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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Helping Hands Brings Joy
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Larry Graham on Bass
An excerpt from BassPlayer -
“I wasn’t interested in learning the ‘correct’ style of playing bass. I was going back to guitar”: Larry Graham explains how his unorthodox six-string style invented slap bass
How the father of slap bass drove the world’s grooviest band
By Nick Wells
Bassists like Larry Graham come around maybe once a century. Widely credited as the man who invented thumping and plucking, or slap bass if you prefer, he switched to bass from guitar and famously began to thump the strings while playing in his mother's band as a teenager.
Joining Sly & The Family Stone in 1967, Graham made his new style the defining sound of funk. No group before or since – with the possible exception of Prince – had such success in crossing funk grooves and pop melodies the way Sly and his band did on tracks such as Stand! and Dance to the Music.
“Dance to the Music stands out as one of my favorite basslines,” Graham told Bass Player. “Bass players weren't using effects up until that point, and that opened the door. Everyday People is also unique because I'm just thumpin' one note with the same rhythm for the whole song. I'd never heard that before.”
What Babies Do in the Womb
My respect for women after this video: 📈📈📈📈📈 pic.twitter.com/j8hYqdfEEG
— Interesting As Fuck (@interesting_aIl) October 9, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Highest Divorce Rate in America in These States
An excerpt from The Boot -
The Divorce Rate in America is Highest in These Five States
By Evan Paul
With the divorce rate hovering near 43 percent in America, wedding bliss can be just that, or your marriage can end in divorce.
That doesn't stop people from taking the risk, however — nearly 90 percent of people get married by the age of 50.
America has the highest divorce rate in the world, and it's especially bad in some states.
Divorce Rate in America Is Highest in These 5 States
If you're looking to get married and stay that way, you might not want to reside in one of these five states. These states have the highest divorce rate in the country:
5. Oklahoma
4. West Virginia
3. Kentucky
2. Wyoming
1. Arkansas
The divorce in Arkansas is more than 60 percent higher than the rest of the country as a whole! Researches say that Arkansas has a higher number of marriages, so that could be part of why there's higher number of divorces.
Read More: Divorce Rate in America Is Highest in These 5 States | https://theboot.com/ixp/204/p/american-divorce-rate-by-state/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
The Scientific Method for Parallel Parking
The scientific method of parking a car. pic.twitter.com/xS7oqPAwJ1
— Learn Something (@cooltechtipz) September 30, 2024
Following In His Footsteps
Jade DeMelody Jackson @THEJADEDEMELODY a journalist with The Indianapolis recently announced that she attending Jarvis Christian University. The school was founded by her great grandfather Thomas Buchanan Frost in 1912,
— Success Is Us (@successisus_) September 20, 2024
[via] @becauseofthem pic.twitter.com/3u3Sl6INvn
Southern Mouth-Watering Classics
An excerpt from Southern Living -
15 Nearly Forgotten Southern Classics To Make With Your Grandchildren This Year
By Krissy Tiglias
01 Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
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With all of the trendy desserts these days, it's comforting to return to a classic like banana pudding. Smooth, extra creamy, and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or birthday parties. Break out the spoons and enjoy this dessert together.
02 Frito Pie
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| Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox |
Frito pie, oh my. A little like chili with a surprising ingredient that everyone loves: a bag of Fritos. An individual package of Fritos brand corn chips is the foundation for this recipe that's soul-satisfying and perfect for a chilly autumn tailgate.
04 Our Best Jambalaya
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| Photo: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray |
Jambalaya is a true Southern classic. While there are many differing opinions on just how to make it the right way, this recipe (which comes together in under an hour) is perfect for a weeknight dinner or Sunday supper.
Click the link below for the recipes for these dishes and many more. - Faye
https://www.southernliving.com/nearly-forgotten-southern-classic-recipes-8723193
"Say It To My Face"
An excerpt from Upworthy-
Snoop Dogg shares what made him change his tune on 'derogatory' lyrics about women
Here's to being willing to learn and evolve.
By Annie Reneau
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| Snoop Dogg has become a beloved figure among all ages. |
Few people in the public eye have had as dramatic a redemption arc as 90s gansta rapper, Martha Stewart best bud and Olympics ambassador Snoop Dogg. The 52-year-old has become a beloved figure for multiple generations who enjoy his chill positivity and endearing, get-along-with-everyone persona.
No one who came of age in the 90s would ever have imagined their parents or grandparents becoming Snoop Dogg fans, yet here we are.
The perpetually stoned G-funk star came onto the music scene as a bad boy of West Coast hip-hop in the early 90s, with a criminal rap sheet that included felony drug possession and sale and first-degree murder charges (for which he was acquitted). His music reflected his gangster lifestyle, with references to drugs and alcohol, deadly gang rivalries and derogatory slang terms for women.
But to his credit, a couple of key interactions with other musicians led Snoop to change his tune when it comes to putting misogynistic lyrics into his songs.
Dionne Warwick told Snoop and his friends to say it to her face
In 2023, Snoop shared in the CNN film Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over that singing legend Dionne Warwick had invited him and some other 90s rappers to her house. They were to arrive no later than 7:00 a.m., and they found themselves so intimidated, they were in her driveway at 6:52 a.m.
"We were kind of, like, scared and shook up,” Snoop said. “We’re powerful right now, but she’s been powerful forever. Thirty-some years in the game, in the big home with a lot of money and success.”
Warwick said she respected their right to express themselves but was tired of the misogynistic lyrics in their songs. She pulled a power move, demanding that they call her a "b__ch" to her face.
"“You guys are all going to grow up,” she told them. “You’re going have families. You’re going to have children. You’re going to have little girls, and one day that little girl is going to look at you and say, ‘Daddy, did you really say that? Is that really you?’ What are you going to say?”
Snoop said that he and his fellow rappers were "the most gangsta as you could be" at that time and believed they couldn't be checked. He admitted, however, that Warwick "out-gangstered" them that day.
Whitney and Dionne
Imagine if Whitney and Dionne had recorded this song, but only as a duet! pic.twitter.com/89dJHkJ4Zr
— ✨Whitney Stan✨ (@Whitney_Stan_) September 29, 2024
Funny Headstones
An excerpt from Cheezburger -
25 Funny Headstones That Prove You Can Have Humor in the Hereafter
By JR Atkinson
https://cheezburger.com/37160965/25-funny-headstones-that-prove-you-can-have-humor-in-the-hereafter
Michael Jordan's Jet
Michael Jordan’s new $70 million Gulfstream G650ER is incredible.
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) October 8, 2024
The tail number is N236MJ and the custom paint job probably cost over $500,000. pic.twitter.com/T9Q2yAXZxP
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Lifesaving Item You Should Probably Pack On Vacation
From Buzzfeed -
The Lifesaving Items That Doctors Always Pack On Vacation
Medical experts recommend taking face masks, hand sanitizer, tweezers, tape, and more whenever you travel.
by Tessa Flores, HuffPost Staff
According to Dr. Sterling N. Ransone Jr., president of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a full-time family physician in Deltaville, Virginia, having a really good grasp on your specific medical conditions or allergies and the medications needed to treat them is absolutely essential to vacationing safely. (The American Academy of Family Physicians does not endorse any products or services.)
“It’s important to include a one- to two-day day supply of medications taken for chronic conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure. Things happen. You never know when your luggage may be lost or stolen. A small supply in your first aid kit will relieve worry until your doctor’s office can arrange for a refill near you,” Ransone told us.
He said that this list can include things like epipens, inhalers, glucose kits or aids used to treat coronary issues.
Outside of the realm of medicine, Ransone also said that he packs copies of identifications, passports and health insurance cards for each person traveling. “You never know when you may need to seek care due to accident or illness. It’s also good to have extra copies on hand in case you fall victim to theft,” he said.
You can keep unpacking Ransone’s luggage in the list below, in addition to seeing the travel recommendations of a couple other physicians, too.
1. An economy pack of hand sanitizers
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| Amazon |
For the same reason listed above, Ransone will also always travel with a germ-busting rotation of liquid. These are extremely high-rated and trusted options for germ protection in addition to being perfectly packaged for travel.
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $14.99.
2. A two-pack of pocket-sized strips of duct tape
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| Amazon |
According to Ransone, there's not much that he can't fix with duct tape, whether it be used to close wounds or secure splints. That being said, who wants to tote around a huge roll of duct tape around in their suitcase? These flat, pocket-sized mini rolls have five yards' worth of tape each and solve that problem instantly.
Ransone also recommends what he calls "buddy tape," which are cushioned bandages that can be useful for stabilizing jammed or sprained toes and fingers.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in seven colors).
5. A 50-pack of DEET-infused towelettes for protection on the go
Amazon
"I hate getting itchy bug bites when traveling. Insect repellent wipes really help. Plus, preventing bites can help you avoid certain infectious illnesses, like Zika and Lyme disease," Ransone said.
These towelettes each contain 30% DEET, one of the most reliable ingredients used to repel Lyme-carrying ticks, and can be rubbed onto exposed patches of skin to provide up to seven hours of protection. The water-based formula is low-odor, non-greasy and non-staining.
"Talk with your family physician if there are vaccines you should get before traveling to parts of the world where these infections are common," Ransone added.
Get a 50-pack from Amazon for $41.50.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tessaflores/the-lifesaving-items-that-doctors-always-pack-on-vacation
Why the Steelers Don't Have Cheerleaders
An excerpt from TotalProSports -
Here’s Why The Pittsburgh Steelers Don’t Have Cheerleaders
By Darrelle Lincoln
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| Pittsburgh Steelers fans (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) |
The Pittsburgh Steelers do not have cheerleaders.
It is crazy to think about since the Pittsburgh Steelerettes were the first cheerleading squad in the National Football League, serving as the cheerleaders for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1960s.
They are one of only six NFL teams without cheerleaders, along with the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, and New York Giants.
Speaking of the Packers, when the two teams met in Super Bowl XLV, neither franchise had cheerleaders, as Green Bay did away with their cheerleaders in 1988 after market research indicated fans did not really care.
The Steelers’ cheerleading pioneers were part of the organization from 1961 until 1968.
In the 1960s, the team’s lack of cheerleaders ended after the girls wished to wear outfits that were more “modern” and “daring.”
According to Wikipedia, the owner wasn’t feeling it, so he decided to fire them instead.
Split-Faced Cat
From Animals Around the Globe -
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| Narnia striking a pose. Image by @amazingnarnia via Instagram A six-year-old British Shorthair cat named Narnia flaunts a truly extraordinary face. His split-colored facial pattern—half gray, half black—sets him apart from the crowd. Then to top the whole look off his piercing eyes add the most distinguished splash of blue. |
Send Later Messaging Finally Comes to Apple
An excerpt from 9to5MAC -
Here’s how to schedule messages to Send Later in iOS 18
By Michael Potuck
Apple launched the Send Later feature for email with iOS 16. Now with iOS 18, we have the same functionality for Messages.
How to schedule messages to Send Later in iOS 18
Note: Send Later in Messages only works with iMessages, not SMS texts
- Make sure you’re running iOS 18 on your iPhone
- Open the Apple Messages app and select an existing text or create a new one
- Write your text, but before hitting the send button, tap the + icon on the left side of the text field
- Tap More (or swipe down), now choose Send Later
- Pick a date and time to schedule the message
- Tap the send button (up arrow) to set the scheduled message
After you set a scheduled message, it will show up on your screen in the thread with a dotted-line bubble.
Tap Edit if you’d like to change the scheduled date/time, want to send it now, or delete the scheduled message.
Kids Know Right From Wrong
Nothing compares to moments like these on the campaign trail. pic.twitter.com/oNdwRuPr40
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 8, 2024
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