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Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Holocaust survivor tends graves of soldiers killed on Oct. 7
Yaakov Lubinewski, 99, "made it clear to us that there is something to live for,” said former Israeli minister Yizhar Shay, whose son Yaron was killed in combat during Hamas's Oct. 7 invasion of southern Israel.
Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news/media bias
Thank You, Chuck Todd, for Exposing What’s Wrong at MSNBC - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
Thank you, Chuck Todd. All the backlash to the hiring of Ronna McDaniel has illustrated vividly what is wrong with the mainstream media.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
How Having Synesthesia Helps This Perfumer Create Unique Scents
When perfumer Frédéric Malle experiences a fragrance, he also perceives it as an array of colors. This is what it's like to see — and smell — the world as someone who has synesthesia.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (3-25-2024 to 3-29-2024)
From March 25-29 in Los Angeles, you'll find Astronomy on Tap in Pasadena, friend or flame in DTLA, a fresh panel discussion from Zócalo public square, parties for the Dodgers home opener, a new exhibition at Petersen, LA County's Parks After Dark program
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The Impact of Suppressing Puberty on Neuropsychological Function
UCL, Queen Square, Institute of NeurologyRunning Title: Puberty blockers and cognitive function
Miscellaneous | Education
Alabama Governor Signs Bill Banning DEI Programs at Public Schools and Universities | National Review
The law, set to take effect on October 1, also requires that bathrooms be designated based on biological sex.
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10 Inspiring Quotes from the REAL Mother Cabrini About Living a Holy Catholic Life in Jesus Christ
With the new film about Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini releasing on March 8, it's important to understand how Mother Cabrini became a saint: by dedicating her life completely to Jesus Christ. Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first canonized saint from
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Purim and the Betrayal of American Jewry - Chabad
Jews feel that Western liberalism has abandoned them. This has happened before. This is what the Purim story can teach us.
Miscellaneous | Gardening
32 Plants for Sun and Shade That the Deer Won’t Devour - FineGardening
Discover deer-resistant plants to protect your garden from hungry deer. Find alternatives for roses, hydrangeas, tulips, hostas, and more.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Every subscription you can cancel by going to the library | Popular Science
From movies to audiobooks: Your local library is a low-key, all-in-one entertainment destination.
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Parents are hiring pricey consultants to help kids get into college
Many high school students are starting to get their acceptance or rejection letters from colleges. While it can be a stressful time for families, it's fuelin...
Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news/media bias
Bloodbath at the Idiot Box - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
The reference to a "bloodbath" that Orange Hitler Man — Trump or whatever he is known by now — is an economic one. Not a political one.
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Worst-paying college majors, five years after graduation
Liberal arts majors can make just $38,000 in the first five years after graduation, which is below the national median for all workers.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
The Moon May Have Never Had a Magnetic Field at All. So What Does This Mean?
For one thing, it helps us better understand how the moon formed as well as its progression over time.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Larry H. Parker, famed LA accident attorney, dies at 75
Billed as one of the early adopters of TV advertising by lawyers, he made a name for himself, insisting that “We’ll fight for you!”
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Jordan Peterson Warns Against 'Eliminating the Private Sphere’
“Our new technology enables a mode of surveillance that is so intense and all-pervading that no one will escape,” Peterson tells lawmakers.
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The Case Against UNRWA
THE CASE AGAINST UNRWA How UN schools use our tax money to teach Palestinian children to hate and kill Jews Posts Videos Social Media Reports UN WATCH LIVE EVENT International Summit for a Future Beyond UNRWA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mazb9Iiwiw&a
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How Muslims and westerners have spread the myth of Jewish-Arab coexistence
Muslims have long promoted myths about their harmonious relations with Jews that they allege had always prevailed in Arab lands. These myths strongly resemble those elaborated by elites in the American South about relations between whites and blacks. Both
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Heroic Firefighter Rescues Driver of Semi-Truck Hanging Off Bridge, Says 'I Prayed with Her' - CatholicVote org
A firefighter who saved the driver of a semi-truck that was dangling off of a bridge over the Ohio River said that he prayed with the driver.
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Fentanyl Is Killing American Kids. Most Don’t Even Know They’re Taking It. | The Free Press
Every week, more than a dozen U.S. teenagers lose their lives to fentanyl. James Fishback reports on the unwitting victims—and the parents they’ve left behind.
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Meet the Tower of London's new ravenmaster: Protecting the kingdom from a dark prophecy | Euronews
Legend has it that should the ravens ever depart the tower, catastrophe will befall the kingdom. To prevent this, King Charles II decreed that six ravens must always reside within the tower's walls.
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In Cyprus Halloumi war, an ex-pilot champions the old ways | Reuters
On a cold winter evening in a car park in the Cypriot capital Nicosia, queues are already forming before former airline pilot Pantelis Panteli arrives in a small van to sell his produce.
Miscellaneous | Gardening
10 Chores That Can’t Wait at the Start of Gardening Season - FineGardening
Tackling these tasks earlier rather than later will give your garden a head start on the season. Here are the 10 chores that can't wait.
Miscellaneous | Education
How Bad Therapy Hijacked Our Nation’s Schools | The Free Press
Forget the Pledge of Allegiance. Today’s teachers are more likely to start the school day with an ‘emotions check-in.’ Abigail Shrier on the rise of ‘trauma-informed’ education.
Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news/media bias
Media Pretend Laken Riley Murder Suspect Wasn't An Illegal Border Crosser
There is a pattern of preventable crimes by foreigners who crossed the open border under the Biden administration’s watch.
Miscellaneous | Gardening
Garden To Do List March
Wondering what you should do in your garden during the month of March? Check out P. Allen Smith's Garden To Do List for the month.
Miscellaneous | Education
Georgia Board upholds firing of Cobb County teacher over children's book
Former Cobb County teacher Katie Rinderle was fired after reading a picture book discussing gender fluidity to her fifth grade students.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
The Possible Origins of 7 Instantly Recognizable Visual Clichés
Why do we expect bankrupt people to wear barrels, or bank robbers to carry money bags marked with dollar signs? Discover the origins of these odd visual clichés.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!
Elvis Sighting! Here’s What Teenage Girl’s Bedrooms Looked Like in the 1950s
Pictured here are just a small glimpse into the crazy wide-spread obsession women had for Elvis Presley. These teenage girl’s bedrooms look ...
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (2-20-2024 to 2-23-2024)
From February 20-23 in Los Angeles, you'll find Comedy Pole at Dynasty Typewriter, a Wellness Wednesday with Self-Help Graphics, a free film screening by Metro Art, Zine Night at The Petersen, Ballots and Beer at Angel City Brewery, a fresh panel discussi
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They lived inside Disneyland. Their house is still at the park today.
Owen and Dolly Pope lived full-time at Disneyland from 1955 to 1971, taking care of the park's livestock. Their house is still on the property today.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How Do You Observe Judaism In Outer Space?
When to pray? When is Shabbat? What to do when time and space are not what they are on earth?
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
The Two Words That Will Help Get an Airline Upgrade Over the Phone
Author Tilly Bagshawe has travel tips for even the most nervous flyer.
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The Angel of the Delta - CatholicVote org
The story of Margaret Haughery and the Sisters of Charity in New Orleans.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
When a Young Hero Dies - Chabad
There are long lives with little meaning. And there are short lives that never cease to shine.
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Six Years of Team World Supporter: A Chronicle of Advocacy, Insight, and Growth
As we mark the sixth anniversary of Team World Supporter (TWS), we embark on a reflective journey, celebrating milestones achieved and envisioning the path ahead. In this op-ed, we'll explore TWS's accomplishments over the past year, spotlighting our init
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
How the Prayers of Thousands of Jewish Children Are Protecting Israel
An injured Israeli soldier finds and thanks the American girl whose prayer was with him when he got wounded.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
The Best Response to Antisemitism
An open letter to an American Jewish college student.
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Maryland woman loses $17K in SIM card swap scam despite two-factor authentication
A Maryland woman got an email thanking her for the purchase of a new phone at Verizon. Minutes later, her contact information at Bank of America had changed....
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
If Your Synagogue Is A Temple To Leftism, It’s Time To Go
<p>College campuses across the country were erupting in Jew-hating outbursts, and parents were rightly worried about their Jewish college-aged kids caught up in the frenzy of hate. On Facebook, a group called Mothers Against College Antisemitism (M.A.C.A.
Miscellaneous | Helpful Household Ideas
This “12-Step Cleaning Plan” Will Make Your Bathroom Sparkle
Read more about this bathroom cleaning plan that lays out the best methods for getting this spot sparkling clean.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
New Report Reveals Global Landscape Of Holocaust Survivors
According to the report, 48.7 percent of the total survivor population, totaling approximately 119,300 individuals, currently reside in Israel
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
A Brief History of the United States' Accents and Dialects | History| Smithsonian Magazine
Migration patterns, cultural ties, geographic regions and class differences all shape speaking patterns
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
35 Photos Of Randoms '90s Things That People Between The Ages Of 36–47 Have Totally Forgotten About, But That Live Rent-Free Deep In Their Minds
I can still smell Gak whenever I think about it.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
G-d According to the Jews - What are the traditional Jewish beliefs about G-d?
Nothing has to be. Existence has a deliberate cause. We call that G‑d.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (1-16-2024 to 1-19-2024)
From January 16-19 in L.A., you'll find free botanical garden Tuesdays, Kate Berlant's one-woman show at the Pasadena Playhouse, new exhibitions at L.A. Louver, Locals' Night at the Santa Monica Pier, All Space Considered at Griffith Observatory, the Cat
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Everything You Want to Know About Bicycle Gears and How They Work
Test editor Dan Chabanov breaks down the history, types of bicycle gear systems, how they work, and how to use them on your rides.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
The 9 Best Places to See the Northern Lights
Our aurora-chasing author knows just where to head. Here are the destinations expected to put on the show of a lifetime this year.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Watch The Oldest Footage of Chicago on Film
Yestervid compiles silent film footage of the Windy City dating back to 1896.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Elder Of Ziyon - More Jews want to stay in Israel since October 7
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Addressing equity and ethics in artificial intelligence
Algorithms and humans both contribute to bias in AI, but AI may also hold the power to correct or reverse inequities among humans.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
How many times must you fold a paper to reach the Moon? - Big Think
Each time you fold a piece of paper, you double the paper's thickness. It doesn't take all that long to even reach the Moon.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
What To Say To Get Your Bills Lowered
In this week’s My Two Cents, the Cut’s financial advice columnist Charlotte Cowles gets advice from experts about how to lower your bills, from medical expenses to credit card fees.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles (1-5-2024 to 1-7-2024)
From January 5 to 7 in Los Angeles, you'll find a free Friday afternoon at Norton Simon Museum, a David Bowie's Birthday Roller Disco, the Oshogatsu Festival in Little Tokyo, The Everybody Experience in Venice, Hand Habits at Central Library, and more.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
What Does It Really Mean to Live Beyond Your Means?
It’s a simple problem with a complicated solution.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
A Big List of Things To Do This January in L.A. (2024)
New month. New year. Lots to do. This January 2024 in Los Angeles, you’ll find the Oshogatsu Festival in Little…
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
Importance of Integrating Spiritual, Existential, Religious, and Theological Components in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapie
This Special Communication argues for the integration of spiritual, existential, religious, and theological components within psychedelic-assisted therapy based on the prevalence and importance of relevant experiences in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do For New Year's Eve Weekend in L.A. (12-29-2023 to 12-31-2023)
As we close out the year that was, the list of New Year's Eve events around Los Angeles includes fireworks in Marina del Rey, a massive block party at Grand Park, Tomorrow! at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Soul Grain at Common Space, No Cover NYE at A
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore | Poetry Foundation
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Miscellaneous | Judaism
22 Facts About the Land of Israel Every Jew Should Know
1. The Land of Israel Was Given to Abraham and His Children
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Add a Light Each Night of Chanukah?
The Talmud gives two reasons: to indicate the night and because we always ascend rather than descend.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Great Jewish Awakening Promises, Amid Darkness, Chanukah Filled With Light
War in Israel, antisemitism at home spur greater engagement than ever
Miscellaneous | Judaism
How to Light the Menorah - Chabad
Breeze through the Chanukah Menorah lighting with a step by step guide on everything from which menorah is kosher to how to arrange and light your own menorah.
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Long Lost Disneyland Landmark Rediscovered
The Monsanto House of the Future lasted from 1957 to 1967 at Tomorrowland in Disneyland, but you can see it again this weekend.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Thanksgiving Meets Chanukah - . . . and they find they have a lot in common.
Hi, America, I’m Thanksgiving. And I’m also Chanukah. Hold my hand. Take a deep breath. Exhale. Now say, “Thank G‑d, we’re free.” Doesn’t that feel good?
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in L.A. (11-23-2023 to 11-26-2023)
This November 23-26 in Los Angeles, you'll find the 2023 Jazz at LACMA finale, the Nutcracker Suite, Holiday Road in Calabasas, the Hollywood Christmas Parade, the Los Feliz Holiday Market, Blitzen's Bar, Santa's Grand Arrival, and more.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!
Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?
Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (11-6-2023 to 11-10-2023)
This week in Los Angeles, from November 6-10, you'll find the California Festival at Disney Concert Hall, a Literary Death Match in WeHo, Technotitlan at The Hammer, Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden, the Comedy Patio at Grand Central Market, The
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (10-27-2023 to 10-29-2023)
From October 27-29 in L.A., check out Metro's "Celebrating Connections" at Historic Broadway Station, a Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party, the L.A. Archives Bazaar, Revenge Of's Comic Creators Block Party, Boonion Station at Union Station, Día y Noche de l
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
8 Everyday Things That Are Much Older Than You Think
Condoms, 3D movies, the name Tiffany ... All of these things have been around a lot longer than you might think. In this episode of The List Show, we're breaking down our favorite deceptively old things, from synchronized swimming to Juicy Fruit gum.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do in Los Angeles This Week (10-2-2023 to 10-6-2023)
This October 2-6 in Los Angeles, catch a Sketch Party at Benny Boy, The Benson Movie Interruption at Dynasty Typewriter, free rides on Metro for Clean Air Day, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City, Carved at Descanso Gardens, a Dumplings & Beer Fest in
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The Secret to a Great Scene: SceneWriting’s 3 Key Principles for Screenwriters
Learn tips on writing scenes in your screenplay.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
13 Facts About Sukkot Every Jew Should Know
Sukkot is a weeklong festival celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the lulav and etrog and joyous feasting.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Yom Kippur: What Is Kol Nidre?
Kol Nidre is the opening prayer of the holiest day of the year. But is it even a prayer? What is its purpose and meaning?
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
5:01 and Done: No One Wants to Schmooze After Work
Office happy hours, client dinners and other after-hours work gatherings lose their luster as more people feel the pull of home.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Foundational Rosh Hashanah Text Released Online
Prepare for Rosh Hashanah on a spiritual front!
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
What Can the Hebrew Word for “Parenting” Teach You?
The Latin word parente, the origin of the English word parent, means to bring forth, to give birth, or to produce, highlighting the physical role parents play in the creation of a child.
Miscellaneous | Random
How Long Can You Drive After Your Car’s Gas Light Comes On?
Just how many miles can you drive once your car alerts you that you're running out of gas? The answer might surprise you.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
19 Surprising Geography Facts That Will Totally Change Your Perspective
Fact: Australia is wider than the Moon.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!
Get Paid $600 to Eat Cake and Watch ‘The Great British Baking Show’
Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Photographer Spent Eight Years Capturing Life on the Gritty New York Subway in the 1970s and 1980s
Willy Spiller spent 8 years photographing the NYC subway in the 1970s and 1980s, now his work is being republished in a new edition of "Hell on Wheels".
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6 Famous Scientists and Inventors Who Struggled With Math
Some of the world's greatest scientists have struggled with math—just like the rest of us.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
Is ‘Tipflation’ Causing a Tipping Backlash?
“Tipflation”—aka the increase in the percentage people are expected to tip (and the places that ask)—is on the rise. An etiquette expert shares how to navigate the controversial landscape, from when and where to tip, and how much.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
British vs. English: What’s the Difference?
First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).
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Shane, The Classic Western, Goes Woke
I was looking forward to the Guthrie Theater’s last performance of the season, a theatrical adaption of the novel Shane. I read and studied Jack Schaefer’s...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
10 Smart Car Accessories That Will Help You Upgrade Your Old Car
Want to upgrade your ride without dropping a small fortune on a new one? With these affordable smart car accessories, you can.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Best Way to Clean a Burnt Pan | The Kitchn
Find out which among the five methods used for cleaning burnt-on messes off pots and pans is the most effective.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Dream Job Alert: You Could Earn Over $100,000 as a 'Pizza Influencer'
The Slice app needs a pizza expert to oversee their social media presence. You must love pizza.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
3 Pieces of Advice for Selling Guitar Gear Online
Online marketplaces sometimes feel like both the wild, wild west and oppressive regimes all at once.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Camping Trailer: On The Trail
From DIY haulers to fully equipped living rooms on wheels, the birth of the camping trailer gives us a unique look at American history.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
'Perfectly Preserved' Glassware Recovered From 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck
The Roman vessel may have sunk while transporting glass from the Middle East to France
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
10 Landmarks You Didn't Know Existed In Pasadena
Beyond the most famous attractions in Pasadena are some of the city's lesser-known highlights. These are among the best landmarks in Pasadena to see!
Miscellaneous | Products
The Best New Groceries of July 2023 | The Kitchn
We tried dozens of new groceries hitting shelves this month, including a fresh lineup of buns, patties, ice cream sandos, and more. These are the 9 we’re most excited about.
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Someone Built a Community of Tiny Luxury Homes in Tampa. Here’s a Look Inside the Priciest Unit.
At $249,550, the ultra-luxe N1 mobile home at Florida's new Escape Tampa Bay the Oaks is the community's last and most expensive model for sale.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
10 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips to Amplify Your Presence in 2023
Amplify your presence with our comprehensive LinkedIn profile guide. Stand out with these practical, action-driven tips.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
This Simple Trick for Slicing Clingstone Peaches Really Works | The Kitchn
Clingstone fruit like peaches and plums can be trickly to pit and slice without causing a mess. This simple method helps the fruit separate from the pit, resulting in nice, clean slices.
Miscellaneous | Products
Best Bottled Salad Dressings — Ranch, Italian, Caesar, Balsamic Dressings to Buy | The Kitchn
We tried as many bottled salad dressings as we could get our hands on in the grocery store including Balsamic, Blue Cheese, Caesar, French, Fruity, Greek, Italian, Honey Mustard, Ranch, and Thousand Island. Here are the winners in every category.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Can You Use a Cast Iron Skillet on a Glass Top Stove? Yes. Here's How. | The Kitchn
Everything you need to know about cooking with cast iron on a glass top stove, including cleaning tips.