Thursday, July 15, 2021
The Most Famous Invention From Every State
An excerpt from the Family Handyman -
The Most Famous Invention from Every State
By Marissa LaLiberte
Which great American invention comes from your state?
Alabama: Windshield Wipers
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On a trip to New York City in 1902, Mary Anderson realized what a nuisance the falling snow was for her streetcar driver. Anderson couldn’t drive, but back home in Birmingham, she sketched up her design for windshield wipers. Don’t miss these other 16 things you didn’t know women invented.
https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/the-most-famous-invention-from-every-state/
The Most Photogenic Architectural Wonder in Every State
From Trip Trivia -
The Most Photogenic Architectural Wonder in Every State
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| Arizona: Chapel of the Holy Cross |
The Chapel of the Holy Cross located in Sedona, Arizona stands out for several reasons, not least of all because its sleek, minimalist design is unlike the ornate, Gothic Revival elements typically found in Catholic church architecture. The Roman Catholic church, completed in 1956, replicates the natural form and color of the surrounding red rock in the desert landscape, standing 250 feet on a butte, with a simple cross as its frame and the surrounding windows as its most notable feature. The interior is just as straightforward, with nothing but a few pews and an altar, letting the natural beauty outside the chapel be the primary focus.
https://www.triptrivia.com/most-photogenic-architectural-wonder-in-every-state/X_M1N7nODQAGebh0?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1310997129&utm_term=SA0115
https://www.triptrivia.com/"Mom, Do Not Leave Your Kids With This Guy!"
From Bored Panda -
Dad Sends His GF These Pics Whenever She Asks If Their Babies Are OK While He’s Watching Them (30 New Pics) Interview With Artist
By Jonas Grinevičius and Justinas Keturka
We’ve all got that one person in our lives who is a total dad You know what I mean—they keep making puns and dad jokes and doing whatever they can to brighten everyone’s day in their own unique way. Father of two Kenny Deuss, from Antwerp in Belgium, is a total dad in the best possible way and I for one relate to him quite a bit (I make everyone groan with my dad jokes and I used to live in Belgium).
Whenever Kenny used to look after his firstborn and his girlfriend would be out, she’d ask him if little Alix was doing all right. That’s when humor-loving Kenny had a brilliant idea. He began photoshopping replies to the love of his life’s queries in the form of pictures. In them, he and the toddler would be in various dangerous, adventurous, and comic situations.
Since the very first photoshop, Kenny has amassed a following of over 157k fans on Instagram who eagerly await his latest photo-edited masterpiece. What’s more, the dad’s also started photoshopping pictures with his second child, Aster, who was born just this year, in 2021, as well.
Happy Birthday Alix! Even Though We Only Have A Small Party Due To Covid, We’re Having A Blast!
We Spend Two Days At The Belgian Coastline. Apparently There Are A Couple Of Aggressive Seagulls There. If Someone Finds Their Nest With Aster In It, Please Let Me Know
How To Write A Eulogy
An excerpt from the Mirror -
How to write a eulogy for a funeral - where to start and what should you include
A eulogy at a funeral for a loved-one is like a best man's speech except everyone is crying, it's no wonder some people find the prospect of delivering one daunting
By Emily Sleight
A eulogy is often a key part of a funeral, you will have a chance to talk about your loved one’s life and what they meant to you, they can be very emotional.
It is often regarded as an honour to be asked to give a eulogy, as it means you played a big part in the life of the deceased.
If you've been tasked with putting together a eulogy you might be feeling pretty anxious about it, but thankfully there is no real right or wrong in what you say.
You just need to think about your audience, and establish a basic structure so you’re feeling prepared and confident.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-write-eulogy-funeral-start-24524052
From Reffing to Fighting For His Life
An excerpt from the Undefeated -
A year ago, Tony Brown was reffing his first NBA Finals. Now, he’s fighting for his life.
The veteran referee opens up about the pancreatic cancer diagnosis that changed his course
BY TONY BROWN, AS TOLD TO JERRY BEMBRY
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| Tony Brown worked Game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers. JESSE D. GARRABRANT/NBAE VIA GETTY IMAGES |
As I watch the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns play for an NBA championship, I can’t help but revisit this stage of the season a year ago.
It was Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat. LeBron James against Jimmy Butler. The NBA bubble.
It was also, in Game 4, the moment I reached the pinnacle of my professional career. After 19 years as an NBA referee, after over 1,000 regular-season and 35 playoff games, I stepped on the court to work my first Finals.
Most eyes at tipoff were, I’m sure, focused on the star players who are the driving force in this league. I’m sure back home in Atlanta the eyes of my wife and my three kids were focused on me as I finally got the opportunity to work the NBA’s premier event.
It was career validation: I was considered one of the best referees in the world.
When this season began, my goal was to experience that exhilarating moment again.
But life threw me a curveball.
Pancreatic cancer. Stage 4.
Honestly, I don’t know what’s in store for me.
But with the love of my wife, my kids, my NBA family and my friends in the trenches alongside me, I’m well armed for this battle for my life.
https://theundefeated.com/features/a-year-ago-tony-brown-was-reffing-his-first-nba-finals-now-hes-fighting-for-his-life/
Common Courtesies
From Buzzfeed -
People Are Sharing The Unwritten Rules Of Life, And I Never Thought Of These
FOLLOW THESE!
by Ryan Schocket
On Tuesday, Reddit user u/0_7_0 asked, "What is one 'unwritten rule' that you believe everyone should know and follow?" People responded with a bunch of valuable tidbits we all should listen to.
1. "If I show you a picture on my phone, don't go swiping sideways."
—u/Soft-Problem
2. "If you borrow something, return it in the same condition."
—u/Ryastor
3. "Stand back before boarding a bus, subway, metro, or elevator so that those on can get off quickly without having to wait for you to back up first."
—u/Lightmareman
4. "Don't watch loud videos on your phone at a restaurant. Can't believe this isn't common courtesy anymore."
—u/penguinmanbat
5. "The last one to go to bed has to turn all the lights off."
—u/Rebeca2277
https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/people-are-sharing-the-unwritten-rules-of-life-and-i-never
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Another Brilliant Black Doctor Sounding the Alarm
An excerpt from Zenger -
America’s First Black Female Transplant Surgeon Says Organ Donation Is Racially Lopsided
The number of organ donors in the black community is alarmingly low. Velma Scantlebury is working to change that.
By Vandita Agrawal
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| Dr. Velma Scantlebury, who earned her Doctor of Surgery in 1989, has performed over 2,000 transplants. (Courtesy of Velma Scantlebury) |
The nation’s first black female transplant surgeon says that while donated organs are allocated equitably along racial lines in America, African-Americans continue to face unique disadvantages in the life-saving process she has worked in since 1989.
Velma Scantlebury told Zenger that the black community needs greater awareness about the need for more organ donors among nonwhite Americans. She points to the Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program, founded in 1991.
African-Americans have a more difficult time getting on kidney transplant lists, even though they are more likely to have end-stage renal disease. They trail whites in access to kidney transplants. Scantlebury said her black patients face inequality in health care, poor treatment by some doctors, lack of insurance, late referrals to specialists and a lack of health literacy.
“They are often diagnosed late, due to a lack of equity of health care. When referred to transplant, many have difficulty navigating the system to get the required tests. Hypertension and diabetes are more common in African-Americans, and despite this, many patients are neglected when it comes to getter their kidney function checked,” said Scantlebury, who has performed more than 2,000 transplants.
https://www.zenger.news/2021/07/05/nations-first-black-female-transplant-surgeon-advocates-for-better-care-for-african-americans/
First Black Female Chair of Surgery @ Albany Medical College
https://www.blackenterprise.com/meet-the-first-black-female-chair-of-surgery-at-a-u-s-academic-health-science-center/Albany Medical College appoints the first Black female chair of surgery at an academic health science center in the US: Dr. KMarie King Learn more: https://t.co/diQSAaBLYd @KmarieMD @amcollsurgeons @societyofBAS @womensurgeons pic.twitter.com/4hNtgDfGHT
— Albany Med (@AlbanyMed) July 6, 2021
"Is Angela Working?"
An excerpt from The Mirror -
Woman escapes date with 'violent' man with life-saving secret signal to club DJ
The woman asked the DJ at a Liverpool pub the question that alerted him to her situation. He knew exactly what she meant and helped her to leave with the aid of a security guard
By Tim Hanlon
A distressed woman needing help to escape a potentially violent date used a private signal to the DJ at a Liverpool pub to get away.
She was saved by asking the DJ if Angela was working and, knowing immediately what she meant, he helped her out of the difficult situation.
At the city centre pub, the DJ responded by saying yes, Angela was working and told the nervous woman to get inside the booth with him.
He then called for help from security, and asked a guard the same question, which led to the woman being helped out of the back of the venue and into a taxi.
The man, who shared the episode on a Liverpool hospitality industry Facebook page, is now calling on other venues to train its staff to know what to do in these types of situations.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-escapes-date-violent-man-24495152
Four Phrases to Use When Stopped by Cops
An excerpt from Good -
The Four Magic Phrases to Use When You’re Stopped by the Cops
Everyone should know their rights.
By Brandon Weber
Whether it's a traffic stop that turns into “We smell something in your car" or a “driving while black" situation, you have rights when you're pulled over, and it's for the best if you actually use them. So how does this work, anyway? Well, you have rights when you're pulled over. These have been established via case law, and ultimately, some stem from the Constitution itself. In order, here are the magic phrases, along with some graphics to help you remember.
1. “Am I free to go?"
In any situation involving the police, you can ask this question. Some people ask it slightly differently: “Am I being detained?"—which is a version of the same question. Basically, if they've got nothing on you, they have to let you go. If they answer no to that question, you are in fact not free to go. In that case, you are suspected of doing something, and it's their job to try to get you to admit to it or to say a bit too much and incriminate yourself.
https://www.good.is/articles/4-magic-phrases-cops
One Smart Cookie - Historical Spelling Bee Winner = 14 Year Old Black Girl!
From HuffPost -
Spelling Bee Champ Is A Speed-Reading Math Whiz Who Holds 3 World Records
Zaila Avant-garde, 14, also made history at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee.
By Elyse Wanshel
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| Zaila Avant-garde competes in the first round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals in Orlando, Florida, on July 8. JIM WATSON VIA GETTY IMAGES |
This year’s spelling bee champ is F-A-S-C-I-N-A-T-I-N-G.
Zaila Avant-garde, a 14-year-old from Harvey, Louisiana, made history Thursday when she became the first African American winner and the second Black champion in the Scripps National Spelling Bee’s 96-year history.
But that may not even be the most interesting thing about the teen.
Zaila, who dipped her toe into competitive spelling just two years ago, knows how to speed-read and discovered that she could divide five-digit numbers by two-digit numbers in her head, according to The New York Times.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spelling-bee-champ-speed-reading-math-whiz-3-world-records_n_60e856eee4b0b0220ededff8?ncid=NEWSSTAND0001