacks is still possible and the number one mitigation on the list when it comes to MassJacker has to be do not search for pirated software. Second is not to download software from sites that are offering pirated software. Pirated software is bad, mkay.
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  • NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Sunday, March 16
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    Love crossword puzzles but dont have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? Thats what The Mini is for!A bite-sized version of the New York Times well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isnt always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing solve attempt.Recommended VideosJust like ourWordle hints and Connections hints, were here to help with The Mini today if youre stuck and need a little help.Please enable Javascript to view this contentBelow are the answers for the NYT Mini crossword today.New York TimesAcrossThe J in PB&J JELLYNimble AGILELook at this guy coming through when it really matters! MYMANFluffy toy dog, informally POMOrg. with a Known Traveler Number option TSADownRush hour annoyance JAMIts national soccer team is nicknamed the Pharaohs EGYPTBig cars with minibars, say LIMOSAnimal that fills both blanks in the kids book ___ ___ Holiday Drama LLAMAMoney in Japan YENEditors Recommendations
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  • NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Sunday, March 16
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    Table of ContentsTable of ContentsHow to play StrandsHint for todays Strands puzzleTodays Strand answersStrands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, youll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. Theres no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If youre stuck and need to know the answers to todays Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below.Recommended VideosHow to play StrandsYou start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the theme words hidden in the grid of letters. Manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to craft words; double-tap the final letter to confirm. If you find the correct word, the letters will be highlighted blue and will no longer be selectable.RelatedIf you find a word that isnt a theme word, it still helps! For every three non-theme words you find that are at least four letters long, youll get a hint the letters of one of the theme words will be revealed and youll just have to unscramble it.Every single letter on the grid is used to spell out the theme words and there is no overlap. Every letter will be used once, and only once.Each puzzle contains one spangram, a special theme word (or words) that describe the puzzles theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. When you find the spangram, it will be highlighted yellow.The goal should be to complete the puzzle quickly without using too many hints.Todays theme is Drive to survive.Heres a hint that might help you: speed racer.Todays Strand answersNYTTodays spanagramWell start by giving you the spangram, which might help you figure out the theme and solve the rest of the puzzle on your own:FORMULAONETodays Strands answersPRACTICESPRINTQUALIFYINGPODIUMRACEPITSEditors Recommendations
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  • Nvidias Next Act Needs to Be Even Bigger
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    Chips to be unveiled at developer conference are expected to drive growthbut will depend on Big Techs spending spigot staying on full blast.
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  • The Met Has Millions in Stolen Art. Its Not Waiting to Be Asked to Return It.
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    The museum is taking the lead on re-evaluating its art and artifacts to determine where these works came from in the first place.
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  • 13 mouthwatering Irish recipes Americans are missing out on
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    Dublin coddle is a warm stew made up of leftovers that makes for a perfect comfort dish.Dublin coddle is a traditional Irish stew. Nickola_Che/Shutterstock Dublin coddle is a traditional Irish stew that derives its name from the "coddling," or simmering, of ingredients in a pot for hours during its preparation. This dish normally comprises leftovers such as sausage, bacon, potatoes, and onions.Irish soda bread is a staple in Irish homes, especially around St. Patrick's Day.Irish soda bread is one of the most famous foods from the Emerald Isle. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock Despite what its name implies, Irish soda bread actually has the consistency of a scone or a biscuit. This is, at least in part, because Irish soda bread is leavened using baking soda rather than traditional yeast.The bread was an easy and affordable staple for people living in poverty-stricken Ireland during the mid-19th century, The Society for the Preservation of Irish Soda Bread reported.But the Daily Journal of Kankakee, Illinois, reported thatNative Americans were actually responsible for the recipe, ultimately inspiring Irish immigrants who took it back to Ireland.While traditional recipes use flour, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk, other varieties incorporate honey, sugar, fruit, seeds, or even Guinness.Barmbrack is an Irish fruitcake typically served with afternoon tea.Many Irish people shorten the name of this treat to "brack." D. Pimborough/Shutterstock Barmbrack, or brack for short, is an Irish dessert bread. Filled with raisins and spices and then soaked in tea and whiskey, this delicious treat is a staple for Halloween, the Irish Times reported.Following tradition, the Irish fill their barmbrack with coins and other trinkets. Whatever you end up biting into be it a coin, ring, pea, rag, or stick is said to show what your year will bring.Boxty is an Irish take on potato pancakes.Boxty is traditionally cooked on a griddle. freeskyline/Getty Images Boxty is often eaten as part of a traditional Irish breakfast. The starchy pancake is made with finely grated raw potatoes and fried.Colcannon is a twist on traditional mashed potatoes that's made with butter and cream, as well as kale, cabbage, or scallions.This filling side dish is chock-full of leafy greens. vm2002/Shutterstock Most colcannon recipes recommend making a well in the center of the mashed potatoes and filling the indent with butter before you serve the dish.Champ is another Irish variation on classic mashed potatoes.This rendition of mashed potatoes can be made with scallions. Lyudmila Mikhailovskaya/Shutterstock While colcannon is made with kale, cabbage, or scallions, champ recipes just call for the addition of scallions.Like colcannon, champ is also typically served with a generous helping of butter in the middle of the dish.Boiled bacon and cabbage is the traditional Irish dish that corned beef and cabbage is based on.This isn't the breakfast-style bacon you're probably used to. Fanfo/Shutterstock Thick cuts of salted pork are boiled alongside heaps of cabbage to produce thisdelicious Irish meal.This dish is such a classic, in fact, that Irish Americanshave turned it into their own St. Patrick's Day staple of corned beef and cabbage.Irish cuisine typically includes two types of sausage: white and black pudding.White pudding is a common part of a traditional Irish breakfast. Joerg Beuge/Shutterstock Typically made with pig's blood, pork fat, and cereal, black pudding is a popular meat item in many parts of Europe.White pudding is made with almost everything black pudding is, except the blood.Many pubs and restaurants serve carvery dinners.This is a must-try for meat lovers. Casco222/Shutterstock Many eateries across Ireland and Northern Ireland are famous for their carvery dinners, where diners can get roasted meat to order. The meal also typically includes mashed or roasted potatoes, vegetables, and gravy.Since Ireland and Northern Ireland are surrounded by water, there's an abundance of fresh shellfish and seafood.Enjoy fresh oysters on the Emerald Isle. Joerg Beuge/Shutterstock Oysters, prawns, scallops, and lobsters are just some of the shellfish varieties you can find.Traditional Irish stew is a staple you'll find everywhere on the Emerald Isle.Meat and potatoes comprise the bulk of this dish. Robyn Mackenzie/Shutterstock Traditionally made with mutton, this signature Irish dish is now commonly made with lamb.Irish stew is a fairly standard comfort meal, complete with meat, potatoes, onions, and carrots. But some chefs have been known to add Guinness to mix things up.Shepherds pie has made its way stateside, but the hearty meal is a classic across the pond.Shepherd's pie. Joe Gough/Shutterstock This filling but delectable meal features mashed potatoes layered on top of ground meat.The meal originates from Ireland and has been prepared since the late 1700s, when rural women would create it to repurpose leftovers from Sunday's roast dinner, Britannica reported.Traditional Irish recipes include ground lamb as the base, but Americans often use ground beef or turkey as a substitute.Bangers and mash is a quintessentially British dish, but it's also popular in Ireland.Bangers and mash. Joe Gough/Shutterstock Bangers and mash might be more closely associated with British culture, but the Irish also love this traditional pub food. Consisting of sausages and mashed potatoes, or even colcannon, you're likely to find this dish in pubs across the country.
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