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There’s a visceral thrill and power in voting, and for the past 17 years, back home in Ireland, I never missed an opportunity to cast my ballot. Having moved to the United States earlier this year (hopefully for good), I find myself in a political no-man’s-land as the November midterm elections loom. I can’t vote until I become a US citizen.

It’s disconcerting, being unable to make my voice heard in a new country whose politics I’ve followed closely my entire life. I knew it’d be like this before I came, but the feeling of powerlessness is more frustrating than I expected.

Not being able to vote also feels like the perfect excuse to disengage from politics completely as news alerts assault my phone and computer ahead of the midterms. But the same sense of social responsibility that got me to vote in Ireland year after year keeps tugging at my brain, so I’m eager to engage.

But how?

The view from abroad

Growing up in Ireland in the ’90s gave me a skewed view of US politics, heavily weighted in the Democrats’ favor. Despite the intense media focus on former President Bill Clinton’s infidelitiesthe Democrat-led America of that time played a vital role in bringing Northern Ireland’s Troubles to an end. That helped foster romanticized notions about America in my preteen brain.

My perception of American politics became less romantic under the next decade’s Republican government, led by President George W. Bush (being a cynical teenager probably

Elevate Your Mental Health With These 6 Easy Thought Exercises

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Negative thinking patterns can rule your life and seriously impact your mental health. Thought exercises are a simple and no-cost way to kick negative thinking. They can help you see things in a new light, and put you back in control.

Not only can thought exercises help you ease stress, they also can help us to make our subconscious thoughts go in more productive, helpful directions over time, and eventually cut out those negative thinking patterns entirely. If you’re wondering where to start, you’re in the right place. We pulled together a list of the top six thought exercises that improve mental health, and we’ll show you how to perform them.

Also learn which foods to eat for a happiness boost and which color to paint your bedroom for the best mental health.

What is a thought exercise?

Thought exercises are new ways to think about a given circumstance or experience that can help us get out of a stuck or unhelpful way of thinking. while some thought exercises have been studied extensively by psychological researchers, others are offered by psychologists and clinical mental health counselors because they’ve been helpful anecdotally for specific types of patients. Thought exercises may be suggested by your therapistwhether they are online or in person.

Read more: 5 Best Online Therapy Services

It’s important to keep in mind that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all thought exercise. Feel free to try one of them for a few weeks and see if you like the way

Develop Skills in Cybersecurity and IT for Hundreds Less With This Discounted Bundle

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Demand for IT experts is only growing, particularly in cybersecurity. If you’ve been considering taking the leap into cybersecurity, now is a great time to start. You can get lifetime access to the Complete 2023 Cyber Security Developer and IT Skills Bundle for just $79 right now, saving you hundreds off what it would cost you to take each course individually. But if you’re interested, act soon, because this offer expires tonight.

You’ll get lifetime access to the 26-course bundle from iCollege, which has been providing e-learning content for almost 20 years, with classes discussing security fundamentals like secure development practices, common vulnerabilities, exploitation prevention, disaster recovery and more. Coursework includes CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, Linux, Python and more.

With over 408 hours of material that you can access anytime from your PC or tablet, you can work at your own pace and revisit topics as necessary. That means you won’t have to leave your current job to prepare for a career shift. And this bundle should prepare you for the certification exams you’ll need to be a stand-out candidate when you’re ready to shift careers.

Read more: Best Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Services for 2022

Why You Need Home Batteries (No, It’s Not All About Blackouts)

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This story is part of Plugged In, CNET’s hub for all things EV and the future of electrified mobility. From vehicle reviews to helpful hints and the latest industry news, we’ve got you covered.

Home battery storage is moving from an exotic feature of the homes of the wealthy to a more mainstream option for any home with solar panels, incentivized by a new 30% federal tax credit. But If you think of batteries primarily as a backup technology, you’re missing the main way to justify their cost: saving money on energy every day.

Generac PWRcell — The new garage occupant: Home batteries can be installed indoors or out, but many will install in their garage alongside their car-charging connector.

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Hands-on with home batteries

ZDNet’s recent roundup of the best home battery systems inspired me to visit a home battery installation in the San Francisco Bay Area where a Generac PWRcell system was being mounted inside the garage by northern California installer Rob Heckendorn of Future Energy Savers. The system was fed by the home’s existing rooftop solar panelssomething you can’t do with Tesla Powerwall home batterieswhich must be combined with its specific solar roof tech.

The Generac system is modular, allowing the homeowner to add batteries in 3kWh increments up to 18kWh in a single battery cabinet housing. In this case, they chose three modules for a total of 12kWh of capacity, a number Rob Heckedorn says is as close to an average as he sees

Snag a Refurb Pair of AirPods Pro for Just $140 — Today Only

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Apple’s AirPods Pro are one of the most popular ways to listen to music on the go and they previously appeared on our list of the best wireless earbuds before the release of the AirPods Pro 2. But just because there’s a new and improved version on the market doesn’t mean you should count the original AirPods Pro out.

They’re sleek, boast impressive audio quality and have advanced features like active noise cancellation. At $249 these Apple earbuds were a bit pricey, but right now at Woot, you can pick up a Grade-A refurbished pair for just $140, one of the best prices you’ll find at the moment. This deal is only available until 9:59 pm PT (12:59 am ET) tonight, or until they sell out, so be sure to get your order in sooner rather than later.

According to Woot, Grade-A refurbs have been thoroughly inspected and given a diagnostics test to ensure they have minimal cosmetic damage and like-new functionality. They also come covered by Woot’s 90-day limited warranty so you can shop with confidence.

The AirPods Pro have active noise-canceling capabilities thanks to the built-in dual microphones. They also have a transparency mode that pauses noise cancellation when you need to be more aware of your surroundings. They’re equipped with an advanced H1 chip, which delivers low-latency audio and allows them to pair seamlessly with other Apple devices. On a single charge, they have a battery life of up to 24 hours with the