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Daily Archives: August 12, 2024
Parody plus – Hitler’s take on the election
Parody of Hitler’s response to the election battle – thanks to Mike C. (click on the muted speaker to get sound).
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Lahaina Celebrates Recovery of Historic 151-Year-Old Banyan Tree That Survived Devastating Maui Wildfire
Thanks to Pam P. The August 2023 Maui wildfires were devastating for the Hawaiian island’s people, wildlife and flora, including a century-and-a-half-old banyan tree in the beach community of Lahaina. The historic town is celebrating the landmark’s recovery, as parts of the 151-year-old banyan tree have begun to … Continue reading
Posted in environment, Plants
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The Kennedy Bear
Thanks to Ann M. In remembrance of the dead bear cub and broken bike left in Central Park by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Only $32 less 10% for first order.
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50 very short rules for a good life from the stoics
by Ryan Holiday in Forge What is the job of a philosopher?“When the standards have been set,” Epictetus said, “the work ofphilosophy is just this, to examine and uphold the standards, but the workof a truly good person is in … Continue reading
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An American Tragedy: Rise of the AR-15 Rifle
By Fred Moody (thanks to Ed M.) On July 13, a 20-year-old kid named Thomas Crooks—a kid who was such a poor shot that he had failed to make his small high school’s junior varsity shooting team—came within a hair’s … Continue reading
Posted in Guns, Social justice
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