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Georgian Wrestler Tosses World Champions Like Children
Check this out… a clip I got from Bryan W. His name is Revaz Nadareishvili. He’s a 30-year-old Georgian Greco-Roman wrestler, and a 5-time champion in his country. Weight/class: 98kg (220 lbs). Height: 5’8”…
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The Asian Race Issue's Overlooked Dimension
Another aspect of the Asian race issue…
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Six-Year-Old Breakdancer Defies All Expectations
You’re not interested in breakdancing. Fine. But tell me you’re not amazed by the performance of this six-year-old girl.
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Reason's Limits in an Unreasonable World
Trying to be reasonable in an unreasonable world…
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Phenomenal Photos I Wish I'd Taken
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Rancho Santana Named Among World's Best Hotels
The Inn at Rancho Santana has been featured in the March issue of Travel + Leisure as one of the 500 best hotels and resorts in the world. You can read the article here.
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Toni Basil Still Dances Circles Around Younger Performers
I missed Toni Basil when she was at her dancing prime. But last night I saw this… At 74, she can hold her own with dancers less than half her age!
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Rare Footage Captures Lightning Striking The Ground
We’ve all seen lightning in the sky. But have you ever seen it strike the ground? (Joe M. sent in this video.)
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Drones Deliver Medical Supplies To Rural Ghana
This is how drone technology is already being used in Ghana (West Africa) to deliver medical supplies, including coronavirus tests and vaccines, to rural communities…
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Keone & Mariel Madrid's Latest Dance Creation
A fresh and fun bit of choreography from Keone & Mariel Madrid Dance Company…
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Woman Leaves Boyfriend Over Body Shaming Comments
When I saw the headline – “Woman Dumps Boyfriend Who Shamed Her for Having ‘Beer Gut’ ” – I assumed it was a satirical news story from The Onion. I was wrong.
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Brain Stuff . . . From Cambridge University
Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs. cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't…
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Prado's Cubist Purchase Sparks Madrid Museum Turf War
One of the great pleasures of keeping an eye on the art world is to be able to enjoy the ridiculous issues that are passionately debated. It reminds me of the sort of controversies I noticed when I was…
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Interesting Maps: #3
How much snow does it take to close the schools in your state?
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Supporting Survivors Through Jyoti's Family Legacy
If Delhi Crime moves you to want to take action, you should investigate the Nirbhaya Jyoti Trust, launched by Jyoti’s family, which provides shelter and resources for victims of sexual abuse in India. Amaru…
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Life Without Petroleum Products: A Visual Exploration
Ever wonder what life without petroleum products would be like? Take a look at this video sent in by my friend Joe S…
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Twelve Warhol Works That Challenged The Establishment
Say what you will about Andy Warhol, the man was one of the most influential artists of his time. What I liked about his work was his undeniable enjoyment in producing pieces that shocked or even offended the…
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Inflammatory Political Rhetoric Predates Trump's Recent Statements
The election is over. And so is the impeachment trial. But the bellicose rhetoric that Trump used – rhetoric that the impeachers categorized as inciting violent “insurrection” – was hardly a Trump trademark…
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We Need People Like This
I’m not sure why. But I’m pretty sure we need them.
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Dogs Having More Fun Than Kids In Snow
For those of you who favor fun with canines… My favorite is the one that stops the toboggan, tosses out the kids, takes it from them, and sleds down the hill. uploads/2021/01/DOGS-IN-SNOW.mp4
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Political Parody Beyond Saturday Night Live
If you like political parody but aren’t inclined to the perspective of SNL, there are plenty of equally good (often better) pieces done on social media.
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Interesting Maps: #2
Tracking a Single Eagle Over a 20-Year Period
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Buster Keaton's Dangerous Stunt Work Revealed
I knew that the great Buster Keaton did his own stunts, but I never realized what risks he took!
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Digital Stethoscopes Are Transforming Modern Medicine
From my friend JS: This is very cool. The stethoscope is passé. Here’s what’s replacing it.
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America's Overlooked Illness Finally Gains Recognition
One of the lesser-recognized illnesses in America is finally getting the attention it deserves…
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White House ASL Interpreter Accused Of Signing Conspiracies
While we’re pricking at this juicy topic of loony media bias, here’s a breaking story from the Jeff Bezos Post: an alarming report that the White House ASL interpreter might be signing right-wing conspiracies…
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Larry Elder Exposes Capitol Riot Political Hypocrisy
In this video, Larry Elders does a good job of pointing out and poking fun at the hypocrisy of the political rhetoric over the Capitol riots…
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Interesting Maps: #1
States (shown in dark gray – nothing to do with their politics) That Have Collectively a Smaller Population Than Los Angeles County
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Elon Musk's SpaceX: Beyond Electric Vehicles
You may have heard that Elon Musk is now the richest man in the world, bypassing Jeff Bezos. But you may be thinking, “He’s the Tesla guy. What else has he done?” Here’s a good, brief video that covers one of…
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Guggenheim's Hidden Performing Arts Program Emerges From Lockdown
The Guggenheim is a great museum. And their performing arts program, which has been going on for years, is a very cool part of it. But it’s almost invisible. I’m not sure why. Perhaps it’s because the venue, a…
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Billie Eilish's Genuine Reaction To Fan Covers
Billie Eilish is clearly a very clever, calculating, and self-conscious artist. But watching her react to fan covers of her songs makes me think she’s genuine, too. Do you agree?
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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's Transcendent Rainbow Rendition
Every time I hear Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s version of “Somewhere, Over the Rainbow,” I wonder: Is this the best song ever sung? When I listen to Mozart, I believe in god. When I listen to “IZ,” I believe in…
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Impeachment Returns to the Political Agenda
In case you thought that impeachment might have been a passing phase....
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Righteous Brothers Mistaken For Chambers Brothers In Video
Here’s an entertaining and persuasive video on the efficacy of wearing masks... CORRECTION: The “Blue-eyed Soul Singers” in Friday’s video are the Righteous Brothers, not the Chambers Brothers. If you missed…
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Seventy-Two-Year-Old Abuelo Still Going Strong
This “abuelo” is 72 years old!
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Classical Musicians React To Blue-Eyed Soul
I don’t know if you’ve seen these videos. Most are classically trained musicians responding in real time to accomplished popular music they are unfamiliar with. This one is a bit different, but just as much…
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Merriam-Webster's Most Searched Words Last Week
Every Friday, Merriam-Webster posts the words that, for one reason or another, defined the week. The list was especially interesting last week. Click here to read it.
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Rancho Santana Named Best Family Hotel Again
On the subject of family getaways today, you might be interested to know that Rancho Santana has just won another award. (Click here and look under the award for Best Family Hotel.)
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Young Blues Virtuoso Makes His Mark
Another wunderkind… this one playing blues.
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Young People and Linguistic Drift Today
I know some young people that speak this way.
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Holyfield's Best Stories From The Tyson Interview
Mike Tyson is a terrible interviewer, but Holyfield tells a great story.
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The Dream Job That Never Called Back
I've always thought my perfect retirement gig would be to get a job writing for the Onion. So far they haven't made an offer.
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Child Prodigy Singer Defies Tiger Parent Expectations
You may have seen this already… I hadn’t. This kid is obviously the product of Tiger parents, but his voice is not something that can be learned.
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WWII Soldiers' Ingenious Airborne Beer Delivery
A WWII story about “airborne” beer…
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WPA Virtual Commissions Presents Field Day Dance
Another interesting dance performance by WPA Virtual Commissions: “Field Day” by Aaron Loux & Brandon Cournay…
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From Shirley Jackson – l
Sometimes a curt reply does the trick. Some examples from LettersofNote.com: From Shirley Jackson – letter to a disappointed reader, July 24, 1953 From Attorney General Bill Baxley – letter to a white…
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Asian Dance Troupe's Surprising Riverdance Reimagining
There are many impressive styles of Asian Dance, but I bet you’ve never seen an Asian troupe take on the Irish River Dance.
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Revisit Your Favorite Music From Any Year
Here’s a fun app if you want to musically relive your glory days. Just put in the year of your choice and enjoy...
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Learning From Past Mistakes To Build Better Habits
At the end of the old year/ beginning of the new year, I usually write about my goal-accomplishment strategies. This year, I’m working on an essay that expresses the mistakes I’ve made in the past and some…
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Friend Shares Critical COVID Safety Guidelines Update
Old friend PW sent me this important announcement re new rules to reduce the spread of COVID…
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