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Miscellaneous | Judaism

Anti-Fragility: The Jewish People’s Resilience During Dark Times

Major setbacks in Jewish history proved to be the springboard for extraordinary new adventures in Jewish spirit and creativity.

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Mass Deportations Would Lower Housing Prices › American Greatness

Housing prices are out of control. As any economist will tell you, there are two ways to bring the price of a good down: increase the supply or reduce the…

Some good ideas here which were common sense a few years ago but controversial now.

Miscellaneous | Gardening

The #1 Herb to Decrease Inflammation

Did you know some foods have anti-inflammatory properties? Find out why dietitians recommend consuming rosemary to help decrease inflammation.

It’s easy to keep a pot of rosemary on hand and take a snip from it now and then to use in my cooking.

Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news/media bias

NPR Suspends Longtime Editor after Scathing Exposé on Left-Wing Bias | National Review

NPR suspended its veteran senior business editor, Uri Berliner, for five days without pay after he wrote a critical essay on how NPR succumbed to liberal groupthink.

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What Would Happen If Everyone Truly Believed Everything Is One?

Research suggests a belief in oneness has broad implications for psychological functioning and compassion for those outside of our immediate circle.

Miscellaneous | Gardening

35 Summer Flowers You Don't Have to Water All the Time

These colorful summer flowers thrive in the garden without a lot of watering.

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South Carolina: Walmart to rid store part of shopping experience

Officials at Walmart said they listened to customer feedback and are taking action by removing part of a Greenville, South Carolina, store's shopping experience.

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American U. bans protests inside campus buildings in response to antisemitism | The College Fix

Also: All posters and university-sponsored events must be ‘inclusive.’…

Miscellaneous | Judaism

14 Chametz (Leaven) Facts Every Jew Should Know

Learn something new about Passover's forbidden food.

Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news/media bias

I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. | The Free Press

Uri Berliner, a veteran at the public radio institution, says the network lost its way when it started telling listeners how to think.

Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff

97 Facts About Generation X

The generation born between 1965 and 1980 loves nostalgia, has a ton of student debt, and hates cooking.

Miscellaneous | Gardening

Designing a garden from scratch in 17 steps | House & Garden

A beginners guide to gardening and landscape design from garden designer Angel Collins, who takes us through everything you need to know when planning a garden from scratch.

Miscellaneous | Gardening

What Is Perlite? And How to Use It in Your Garden

Perlite's properties mean it can aid in optimal soil drainage, aeration, and healthy plant growth. Our experts share what perlite is, how it works, and how you can use it for houseplants and in your garden for happy, healthy plants.

Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news/media bias

Former ESPN host says her Biden interview was entirely 'scripted' by network execs: 'Every single question' | Fox News

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sage Steele revealed that her former bosses at ESPN ordered her to follow a "script" for her 2021 interview with President Biden.

Miscellaneous | Education

From Enlightenment to Ignorance: Society’s Dangerous Embrace of Stupidity › American Greatness

What would be the state of a society in which a will to stupidity were united with a will to power? When I first decided to study and teach literature as my life’s vocation, I foresaw the work ahead…

Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff

Why are giant ketchup dispensers all over Chicago?

Heinz declares war on the city's anti-ketchup crowd by putting dispensers outside The Weiners Circle and Navy Pier.

Miscellaneous | Judaism

Where Is the Ark of the Covenant Today?

The Ark of the Covenant is the holiest item in Judaism. What happened to it?

Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (4-1-2024 to 4-5-2024)

This April 1-5, catch BLOOM! at South Coast Botanic Garden, Bergamot Comedy Festival, The Other Art Fair, Aristotle/Alexander at The Getty Villa Theater Lab, First Fridays at NHM, DTLA Art Night, and more.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

This is how much a family of four needs to earn in New York to be middle class

A family of four living in New York State needs to earn a minimum of $81,396 in order to be considered middle class, according to data.

Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality

Isaiah 11 NASB - Righteous Reign of the Branch - Then a - Bible Gateway

Righteous Reign of the Branch - Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD

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Remembering a Great Senator Who Put His Nation Ahead of Politics › American Greatness

I was greatly saddened this week when I heard the news that former Democratic Senator Joseph Lieberman had passed away due to complications from a fall.

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South Korea hopes new speed train links will help boost birthrate | Reuters

South Korea is launching a high-speed train service that will reduce the travel time between central Seoul and its outskirts, a project officials hope will encourage more youth to consider homes outside the city, and start having babies.

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 | 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

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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 | 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

The reach of the mob is long. It comes with many heads and ravening claws and crazy eyes and it has secret meetings behind closed doors with those who have not yet chosen a side.

“You’re not one of them?” it asks of the uninitiated.

“Surely you’re on our side?” it continues, a scaly paw gripping the leg of its interlocutor, who has begun to grow wary.

“You wouldn’t want us to have to do this to you, now, would you?” The last question is rhetorical.

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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!”

He was a fixture of L.A. my whole life.

Miscellaneous | Resources

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

I wish that I had written this. I lived it growing up, which is why for my entire adult life, I will only attend Orthodox synagogues. If you want actual Judaism: go to a traditional synagogue. If you want leftist politics, allegiance to the always shifting “values” of an increasingly radicalized democrat party (including it’s constant, enthusiastic denigration of Israel and the ancient Jewish connection to it), and an unwillingness/lack of courage to be proudly and STRONGLY Jewish: go to a reform/conservative “temple.” One is Jewish. The other is Jew-ish.

Karol Markiwicz does an EXCELLENT job of explaining why.

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 | 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 | 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

Merry Christmas Everyone !

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.

Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Disney

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.

Not exactly. But I’d still like to go to this.

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?

My favorite American holiday and my favorite Jewish holiday.

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.

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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?

Kol Nidre was my father’s favorite service of the year. Two of the many things I learned from him was to be proud to be a Jew, and to love Kol Nidre.

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 Stuff

19 Surprising Geography Facts That Will Totally Change Your Perspective

Fact: Australia is wider than the Moon.

I love geography. This is so cool.

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".

It was a clean, safe, cozy paradise compared to today. Just the way people are dressed demonstrates how superior that era was to this one.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!

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.

I can absolutely relate.