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Loving, caring, superhuman — these are just some of the words that might come to mind when we think of the moms and mother figures in our lives. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Editors’ Picks ? April 30, 2025 We don’t want to stress you if you haven’t checked a calendar lately, but Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Falling on May 11 this year, it celebrates the wonderful moms and mother figures in our lives, but can also be a daunting occasion to shop for. After all, what gift could possibly encapsulate the deep love and appreciation we have for moms? It’s enough to make us long for the days when a painted palm print on construction paper could move her to tears. So to help you find something special, we rounded up a list of thoughtful presents that might just elicit the same reactions your kindergarten art did — but no promises she’ll hang them on the fridge. ? Ally Mauch Associate Editor ? Today’s Pick Halfpoint Images/ Getty Images Thoughtful Presents to Celebrate All the Moms in Your Life This Mother’s Day Loving, caring, superhuman — these are just some of the words that might come to mind when we think of the moms and mother figures in our lives. ?Keep Reading? Together With Elf Labs Elf Labs Inks $3.5M Deal to Launch First Mobile Network Built Around Iconic Characters The next-gen entertainment company Elf Labs has signed a $3.5 million development deal with telecom giant CompaxDigital. The partnership supports the launch of Elf Mobile, a first-of-its-kind, content-rich wireless service that fuses nationwide 5G connectivity with immersive, family-focused entertainment built around iconic characters. ? Set to debut in early 2026 and powered by T-Mobile’s leading 5G network, Elf Mobile will offer unlimited talk, text, and data alongside exclusive access to Elf Labs’ expansive intellectual property universe, including classic and reimagined versions of Pinocchio, Snow White, Peter Pan, Belle, The Little Mermaid, and more. Delivered through mobile-first formats, including streaming content, AR/VR, games, audio, and interactive stories, the content is curated for each subscriber and designed for safe, shared family engagement. ? And you can get involved in this breakthrough — click below to learn how to become an Elf Labs shareholder. If you invest by midnight PST tonight, you can earn a 20% bonus on your investment. Invest Now More Trending Stories GraphicaArtis/Getty Images OK, So Multitasking Is Impossible — What Should We Do Instead? An Expert Weighs In ?Productivity Tips? Courtesy of Acciona/Draft Surf Pro Surfer Josh Kerr Catches Waves on First Surfboard Made From Retired Wind Turbine Blade ?Watch Him Ride? Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Hope Is Not the Same as Optimism

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Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! 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 30 A Happy Sky over Bufa Hill in Mexico Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Korona Explanation: Sometimes, the sky itself seems to smile. A few days ago, visible over much of the world, an unusual superposition of our Moon with the planets Venus and Saturn created just such an iconic facial expression. Specifically, a crescent Moon appeared to make a happy face on the night sky when paired with seemingly nearby planets. Pictured is the scene as it appeared over Zacatecas, México, with distinctive Bufa Hill in the foreground. On the far right and farthest in the distance is the planet Saturn. Significantly closer and visible to Saturn's upper left is Venus, the brightest planet on the sky. Just above the central horizon is Earth's Moon in a waning crescent phase. To create this gigantic icon, the crescent moon phase must be smiling in the correct direction. Dial-A-Moon: Find the Moon phase on your birthday this year Tomorrow's picture: Mercury's messenger < | Archive | Submissions | Index | Search | Calendar | RSS | Education | About APOD | Discuss | > Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) NASA Official: Amber Straughn Specific rights apply. NASA Web Privacy, Accessibility, Notices; A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech. U. Mary Live long and prosper

YAY!!! I chose the correct sentence. Mary Live long and prosper On Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 01:23:51 AM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Today's Bonus Question grammarWhich sentence uses "enigmatic" correctly?The enigmatic weather was clear and sunny.The enigmatic smile on her face puzzled everyone.She gave an enigmatic speech that was very clear.His enigmatic actions were very straightforward. 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite I #1033 Beaufort, SC 29906 United States Mary Live long and prosper

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From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie April 30: Singer Willie Nelson is 92. Actor Perry King (“Riptide”) is 77. Singer Merrill Osmond of The Osmonds is 72. Director Jane Campion is 71. Actor-director Paul Gross (“Due South”) is 66. Bassist Robert Reynolds of The Mavericks is 63. Actor Adrian Pasdar (“Heroes”) is 60. Singer J.R. Richards (Dishwalla) is 58. Rapper Turbo B of Snap is 58. Guitarist Clark Vogeler of The Toadies is 56. Singer Chris “Choc” Dalyrimple of Soul for Real is 54. Guitarist Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down is 54. Country singer Carolyn Dawn Johnson is 54. Actor Lisa Dean Ryan (“Doogie Howser, M.D.”) is 53. Singer Akon is 52. Singer Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees is 52. Actor Johnny Galecki (“The Big Bang Theory,” ″Roseanne”) is 50. Actor Sam Heughan (“Outlander”) is 45. Actor Kunal Nayyar (“The Big Bang Theory”) is 44. Rapper Lloyd Banks is 43. Actor Kirsten Dunst is 43. Country singer Tyler Wilkinson of The Wilkinsons is 41. Actor Dianna Agron (“Glee”) is 39. Singer Brandon Lancaster of LANCO is 36. Rapper Travis Scott is 34. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for April 30 1940 - Jimmy Dorsey and his band recorded the song "Contrasts." 1941 - At Decca Studios, Charlie Parker made his first commercial recording with the Jay McShann group. The songs were "Hootie Blues" and "Swingmatism." 1953 - Frank Sinatra and arranger Nelson Riddle teamed up for the first time. 1957 - Elvis recorded "Jailhouse Rock." 1960 - Fats Domino recorded "Walking to New Orleans." 1965 - The Kinks began their first British tour. 1965 - Herman's Hermits and the Zombies began their first U.S. tour. 1976 - In Memphis, TN, Bruce Springsteen jumped a fence at Graceland in an attempt to see his idol, Elvis Presley. 1970 - Twiggs Lyndon was arrested on murder charges after stabbing a club manager over an alleged breach of contract. Lyndon was the road manager for the Allman Brothers. 1977 - In Pontiac, Michigan, Led Zeppelin played a show to an audience of 77,229. The event set a new record for attendance at a single-act concert. 1987 - Madonna's "La Isla Bonita" became her 11th consecutive top five single. 1987 - The Beatles' Help!, Rubber Soul and Revolver were released on compact disc. 1988 - Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon fell out of the Billboard 200 chart for the first time in 725 weeks. 1992 - Madonna's bustier was stolen from Fredrick's of Hollywood. A $1,000 reward was offered for its return. 1998 - The Oak Ridge Boys performed in Washington, DC, at the 50th anniversary ceremony of the American Red Cross' blood services. 1999 - Darrell Sweet (Nazareth) died of a heart attack as the band arrived for a show in New Albany, IN. 2002 - Vanessa Carlton's debut album Be Not Nobody was released. 2004 - In Los Angeles, CA, Courtney Love (Hole) entered a plea of "not guilty" for two charges of felony drug possession. 2016 - In Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, a life-sized bronze statue of Bon Scott (AC/DC) was unveiled in Bellies Brae Car Park during the 10th anniversary of the Bonfest music festival. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt TV History for April 30 1964 - The FCC ruled that all TV receivers should be equipped to receive both VHF and UHF channels. 1975 - ABC aired the pilot episode of "Starsky and Hutch." 1992 - The final episode of "The Cosby Show" aired on NBC. 1997 - The television series "Ellen" made TV history when its lead character "came out" as a lesbian. Mary Live long and prosper

Nearly 20 years after tennis great Andre Agassi retired from the sport, he’s coming back to the court as a pro. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?.? Daily Edition ? April 30, 2025 SUPPORTED BY It’s the last day of April, which marks the end of Earth Month. In honor of that, we urge you to take a moment this morning to revel in the awe-inspiring animal species we share the planet with: These 20 photos, published by Popular Science ahead of the forthcoming 10 Years of Remembering Wildlife book, feature playful polar bears, adorable wild dog puppies, majestic leopards, and much more. This is also the perfect opportunity to remind you about our Spring Cause of the Month — Re:wild is on an ambitious mission to help protect and restore the wild, and you can support that mission here. Must Reads It might be a good time to book a domestic flight ? Arigato! A list of Japanese innovations that have changed the way we eat, play, and text Sports Tennis Legend Andre Agassi Makes His Pro Pickleball Debut Today Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Life Time Nearly 20 years after tennis great Andre Agassi retired from the sport, he’s coming back to the court as a pro. But this time around, he’s swapping his tennis racket for a pickleball paddle. The winner of eight Grand Slam titles is competing in his first professional pickleball tournament today at the Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida, alongside 18-year-old pro pickler Anna Leigh Waters, the sport’s No. 1 ranked women’s player. ? “It was very apparent that Anna Leigh was tired of winning,” Agassi joked to The Athletic of their partnership. “She’s right up there with the greatest ever in what she does and the idea of challenging myself to not screw things up for her is daunting.” ? As for Waters, she’s ready to see what their teamwork brings to the court — and the sport as a whole. “We both tend to err on the aggressive side, and I think that works,” she told CNBC. “Andre’s goals are to grow the sport of pickleball, and that’s a huge goal of mine. I thought if we partnered together, this would be a really awesome way to grow the sport.” ? You can see the duo play for yourself, as they’ll be competing in the doubles match at noon ET. Learn how to tune into the action. Together With IotaComm Smart Buildings Aren’t Just the Future — They’re Happening Now The dream of a futuristic smart city — where buildings, traffic, energy use, and air quality are all intelligently connected — sounds like science fiction. But it's quickly becoming a reality, thanks to advances in the $1.5 trillion Internet of Things (IoT) market. ? The challenge? Traditional Wi-Fi networks are too expensive to power this vision at scale. That’s why brands l

Wordsmith.orgThe magic of words MooT - the Semantics and Etymology game The world's toughest language game. mootgame.com How to sponsor? Apr 30, 2025 This week’s theme Words that aren’t what they appear to be This week’s words windlass monopolylogue lustration Elephants lustrating Queen Maya (Sanchi, India) Photo: Anandajoti Bhikkhu Logo of the Ukrainian Lustration Committee Image: Ukrainian Lustration Committee / Wikimedia A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg lustration PRONUNCIATION: (luhs-TRAY-shuhn) MEANING: noun: 1. An act of purification by means of rituals. 2. The purging of those associated with crimes committed under an earlier regime. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin lustrare (to make bright). Earliest documented use: 1614. NOTES: If you’ve ever tried to cleanse your browser history or remove the lingering influence of a previous group project gone wrong, congratulations -- you’ve dabbled in lustration. Originally used for religious or ceremonial purification, lustration was what you did when your crops failed, your city got a plague, or someone angered Jupiter by parking a chariot in a fire lane. Think of it as spring cleaning for your soul. In modern political use, lustration took on a sharper edge. After the fall of totalitarian regimes (e.g., post-Communist Eastern Europe), it came to mean the act of cleansing the government of people tied to past abuses. There’s something poetic in the root lustrare, “to make bright”. You’re not just wiping the slate clean, you’re polishing it until it gleams. Although some politicians subjected to lustration might prefer a dimmer switch. USAGE: “No, he made his opinion evident by driving you out of his house at once, and indeed conducting a lustration, they say, after your departure.” Lucian (Translation: H.W. Fowler and F.G Fowler); The Works of Lucian of Samosata; Oxford University Press; 1905. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: I learn that ten percent of all the world's species are parasitic insects. It is hard to believe. What if you were an inventor, and you made ten percent of your inventions in such a way that they could only work by harnessing, disfiguring, or totally destroying the other ninety percent? -Annie Dillard, author (b. 30 Apr 1945) Something on your mind? Click here to share. Or email us at words@... Subscribe | Update address | Gift subscription | Contact us We are powered by our readers Help us continue spreading the joy of words ? 1994-2025 Wordsmith.org