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Miscellaneous | Judaism
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: The Consolations of Mortality
Before any of the deaths are mentioned we read about the strange ritual of the red heifer, which purified people who had been in contact with death – the archetypal source of impurity. That ritual, often deemed incomprehensible, is in fact deeply symbol
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
15 Fascinating Dad Facts for Father's Day
Impress your friends and family around the grill today.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
What to Do If You Get Sick on Vacation
A guide to getting well in another country, when you don’t have the comforts of home, don’t speak the language, and don’t know the local health-care system.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
New research suggests that LSD could be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety
This finding further upholds the drug's potential use in treating a number of mental health conditions such as depression and addiction.
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Why There Are No Christian Children in North Korea - Open Doors USA
Lee Joo-Chan* (now in his 50s) is one of the thousands of North Koreans who grew up in a Christian family without knowing it.
Miscellaneous | Interesting
How Russiagate Became Israelgate
Earlier in the week, the Daily Caller reported that George Papadopoulos’s wife, an Italian lawyer named Simona Mangiante, said her husband had pleaded guilty in July to lying to the FBI to avoid charges by special counsel Robert Mueller’s team
Miscellaneous | Fun Things!
Queen Elizabeth and Meghan Will Have a Sleepover Aboard the Royal Train for First Outing Together
The Queen and Duchess Meghan head to Cheshire, England on official business on June 14
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
The Best Things To Do in the Summer in Chicago
Make the most of summer in Chicago with our guide to the season's best things to do, including festivals, beaches, patios and more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Best Midwest Summer Music Festivals Near Chicago
Take a road trip from Chicago and see some of your favorite bands at the best Midwestern summer music festivals.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!
The 26 Best Father’s Day Gifts for 2018!
Unique finds to trump the usual suspects.
Miscellaneous | Fun Things!
How Many U.S. Presidents Can You Name In 5 Minutes?
Let's see what you got.
Miscellaneous | Fun Things!
The best beaches in NYC
When you’re looking for some summertime fun like surfing, sunbathing or taco-eating, the best beaches NYC has to offer can help.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
NASA's Peggy Whitson Reveals How Astronauts Poop in Space | Inverse
Ever wondered how astronauts poop on the International Space Station? NASA veteran Peggy Whitson has the answer. Whitson makes it clear in the interview that she really loved her time there, except for the whole bathroom aspect of space station life.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
The disappearing Chicago accent is layered with local history | Reasons to love Chicago
Da dialect of da Daleys is becoming increasingly rare.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Explaining Chicago to New Yorkers is supremely gratifying
It's a delight to watch the slow-dawning revelation that another American city might give NYC a run for its money.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Faith and Friendship - Covenant & Conversation - Parshah
After all that had happened – the miracles, the exodus, the division of the sea, food from heaven, water from a rock, the revelation at Sinai and the covenant that went with it – the people, yet again, were complaining about the food. And not because
Miscellaneous | Judaism
May I Join a Protest on Shabbat? - Questions & Answers
While an action may be halachically permitted, it may not be in keeping with the spirit of Shabbat and is therefore avoided.
Miscellaneous | Interesting
After ‘Roseanne,’ we need more Trump-voter-friendly TV - NY Daily News
"Roseanne" is dead, which may give the powers that control our culture an excuse to retreat into old, reflexively liberal habits.
Miscellaneous | Interesting
Bill O'Reilly: Bill's Weekly Column - The Roseanne Dilemma
The culture war heated up this week with the self-destruction of Roseanne Barr. It’s a fascinating story that has wide implications for all Americans who care about free expression - but not in the way you might think.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York’s lost neighborhoods
All across NYC, the ghosts of old neighborhoods—demolished to make way for newer and flashier developments—can be found.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Where to Score Free Treats on National Doughnut Day!
Grab them up while supplies last!
Miscellaneous | Fun Things!
Ding. Hiss. Chirp. Broadway’s Best Sounds (Other Than the Songs).
The Tony Award for best sound design is back after a several-year hiatus. We speak to the five nominees in the play category.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
17 Hidden Gems On Netflix For True Crime Fans Who Just Can't Get Enough
Ever since Netflix premiered the sensational Making a Murderer docu-series, the streaming site has been the number one stop for any and every true crime fan. Since then, Netflix has premiered multiple original true crime shows — The Keepers, The Conf…
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!
Why Old-Growth Forests Matter to Cities
In cities around the U.S., old-growth forests bring unique ecological benefits and let us experience ancient landscapes.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Where Has Teen Car Culture Gone?
Something is missing in the lives of today’s adolescents: that magical coming-of-age feeling when a whole world opened up.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
Solo-Hiking the AT During a Summer of Political Chaos
What happens when an African American woman decides to solo-hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine during a summer of bitter political upheaval? Everything you can imagine, from scary moments of racism to new friendships to soaring epiphanies ab
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Cannabis oil stopped his seizures but may keep him from his dream
A high school football player who takes cannabis oil to prevent seizures has been ruled ineligible to play at his dream college, a decision that has sparked...
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How an Alexa speaker recorded and shared a private conversation
A report says a couple's Echo speaker recorded their conversation and sent to to someone in their address book.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Nat Geo: Vintage Photos of the "Happiest Place on Earth"
In 1955, Walt Disney transformed a California orange grove into a scene right out of his imagination.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The 10 Commandments of Cast Iron Skillet Care
If you have a cast iron skillet that's in good shape, you know just how wonderful of a kitchen tool they can be. They impart flavor like no other cookware can, they get HOT, they're versatile: you can use them to fry up chicken, eggs, to bake a skillet ca
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Your child may have a higher risk of cancer if you keep your house too clean, study says
A study published in the journal Nature Reviews Cancer found that children in "overly clean" houses are more likely to develop acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common type of cancer in kids. Exposure to other kids and breastfeeding reduces the risk.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
Woman Who Filmed Oakland, Calif.’s BBQ Becky Speaks Out
Michelle Snider, the woman behind the camera who confronted a fellow white woman after she called the police on Snider’s husband and his friends using charcoal at Oakland, Calif.’s Lake Merritt park, took to YouTube Sunday to answer the question every
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Don't Settle For Boring Rice - Here Are 8 Cheap, Easy And Delicious Ways To Spice It Up
When it's seasoned the right way, rice can be truly delicious.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Buy this $85M N.Y. condo and get a free trip to outer space
The swanky 45th floor condo in New York comes with a pair of Rolls-Royces and a lot more. For a mere $85 million, not only can you pick up a home with breathtaking views, but a yacht, a chef and butler for a year and, yes, a trip to outer space.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
10 Lawn Games For The Must Fun Summer Party Ever
For adults, these classic lawn games bring a whole new level of fun outside. Here are the best outdoor games both grown ups and kids will love this summer.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
6 Priceless Treasures Lost in Shipwrecks | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Everything you need to know about French cheese
Fondue savoyarde, tourton, and vercouline await you.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Astronomers find fastest-growing black hole in the universe
Researchers discovered a black hole that's growing so fast that it can devour a mass the size of the sun every two days.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
43 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Week You Need to Know About [5-14-18 to 5-18-18]
This week, from Monday, May 14 to Friday, May 18, features PAWS Cat Yoga, Beyond the Streets, LA Times Food Bowl Night Market, The Autry After Hours, Grunion Fish-tival, Venice Art Crawl, Uncorked Wine Festival, WhedonCon 2018 and MUCH more.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
How to Lease a $50,000 BMW for Less Than a Subway Pass
The unusual economics of electric vehicles create dirt-cheap deals.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
June Gloom: What California Beaches Are Really Like in the Summer
Find out what June Gloom is, when and where it happens in California, and what to do if you are visiting California during the summer months.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Study: Two Spaces After a Period May Be Better Than One - The Atlantic
A new study proves that half of people are correct. The other is also correct.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
Andy Got His Gun: An Idaho Soldier Returns Home After War Crimes Conviction/Sentence
"I had a lot of seriously lonely moments, a lot of horrible, horrible thoughts over the last five and half years, but I think that comes with the territory of where I've been."
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
The best things to do in NYC according to locals and Time Out Editors!
According to critics and locals, these are the the best things to do in NYC. Discover amazing places to eat and drink, must-see museums and more.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
How to Eat Like a Local in L.A.'s Best Dining 'Hoods - Los Angeles Magazine
6 reasons to brave traffic for a great dinner out
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Quiz: Call the Grammar Police | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Stuff
Listening to Music Helps Kids Bond With Their Parents, Research Confirms | Fatherly
Parents who listen to music and engage in musical activities with their kids have better relationships with them as they grow up, new research shows.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The new magnetism of mid-size cities
For many millennials, second cities are becoming their first choice
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
What to Eat, Drink, and See at Yamashiro Night Market - Los Angeles Magazine
The weekly mini food fair is making a comeback with its original organizer back on board
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Rooftop festival to feature NYC’s best subway performers
You know you're a New Yorker when you have your subway regulars: The early-morning troubadour at the 7th Ave Q station, the evening poet on the 2/3 train to Cro
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
The Ultimate Guide to 2018's L.A. Outdoor Movie Screenings - Los Angeles Magazine
Pack your picnic and catch a movie under the stars
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Chicago Riverwalk kicks off summer season with free dog cruise, architecture tours and fireworks
With no sign of snow in the immediate forecast, it's safe to say that spring has officially sprung, offering endless opportunities to be outside. The Chicago Ri
Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff
‘You can never have too many mimosas’: How brunch became the day-wrecking meal that America loves to hate
Sunday morning now looks a lot like Saturday night, especially in the nation’s capital of brunch.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
Priscilla Yanez — Civil Service Worker or Spy?
About month ago I sat down to interview Tina Real. Tina has memories of San Diego that span her eight decades here. What began as an interview of Tina herself quickly expanded to encompass her her…
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
The Unexpected Word That Shows Up on Every Hacked-Password List
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Weird History: What Ever Happened to the Home Intercom? | Apartment Therapy
Weird history -- whatever happened to the intercom? We traced this home trend back in time.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
19 NYC Secrets Most New Yorkers Don't Know
From an abandoned subway station to a colonial African burial ground lost for almost 300 years, we've rounded up the city’s best kept secrets.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
How Caring for Our Ocean Is a Form of Self-Care
How you can help care for our oceans.
Miscellaneous | Interesting
Watch Jordan Peele use AI to make Barack Obama deliver a PSA about fake news
AI fake news is funny now, but it’ll be scary later
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Take a Trip Through New York City in the Year 1911
Back in 1911, the Swedish film production company Svenska Biografteatern visited New York City during a trip to America and shot footage of various street scenes. The film has survived through the years in mint condition, and YouTuber Guy Jones created this fascinating 8-minute edit after slowing down the footage to a natural rate and adding in ambient sounds.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
The 25 most Instagrammable places in Chicago
Upgrade your Instagram game with our definitive guide to Chicago’s most likable sights
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
First look inside the TWA Hotel’s sleek, midcentury-inspired rooms - Curbed NY
Get a peek inside the TWA Hotel’s new hotel rooms, which are inspired by midcentury modern design.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
These photos show an idealized vision of midcentury America… with a subtle hint of weirdness
Not much is known about Nina Leen, the Russian-born Life photographer who moved to New York in 1939 and proceeded to spend the next four decades making some of the best — and least remembered —…
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
I'm British, and I experienced the biggest culture shock when I started working in the US
The UK and the US are not all that different. But as a British person living and working in America, I experienced a huge culture shock at work.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things to Do in Los Angeles This weekend
We pick out the best things to do in L.A. this weekend, including our favorite concerts, culture and cuisine
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Midcentury modern homes and buildings can be found in many cities & some may surprise you!
Midcentury modern homes and buildings can be found in many cities across the U.S., and some may surprise you! Let’s take a little road trip, shall we?
Miscellaneous | Interesting
Sex Ed Sit Out on April 23 to protest ‘graphic, gender-bending’ sexual education
Parents are pulling their children out of public schools for a day to protest sex education that they say has become graphic, hedonistic and ideological under the influence of pro-choice and gay rights groups.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
To Brits with knickers in a twist over Americanisms: don't get your panties in a bunch | Science | The Guardian
Many ‘American’ phrases are actually British but a new book argues why we say what we say reveals a lot about our cultures
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Jeff Goldblum's Semi-Regular Jazz Night Has Returned to Los Feliz - Los Angeles Magazine
And it's as delightful as ever
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The Best Things to Do in L.A. This Week - Los Angeles Magazine
Your best bets for April 9 to 13, 2018
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
8 money saving apps for New Yorkers
Who couldn’t use a little extra moolah? These money saving apps that are helping New Yorkers get just that.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Best views in NYC to see the city skyline
Take in the most stunning views of NYC from the best rooftops, parks and observation decks in Gotham. While you're at it, learn the history of these buildings.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Ubers and taxis in NYC are about to get a price hike
Catching a ride in Manhattan is about to get slightly more expensive. On Saturday, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature approved a $168 billion budg
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Here's How Much You Need to Live Comfortably in America's 10 Most Expensive Cities
San Francisco, New York, and Boston are great places to live, but at a cost.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What is Freedom?
On the first night of Passover, we are commanded to relate the miracles and wonders that were performed for our forefathers in Egypt, as it is written, "Remember this day, on which you went out of Egypt".
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
10 myths about the royal family that just aren't true
Prince Charles does not need seven eggs each morning.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
10 Ways Americans and Europeans Differ | HowStuffWorks
HowStuffWorks looks at come of the cultural differences between Europe and America, like ice consumption, metric system and portion sizes.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
22 Really Cool Things to do This April in Los Angeles!
April 2018 event highlights include the opening of the Museum of Selfies, the L.A. Times Festival of Books, the Broke LA Music & Arts Fest, a pop-up mini golf course in Little Tokyo, Sleepless at The Music Center, and much more.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
A Guide to the Loop's 17 Best Lunch Spots 2018
From grab-and-go snacks to sit-down meals, these are the best lunch options in the Loop
Miscellaneous | Stuff
14 Gifts for Your Friend Who’s Still Living That Analog Lifestyle
For that person who actually *calls* you instead of texts you.
Miscellaneous | Passover
How to Prepare Your Seder Plate Items Quickly & Easily!
Preparing the Seder plate items can seem overwhelming, but it needn’t be.
Miscellaneous | Passover
How To Sell Your Chametz Online - Passover
Any chametz left undisposed must be sold to a non-Jew. Use this online form to quickly delegate a rabbi to sell your chametz for you.
Miscellaneous | Passover
14 Passover Facts and Traditions Every Jew Should Know - Passover
Want to come to the Seder educated and enlightened? Here’s a good place to start.
Miscellaneous | Passover
Why Does Matzah Have Holes? - Passover
Discover the reason behind all the perforations in Kosher for Passover matzah.
Miscellaneous | Passover
Passover: The Antidote to Artificial Intelligence - Chabad.org
We welcome everyone at the Seder and give each individual personal attention, not mechanical responses…
Miscellaneous | Interesting
Californians Doing The Once-Unthinkable: Leaving California | Investor's Business Daily
California has big problems, including soaring taxes, stratospheric home prices and too many regulations. But its most serious problem may be that people are leaving the state in droves.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
The 5 Most Impressive Questions to Ask a Job Interviewer
Here are the five best questions to ask a job interviewer — to both impress your potential employer, and help you know if it’s the right job for you.
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
10 New Experiences in Chicago
A magic lounge, a hotel facing Wrigley Field, giant wooden trolls and a golf-theme restaurant are some of the fresh places for visitors to explore in the Chicago area this year.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
The Overwhelming Emotion of Hearing Toto’s “Africa” Remixed to Sound Like It’s Playing in an Empty Mall | The Ne
Jia Tolentino writes that editing a song to sound like it’s coming from a specific space—such as “Africa,” by Toto, as if it were playing in a mall—fights against the digital isolation of our times.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
Best Day Trips from Chicago to Beaches, Breweries and More
Take one of these easy, affordable day trips from Chicago to visit art museums, distilleries, breweries, restaurants and beaches
Miscellaneous | Products & Services
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Miscellaneous | Products & Services
Carpeting Installation and Repair | Stylish House Carpeting Services
We at David's Hardwood Flooring have more than 10+ years of experience in carpeting installation and repair. For luxurious carpeting in Atlanta metro area reach us at (470) 705-6478
Miscellaneous | Products & Services
Hardwood Floor Installation, Repair and Refinishing - David's Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood flooring – An Investment You Can Bank On! We are proud to be Atlanta's hardwood flooring experts, we offer innovative services. Dial (470) 705-6478 and get your free quotes!
Miscellaneous | Interesting
Bill O'Reilly: Bill's Weekly Column - Shape Up
Over the past few years, standards of behavior in public have dropped dramatically. For example, folks used to be neatly dressed when they boarded an airplane. Now many passengers look like extras from The Walking Dead.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Developers Transforming Westside Pavillion Mall Into Creative Office Space
A major mall in L.A. is going away.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Flooding has flushed 43 billion plastic pieces out to sea
Study reveals how plastic pollution travels from the world’s cities to its oceans
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Stuff
Adobo and Black Bean Tostadas » Sweet Pea Living
As you probably already know, I’m a fan of any food packaged with a corn…
Miscellaneous | Misc
Pope Francis suggests it’s better to be an atheist than a hypocritical Christian
During a homily in Rome on Thursday, Pope Francis said that if you’re a hypocritical Christian, one who exploits people, leads a double life or manages “dirty”
