D-Day: Never Forget.

This is the anniversary of the first day that signalled the end of WW2 in Europe, starting in 1944. June the sixth, 1944.

D-Day: Never Forget.

♫ Uptown Girl ♫ (Redux)

Filosofa's Word

Yesterday, when I played a song by Barry Manilow for my friend Carolyn, a couple of people, including Carolyn herself, mentioned Billy Joel and I started thinking that it’s been a while since I’ve played a Billy Joel song.  Turns out, I’ve already played four of his this year, and we’re not even halfway through the year!  Still, by that time, I had Billy Joel on my mind, so I decided to play this one that I haven’t played since back in 2019!  I like the rhythm, like the video, like most everything about it and I hope you will, too!


Released in 1983, Uptown Girl was conceived on an occasion when he was surrounded by Christie Brinkley, Whitney Houston and his then girlfriend Elle Macpherson.

“The song was originally called ‘Uptown Girls’ not ‘Uptown Girl.’ I know its associated with Christie but when I started to write that song…

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I CANNOT DO IT!

NANMYKEL.COM

I JUST CAN’T BE A POLLYANNA, even when she’s preferred in times of stress.   If I write from the gut, I find I’m both idealistic and realistic. I suspect my reader is, too.  I cannot deny some headlines in recent news.  Apologies, I should have known better.

A.I. Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ Industry Leaders Warn

Leaders from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic and other A.I. labs warn that future systems could be as deadly as pandemics and nuclear weapons.  NYTimes

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State Farm stops offering new insurance coverage in California – nytimes</span></h2>

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INFO:

Of the roughly 32 million refugees in the world today, the United States’ current cap for resettlement is 125,000. In 2022 the United States came nowhere near meeting it, resettling just 25,000 refugees

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MORE INFO:

Because of the federal actions that rendered usury regulations functionally irrelevant, there is virtually no interest rate cap applicable to credit…

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Is the Value of a College Degree Sailing Far, Far Away?

From Behind the Pen

Is it time to say goodbye to college degrees and continued education as we once knew them forever? Are they worth the paper they are printed on anymore? You know, every time I see some ridiculous decision made to dishonor the value of higher education, especially those who worked extremely hard to achieve and add more value to their educational credentials, as well as those who are probably first-time college graduates in their families, it’s like slinging mud in their face. I feel we are losing a war in the pursuit of higher learning. In the latest move that seems to be gaining momentum around the country, I have to once again ask the same question, on a different stage, are we compromising the integrity of making decisions for educational improvement as some nationwide colleges and universities are becoming obsolete due to a drop in attendance and affordability?

Recently, the…

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Pudin pistacardos (pudin con pistachos y anacardos)

Idiomas RalFer

Os traigo aquí la elaboración de otro pudin tradicional con un toque de pistachos y anacardos.

Ingredientes y elanoración

Ingredientes

1/2 kilo de pan (fresco o ya duro)

1 litro de leche entera

9 huevos

250 gramos de azúcar (integral)

1 chorrito de licor de anís

150 pistachos

150 anacardos

aceite de oliva extra

Elaboración

En una olla o cuenco grande troceamos el pan. Añadimos la leche, los huevos, el licor de anís y el azúcar. Batimos todo muy bien.

Engrasamos con el aceite los recipientes que usemos para cocer el pudin en el horno. Distribuimos la masa creada. Añadimos por encima los anacardos y los pistachos.

Cocemos en el horno durante unos 50 minutos a 180-190º (podemos pinchar con un cuchillo y si sale limpio, ya está cuajado).

Dejar enfriar bien y meter en la nevera (si gusta frío).

Podemos acompañar con una bola de helado (el contraste del…

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Good News Tuesday for June 6, 2023: Four-Year-Old Safe after 6 Days “Alone” in the Wild, India Puts Coal on Pause, Peas for the Planet, Man Saves Family from Fire, and a Bonus Video

Anything is Possible!

Seeking Balance One Tuesday at Time

A Four-Year-Old Boy was Found Safe after 6 Days Lost in the Kenyan Wilderness

Four-year-old Ayub from the Asa community of Kenya was found safe after being lost for six days in the vast Tsavo East National Park. The Good News Network has the story.

India Puts Coal Plants on Pause for Five Years to Focus on Renewables

The Indian government will not consider any new proposals for coal plants for the next five years to focus on renewables energy. India currently relies on coal for about 75% of its electricity and plans to reach zero net emissions by 2070. AP has details HERE.

Peas for the Planet

A new flavorless pea is being developed as a soy alternative to meet the increasing demand for plant-based food products. Peas take less energy to grow and put nitrogen back into the soil instead…

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Baseless anti-transgender claims fuel adoption of harmful laws – UPI.com

As far back as 2001, Republican lawmakers proposed the first of what are now nearly 900 anti-LGBTQ+ billsMore than 500 of these were introduced in 49 state legislatures and the U.S. Congress during the first five months of 2023. To date, at least 79 have passed.

Many of these anti-trans laws are written and financed by a group of far-right interest groups, including the Alliance Defending Freedom, the Family Research Council, the Liberty Counsel and the American Principles Project.

Source: Baseless anti-transgender claims fuel adoption of harmful laws – UPI.com