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Miscellaneous | Gardening

Can You Grow Peonies in Pots? — Meadowlark Journal

Discover the joys of growing peonies in pots with our comprehensive guide. Learn about selecting the right peony variety, preparing optimal soil mix, planting bare root peonies, and essential care tips. Whether indoors or outdoors, cultivate beautiful peo

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CDC: Maternal mortality rate falls year after states pass pro-life legislation  - CatholicVote org

The U.S. maternal mortality rate reached its lowest point since 2018 between 2022 and 2023, registering at 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the latest data from the CDC.

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    Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk | AP News

    Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with the type of bacteria that causes botulism.

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      Marine Discharged for Criticizing Afghan Withdrawal will Now Have DOD Position

      UC grad who resigned from Marine Corps joining U.S. Dept. of Defense after online controversySubscribe to WLWT on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1ipUX3c...

        Miscellaneous | Education

        Attacks On Linda McMahon's Education Experience Are Baseless

        McMahon was a member of Connecticut's board of education. She serves on Sacred Heart University’s board of trustees and is its treasurer.

          Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

          ‘The Deep State’ Dies in Daylight: A Public Role in Ending Systemic Government Abuses

          In a January 30 appearance with Elizabeth MacDonald on Fox Business’s The Evening Edit, American Majority CEO Ned Ryun, author of the best-selling American…

            Miscellaneous | Judaism

            Is Gaza Jewish?

            I had mixed feelings upon seeing the Jewish communities of Gaza and their 9,000 residents being uprooted in 2005. There was the hope of an improved security situation, but on the other hand it seems wrong to declare a region "Judenrein." Anyway this all left me wondering if Gaza is really part of Jewish history?

            Miscellaneous | Gardening

            What You Need to Know About Genetically Modified Plants - Fine Gardening

            Discover the latest innovations in genetically modified plants, from a pink pineapple with lycopene to a glowing Firefly petunia. Learn more about GMOs and their impact now.

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                ‘Did I save her?’ Young boy injured by debris while trying to protect sister from Philadelphia plane crash

                A Philadelphia father is calling his son a “superhero” for shielding his younger sister when a medevac jet crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood.

                  Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

                  RFK Jr.’s Organic Crusade Has Sparked a Weird Political Realignment | WIRED

                  Eating organic is normally associated with tote-wielding liberals, but RFK Jr. is shifting the politics of food in unusual ways.

                  Miscellaneous | Education

                  First Get Rid of DEI, Then Make Students Read - Opinion

                  We need to quickly reverse the collapse in reading ability and interest, the key to sustaining American freedom and our cherished institutions.

                    Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality

                    The Cost of Neglecting Spirituality | The Epoch Times

                    What if the most overlooked factor in your health isn’t what you eat or how you exercise, but what you believe?

                    Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news/media bias

                    Nolte: After Losing in Court, Disgraced CNN Quietly Settles Defamation Suit

                    Far-left CNN chose to quietly settle a defamation suit before a jury could award punitive damages.

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                      Berry the 525-Pound Bear Found Hiding from Wildfire Under L.A. Home

                      A homeowner who evacuated his residence due to the raging Los Angeles wildfires returned home and discovered a 525-pound bear hiding in a crawl space under his house.

                        Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

                        Abigail Shrier: How the Gender Fever Finally Broke

                        Naive parents believed medical science was above politics and beyond question. Now, with the stroke of Trump's pen, a destructive ideology has been eliminated.

                          Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                          Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles (1-31-2025 to 2-2-2025)

                          The Year of the Snake has arrived, and Los Angeles is embracing it in full force this weekend. From January

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                          Women are braiding hair to mark the release of Agam Berger - Israel News - The Jerusalem Post

                          Now, with Berger released Thursday after 482 days, her supporters are returning the gesture, crafting braids of their own to celebrate her freedom and inspiration.

                            Miscellaneous | Education

                            Bravo, Trump, for Restoring Merit and Banning Neo Racism in American Education

                            The most consequential Presidential Executive Order for American higher education may be the one signed the day after Trump’s inauguration titled “Ending…

                                Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news/media bias

                                Biden FCC Lets Biased Media Off the Hook at the 11th-Hour — New Trump Chair Says No

                                The issue of media bias and duplicity has taken center stage again as Brendan Carr, the newly-appointed Republican chairman of the Federal Communications

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                                  Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment | WJTV

                                  East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s claims arising from the disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border that prompted a national reckoning on railroad safety.

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                                      Electric School Bus catches fire in Huntsville during morning school run

                                      No injuries reported thanks to quick thinking and action by the bus driver. More on this story.

                                        Miscellaneous | Fighting Injustice

                                        Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | Gay people

                                        An estimated 10-15,000 men who were accused of homosexuality were deported to concentration camps. Most died in the camps, often from exhaustion. Many were castrated and subjected to gruesome medical experiments. Collective murder actions were undertaken

                                          Miscellaneous | Fighting Injustice

                                          How Cryptocurrency Revitalized Commercial CSAM

                                          But for the ability to monetize commercial CSAM via cryptocurrency, the amount of CSAM and the number of children exploited would be lower.

                                            Miscellaneous | Fighting Injustice

                                            5 Errors of the Prosperity Gospel

                                            David W. Jones chronicles the primary theological errors of the prosperity gospel.

                                              Miscellaneous | Fighting Injustice

                                              Japanese-American Incarceration During World War II

                                              In his speech to Congress, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared that the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was "a date which will live in infamy." The attack launched the United States fully into the two theaters of World War II

                                                Miscellaneous | Fighting Injustice

                                                Convicted US Capitol rioter Pam Hemphill turns down Trump pardon

                                                Former "Maga granny" Pamela Hemphill tells the BBC the Trump government is trying to "rewrite history".

                                                  Miscellaneous | Fighting Injustice

                                                  Bishops condemn Trump's immigration orders for stoking fear, anxiety

                                                  Catholic advocacy groups, southern border dioceses and the U.S. bishops' conference are expressing deep concern after President Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting immigration on his first week in the Oval Office.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                                                    Master Another Yiddish Word Each Week!

                                                    Yiddish has a special place in our hearts. Even for those who are not as fluent in the language as our grandparents, Yiddish connects us to our people and our identity as Jews in a warm, homey way.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                    Why Laziness Is Not Why You Procrastinate (Your Emotions Are)

                                                    Overcoming procrastination isn't so much about completing tasks. In reality, it's about something much more personal.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                    Americans are annoyed with 'tipping culture' and are leaving fewer gratuities

                                                    The size of tips left by American restaurant-goers has shrunk in recent years. Experts have linked that to "tipping fatigue."

                                                    Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

                                                    His Last Words | Aish

                                                    On Oct. 7, Michael Gottesman was shot and thought he didn’t have long to live. With minutes left, this is what he said.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

                                                    11 Fresh Facts About Greenland

                                                    Greenland lies north and south of the Arctic Circle and about 500 miles from the North Pole—a position that makes it a key part of global defense strategy. Read on for amazing facts about this icy island.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

                                                    Why great communicators listen to the music of “The Five Ps” - Big Think

                                                    Radically improve your work-life speaking and presentation skills using a technique used by musicians and brand-name politicians.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                    Bias and Emphasis

                                                    One of the most common errors in judging a matter true or false has nothing to do with truth and error but personal preference, based on the happenstance of one’s experience. Most people prefer the positive (emotions, discourse, memes, etc.) not because

                                                    Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like

                                                    From 1993: The Man Who Spent Forty-two Years at the Beverly Hills Hotel Pool | The New Yorker

                                                    Nearly every day for decades, Irving V. Link tanned by the luxury pool, Adam Gopnik writes. Then his idyllic life style came under threat from the hotel’s owner, the Sultan of Brunei.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                                                    Chanukah Miracles - Chabad

                                                    Open your eyes. See the miracles and goodness in every coincidence of your day.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

                                                    Here's How You Should Be Sharpening Serrated Knives

                                                    Serrated knives: the kitchen's underrated champions. From slicing crusty bread to ripe tomatoes, discover their power, care tips, and sharpening secrets.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

                                                    Centenarian Jewish D-Day veteran ‘doubts’ sacrifice was worth it  

                                                    Jew-hatred and the “cowardice” of officials have eroded the confidence of Londoner Mervyn Kersh, the 100-year-old told JNS.

                                                    Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF

                                                    Can You Tell the Difference Between Orwellian Words and Real Corporate Jargon?

                                                    George Orwell brought a vocabulary fit for a dystopia into the world. Corporate jargon sounds eerily similar.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                                                    8 Major Hanukkah Myths - Chabad

                                                    Let's bust some urban legends about this wintertime holiday.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                    Five Ways to Stop Your House From Getting Dusty so Quickly | Lifehacker

                                                    Unfortunately, minimizing dust in your house requires both prevention and regular maintenance. But staying on top of the problem ultimately leads to less work and fewer impacts on both cleanliness and health down the line.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

                                                    Food Companies Hope You Won’t Notice Shortages Are Raising Prices

                                                    Between climate change, geopolitical strife and supply chain bottlenecks, consumers better get used to the food volatility tax.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                    A Mysterious Lifeform Has Emerged From the Bottom of a Lake That Should Be Entirely Frozen

                                                    Scientists thought that Lake Enigma was frozen from top to bottom. Then they discovered that water—and mysterious lifeforms—existed 11 meters below the surface.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

                                                    Drowning in spam? Stop giving out your email address - do this instead | ZDNET

                                                    Don't take all that spam with you into 2025. Experience the life-changing magic of decluttering your inbox with these simple tips.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Diaspora

                                                    What the Melbourne synagogue attack shows us about antisemitism in the diaspora

                                                    In a world with blurred identities, how should we tackle antisemitic and antizionist attacks?

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

                                                    Jewish and Israeli Americans Face Discrimination in the Job Market | ADL

                                                    An ADL study shows that Jewish and Israeli Americans are subject to discrimination in the US labor market because of their identity, not their qualifications.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

                                                    8 of the Most Notorious Art Forgeries in History

                                                    Some of history's most notorious forgeries include a Vermeer that tricked a Nazi and a fake sculpture by Michelangelo.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                                                    Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (12-2-2024 to 12-6-2024)

                                                    In view for this December 2-6 in Los Angeles, you'll find L.A. County's official tree lighting ceremony, the MoMa Contenders at The Hammer, Grand Illuminations Opening Night in DTLA, the Krampus’ Cove Bar Pop-Up, a Sled-tacular celebration in Culver City,

                                                    Miscellaneous | Adventureland

                                                    The story behind Disneyland's first fully air-conditioned attraction

                                                    Tens of thousands of guests visit Disneyland Park every day, but only a fraction enter Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality

                                                    Pray for Israel

                                                    Our Father in Heaven, Rock and Redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the first manifestation of

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

                                                    Why Does ’Phony’ Mean Fake?

                                                    The origins of the term come from the Irish word for “ring.”

                                                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                                                    How Did David Defeat Goliath?

                                                    In the famous narrative, young David slays Goliath, the giant Philistine warrior, using a round pebble he collected from a brook.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                    The LAPD's new chief wants residents to start calling the police again - Los Angeles Times

                                                    Newly sworn-in LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell voiced concern about the perception of disorder in the city and said crimes are going unreported because people believe nothing will be done.

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                                                    A ‘Science of Reading’ Revolt Takes on the Education Establishment - The New York Times

                                                    Fed up parents, civil rights activists, newly awakened educators and lawmakers are crusading for “the science of reading.” Can they get results?

                                                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                                                    More Than Just Commentary: Rashi with the Rebbe - Chabad

                                                    Go to any synagogue in the world and you will find numerous copies of the Five Books of Moses. Beneath the primary text on every page, there lies a subscript penned in an unfamiliar alphabet. This is Rashi - the greatest Torah commentary of all time. What

                                                    Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

                                                    This Man Rescued 120 People on Oct. 7th

                                                    Oz Davidian risked his life to save Nova festival participants, driving back and forth 15 times under fire.

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                                                    Mud-caked volunteers clean flood debris in a Spanish town as authorities struggle to respond | AP News

                                                    The mud covering Alicia Montero is the signature uniform of the impromptu army of volunteers who for a third day are shoveling and sweeping the muck and debris out of the small town of Chiva after flash floods swept through the region of Valencia.

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                                                    Daniel Penny's trial in subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely kicks off | Fox News

                                                    Daniel Penny's trial in subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely kicks off with opening statements

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                                                    Dark secret behind completely windowless 29-storey skyscraper in New York

                                                    A dark secret behind the windowless 29-story skyscraper in New York has piqued the curiosity of locals and internet sleuths alike. Known for its eerie and foreboding appearance, 33 Thomas Street has been the subject of numerous theories and speculations. But what goes on behind those windowless walls?

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                    Rod Serling’s Moral Fight Against Evil | Aish

                                                    The creator of The Twilight Zone used his trailblazing series to wrestle with the moral issues of his time.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

                                                    Jews who unplug on holidays grateful to hear haphazardly about Sinwar

                                                    "In a media soaked world, it's hard to be behind. But that regular disconnect keeps me sane," the pollster and strategist Mark Mellman told JNS.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                                                    Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (10-14-2024 to 10-18-2024)

                                                    New week. Lots to do. For your experiential pleasure this October 14-18 in Los Angeles, check out Bee Week at

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                                                    Disney's Longest-Serving Cast Member Shares Tales of 62 Years at Disneyland, Lunch With Walt Disney

                                                    Disneyland honors their longest standing cast member and firefighter by sharing stories of his experiences of a long career at Disney.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                                                    11 Facts You Should Know About Kol Nidre

                                                    One of the most well-known parts of the Yom Kippur service, its haunting melody signals the beginning of the holiest day of the year.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                    TIME WARP: 79 Photos That Scream Life in the '70s

                                                    Step back into the wild, rebellious 1970s with 79 unforgettable photos that capture the era's bold fashions, entertainment and everyday life.

                                                    Miscellaneous | Israeli Opinion

                                                    'The New York Times' trying to eulogize Hassan Nasrallah is abhorrent - opinion

                                                    The New York Times’ anti-Israel bias and apparent sympathy with terror groups is disturbing but not surprising.

                                                      Miscellaneous | Random

                                                      Amazon Prime Day 2024: The best deals to shop ahead of the October Big Deal Days sale

                                                      These are the best early Prime Day deals we found in the lead-up to October Prime Day 2024.

                                                      Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                      Octopuses rewire their brains to adapt to climate | Popular Science

                                                      Two-spot octopuses adapt to seasonal shifts in temperature by producing different neural proteins. They accomplish this by editing their RNA.

                                                      Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                                                      Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles (9-20-2024 to 9-22-2024)

                                                      In view from September 20-22 in L.A., catch the L.A. Times Food Bowl, the return of The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor, KCRW Summer Nights at Century Park, L.A. Opera on the Beach (and at the park!), Future Sounds lf Jazz Festival at BroadStage, Cinderella in t

                                                      Miscellaneous | Israeli Opinion

                                                      Unhiding Jewish Pride on Columbia University’s Lawn

                                                      Jewish Culture Festival draws thousands of students and faculty members

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                                                      Opening a canned drink used to be a lot more risky in the Seventies

                                                      The pull tabs on aluminum cans may have been convenient, but they were a real problem for the environment — and sent people to the hospital.

                                                      Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                                                      Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (9-9-2024 to 9-13-2024)

                                                      You know what? Let’s just skip to the part of the week that isn’t 100+ degrees outside. What do you

                                                      Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                                                      Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles (9-6-2024 to 9-8-2024)

                                                      This September 6-8 in Los Angeles, check out a birthday bash for the Santa Monica Pier, The Last Repair Shop at Union Station, East Side Print Fair 2024, A Night in the Park in Burbank, Future Imaginaries at The Autry, the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival,

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                                                      Meta panel rules that ‘from the river to the sea’ is not inherently antisemitic

                                                      Meta's Oversight Board ruled that "from the river to the sea" shouldn't be automatically removed from social media, a decision that has sparked criticism from pro-Israel groups.

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                                                      Marziyeh Amirizadeh: A Chrisitan Solution for Peace in Gaza

                                                      Marziyeh Amirizadeh: A Chrisitan Solution for Peace in Gaza As an Iranian American, having lived most of my life under the misogynist evil extremism of the Islamic regime, there are many things that bring me back to the traumas in the land of my birth. Wa

                                                        Miscellaneous | Israeli Opinion

                                                        Time to nix 'Palestine' - terrorists aren't entitled to a state - opinion

                                                        The one-dimensional, tunnel-vision demand for the two-state solution (2SS) is a recipe for continuing the conflict, not for resolving it.

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                                                        High Court: State must explain refusal to let Red Cross see Palestinian prisoners

                                                        The order follows a February petition from NGOs demanding that the Red Cross be allowed to visit and receive information on Palestinian prisoners.

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                                                        'Flagrant violation': Danny Danon demands UNSC condemn Hezbollah, enforce resolution 1701

                                                        In a letter to the UNSC, Israel's Ambassador to the UN demanded the condemnation of Hezbollah and the implementation of resolution 1701, disarming Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

                                                        Miscellaneous | Israeli Opinion

                                                        There is no Temple Mount status quo – Wakf, Palestinians trampled it - opinion

                                                        Jews have every right to freedom of worship on the Temple Mount – and no amount of deceit or dissembling can or will prevent them from doing so. 

                                                          Miscellaneous | Family History

                                                          In Loving Memory of Tybie Drazin Resnick, z”l

                                                          We are a nation in mourning. This Yom Hazikaron was the undoubtedly the worst one we have ever experienced. Every person here in Israel has been affected by the war, some in the worst way imaginable. Yet every day, we try to lead normal lives.

                                                          Miscellaneous | Judaism

                                                          The Scientific Foreknowledge of the Jewish Sages

                                                          Three specific examples of Rabbis from the Talmud knowing things about the natural world that, all things being equal, they should not have known.

                                                          Miscellaneous | Judaism

                                                          Jews Don’t Run: The Rebbe and Lessons From Crown Heights

                                                          On the 30th anniversary of the riots, how Crown Heights survived to remain a thriving Jewish neighborhood

                                                          Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                                                          Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (8-19-2024 to 8-23-2024)

                                                          This August 19-23 in L.A., you'll find Astronomy on Tap in Pasadena, When Does Protest Make a Difference? at , The Natural World of Studio Ghibli at The Ford, the Tryst & Nomad Art Fair in Torrance Zócalo Public Square, Eagle Rock Brewery's 10th annual Ba

                                                          Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                          How To Digitize Your Film Negatives Using Your Smartphone Camera

                                                          There is a variety of apps you can use to scan and reverse the colors of your negatives, although some have limitations or require online accounts.

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                                                          Men are 'raw dogging' it on flights  — what the travel trend means

                                                          “Raw-dogging” has become the buzziest travel trend of the summer for stealthy plane passengers. The "raw-dogging" trend sees frequent flyers take long journeys sans entertain, food, water or sleep as a self-imposed mental and physical challenge.

                                                          Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

                                                          Hidden tales from Titanic held in a secret warehouse

                                                          A handbag, perfume and other precious items recovered from the Titanic tell stories of the doomed ship’s passengers.

                                                          Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

                                                          This Lego Camera Is a Real, Working 35mm Film Camera

                                                          A clever Lego builder has designed a fully-functional 35mm film camera built using 595 Lego bricks, and it could become a real product.

                                                          Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                                                          Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles .(8-9-2024 to 8-11-2024)

                                                          From August 9-11 in Los Angeles, catch the Ivy Station Night Market, the Natsumatsuri Family Festival, Running of the Bullies at Benny Boy, Roll @ Santa Monica, Boomyard Afro-Caribbean Day Party, Khruangbin at The Bowl, FoLAR's River Fest, and much more.