What I have been reading and looking at around the web:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25027090
http://videos.huffingtonpost.com/10-legendary-soldiers-of-wwii-517865958
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syriac_Christianity
http://www.theonion.com/video/historic-blockbuster-store-offers-glimpse-of-how-m,14233/
Okay, I am so far behind in Points of Interest; I often suggest things on facebook, which I think you might want to read, but it does take me awhile to get the links posted here — so very sorry — but mad dash tonight!
http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/21/health/hemingway-film/index.html?hpt=hp_t4
http://www.tasteofcuba.com/cubandesserts.html
http://rememberme.ushmm.org/
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/08/08/visit-10-lesser-known-american-historic-sites/
http://www.annieandre.com/2011/03/20-ways-pay-for-1-year-sabbatical/
Once again, a few updates from stories we have suggested on facebook, mostly throughout the month.
A Must See:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/24/opinion/macgregor-cyrus-cylinder/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
Cuba’s love for Books: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-21525595
Is the end finally upon us? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/22/raul-castro-retirement_n_2742730.html
Is nationalization ever a good step? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/18/evo-morales-nationalizes-sabsa_n_2712127.html?utm_hp_ref=world
Good News!
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/17/world/americas/cuba-blogger-travels/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
A loss in the world of sports:http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2013-02-18/jerry-buss-dead-dies-obituary-la-lakers-owner-cancer-kobe-bryant-magic-johnson?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-bb%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D271856
Asteroid, passing near earth, right now – see it on NASA TV: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html
Russia hit by meteorite: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/15/meteorite-streaks-across-russian-urals_n_2691904.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk1%26pLid%3D271147
1984: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21337504
Ed Koch: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21292317
January 27 is Holocaust Remberance Day; take a moment to read this story, it will lift your spirits: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/chiune-sugihara-japanese–jews-holocaust_n_2528666.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-bb%7Cdl24%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D262198
There is so much going on! Below are a few of the links we have posted, in the last several weeks, on facebook. If you are a fan, on facebook, you have already seen these articles; if not you may want to take a look at some of the stories, from around the world, which we think are worth knowing.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7834402.stm What a brave girl!
http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/09/world/asia/pakistan-teen-activist-attack/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/08/venezuela-chavez-cuba_n_1949285.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-19858755 We know Chavez won.
http://translatingcuba.com/ Such a worthy cause!
http://www.desdecuba.com/generationy/ Take a look at her blog, written from inside Cuba.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120927-the-decaying-web A fascinating story, so much to think about.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19772828
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/09/24/us-postal-service-offers-cash-for-iphones/ Linda asked why? I too would like to know.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19751370
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19595265
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19595265
~M~
A great Smithsonian site on World War II: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/topics/Time-World_War_II.html
A very sweet idea: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/07/28/military-brides-get-dream-their-wedding-dresses-free/?test=faces
If you are on your way to Paris, or just with you were: http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20110826-paris-the-inside-story/1
Today Matthew Wayne Shepard would have celebrated his 35th birthday, had he not been beaten to death, simply for being gay. Matthew was a student at the University of Wyoming, when on October 7, 1998, believing he was being given a ride home, by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, he was instead driven out of town, where his cries for help would be unheard. He was bound to a split-rail fence, beaten, and left to die. Eighteen hours later, a bicyclist, Aaron Kreifels, found his maimed body, and tried to get Matthew help; but it was too late. On October 12, he succumbed to the injuries and died.
If you are looking for a way to make a difference this holiday season, perhaps you will consider a gift that will help end bigotry, ignorance, violence, and hate.
http://www.matthewshepard.org/
Kate and Merry, sitting on the Matthew Wayne Shepard Memorial Bench, in Wyoming
A great story about the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/07/17/greene.sinatra.patsys/index.html?iref=allsearch
Shocking to read that San Francisco is facing such closures of courtrooms:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/18/san-francisco-courtroom-closure_n_902097.html
Travel through the ages:
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2011/07/11/retro-travel-top-travel-experiences-by-decade/
You decide:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/07/12/whats-going-on-at-the-bachmann-clinic/?hpt=hp_t2
The Ultimate In-N-Out Secret Menu (and Super Secret Menu!) Survival Guide:
A little taste bud tease:
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/07/11/americas-best-sandwiches/?test=faces
From What would you do?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/150913/what-would-you-do-gay-parents-are-refused-a-meal
An interesting point of view:
Seriously:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/10/rick-santorum-the-marriage-vow_n_894055.html
~M~
Watch This! Be Happy! Have Hope!
We were recently in Grand Rapids, and seriously feel in love. A great town! Newsweek placed the city of Grand Rapids on their list of dying towns, this is how they reacted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPjjZCO67WI
Take a look at this website if you are interested in hearing “Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world” at: http://www.ted.com/
Love this site! Find out how long and how much:
The site is only as good as the student, but this might be help if you are trying to learn a new language.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
As you prepare to vacation this summer, you may want to take a look at local taboos:
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/09/24/local-taboos-trip-travelers/?test=faces
Government Resources for those seeking employment:
http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/01/26/free-government-resources-for-the-unemployed/
Five steps to clean up your on-line image:
A fun top 50 list of films from last year:
http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/09/01/best-movies-of-2010/
Good information on diabetic diets:
http://diabetes.ygoy.com/2008/23/which-fruits-and-vegetables-can-diabetics-eat/
Need to order flowers in Georgetown, Massachusetts? My Mother loved the orchid they sent:
http://www.nunantheflorist.com/list/plant/18/blooming
Take a look at this story. Can you imagine one in five of our new Congressmen sleeping on cots in their office? It does put a new spin on the notion of public service and sacrifice.
Uganda remains in the news, for all of the wrong reasons: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12295718
I just found this site, a great tool to help manage your travel. http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/usmap.jsp
Some follow up on Helen Thomas: http://www.aolnews.com/2011/01/19/society-of-professional-journalists-abolishes-helen-thomas-award/?icid=maing%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk1%7C37247
~ M ~
Here are a few links which speak to our past and future:
Shared by Lia, these are remarkable color photographs taken between 1939 and 1943.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-from-1939-1943/2363/
Top Ten Tech Trends of 2010
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovation/12/27/top.tech.trends.year/index.html?hpt=C1
Tech Failures of 2010
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovation/12/28/tech.fails.year/index.html?hpt=C1
Winners of 2010
http://www.aolnews.com/2010/12/24/heres-to-the-winners-of-2010/
Person of the Year 2010
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2036683_2037183,00.html
Top Ten of Everything
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2035319_2035311,00.html
Weather for 2010
Looking Forward Lonely Planets Top Ten Cities for 2011
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/new-york-city/travel-tips-and-articles/76165
Ten Best Things to do in 2011
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/new-york-city/travel-tips-and-articles/76165
~ M ~
For the Germanys, World War I is finally over!
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/30/world-war-i-to-finally-end-this-weekend/?hpt=T2
~ M ~
If you are thinking about a trip to Washington DC, check out the list below:
http://washington.org/visiting/browse-dc/attractions/100-free-things-to-do
~ M ~
Did we think we would live to see this day?
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/09/09/castro-admits-cubas-communism-doesnt-work/?test=latestnews
~ M ~
He continues to leave me speechless:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/celebrity.news.gossip/07/27/oliver.stone.ew/index.html?hpt=Sbin
~ M ~
I admit to having a love hate relationship with Amnesty International. But this is worth reading and acting on:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/appeals-for-action/end-execution-stoning-iran
Please take a look at this story:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/07/06/iran.stoning/index.html?video=true&hpt=T2
~ M ~
For Neda, the HBO film about Neda Agha-Soltan, who was murdered in Iran, one year ago, can be viewed on YouTube, and should. The film documents the tragic events surrounding her death, and the restrictions placed on her family, regarding how they would be allowed to mourn her passing; but it also celebrates this woman’s life and legacy. It was excellent, insightful, and heartbreaking. Please watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F48SinuEHIk
~M~
One of his first reforms was to rid the White House of the bust of Winston Churchill—a gift from Tony Blair—by packing it back off to 10 Downing Street. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703302604575294231631318728.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read
Please read:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ken-blackwell/will-our-peace-prizewinne_b_597477.html
From Stephanie:
A little Hollywood trivia:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/05/31/john.cazale.documentary/index.html?hpt=Sbin
Mark Twain’s autobiography is finally to be released. He specified, in his will, that his autobiography not be published until one hundred years, after his death. The first of three volumes will be published in November.
http://www.fark.com/cgi/go.pl?i=5335724&s=1
~M~
Take a look at this very scarry story!
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6412572n&tag=related;photovideo
Perhaps even more shocking, and sad.
http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/05/17/woody-allen-president-obama-dictator/?test=faces
Wait, there is more:
~M~
Foyle’s War is back! If you missed it last night, you can catch the entire episode on PBS, on line.
http://video.pbs.org/video/1480968574/
~M~
Will Bower, will be premièring his film: Lucky Strike, at the Washington DC Film Festival. For those of you in the area, check out the film festival and Lucky Strike, a movie about the memorable last presidential election. The rest of us can look for it in theaters in the near future!
http://www.politicsonfilm.com/2010-Archive/luckystrike.php
Like so many things in my life, I came upon the Venus de Milo, the marble sculpture of the Greek goddess of love and beauty, by accident. I remember walking in the Louvre with my new acquaintances, Peter and John, and suddenly coming upon the statue, which truly was breathtaking. The following website provides a unique view of sculpture. It is an interactive examination, where by clicking on the various numbers, you are able to view Venus de Milo in an entirely new light!
http://www.futureishere.biz/museumofbeauty/
~M~
I found this story rather impressive. It was refreshing to read about a group of young women who chose to stand on their principals; and how nice for the author, of the piece, to not paint them as radical extremist, but instead to rightly put them in the company of Sandy Koufax and Eric Liddell.
One of our readers has recommended you take a look at this site, regarding child abuse in the Catholic Church. You must register to hear this press conference, providing your name and email address
This is a shocking story, but one which should be read. It concerns an older sibling who sold her seven year old stepsister into prostitution.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/03/31/20100331teen-sells-stepsister-for-party-sex.html
More regarding the President and Israel.
This is a nice piece about one of the elements which enhance our love of a good book.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/04/16/greene.book.jacket/index.html?hpt=C2
