At A Glance

(2/5/25) The hardest tongue twister in English.

(2/25/25) Where college-educated Americans are moving.

(2/11/25) What your fingernails can reveal about your health.

(2/22/25) The states that don't tax retirement income (in 2025).

(2/21/25) See Time magazine's Women of the Year.

(2/10/25) Where your tax dollars go in a single chart.

(2/5/25) California's most elusive mammal photographed.

(2/26/25) The difference between $50 jeans and $500 jeans.

(2/11/25) Americans have three months to obtain a Real ID.

(2/19/25) Introducing the controversial "man fork."

(2/3/25) A massive underwater volcano is on the edge of eruption.

Clickbait: Humpback whale's eyes too big for its stomach.

Katy Perry, Gayle King, 

Lauren Sanchez heading 

to space with Blue Origin’s 

historic all-women mission

Comey Admission

 

Healthy Meals | Basics with Babish

Lulwah Al-Homoud - Artist

Lulwah Al-Homoud (Arabic: لولوة الحمود; born 1967) is a Saudi Arabian artist, calligrapher, and curator. She lives in the United Kingdom.

She was born in Riyadh and studied sociology at King Saud University, going on to receive a MA from the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.  Al-Homoud has trained with Pakistani calligrapher Rasheed Butt. She takes inspiration from Egyptian calligrapher Ahmed Moustafa.

Al-Homoud uses Arabic letters to create complex abstract patterns on paper using geometric forms and mixed media.  She was a co-curator and also exhibited in the 2008 Edge of Arabia exhibition at the Brunei Gallery of SOAS, University of London.  

Her work has been included in exhibitions in China, Korea, New York City, Paris, Germany, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain and Beirut. In 2015, she had a solo exhibition at the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum.

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In The NEWS

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
> Michelle Trachtenberg, actress known for roles on "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," found dead at her New York City apartment at age 39 (More)

> Shaboozey’s "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" tops Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart for the 35th week, a record for a single act since the chart began in 1958 (More)

> NFL scouting combine kicks off today from Indianapolis; see schedule and preview (More) | Basketball legend Diana Taurasi retires after 20 WNBA seasons, six Olympic gold medals, and three WNBA titles (More)


Science & Technology
> Researchers find evidence of humans living in tropical rainforests as early as 150,000 years ago, roughly 80,000 years earlier than previously believed (More)

> Engineers integrate networked fiber-based computer into garments, allowing the wearer to track activity and monitor health conditions (More)

> Study makes first estimate of the quantitative effect of animals in shaping the Earth's surface; researchers estimate animals contribute 76,000 gigajoules of energy into reshaping the planet's features each year (More)


Business & Markets
> US stock markets end mixed (S&P 500 +0.0%, Dow -0.4%, Nasdaq +0.3%) as S&P snaps a four-day losing streak (More) | Nvidia reports fourth quarter revenue of more than $39B, up 12% from last quarter and 78% year-over-year (More)

> Eli Lilly plans to invest at least $27B to build four new manufacturing sites in the US as demand for its weight-loss and diabetes drug Zepbound rises (More) | GM raises quarterly dividend by 25% and announces $6B stock buyback (More)

> Senate confirms Jamieson Greer to be the US trade representative by a vote of 56 to 43; Greer served as chief of staff to the US trade representative during the first Trump administration (More)


Politics & World Affairs
> Unvaccinated child dies from measles in West Texas, the first such death in outbreak that has infected at least 124 people; the measles-related death is also the first in the US since 2015 (More)

> White House directs federal agencies to prepare for large-scale firings, calls for the removal of underperforming employees or those engaged in misconduct (More) | Federal employment board pauses firings of six probationary staffers amid probe on whether the firings were illegal (More) | President Donald Trump proposes $5M "gold card" to expedite path to US citizenship (More)

> US Supreme Court hears arguments over Ohio woman's claim that she suffered reverse discrimination from her employer because she is straight (More) | Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says the paper's op-ed section will focus on viewpoints supporting personal liberties and the free market (More)

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US Constitution

 

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..."

While that sounds wonderfully beautiful and delightfully romantic and gracious, it is NOT TRUE.

At least, not in my humble opinion.

We are NOT CREATED EQUAL in numerous areas, the least of which are:

1. height
2. wealth
3. birth location
4. intelligence
5. beauty
6. judicial
7. employment
8. birth conditions
9. athletic ability
10. musical ability
11. artistic ability
12. leadership
13. bone structure
14. muscle structure
15. retention
16. organ health
17. pre-existing conditions
18. longevity

We also must understand that the words ALL MEN also refer to ALL WOMEN even though the word women is never mentioned.

Why not?

Did our founding fathers overlook women intentionally?

If our founding fathers overlooked women, as well as blacks, as well as the concept of being equal, then WHAT ELSE DID THEY OVERLOOK?

It is something to think about...

Somewhat Political

 

W boson measurement conundrum

One of the tiniest building blocks of the universe has a weigh-in problem, and Ashutosh Kotwal is determined to get to the bottom of it.


For nearly 30 years, the Duke physicist has led a worldwide effort to home in on the mass of a fundamental particle called the W boson.

It's the force-carrying particle that allows the sun to burn and new elements to form, so it's pretty important. Without it, the entire universe would be in the dark.

But in recent years the W boson has been the source of a rift in the physics world. That's because the two most precise measurements to date of its mass—essentially how much matter, or "stuff" the particle contains—don't line up.     READ MORE...

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young ~ Wooden Ships (Woodstock 1969)

New 'Ocelot' quantum processor 

inspired by Schrödinger's cat could 

scale up quantum computers by 

massively slashing errors

A rare seven-planet 

‘parade’ will light 

up the sky. 

Here’s how to see it.

BOYCOTT TOMMORROW

Black and White erotic Photography

 

Dan Bongino

 

Snowbirds

 

Snowbird Secrets - 

Snowbird Basics, 

Insider Tips - 

Midlife Snowbird

Joint Replacement

According to current research, regular exercise does not typically cause joint replacement later in life; in fact, most studies indicate that moderate exercise can actually help protect joints and potentially reduce the need for joint replacement surgery by strengthening the muscles around the joints and improving overall joint health.


Key points to remember:
Protective effect:
Studies have shown that moderate exercise, including activities like walking and swimming, can be protective against osteoarthritis, the primary reason for joint replacement, and may even decrease the risk of needing joint surgery later in life.

Importance of form:
While exercise is beneficial, improper form or excessive intensity, especially with high-impact activities, could potentially put stress on joints and increase the risk of injury, so it's crucial to exercise with proper technique and listen to your body.

Consult a doctor:
If you have pre-existing joint issues, always consult a doctor or physical therapist to develop a safe and appropriate exercise program tailored to your needs

 

 

 

GOODBYE GENE

 

Eugene Allen Hackman (January 30, 1930 – c. February 26, 2025) was an American actor. In a career that spanned six decades, he received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Films Awards and four Golden Globes.

Hackman's two Academy Award wins were for Best Actor for his role as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in William Friedkin's action thriller The French Connection (1971) and for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a villainous Sheriff in Clint Eastwood's Western film Unforgiven (1992). He was Oscar-nominated for his roles as Buck Barrow in the crime drama Bonnie and Clyde (1967), a college professor in the drama I Never Sang for My Father (1970), and an FBI agent in the historical drama Mississippi Burning (1988).

Hackman gained further fame for his portrayal of Lex Luthor in Superman (1978) and its sequel Superman II (1980). He also acted in: The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Scarecrow (1973), The Conversation (1974), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Under Fire (1983), Power (1986), Loose Cannons (1990), The Firm (1993), The Quick and the Dead (1995), The Birdcage (1996), Enemy of the State (1998), Behind Enemy Lines (2001) and Runaway Jury (2003). He retired from acting after starring in Welcome to Mooseport (2004).

Money

 

North Korea behind 

$1.5 billion crypto 

theft, FBI confirms

Politics

 

Trump says he will offer
‘gold cards’ for $5 million
path to citizenship,
replacing investor visas

Gaming

Lost Records: Bloom And Rage Review In Progress - Leave Nothing But Memories

With phenomenal character work, gorgeous visuals, and a compelling story, Lost Records is shaping up to be Don't Nod's greatest game to date.

By Jessica Cogswell on February 25, 2025 at 4:40PM PST

Diamond and Silk

 

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The people who "see" foreign languages.

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Desert train robbers target Nikes worth millions.

Should we put a data center on the moon?

The Florida Man Games return.

Clickbait: The Fyre Festival is getting a sequel.

'I Don't Think We're
Going to Have a
Choice': Elon Musk
Predicts Universal
Income Will Eventually
Be 'High'—But Fears
People Will Feel 'Useless'

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