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Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
6-Year-Old Boy's Clay Koalas Have Raised Over $51K for Australian Fire Relief
Boy Makes Koalas, Raises Over $51K for Australian Fires
Miscellaneous | Opinion
Column: Do women regret their abortions? Absolutely not!
A long-term study finds that women are relieved right after they have abortions and are still relieved five years later.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
What 5,000 Dollars A Month Gets You In New York City
What if you could live in your dream apartment? In the city of your dreams?
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Jewish History: Who Was Amram?
Amram, son of Kehot, led the Jewish people in
Egypt and fathered three of the greatest leaders in Jewish history.
Miscellaneous | Chabad
‘We’ve Made Contact With Chabad,’ Raises a Cheer on Diverted El Al Flight
Passenger pens note of gratitude after unexpected Shabbat in Halifax
Miscellaneous | Opinion
| Why Self-Driving Cars Won't Fix Our Transportation Woes
article by Cameron Roberts It’s 2035, and you’re going to a movie. As you walk out the door, you reach for your phone instead of the car keys because you don’t have a car. Instead, you’ve ordered your ride to come to you. The car that arrives ha
Miscellaneous | Potpourri
Why Ricky Gervais’s Criticism of Hollywood Is So Satisfying | Psychology Today
Ricky Gervais’ message may resonate because he calls out entitlement, self-importance, and moral hypocrisy.
Miscellaneous | Potpourri
The Narcissism and Grandiosity of Celebrities | Psychology Today
Here is a thought: Entertain us at the movies and in concert halls, and leave the science for scientists.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
18 Foods And Drinks From Your Childhood That Just Vanished Without You Even Noticing
Where'd you go? I miss you so. Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
Texas school district falls for email scam, hands over $2.3 million
There are “strong” leads but no real indication of who is responsible.
Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news
Six Times The Mainstream Media Completely Botched Iran Coverage
Here are five times the mainstream media completely botched the coverage of Trump's work in Iran and the death of terrorist leader Qasem Soleimani.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
BrightVibes
We believe in the power of Contagiously Inspiring Stories. As an opposing force to the torrent of negative news that leaves people numb, we put positive change makers in the spotlight. With our stories we want to inspire you to also have positive impact.
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
Brandon Morse: Comedy Will Save the World
Brandon Morse: Comedy Will Save the World
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
When the Cobra Bites, You’ll Be Glad Someone Sequenced Its Genome - The New York Times
Some scientists hope genomic technologies will lead to improved antivenom.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Did Non-Kosher Animals Become Jewish Names?
This seems strange, since the sages place great significance on a
person’s name.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
12 Ways You Can Help Australia’s Wildfire Victims | Mental Floss
Australia has been ravaged by fires that have devastated nearly 18 million acres of land, destroyed thousands of homes, and killed an estimated 1 billion animals. Fortunately, there are ways you can help.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Judaism: The Truth about Moshiach - Moshiach 101
Why is Moshiach so integral to the Jewish belief system? It would certainly be nice to see an end to global suffering, but that is a universal ideal. Why is that a principle of the Jewish faith?
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
When Does a New Decade Actually Begin?
Nobody can seem to agree on whether the new decade began on January 1, 2020, or if it actually begins on January 1, 2021.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
A drive through 1940's Los Angeles!
A Drive Through Bunker Hill And Downtown Los Angeles Ca. 1940s
Miscellaneous | Interesting
What Is the Middle East In the Middle Of Anymore?
Since World War II, the United States has been involved in a series of crises and wars in the Middle East on the premise of protecting U.S., Western, or global interests, or purportedly all three combined. Since antiquity, the Middle East has been the hub
Miscellaneous | I Like This
You Can Now Buy the Teapot Jim Gave Pam in The Office
Fans of 'The Office' can have their own replica of Jim's adorable gift to Pam, complete with a cassette tape and hot sauce packet.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
American & British People Swap Snacks
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Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Podcasts | Dr. Dyan
Podcasts on self hypnosis, the best sleep tips, favorite ways to help insomnia, alleviate anxiety, mind body healing, self care, and mindfulness
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
28 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (1-3-2020 to 1-5-2020)
Los Angeles provides no limit of things to do, some awesome and some not so awesome. Since time is…
Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news
New Year's Resolution For the Mainstream Media: Stop Lying
Commentary Ever since Donald Trump declared for the presidency, the mainstream media—apparently to protect us and themselves from ...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
ABC, NBC Try to Sweep Away Joe Biden’s Vow to Obstruct Congress
On Friday, former Vice President Joe Biden vowed to not comply with any subpoena to testify in the Senate’s impeachment trial of President Trump. Such an action could be classified as obstruction of Congress, the same thing Trump was being impeached for.
Miscellaneous | Gardening
January Regional Garden To-Do Lists - FineGardening
Make sure you’re starting the new year on the right foot with the help of our regional experts. They’ve compiled detailed lists of exactly what you should be doing in […]
Miscellaneous | Chabad
11 Treasures of the Chabad Library and the Stories They Tell
On Tevet 5, we celebrate the Library of Agudas Chassidei Chabad - Ohel Yosef Yitzchak Lubavitch and its position as the communal treasure for all who value the teachings and ideals of Chabad Chassidism.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
(Why) Must a Bar Mitzvah Boy Read From the Torah?
There is a prevalent custom for boys to read
the weekly Torah portion when they become a bar mitzvah. Here's why.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
An Unlimited Supply Of Borrowed Cash Is Destroying Higher Education
If college is made 'free,' there will be no reason to stop spending. We, the people who pay, must demand universities and politicians focus on education.
Miscellaneous | Products
Best Instant Pot models, hacks and easy recipes
Try these unique recipes, from popcorn to wine, in your Instant Pot.
Miscellaneous | Guy Stuff
The 4 Best Manly, All-American Movies Of 2019
It goes against every liberal piety to portray the hippies as evil, but Quentin Tarantino points out that it spawned a murderous cult in Hollywood.
Miscellaneous | Diaspora
Fearing for his life, Jew secretly celebrates Hanukkah in enemy country
A Jew living in a hostile Arab country went out of his way to celebrate Hanukkah this week, despite the
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
Indie booksellers create community to survive the age of Amazon
The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many retailers, including the country's 2,500 independent bookstores, which, despite Amazon's growing dominance, are flourishing.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Shock Report Finds at Least 1000 Christians Have Been Killed in Nigeria During 2019
A new report into the persecution of Nigeria’s Christian community has found that around 1,000 believers have been killed by Islamic militants over during 2019 alone.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
How L.O.L. Dolls Became the Dopamine Hit of a Generation - NYT Parenting
Meet the man behind the $5 billion toy juggernaut.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
This 88-year-old woman boarded her seven-hour flight. Then a man surprised her with his business-class ticket.
"No fuss, no attention, literally did it out of the kindness of his own heart," a flight attendant wrote in a viral Facebook post.
Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news
The Vindication of Sean Hannity | The American Spectator | Politics Is Too Important To Be Taken Seriously.
They can’t stand the truth. So they can’t stand Sean Hannity. And they really can’t stand something that is now abundantly obvious. The vindication of Sean Hannity. Among the many things the witch hunt to get President Donald Trump has...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
6 Gift Ideas Based on the Top Products on Amazon's Wish Lists | Mental Floss
We went through Amazon's wish lists and pulled together the top items in categories like toys, kitchen, electronics, and more—just in time for some last-minute shopping.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
8 Old and New Chanukah Traditions!
Looking to expand beyond the bare-bones basics? Here are 8 deeply meaningful traditions
for you and your family to personalize.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Liquor Taxes Could Go Up 400%, Thanks to Congressional Dysfunction - The New York Times
A temporary cut in federal taxes on alcohol fueled the growth of American distilleries, but its expiration threatens their demise.
Miscellaneous | Opinion
What Working-class and Poor White People Need to Understand About Rich White People
Rich people do not care about you.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
47 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (12-13-2019 to 12-15-2019)
This weekend in L.A. from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15 features Union Stations Cocoa Concerts, Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade, Echo Park Community Parade, a Gremlins Holiday Party, ThriftCon LA, Hanukkah Festival at the Skirball Cultural
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
How the Loss of the Landline Is Changing Family Life
The shared phone was a space of spontaneous connection for the entire household.
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
Trump Shows Himself a Better Friend to the Jews Than Even Truman
I was going to write about the hearing on the Horowitz report. I'd planned to say how the ...
Miscellaneous | Judaism
16 Menorah Facts Every Jew Should Know!
The word menorah is Hebrew for “lamp,” and generally refers to the eight-branched candelabra that we light on the Jewish holiday of Chanukah.
Miscellaneous | Shopping
Online Holiday Shopping Hacks That Will Save You Big | Mental Floss
Check out these incredible shopping hacks to find out how to buy your gifts online without breaking the bank.
Miscellaneous | Chabad
Steinsaltz Biography of the Rebbe a Hebrew-Language Best-Seller
The Steinsaltz Center in Jerusalem, the umbrella institution for the activities of Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz), is a hub of publishing and disseminating Torah in multiple languages, especially Hebrew and English.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Add a Light Each Night of Chanukah?
There are two general reasons given in the Talmud1 for why we add a candle each night:
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Michigan boy's entire kindergarten class shows up to adoption hearing: 'Too cute!'
A Michigan kindergarten class took a one-of-a-kind field trip on Thursday — they went to see one of the classmates get his forever home, and just in time for Christmas.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
New Jersey Is the Latest State to Push for Cursive in the Classroom
The anchor-esque Fs, loopy Js, and the rest of the cursive alphabet are staging a comeback in New Jersey.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!
Revised Guidelines Redefine Birth Years and Classifications for Gen X, Millennials, and Generation Z
The age ranges and birth years for Generation Z are now included with Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers in Pew Research's official generational definitions.
Miscellaneous | Gardening
December Regional Garden To-Do Lists - FineGardening
Find out exactly what you should be doing in your garden, in your region, this month. Yes, there is plenty to do in the garden in December.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
How To Raise Money For The Homeless By Sleeping Outside (At A Free Rose Bowl Concert)
Grab your jacket and a sleeping bag for this homelessness Live Aid.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Are Eye Exams A Great American Scam?
Why is it so difficult to get a new pair of glasses or contacts in this country? It’s easier pretty much everywhere else.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
We warned you AirPods would sell out, but 2 deals are somehow back in stock – BGR
AirPods are among the hottest items this holiday season, so we warned you that they would sell out when Amazon slashed prices to all-time lows. Now, we have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that we were correct, and AirPods with Apple's w
Miscellaneous | Opinion
Faith Salie on the Gen Z putdown "OK, Boomer"
For the young people of Generation Z, who have inherited from their elders a world full of rising waters, disappearing species, crippling debt and crumbling ...
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
Do soldiers sometimes enjoy combat?
The horrors of war are well documented, but less well understood is how soldiers can get a rush or thrill from combat.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Agriculture Secretary Perdue: On Thanksgiving, be thankful for the farmers who provided your feast
Because of our farmers, Americans are blessed with an abundance of nutritious and affordable food.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
A New Way of Tapping into Gratitude to Light Your Way
Gratitude benefits us and those around us. Read a simple, new way to connect with gratitude to lift you up and light your path forward.
Miscellaneous | Diaspora
Arab States Are Claiming the Heritage of Their Expelled Jews
Iraqi Jews leaving Lod airport in Israel on their way to the Ma’abara transit camp, 1951. Photo: Israel Government Press …
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
44 Awesome Things To Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in L.A. (11-28-2019 to 12-1-2019)
This Thanksgiving weekend in L.A. from Thursday, November 28 to Sunday, December 1 features Thanksgiving dining specials, Christmas in The Wizarding World, Queen Mary Christmas, Mar Vista Art Walk, Pumas in the Park, a dance workshop at CAAM, the Hollywoo
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
New Survey Finds Big Majorities Favor Religious Freedom in Public and Private
Huge bipartisan majorities of people support “a broad interpretation of religious freedom” in American public and private life, ...
Miscellaneous | Judaism
6 Steps to Improving Your Relationship With Your Spouse - Love & Judaism
We have the ability to perceive any person and any situation in a positive way, if we choose to do so.
Miscellaneous | News bias/fake news
When the villain is Obama, not Trump, news suddenly becomes not worth reporting
Every time you read something from AFP and Reuters (and CNN and The Washington Post), you should be thinking, not “this is fake news” but: “What’s the agenda?” To paraphrase Chuck Schumer’s infamous, and instructive, comment on the CIA, news outlets have
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Questions from the Historic Chicago Walking Bar Tour - Chicago Detours
Answering questions that stump the guides on the Historic Chicago Walking Bar Tour. Topics range from speakeasies, to conspiracy theories, and more as we answer your best Bar Tour questions!
Miscellaneous | Stuff I Like
Concorde's last flight: Is this the greatest aviation photograph of all time?
In 2003, Lewis Whyld took an instantly classic photograph of the Concorde on its last flight, soaring over the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
X doesn't mark the spot: As Millennials and Baby Boomers feud, a generation is left out
Generation X has largely earned a reputation for being disconnected politically, and is overshadowed by the older Baby Boomers and the younger Millennials.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Clean Your Smart Phone! It's Covered in Germs
A new survey of 1,200 Americans and their cleaning habits finds that one in four (23%) have never cleaned their smartphone.
Miscellaneous | Dating & Relationships
Why Twitter and Instagram are the best dating apps
Social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram are great resources for vetting potential dates.
Miscellaneous | Potpourri
Marie Kondo betrays her whole premise by launching e-commerce store full of useless junk
Some of us—not naming names here—really appreciated Marie Kondo’s take on clutter. Maybe we didn’t thank our sweaters for their service before donating them to Goodwill—and we’re still finding that folding method a bit tricky—but we found he
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
We Tracked Down A Fake-News Creator In The Suburbs. Here's What We Learned
"The whole idea from the start was to build a site that could kind of infiltrate the echo chambers of the alt-right," says Jestin Coler, whose company, Disinfomedia, is behind some fake news sites.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Buying Less Makes People Happier than Just Buying Green
By Emily Reynolds. In contrast, people who "buy green" are not any happier.
Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality
Kanye West performs at Houston jails: 'This is a mission, not a show' | Fox News
Kanye West made a surprise appearance at two Harris County jails in Houston on Friday.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
The Past, Present and Future Are Subjective
By Emma Young. When people see the future as coming sooner, they make more far-sighted choices, the study finds.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!
Our Favorite Dreamy Overwater Bungalows | Budget Travel
For the ultimate relaxing vacation, these overwater bungalows offer postcard-perfect locations to fully immerse yourself in a tropical getaway.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
35 Ultimate Things to Do in Los Angeles – Fodors Travel Guide
Visiting LA means you can surf on the beach in the morning and by the afternoon be snowboarding on snow-capped mountains. LA is shopping on Rodeo Drive and rock shows on the Sunset Strip, 5-star restaurants and roadside taco trucks, movies at
Miscellaneous | Israeli Culture
You’re going to love our superb shakshuka recipe - ISRAEL21c
It’s not hard to make one of Israel’s favorite breakfast foods in your own kitchen. Follow along as ISRAEL21c’s Jessica Halfin shows you how as part of our Tayim recipe series.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Could a Boeing 737 Land on an Aircraft Carrier?
Could a Boeing 737 land on an aircraft carrier? It seems like an absolutely crazy question...
An empty Boeing 737 weighs 75,000 pounds, has a wingspan of 112 feet, typically lands at 178 miles per...
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
38 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (11-15-2019 to 11-17-2019)
Los Angeles provides no limit of things to do, some awesome and some not so awesome. Since time is…
Miscellaneous | Israeli Culture
WATCH: Sderot Resident Gives Reporting Crew The Jewish Mother Treatment | Israellycool
An elderly resident of the beleaguered town of Sderot looks after a television crew
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Reclaiming the term ‘Zionism’
Ryvchin: 'It is vital that our young people understand the story of Zionism, which is not only inspiring, but is inextricably linked to every phase of Jewish history'.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
How Crime Scene Analysts Collect and Preserve Fingerprints | WIRED
A veteran analyst explains the work of gathering fingerprints that can link a suspect to a crime—even after it rains.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
‘Ok math WHIZ’: William Shatner takes troll whining about how much HARDER it is for people today APART with simple math
Don't whine to William Shatner folks. Just don't do it.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
33 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (11-8-2019 to 11-10-2019)
This weekend in L.A. from Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10 features Coco at The Hollywood Bowl, American Indian Arts Marketplace, Los Angeles Coffee Festival, Camp Flog Gnaw, Girl Gang Craft Los Angeles Holiday Market, Our Future Fest, and MUCH m
Miscellaneous | Judaism
What does Judaism Say about Transgenderism?
While transgenderism was once an issue that afflicted a few called gender dysphoria, it is now mainstream. What does Judaism have to say about this?
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Latest Antisemitic Attacks in Borough Park Underline Grim Challenges Facing Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn
Security footage showing a group of men emerging from a car and chasing an Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn’s Borough Park …
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
14 vintage photos of Disneyland behind the scenes that will make you see the theme park in a whole new light
In the '60s, some photographers got behind-the-scenes looks at the California theme park, and captured their experiences through film.
Miscellaneous | Diaspora
Jewish astronaut snaps space pics of Israel, salutes late father
Jessica Meir posts photos of the Middle East and says it's part of the journey her Iraqi-born dad took, reaching US via Israel, Lebanon, Switzerland and Sweden
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
32 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Week You Need to Know About (11-4-19 to 11-8-19)
This week, from Monday, November 4 to Friday, November 8, features Coco live at The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles Coffee Festival, 29Rooms and MUCH more.
Miscellaneous | I Like This
Fans of The Office Can Now Build Their Own Dunder Mifflin!
Those who love the NBC hit show can construct the reception area, Dwight and Jim’s desks, and Michael Scott’s office.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Here’s a Cheat Sheet of Free Museum Days in L.A. For November (2019)
For this post we’re detailing free days for the month of November, 2019
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
54 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Halloween Week You Need to Know About (10-28-19 to 11-1-19)
This week, from Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1, features Grand Park Día de los Muertos, Fantastic Planet larger than life public art piece, Scary Delicious Bug and Wine Pairing, BE KIND, REWIND 90s HALLOWEEN PARTY, Night Dive at the Aquarium of
