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The continents of America were inhabited by humans between 16,500 years and 23,000 years ago. These Paleo-Americans originated from Central Asia, in small hunter-gatherer groups which followed herds of megafauna across what was then the Beringia land bridge between eastern Siberia and Alaska.
At that time, the Asian and North American continents were joined due to a drop in global sea levels caused by glaciation. From Beringia, these hunter-gatherer groups gradually migrated south into North America and South America.
By around 10,000 years ago, there were a number of Paleo-American settlements in Mexico. One of the most ancient human skeletons found in the Americas was discovered in the Quintana Roo region of Mexico in 2016. It was located in a submerged cavern and belonged to a woman who had died 9,900 years before. The poor woman clearly hadn’t had a long or pleasant life. Analysis of her skeleton showed she was around 30 years of age. It also showed signs of syphilis. Given the way her skull had been stoved in, it doesn’t take CSI: Ancient Mexico to ascertain that she had been murdered. Possibly as a sacrifice.
If true, she probably wasn’t the first person sacrificed in Mesoamerica. And she certainly wouldn’t be the last.
The Olmec
The Olmec were the earliest major Mesoamerican civilization. They appeared around 1600 BC, and their heyday was between 1200 BC and 400 BC. They are often considered to be the mother culture that provided the template for future civilizations such as the Mayans and, much later, the Aztec. There are several reasons for this belief.
It was the Olmec who began the craze for pyramid building that so obsessed subsequent Pre-Columbian cultures. TheOlmec also used hieroglyphs which were possibly writing or anembryonic form of writing. This text has not been deciphered, but if true, then they join an exclusive group of cultures who created verified written text. This was almost certainly an influence on the Mayans.
It is highly likely that the Olmec created the Mesoamerican ballgame (more on that soon), which was hugely influential for over 1,000 years. They inhabited a region known for the production of latex, and rubber balls of the type used for the ballgame were found at an Olmec site. Other implements potentially associated with the ballgame have been found at other sites. Given the significance of the ballgame in Mesoamerican life, this is a major influence. However, there were other Olmec ideas that didn’t seem to catch on. |
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Fw: ABC Newsletter (4/02/2025): TONIGHT: Jane Lynch Guest Stars on The Conners!
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Jane Lynch guest stars on an all-new episode of The Conners! Tonight, The Conners get a taste of fame when their family restaurant is featured in a reality TV show. Watch tonight at 8/7c!
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On tonight's new episode of Abbott Elementary, the Abbott teachers turn their open house into a carwash to raise money for the school. Watch at 8:30/7:30c!
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Sparking Student Interest in STEM
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MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Cube and Abbott Elementary have been working together to bring a mobile science lab to schools. The Curiosity Cube is back, offering students the chance to participate in hands-on experiments with scientists from their own communities while learning about different careers in STEM. This spring, the Curiosity Cube will introduce new lessons on artificial intelligence as it visits students in Phoenix, San Jose, and Seattle as part of the 2025 tour.
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Re: [ForAllThings] Fw: Words Trivia (4/02/2025): ? Which sentence uses "pedantic" correctly?
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Re: [ForAllThings] Fw: Words Trivia (4/02/2025): ? What does "ostensible" mean?
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WDRV's Ten @ 10 - Guess the Year - With Bob Stroud
Ten @ 10
Each weekday at 10am, The Drive’s Bob Stroud picks?ten great songs from one great year or sometimes a great theme to feature. See the old lists here and vote on the current list.
We'd like to know what song you heard on today's Ten @ 10 that made you turn up your radio or?just plain made you go "wow!" Check out the available songs from today’s Ten @ 10 in?The Drive’s Playlist Center. Check back tomorrow for a brand new Ten @ 10 on 97.1 FM The Drive! Comments or suggestions for Ten @ 10? Email us at:??Ten@...
- The Blues Brothers?--?Soul Man
- Foreigner?-- Double Vision
- Exile?--?Kiss You All Over
- The Cars?--?My Best Friend's Girl
- Todd Rundgren?--?Can We Still Be Friends
- Rush?--?The Trees
- Ace Frehley?--?New York Groove
- Bruce Springsteen?--?Prove It All Night
- George Thorogood & The Destroyers?--?Who Do You Love
- Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band?--?We've Got Tonight
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? The Theme for April 1 was?"Ten Great Songs, Ten Great Fools!"
Number One Song as Voted by the Listeners:
The Who?--?Won't Get Fooled Again
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Inspiring Quotes for Wednesday, April 2, 2025
When you enter those places of trust, or power, dream a little before you think.In her1988 commencement address at Sarah Lawrence College,??urged graduates to use their imagination before making important decisions. A Nobel Prize-winning author known for her explorations of race, identity, and history, Morrison used her novels, including “Beloved” and “Song of Solomon,” to challenge societal norms and amplify marginalized voices. Her words remind us that??isn’t just about strategy — it’s about vision, empathy, and the courage to not only consider what is possible, but also to work toward building a better world. By dreaming first, those in power can shape a brighter future for those who look to them for guidance. Morrison’s insight serves as a powerful reminder that leadership shapes lives — and that the best leaders lead with both their heads and their hearts.
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Happy birthday to all and may all be celebrating a birthday next year? Mary Live long and prosper
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April 2: Actor Linda Hunt (TV’s “NCIS: LA,” film’s “The Year of Living Dangerously”) is 80. Actor Sam Anderson (“Lost,” ″ER,” ″Perfect Strangers”) is 78.
Singer Emmylou Harris is 78. Actor Pamela Reed is 76.
Drummer Dave Robinson of The Cars is 76.
Country singer Buddy Jewell is 64.
Actor Christopher Meloni (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) is 64.
Singer Keren Woodward of Bananarama is 64. Country singer Billy Dean is 63.
Actor Clark Gregg (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” ″The New Adventures of Old Christine”) is 63. Actor Jana Marie Hupp (“Ed”) is 61.?
Guitarist Greg Camp (Smash Mouth) is 58.
Guitarist Tony Fredianelli (Third Eye Blind) is 56.?
Actor Roselyn Sanchez (TV’s “Grand Hotel,” ″Without a Trace”) is 52.
Actor Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us,” “The Mandalorian”) is 50.
Actor Adam Rodriguez (“Criminal Minds,” ″CSI: Miami”) is 50.
Actor Michael Fassbender (“Shame,” ″Inglourious Basterds”) is 48.
Keyboardist Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5 is 46.
Actor Bethany Joy Lenz (formerly Galeotti) (“One Tree Hill”) is 44.
Singer Lee Dewyze (“American Idol”) is 39.
Country singer Chris Janson is 39.
Actor Drew Van Acker (“Training Day,” ″Pretty Little Liars”) is 39.
Actor Jesse Plemons (TV’s “Fargo,” ″Breaking Bad”) is 37.
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Fw: Celebrity Birthdays for April 02
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April 2: Actor Linda Hunt (TV’s “NCIS: LA,” film’s “The Year of Living Dangerously”) is 80. Actor Sam Anderson (“Lost,” ″ER,” ″Perfect Strangers”) is 78.
Singer Emmylou Harris is 78. Actor Pamela Reed is 76.
Drummer Dave Robinson of The Cars is 76.
Country singer Buddy Jewell is 64.
Actor Christopher Meloni (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) is 64.
Singer Keren Woodward of Bananarama is 64. Country singer Billy Dean is 63.
Actor Clark Gregg (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” ″The New Adventures of Old Christine”) is 63. Actor Jana Marie Hupp (“Ed”) is 61.?
Guitarist Greg Camp (Smash Mouth) is 58.
Guitarist Tony Fredianelli (Third Eye Blind) is 56.?
Actor Roselyn Sanchez (TV’s “Grand Hotel,” ″Without a Trace”) is 52.
Actor Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us,” “The Mandalorian”) is 50.
Actor Adam Rodriguez (“Criminal Minds,” ″CSI: Miami”) is 50.
Actor Michael Fassbender (“Shame,” ″Inglourious Basterds”) is 48.
Keyboardist Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5 is 46.
Actor Bethany Joy Lenz (formerly Galeotti) (“One Tree Hill”) is 44.
Singer Lee Dewyze (“American Idol”) is 39.
Country singer Chris Janson is 39.
Actor Drew Van Acker (“Training Day,” ″Pretty Little Liars”) is 39.
Actor Jesse Plemons (TV’s “Fargo,” ″Breaking Bad”) is 37.
Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Music History for April 02
Music History for
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1942 - Glenn Miller and his orchestra recorded "American Patrol."?
1963 - "Best Foot Forward" with Liza Minnelli opened in New York City.?
1964 - The Beach Boys recorded "I Get Around."?
1965 - Freddie & the Dreamers recorded "Do the Freddie."?
1965 - The Beach Boys appeared on ABC-TV's?Shindig!?and performed "Do You Wanna Dance?"?
1978 - KISS released the album?Double Platinum.?
1967 - Steve Winwood left the Spencer Davis Group to form Traffic.?
1972 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono held a news conference in New York to discuss their appeal of the Immigration Department's decision to deport John.?
1974 - The British radio station Piccadilly Radio went on the air.?
1975 - "Rock and Roll All Nite" / "Getaway" was released by KISS.
1987 - The?Prince?album?Sign O' The Times?was released worldwide.?
1993 - Roberta Flack appeared on the ABC-TV soap opera?Loving.?
1997 - Joni Mitchell was reunited with Kilauren Gibb. Gibb was the daughter that Mitchell had given up for adoption 32 years before.?
1998 - Rob Pilatus (Milli Vanilli) died in a hotel room in Frankfurt, Germany.?
1998 - A new wing opened at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Cleveland, OH.?
1999 - The Black Crowes performed in Knoxville, TN. One of the concertgoers later sued the band for $385,000 in a claim that he had suffered significant hearing loss at the show.?
2002 - Lee Anderson Minnelli sued her stepdaughter Liza Minnelli for elder abuse and breach of contract. The claim was filed based on the will of Vincente Minnelli.?
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Fw: TV History for April 02
TV History for
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1956?- "The Edge of Night" and "As the World Turns" debuted on CBS-TV.?
1978?- The first episode of "Dallas" aired on CBS.?
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Fw: TV History for April 02
1955 - Leave It to Beaver episode 'The Broken Window' aired.
1970 - The final episode of Dark Shadows aired on ABC. It aired from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The series became hugely popular when vampire Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) appeared a year into its run. Dark Shadows also featured werewolves, zombies, man-made monsters, witches, warlocks, time travel, and a parallel universe.
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Fw: Nice News - Editors' Picks (4/02/2025): Today’s Pick: When to replace household items
At Nice News, we’re all about buying things that last, repairing things that break, and repurposing things into other things. But as life would have i
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A note from the editors on today’s featured story — prepare to learn some uncomfortable truths about your kitchen and bathroom cleaning habits. At least, that was the case for us upon reading writer Marika Spitulski’s rundown of household items that need replacing more often than you might think. The piece details how frequently certain things should be swapped (are you changing out your shower curtain liner every six months?) and why, and provides helpful shopping links if you require replacements. Pardon me while I go order some more toothbrushes.
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Should It Stay or Should It Go? Here’s How Often Certain Household Items Need to Be Replaced
At Nice News, we’re all about buying things that last, repairing things that break, and repurposing things into other things. But as life would have it, some things simply need to be replaced every now and again — whether for safety reasons, cleanliness, or effectiveness.
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Fw: Nice News (4/02/2025): A special gift from Spain
On cobblestone corners throughout New Orleans’ French Quarter, you’ll find unique ceramic tile markers that don’t look like your average street sign.
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Just like your local coffee shop uses punch cards to keep you coming in for that oat milk latte in hopes of unlocking a freebie or discount, you can make personalized punch cards to help you reach your goals. The trend “turns goal-setting into an interactive, creative experience rather than just another task to complete,” psychologist Smriti Joshi told Verywell Mind. For example, if you want to read more books, you could make a punch card with 10 book icons on it, and then include a reward for yourself once you hit that 10 mark. Better yet: Host a punch card party with friends where everyone can craft their own and bounce ideas off each other. ?
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Culture
Gracias! In Generous Gift, Spain Offers to Restore New Orleans’ Historic Tiles
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On cobblestone corners throughout New Orleans’ French Quarter, you’ll find unique ceramic tile markers that don’t look like your average street sign. That’s because the colorful, intricate signs were given to New Orleans by the Spanish government in 1959, to commemorate the city’s Spanish colonial era in the latter half of the 18th century.
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The tiles, totaling 156, were originally handmade in Talavera de la Reina at the workshop of a family of famed Spanish ceramicists. But over six decades after they were first installed, they’re showing their age, so at no charge, the New Orleans mayor’s office announced last week.
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The special cultural gift is thanks to ?ngeles Moreno Bau, the Spanish Ambassador to the United States, as well as the Spanish Consulate and tile manufacturer ADEX. French Quarter property owners can apply for free replacements of historic Spanish tile street signs through May 9.
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Humanity
Holly Connor Is Blind, Autistic, and Inspiring Others: “Music Is My Superpower”
Holly Connor has always stood out from the crowd. At 2 years old, the age many little ones are just starting to bop along to the beat of a song, Connor could play any tune by ear on the piano. By 3, she was matching notes with perfect pitch. And at 4, she surprised her parents by belting out a Lisa Loeb track with full vibrato. Connor was also born blind, and she was diagnosed with autism as a toddler.
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Fast forward to today, and the 20-year-old has over 100 performances under her belt, taking to the stage in plays, musicals, operas, revues, and more. She’s sung the national anthem at a number of sporting events, including a Chicago White Sox game last summer, and she recently sang a selection of songs and accompanied herself on piano at the Missouri History Museum.
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“Music is my superpower,” Connor told Nice News in an interview ahead of World Autism Awareness Day, adding: “Performing has always made me very, very happy.” , including how she’s helping others unlock the same joy that she derives through music and self-expression.
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Paris Hilton Is Helping Women-Owned Businesses Begin Again After Eaton Fire
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Just two months after Paris Hilton watched her Malibu home , she’s already helping others rebuild their lives. The reality star and entrepreneur is harnessing her nonprofit, 11:11 Media Impact, to offer grants of up to $25,000 to women-owned businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire.
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“These women are the backbone of their communities,” Hilton said in a statement. “Through , we’re not just helping them rebuild — we’re investing in their futures, their families, and their neighborhoods.”
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The recipients include childcare centers, bakeries, bookshops, dance studios, and salons, the Associated Press reports. “Seeing the overwhelming response from women entrepreneurs in need of support showed us how important and urgent the need is to help this community rebuild,” said Hilton. Her nonprofit, , expanded the program from 11 recipients to 50 after applications poured in.
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One of the businesses receiving a recovery grant is the , the charred remnants of which you can see in the photo above. Annisa Faquir’s grandmother founded the diner 50 years ago, and Faquir and her mother, who took over the Altadena business in 2018, knew they wanted to rebuild after the fire. That goal will now be much easier with the grant. “It’s our family legacy,” Faquir told the AP. “We have to uphold what her mom started.”
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Join the Nice Book Club
Have you RSVP’d to the first ? On April 3 at 5 p.m. ET, join us in conversation with Dr. Shauna Shapiro, author of the bestselling book . The free, hourlong discussion, sponsored by , will feature an engaging live interview with Dr. Shapiro, as well as an opportunity for the community to send in questions. No need to read the book beforehand!
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Inspiring Story
The gift of a soft landing pad
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“I had three pillows, and the homeless had none,” said 9-year-old Ty Kolonsky. This thought motivated the Pittsburgh kiddo to use his money to buy a few pillows for unhoused residents in his hometown, which then turned into . So far, he’s helped donate 129 pillows, 68 pillowcases, and four blankets — and delivered a priceless reminder to many that they’re cared for. “I wanted to make them feel a little better,” Ty said.
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If you’re thinking this group bears a slight resemblance to a certain famous foursome, you’d be right. The actors will play The Beatles in director Sam Mendes’ biopics of each band member. All four films will premiere in April 2028 — Mendes called it the “” at Monday’s CinemaCon convention, per the Associated Press. As for who’s playing who, it’ll be Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, and Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney (pictured here from left to right).
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“The world needs all kinds of minds.”
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Fw: Wordsmith (4/02/2025): A.Word.A.Day -- Parish Pump
The world's toughest language game.
Apr 2, 2025
This week’s theme
There’s a word for it
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parish pump
PRONUNCIATION:
(par-ish PUHMP)
MEANING:
noun: A water pump shared by people within a small area.
adjective: Of local, often trivial, interest or importance.
ETYMOLOGY:
From parish (a small area, especially one that has its own church) +
pump, of uncertain origin. Earliest documented use: 1840.
NOTES:
Before there were curated feeds, there was the parish pump! A real
wellspring of information (and maybe misinformation). People didn’t just
come for H2O; they came to tap into the local grapevine.
This tradition of gathering ‘round the communal water source to swap
stories isn’t unique; sailors had their ,
Aussie soldiers their ,
and modern office dwellers have their water cooler.
The phrase “parish pump politics” describes issues that may seem like
small potatoes nationally but stir up a full-on boil at the local
level. In other words, trivial on tap, but drama on demand.
USAGE:
“[Patricia Anne Churchill] wanted the paper, through feature pages, to cover
subjects of greater interest ... and make the paper less parish-pump.”
Paul Elenio; Pat Tested Boundaries, Shaped the Post; Dominion Post
(Wellington, New Zealand); Aug 15, 2015.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
How far should one accept the rules of the society in which one lives? To
put it another way: at what point does conformity become corruption? Only
by answering such questions does the conscience truly define itself.
-Kenneth Tynan, theater critic and author (2 Apr 1927-1980)
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Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2025 April 2
Jupiter and Ring in Infrared from Webb
Image Credit:
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Processing &
Explanation:
Why does Jupiter have rings?
was discovered in 1979 by NASA's passing
1 spacecraft,
but its origin was then a mystery.
Data from NASA's
spacecraft that orbited Jupiter from 1995 to 2003,
however, confirmed the hypothesis that
was created by meteoroid impacts on small nearby moons.
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, for example, it will bore into the moon,
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orbit.
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