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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.

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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.

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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 | Science & Culture

          Never Cave to the Mob

          A Big Flat Cautionary Tail

          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!”

              Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

              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

                    Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!

                    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?

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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 | 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 | 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 | 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

                        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

                        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

                        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 | 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 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.

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                        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.