Music | Music

Ringo Starr Can’t Bring Himself to Practice Alone

Ringo Starr discusses his new 2021 EP Zoom In, why Here Comes the Sun is the most popular Beatles song, and his love of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Miley Cyrus.

It’s great to see Ringo looking very Ringoish. His hair hasn’t been this long in decades. It’s also interesting to hear how someone from the most famous band in history, who is 80, is dealing with the pandemic (pretty much like the rest of us).

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Paul McCartney announces career spanning biography 'The Lyrics' through 154 of his songs

Paul McCartney has announced a career spanning book about his life through 154 songs from his back catalogue.

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How much music theory did The Beatles know?

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Paul McCartney Reacts to Gerry Marsden's Death: 'I’ll Always Remember You With a Smile'

Paul McCartney has paid tribute to his old friend Gerry Marsden, who died at 78 after an illness related to a heart infection.

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Paul McCartney lands first No. 1 album in 31 years

Sir Paul McCartney is doing a happy dance after his new album topped the Billboard charts -- and landed him his first No. 1 in his native Britain for the first time in 31 years.

57 years after the Beatles’ first album. It is totally amazing.

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

What's the Deal With Jerry Seinfeld's Apartment?

The internet is going wild over this layout diagram that shows why Jerry Seinfeld's apartment hallway could not exist by all known logic

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

The 50 Best Western Movies Ever Made

The history of movie Westerns more or less begins with the end of the Old West itself. We run down the 50 best examples of the genre, from The Searchers to True Grit and beyond.

Full disclosure: this list is in Vulture, which I don't really like, and doesn't include a single Western with Kirk Douglas or Audie Murphy, so it is suspect. But it's a goo starter list for people who don't know anything about Westerns.

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

When Concorde did a barrel roll: A history of the Airport films

As you social distance at home, remember that the '70s era was the golden age of the blockbuster disaster flick, and the Airport movies were the best of them all.

I saw “Airport ‘77” and “The Concorde... Airport '79” in the theater when they came out. I just rewatched both and the pure 70sness of these films is totally amazing. They are so much fun to watch. “Airport ‘77” has Jimmy Stewart, and Olivia de Havilland, and the costumes were designed by Edith Head. It’s crazy to me that I am old enough to have seen a film in the theater with their involvement.

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

Carl Reiner’s pals, co-stars and admirers share memories of ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ creator: ‘A real mensch’

Carl Reiner’s life and legacy are being remembered by those who knew him over the years.

I was fortunate enough to meet him once. He was a VERY nice man and VERY funny. He truly was, a mensch.

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

With Traditional Movie Theaters Closed, Drive-Ins Are Thriving

With the closing of traditional movie theaters due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, people are practicing social distancing at drive-ins.

I love Drive-Ins. When they started closing them in large numbers it seemed short sighted and foolish. There is something so American, and so mid-century, about them. But like most things, greed one the day, especially in places like Los Angeles. Not a single drive-in survives here. When I was a kid there were dozens. When I lived in San Diego, there were two, and now (I think) there is one. I hope that somehow this means that more of the theaters that made it into the 21st century will last longer and maybe even thrive.

Business & Finance | Startups

Y Combinator’s Startup School relaunches to be ready when you are | TechCrunch

About three years and more than 100,000 participants later, Y Combinator is relaunching its free online bootcamp Startup School as a continuous year-round program. “Over the last 15 years, startups have exploded and it’s no longer just students working on

Business & Finance | Startups

The 3-Step Strategy to Help You Determine Your Business Mission, Values and Goals

Doing so quickly is essential to getting your business on track.

Business & Finance | Startups

The Rise of Alternative Venture Capital

A new age of startup investing has arisen amid the demands of entrepreneurs, and it is altering the traditional venture capital model as we know it.

Business & Finance | Startups

The alternative to VC investing everyone has been waiting for? | Sifted

It is no secret most VCs aren't profitable. So is this members-only blockchain token-based intestment club a better alternative?

Business & Finance | Startups

4 Fast Ways to Fund Your Business (Without Venture Capital) | Inc.

Avoid raising money from venture capital firms with these four fast and effective alternatives to fundraising.

Politics | Politics

One Of The Lockdowns’ Greatest Casualties Could Be Science

Politicians, journalists, and scientists have transferred the disease burden onto the working class. They’ve also undermined scientific inquiry.

This is a must read. Martin Kulldorff, Ph.D., is a professor of medicine at Harvard and Jay Bhattacharya, MD, Ph.D., is a professor of medicine at Stanford. You absolutely can’t ignore what these two men are claiming and still assert that you respect the science. The policy surrounding the lockdowns, masks, vaccines, etc. has been almost entirely political. The science was embraced only when it could be exploited in service of the politics.

Politics | Politics

The Miseducation of America’s Elites | Bari Weiss

Affluent parents, terrified of running afoul of the new orthodoxy in their children’s private schools, organize in secret.

I graduated from Crossroads School for the Arts & Sciences in Santa Monica. It is at least as totally hypocritical as any of the schools cited here. They are so "woke" that they sent out an email to parents and alumni during the riots last year stating that it was "racist" to oppose the destruction of property. Meanwhile, they tolerate, and encourage, antisemitism and even prop up alumni who are blatant racists and Jew haters. The alumni and parents are too cowardly to say anything. I spoke up and was kicked out of the alumni Facebook group and removed from all alumni mailing lists. These people, at all of these schools, are fascists posing as "liberals." Of course the school, which drones endlessly about "dioalogue, "conversations," and "inclusivity" refused to even discuss and of this. They are absolute cowards.

Politics | Politics

The Federalist Papers and ‘The Violence of Faction’

It has been said that the oldest word in American politics is “new.” Even the United States Constitution, by far the oldest written constitution in the world…

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The Deterrent Message Iran Needs to Hear

The Biden administration can’t let the latest Iran-backed attack on American forces in Iraq go unanswered.

I have zero confidence that the Biden administration will ever be tough on Iran. I had no idea that this attack had even happened-it wasn’t widely reported by the media. No surprise when they are attempting to mask Biden’s weak Middle East policies, his weak stance on Iran, and obvious antipathy toward Israel.

Politics | Politics

Psaki accused of making fun of Space Force, refuses to apologize

Ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee has called on the White House Press Secretary to "immediately apologize" for her response to a Space Force question during a Tuesday press briefing.

She should apologize. She is the press secretary. It is not her job to denigrate an entire branch of the military. It is obvious that people like Psaki, who has proven in the past that she views facts through a partisan prism, are only selectively supportive of the military: when that it benefits them.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

The Best Gifts for James Bond Fans

Our list of must-have holiday gifts for the lucky James Bond fan in your life.

Just so everyone knows: I am a James Bind fan. So...you know what to do.

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The Best Old-School Drive-in Theaters Around the U.S.

American drive-in theaters used to number on the thousands. Today there are around 300. Now, more than ever, is the time to support them and keep them alive.

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The Evil of Louis Farrakhan vs. the Morality of Frederick Douglass

Louis Farrakhan during his Fourth of July address “The Criterion” on Revolt TV. Photo: Screenshot. In W. E. B. Du …

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How To Capture Horrible Quality Video on Audio Cassettes

Compared to the audio quality of digital files and CDs, analog cassette tape was kind of awful. And as YouTube’s Kris Slyka discovered, it’s an even worse medium for recording and playing back video, but quality issues don’t make Slyka’s clever hack of an

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In This Time of Panic, We Look to Generation X for Inspiration

Keep calm and put on some flannel.

This explains why I was mystified as to why there was so much freaking out about social isolation. Not only was it normal for us, we did it without smart phones, social media, or streaming media. We are GENERATION X (the second greatest generation) and we’re sick of being ignored by narcissistic boomers and millennials. To use the parlance of my times: we totally rule.

Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century

Vintage photos of 1950s diners show the quintessentially American restaurants in their heyday

By the 1950s, diners were a staple for the average American restaurant-goer, mainly due to their low prices, large menus, and extended hours.

Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century

Is this the world's most glamorous airport hotel? Inside JFK's Sixties-inspired TWA Hotel

Jane Mulkerrins felt like an extra on 'Mad Men' when she stayed at the new TWA at JFK

I went last week, although I didn't stay there. It was absolutely mind blowing. I would absolutely stay there if I get the chance!

Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century

The Case Study houses that made Los Angeles a modernist mecca

These homes helped to define modern architecture.

Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century

The grooviest bachelor pad in Chicago modeled its kitchen after The Brady Bunch

The only thing missing is Alice!

When I was younger I used to want to be rich so that I could build a replica of the Brady Bunch house. This guy, partially, did it. It's not exact, but it evokes the era and it's still very cool in that mid-century way.

Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century

The Vanishing World of Neon Motel Signs - Atlas Obscura

A photographer has spent decades capturing these symbols of Americana and the open road.

I love these old signs. Many years ago, before everyone had a camera on their phone, I wanted to put together a coffee table book about old neon signs. That was in the '90s. It is very sad to watch the rapidity with which these signs are disappearing. It was/is an endemic part of Americana. Worse, their replacements are the boring, generic, sameness of the typical 21st century roadside experience, which has replaced style with monotony. Not just hotel signs either, but all signage. Have you seen Las Vegas lately? It looks a lot more like any other new urban environment than Las Vegas. It's just another symbol of the current American desire to replace individualism with conformity.

News | Israel & The Jewish Community

Jackie Mason: The 3 Constants in Life: Death, Taxes and Anti-Semitism

Well, it is happening again. My grandfather told me about it. My father told me about it. Every other Jew who came over from Europe told me about it. Even the New York Times told me about it. You got it, anti-Semitism and the persecution of Jews.

My dad took me to see Jackie Mason in New York in the 80s. It was just the two of us. Jackie Mason was hilarious that night, and he is absolutely correct here.

News | Israel & The Jewish Community

'If you don't think antisemitism is real, wear a yarmulke for a week'

  Jewish outreach organization JewBelong.com is taking on antisemitism. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter With antisemitism on the

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‘The Almighty Helped Me to Survive’: A Marine’s Tale From the Pacific Theater

When Bernard (Baruch) Haller enlisted in the United States Marines in 1941, he had two goals: to serve his country and to survive. To accomplish these goals, he knew that he’d need the help of a Higher Power. And so Haller, known to friends as Bernie, vowed then and there never to eat non-kosher meat and never to miss a day of tefillin.

As a Jew whose father served in WWII, this article really meant a lot to me.

News | Israel & The Jewish Community

Volunteer Security Group Calls for Jewish Institutions to ‘Heed the Call’ After Vandal Attacks LA Synagogue and Kosher Restaurant

Evan Bernstein (l), now head of the Community Security Service (CSS), on the scene in Jersey City in the wake …

I’ve attended services at this synagogue, and have eaten at Pat’s dozens of times over almost 30 years. Where is the outrage form the liberal Jewish community, from non-Jewish liberals, from anti-racists? Antisemitism has exploded and, as always, the world is silent.

News | Israel & The Jewish Community

Rise in antisemitism dispels the myth of American Jewish exceptionalism

What has transpired so many times throughout history – pogroms and officially condoned attacks on Jews – never came about overnight.

The author wasn’t the least surprised person in the world that the recent spat of antisemitism happened in America: I was. I’ve been warning about this for decades. Even more interesting was the, literally, total lack of response to the letter her friend sent to fake Jewish “leaders.” I have had that EXACT experience time and time again. The American Jewish community needs new, effective, brave, leadership. We DO NOT need, at all, more “statements,” “condemnations,” and “dialogues.” Most tellingly is that so many Americans stood silently as their fellow Americans were being attacked. This too I’ve experienced first hand.

Science & Technology | Science & Space

WATCH LIVE: NASA's Ingenuity Attempts First-Ever Powered Flight on Another Planet

After a series of delays, the first-ever powered flight to happen on another planet is go for liftoff.

Science & Technology | Science & Space

Watch Perseverance's dramatic landing on Mars in never-before-seen video

NASA released a multi-angle video of Perseverance's entry, descent, and landing on Mars, a unique look at the precise operation.

Science & Technology | Science & Space

Mysterious object that flew by Earth has finally been identified

The object originally dubbed Asteroid 2020 SO appears to be a long-lost rocket booster that left Earth in 1966 and finally came back. The booster was part of a failed NASA mission to the Moon, and it has apparently been orbiting the Sun ever since.

Science & Technology | Science & Space

New images show NASA spacecraft's historic landing and sample collection on asteroid

New images taken by the OSIRIS-REx mission show the historic first touchdown of a NASA spacecraft on the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. The spacecraft collected a sample that will be returned to Earth in 2023.

Science & Technology | Science & Space

How to watch NASA astronauts give a live news conference from the ISS

Catch up on all the excitement with the crew of the SpaceX Dragon.