Postscript
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What Makes A Song Truly Worth Hearing
This is the second time a friend has sent this video. It shows me two things. What good singing sounds like. And how a good song, well sung, can be an astoundingly good experience.
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This Is Why Joe Rogan Has 11 Million Listeners on His Podcast
He calls himself a liberal. But he has many views that appeal to conservatives, like me. Here he is talking about feelings and income inequality…
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Bullshit Art Criticism
The Black guy is halfway anchored to reality. The young woman has overdosed on art criticism.
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The Necessity of Predators in Nature
The necessity of predators…
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Ancient Egypt's Sacred Gingerbread Palm Tree
A peek inside Paradise Palms Conservatory and Gardens… The drupe of a Gingerbread Palm (Hyphaene thebaica) Native to the Arabian Peninsula and northwestern Africa, the Gingerbread Palm (also known as Doum or…
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The Surprisingly Simple Explanation Most Miss
JS sent me this… You have to like a simple explanation of a simple problem that most educated people don't understand.
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Dave Barry's Hilarious 2021 Year in Review
“Dave Barry’s 2021 Year in Review” Is there anything positive to recall over the past 12 months? Click here.
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Guggenheim's Works & Process Explores Pivotal Dance Moments
Another performance piece to enjoy from Guggenheim’s Works & Process project: “A Chronicle of a Pivot at a Point in Time”
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Earth's Most Spectacular Wonders From Myrtle Beach
Also from the Myrtle Beach Club: from the ridiculous to the sublime – spectacular images of some of the many things that make the Earth special… Watch it here.
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Is This The Best Drumline Routine Ever?
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Raymond Crowe's Mesmerizing Shadow Puppet Art
And here’s a stocking stuffer: Raymond Crowe’s shadow puppets… like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
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SNL Spoofs Relentless Holiday Commercial Bombardment
It’s that time of year! Thanks to SNL for this spoof of the endless holiday commercials we’re all being subjected to…
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Fortune Society's Work With Formerly Incarcerated People
KM, a friend, has been working with the Fortune Society for some time. Check out this video. It will show you a slice of what the Fortune Society does.
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Joe Rogan And Ben Shapiro Debate The Metaverse
Here’s a great conversation on the Metaverse between two of my favorite public intellectuals: Joe Rogan and Ben Shapiro…
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A Finn Struggling With English
A Finn struggling with English…
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Perfect Score On Christmas Trivia Quiz
Wow... this is the first little self-test from the Quiz Daily website that I’ve scored a perfect 10 on! I know, I know, it’s an easy one – about Christmas – so I probably shouldn’t feel that good about it. But…
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America's Declining Intelligence: What The Data Shows
America is definitely getting dumber...
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Dave Chappelle's Comedy As Ideological Threat
The idealogues are trying to cancel Dave Chappelle. It’s understandable. The one thing that they cannot tolerate is comedy generally and social satire in particular. And when it’s really good – i.e., really…
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Reshma Saujani On Redefining Bravery For Women
A good TED Talk by Reshma Saujani about a feminist theory that makes sense to me:
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Caitlyn Jenner's Courage Redefined Through Gender Transition
Bruce was “Woman of the Year” for having the courage to change his gender identity. This is what real courage is…
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Forgotten Sixties Dance Gets Modern Artistic Revival
You may not remember the Nitty Gritty – a dance that was popular in the 1960s. Here it is… (The guy in the front makes it into an art form.)
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Scientist Interview Reveals Unexpected Research Insights
A fascinating interview with a fascinating scientist….
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Students' Vaccine Mandate Hypocrisy Exposed
For these students, it’s “my body, my choice” – until it comes to the vaccine mandate…
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Hilarious UFC Vlogger Channels Joe Pesci Energy
On a lighter note… BW sent this to me: a video commentary on Khamzat Chimaev, an amazing new UFC fighter. But as great as Khamzat is, the vlogger – whoever he is – is even more entertaining. His comments are…
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A peek inside Paradise Palms Conservatory and Gardens…
A peek inside Paradise Palms Conservatory and Gardens… Coccothrinax alexandri This species of fan palm, with dark green leaves that are silvery on the underside, is endemic to eastern Cuba. It grows on Cuba’s…
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Billy Sunshine's Unconventional Birthday Song Request
A friend, “Billy Sunshine,” whose birthday will be celebrated soon, asked his guests to sing “Happy Birthday” this way:
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The Karen Who Demanded A Refund For Oxygen
One of my favorite “Karen” videos…
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Backhoe Operator's Impressive Feat Of Precision
At first I thought this was yet another entry for The Darwin Awards. In fact, it’s a demonstration of how adept some people are in managing backhoes.
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British Colleague References Paul The Octopus
A British colleague, commenting on surprisingly good marketing results last quarter, said, “Who needs Paul the Octopus (RIP).” I had no idea what that meant. So I looked it up. Pretty interesting! Click here.
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Test Your Knowledge Of Fictional Dogs
How much do you know about fictional dogs? Click here to take this little self-test from the Quiz Daily website. (I got all but one correct. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing.)
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Why Fast Food Chains Pick Their Neighborhoods
“How Popeye’s and Church’s Choose Restaurant Locations” I’ve been following this guy on YouTube. He’s crazy and bravely funny.
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The Only Way To Eat A Mango
The only way to eat a mango…
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Do Animals Show Genuine Compassion Across Species?
This is remarkable… animals saving other animals… even outside their species. There is nothing in evolutionary theory that accounts for this, is there?
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Exploring Paradise Palms Conservatory's Broom Palm
A peek inside Paradise Palms Conservatory and Gardens… Broom Palm (Coccothrinax argentea) Also known as Hispaniola Silver Thatch or Cana Palm, this palm is endemic to Hispaniola. It is a fan palm with…
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Simple Desk Stretches For Chronic Laptop Workers
If you spend, as I do, 8 to 10 hours a day seated, hunched forward, and working on a laptop, you’re going to have all sorts of physical problems. Here is a very simple way of dealing with that.
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Hidden Talent Waiting In Plain Sight
There are so many talented people out there in the crowd…click here.
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How Much Do You Know About Civil War Battles?
Click here to take this little self-test from the Quiz Daily website. (I got 11 out of 12 right.)
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Our book, Central American Modernism, continues to get critical acclaim from influential people in the art world…
The digital magazine Carátula recently published 2 enthusiastic articles about the book that Suzanne and I worked so hard to put together and publish. The articles appeared in a special issue commemorating the…
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Jennifer Holliday's Powerhouse Performance In Dreamgirls
JM sent me this after reading what I said about Jennifer Hudson’s amazing singing in my review of the movie Respect. This is another amazing performance by another Jennifer – Jennifer Holliday – singing “And I…
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Beatbox and Dance Collide at Guggenheim
Fusing beatbox with street dance, “The Missing Element” was commissioned for the Guggenheim’s Works & Process project to marry the cypher, widely found in rap, beatbox, and breakdancing, with the circular…
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Robin Williams On Golf's Absurd Origins
Speaking of golf, here’s a brilliant bit by Robin Williams on “the invention of golf”.
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Inside Paradise Palms: A Delray Beach Garden Tour
A peek inside Paradise Palms, my botanical and sculpture gardens in Delray Beach… Fruit of a Blue Latan Palm (Latania loddigesii) Native to Mauritius, these palms grow up to 30 ft tall and 15 ft wide, with…
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Stop the Nov. 18 Execution of Julius Jones, an Innocent Man on Oklahoma’s Death Row!
From the Innocence Project… Stop the Nov. 18 Execution of Julius Jones, an Innocent Man on Oklahoma’s Death Row! Julius Jones has spent half his life in prison for a crime he’s always said he didn’t commit…
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Ford Fine Art Unveils New Collection Across Two Galleries
The catalog for Ford Fine Art’s latest collection is out – including pieces available at our Florida gallery, as well as at Galería Rancho Santana in Nicaragua. Click here to take a look.
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Viral Video Showcases Stunning Choreography And Effects
Here’s an interesting video by a group I’ve never heard of. The music is amazing; the dancing is good; the special effects are excellent…
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Kool And The Gang Gets A Modern Remix
Here’s what can happen when a 70s/80s hit song by Kool and the Gang meets up with a 21st century brother (Callmechocko)…
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Inside Paradise Palms Botanical And Sculpture Gardens — September 25, 2021
A peek inside Paradise Palms, my botanical and sculpture gardens in Delray Beach… Pinnate leaves of a betel nut palm (Areca catechu), Also known as areca palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm, and catechu,this species…
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Test Yourself — September 23, 2021
How much do you know about the history of fast food? Click here to take this 10-question quiz. (I got 7 out of 10.)
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Expert Witness Clarifies COVID Vaccine Transmission Effectiveness
How effective are the COVID vaccines at preventing transmission of the disease? Getting a straight answer to this question is particularly important now that we know that even vaccinated people are contracting…
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Test Yourself
How much do you know about famous museums? Click here to take this 10-question quiz. (I got 8 out of 10.)
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