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From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for December 18 1934 - Willie Smith sang with Jimmy Lunceford and his Orchestra on "Rhythm is Our Business." 1961 - Britain's EMI Records rejected the Beatles. They later signed them. 1964 - Funeral services were held in Chicago for Sam Cooke. 1965 - U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler recorded "Ballad of the Green Berets." 1971 - Jerry Lee Lewis and his cousin Myra Brown were divorced. They were married when she was 13 years old. 1975 - Rod Stewart announced that he was leaving Faces for a solo career. 1981 - About 35 million people watched a Rod Stewart concert via satellite. The broadcast was televised in 23 countries. 1984 - Madonna's "Like a Virgin was the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit. The song was Madonna's first No. 1 hit. 1997 - Tori Amos, offered 14 music videos, including a rare clip of "Cornflake Girl," for viewing over the Internet as part of a holiday charity effort for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). Users were allowed access to the clips for a four week period in exchange for a donation of $5. 1999 - Prince recorded "Rave Un2 The Joy 2000" at Paisley Park Studios. 2001 - Tommy Lee (Motley Crue) won a court battle with ex-wife Pamela Anderson. Anderson had filed the suit to gain full custody of the couple's two children. The judge denied a request by Anderson's lawyers to require monitoring of Lee's visits. 2003 - In Santa Maria, CA, Michael Jackson was charged with seven counts of molesting a child under 14 and two counts of supplying the child with "an intoxicating agent." Jackson's lawyer denounced the allegations and said they were driven by money and revenge. Mary Live long and prosper

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The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. Eden Phillpotts English author and poet Eden Phillpotts was known for his prolific output of novels, plays, poetry, and short stories. In 1918 he published “A Shadow Passes,” a collection of reflections and poetry that capture the author’s keen observations about the world around him. In his contemplation of the buckbean plant (aka Menyanthes), Phillpotts marvels at the beauty of its “ragged petals finer than lace.” This attention to detail serves as a broader contemplation of the natural world, emphasizing the innumerable potential wonders that remain unnoticed and unappreciated until our understanding and awareness deepen. Beauty and magic are always present; we need only to keep our minds and hearts open to the possibilities that lie in wait all around us. Mary Live long and prosper

If grass can grow through cement, love can find you at every time in your life. Cher Cher first found fame as one half of the musical duo Sonny & Cher, with her then-husband, Sonny Bono. When the two divorced a decade later, the singer and actress struck out on her own. Despite difficult years and a second divorce, she built herself into a solo music sensation and Oscar-winning actress. Cher found a loving community in many parts of her life: She’s known for being a fierce mother to her two children as well as an advocate and icon for the LGBTQ+ community. Her life shows how love and care are always available to us, no matter where we are — we just have to be open to receiving it. Mary Live long and prosper

Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Literature: Fables and Fairy Tales: Fables and Fairy Tales: Haiku Fairy Tales1A wolf stalks the wood Grandma is in great danger An axe saves her life What is the title of this story? Peter and the Wolf Red Riding Hood The Three Little Pigs The Boy Who Cried Wolf Movies: Something in Common: Colors/Colours in the Title: Let's Go "Black" to the Theater2This film is the first of a popular series, starring Johnny Depp as the intrepid Jack Sparrow. Which gemstone completes the subtitle of the film "Curse of the Black _____"? Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl Sports: Wide World of Sport: Wide World of Sport : One And Only3And now on the 18th tee at Augusta driving off in the lead on the first day of the The Masters, all the way from Australia, the One And Only...The Great White Shark. Which golfer was given this rather aggressive nickname? Trevor Immelman Simon Hobday Greg Norman Oliver Bekker Hobbies: Flowers & Plants: Flowers, Plants & Gardens: What Flower Am I?4My scientific name is "Dianthus". I am a very popular, perfumed flower and am often used in buttonholes, in bouquets or corsages. I come in many colours such as white, pink, light red, dark red, yellow, purple and even variegated. What flower am I? Campanula Cordyline Carthamus Carnation Celebrities: Celebrity Birthdays: Celebrity Birthdays : May Celebrity Birthdays5Actor/director George Clooney was born on May 6. Clooney portrayed Doug Ross on the 1990s NBC television series "ER." Which type of professional did Clooney play on this series? Physician Engineer Attorney Politician World: Auto World: Auto World: Vehicles In Colour6Which of these colours was widely used on school buses in the USA and Canada? White Red Yellow Blue History: 1960s History: 1960s History: Firsts in the 1960s (Part 1)7In the age of Camelot, what idea of a group of young people acting throughout the world did a youthful president introduce during his presidential campaign in 1960? The Rough Riders Peace Prize Freedom Rides The Peace Corps Sci / Tech: Microbiology: Microbiology: Microbiology Miscellaneous8Which organism causes a sexually transmitted disease? Streptococcus pyogenes Neisseria gonorrhoeae Escherichia coli Serratia marcescens Humanities: Arthurian Legends: Arthurian Legends: Arthurian Lore9Who gives Arthur his sword? Morgan LeFay The Lady of The Lake Gywenevere Sir Ector General: W - X: W - X: X-Rated Quiz10How much does the letter X represent in Roman numerals? 5 10 50 100 *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: http://www.funtrivia.com/email/play.cfm?egroup=28689&tmp=143951792 Mary Live long and prosper

Rock ‘N Roll Roots Rock ‘N Roll Roots with host Bob Stroud airs every Sunday from 9 am to Noon on The Drive. Roots is a Chicago institution with a 30 year history on the radio airwaves. Bob Stroud demonstrates his vast rock & roll knowledge and spreads his musical wings for our Sunday morning entertainment and now rebroadcasted from 9 pm to Midnight. You can e-mail Bob Stroud at bstroud@... or follow him on Facebook. ROCK 'N ROLL ROOTS FOR 12.17.2023 Featuring the 60s and 70s Root Salute to: Paul Rogers MaryLive long and prosper

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From: Gregory Fry Today's Scripture: A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. And this is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Christ.” So they asked him, “What are you then? Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” So they said to him, “Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?” He said: “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘make straight the way of the Lord,’” as Isaiah the prophet said.” Some Pharisees were also sent. They asked him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing. --John 1:6-8,19-28 Have you ever played a game like "Twenty Questions?" The idea is to guess what an object is in 20 questions or less. It can be quite entertaining--and quite frustrating. You either ask the "right" questions to come up with the right answer, or you waste your questions by heading in the wrong direction--you never quite "get" it. The same may be true of any investigation: it's often much easier to discover what something isn't than what it is--just ask my doctors! In today's Scriptural account, we are given a scenario where a delegation is sent to ask John the Baptist questions about who he is. John is indeed questioned--and John answers the questions. Were these questions the right ones to ask? Did they really clarify what John was about to those who questioned him? Do they for us? We are told that the questioners in this scene are sent from the Sanhedrin--consider that the "supreme court" of Jewish legal matters, headed by the high priest of the religious establishment. To be fair, it is their job to question and identify those who draw a following in preaching religious matters, and/or claiming to be in a particular religious role, such as "messiah". There were many "false prophets" then, just as there sadly are now. But the Pharisees were also jealous of their role, and the privileges that came with it. They were the ones who wished to impress people with their "holiness" and status and lay down laws and regulations for others to follow. John was threatening this exclusive franchise of theirs. People were coming from miles and miles away to hear him preach, and were commenting that he spoke with great authority. He was drawing followers. Perhaps they could trap this upstart into making a claim that he could be prosecuted for. Is this a delegation that really wants to find the "right" answers about John's ministry in the first place? So, in our imagined game of "twenty questions" (actually only five questions in this case) we see that the interrogators are already off to a bad start. The first question: "Who are you?" This time John answers the implied question: "I am not the Messiah." A lesser person might have been tempted to say something like "I know I am a compelling personality and I am drawing followers who think I preach wonderfully and I can see that it would be easy for you to mistake me for the messiah." John did not succumb to that temptation and his answer was unequivocal. He is not claiming that status. So much for that trap. The second question: "Well then are you Elijah?" John answers their direct question: "I am not." There is supreme irony to this question. Elijah was prophesied in the OT book of Malachi chapter 4 to return before "the great and terrible Day of The Lord." The questioners equated the coming of Elijah as preceding the coming of the messiah. John has been preaching that a great one is coming. He has said that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. T

From: Gregory Fry Brian Garrabrant of Margate, New Jersey, is only 17 years old, but already understands about food scarcity, poverty and hunger. Brian has seen first-hand how food insecurity plagues Atlantic County, which is the poorest and rated the least healthy in New Jersey. There are close to 7,000 people without homes in the state. While working at Hot Bagels & More in Margate since March 2021, Brian recognized the enormous waste of food at the end of every day when all the remaining bagels would be thrown away and felt compelled to do something. He discussed the issue with his boss, but she advised that no one would pick up the bagels and that the local area food pantries and shelters could not accept unpackaged food. He decided to press on and called several organizations in the greater Atlantic City, NJ area asking if they would accept bagels if he found a way to package and deliver them. Many were skeptical at first, but eventually gave him the OK. With partners in place, he created Brian’s Bagels, a food redistribution network. At the end of each shift, he transports the bagels in bags to his home, packages the bagels into half-dozen bags, and then delivers them to various food pantries, the Salvation Army, and individuals who are homeless in the Atlantic City area. To date, Brian has rescued and redistributed over 60,000 bagels to those in need. Also, Brian has the primary leadership role for Post Crashers, a youth-led service-learning club made up of over 500 students ranging in age from grade 4 to college. It is in its ninth year of service and is associated with the American Legion Post 295 of Northfield. Post Crashers supports our veterans and combats poverty, addresses food security, nutrition and agriculture. They have held over 100 “crashes” and meet monthly and on major days of service like 9/11 National Day of Service, Make a Difference Day, Family Volunteer Day, MLK Day of Service, and Global Youth Service Day, plus many other days. They have made 18,000 lunches for people who are homeless; 4,000 full-course meals for veterans who are homeless, and have grown over 12,000 pounds of produce. Brian helps organize these activities and supplies bagels for the breakfast sandwiches and meals that Post Crashers volunteers make. In the years that Brian has worked to end hunger, he learned that food redistribution is key, as one-third of all food in the world is wasted. If every school campus, government agency, and business worked on food redistribution, it would not only feed the hungry, but would also reduce carbon dioxide emissions. (Food waste sends 4.4 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere annually and is the #2 most-effective solution to reverse climate change.) Brian is now working to expand Brian’s Bagels to not only collect, bag, and donate bagels to those food insecure, but to provide bi-weekly breakfast sandwiches for the Salvation Army’s clients, particularly the children that they serve. (15% of people who are homeless in NJ are children). He believes that if just one person from every food establishment took on the responsibility to redistribute food, they could significantly alleviate and possibly even eradicate hunger. Mary Live long and prosper

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From: Chuck Are you a morning person? There might be a scientific reason for why that is. New research from the University of California, San Francisco suggests that Neanderthal DNA may play a role in determining whether some individuals are early risers rather than night owls. Wake up to good news. Supported by Saturday ? December 16, 2023 The Geminids meteor shower, which peaked Thursday, put stargazing top of mind for many this week. Unfortunately, high levels of light pollution in certain areas can make it difficult to peer into the cosmos, even on a clear night, so what’s a star-seeking city dweller to do? You might have to travel a bit, but there are plenty of places around the country where it’s possible to see not only meteor showers, but also distant planets and the Milky Way. To help you find them, Business Insider recently compiled a list of the best “dark sky” parks in each U.S. state, many of which are officially certified by the International Dark-Sky Association. Must Reads ? Check out this mesmerizing photo of two double rainbows over England’s Lake District ? Tired of gridlock in your city? This is how Bogotá, Colombia, tackled the issue Science Our Prehistoric Cousins May Be to Thank for Some of Us Being Early Risers, Study Reveals H Art/ Shutterstock Are you a morning person? There might be a scientific reason for why that is. New research from the University of California, San Francisco suggests that Neanderthal DNA may play a role in determining whether some individuals are early risers rather than night owls. Scientists found that genes inherited from Neanderthals influence circadian rhythms, potentially prompting a tendency to wake up and go to bed early. Humans today carry up to 4% Neanderthal DNA, which also includes genes related to skin pigmentation, hair, fat, and immunity, per The Guardian. The scientists speculate that the presence of the “morning person” Neanderthal genes may have helped early humans adapt to higher latitudes. “We don’t think that being a morning person is actually what was beneficial. Rather, we think it is a signal of having a faster running clock that is better able to adapt to seasonal variation in light levels,” study co-author John Capra told the outlet. “At higher latitudes, it is beneficial to have a clock that is more flexible and better able to change to match the variable seasonal light levels.” The paper notes that Neanderthal DNA isn’t the only genetic factor determining modern humans’ circadian rhythms, but any morning people out there now have something to point to that might explain their early bird tendencies (and night owls, you can use a potential lack of Neanderthal genes as your excuse for sleeping in). Why We’re Morning People Animals Global Initiative Celebrates First Species Being Downgraded From Extinction List Edwin_Butter/ iStock In February, scientists with the Zoological Society of London published a study evaluating 95 “extinct in the wild” species that have survived only through zoological and botanical institutions since 1950, thus beginning a global initiative to bring these species back. And now, the scimitar-horned oryx has become the first animal in that group to be downgraded from extinct in the wild to endangered, per the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. The ZSL announced the milestone earlier this week, citing a conservation partnership with the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi as a reason for the species’ rebound. Once widespread across North Africa, the scimitar-horned oryx was declared extinct in the wild in 2000. Since reintroducing it to Chad, the Abu Dhabi agency has seen 510 calves born in the wild. “The return of the scimitar-horned oryx is the result of a long-term conservation effort for the species — following in-depth, careful preparation, and championed and supported by the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi,” said Tim Wacher, ZSL’s senior conservation biologist. “All Saharan antelope species are severely threatened, but this project is proof that with the right will and resource

From: Chuck There’s only one thing better than watching an iconic food movie scene: eating the featured dish alongside the characters on your screen. EDITORS’ PICKS There’s only one thing better than watching an iconic food movie scene: eating the featured dish alongside the characters on your screen. From the epic grilled cheese in Chef to the drool-worthy pies in Waitress, we’ve rounded up a menu of famous foods to make at home and enjoy while watching the films they appeared in. We also included the soundtracks of each film as a special ingredient, so you can “whistle while you work” away in your kitchen. Happy cooking and watching! – The Nice Newsroom supersizer/ iStock Culture Dinner and a Movie: 11 Tasty Recipes Inspired by Iconic Film Scenes Watch and Cook More Trending Stories Steve Babuljak Innovation How Artificial Kidney Transplants Could Eliminate the Need for Dialysis How It Works Olga Rolenko/ Moment via Getty Images Animals Dogs Need Friends, Too: How Socializing Can Positively Affect Your Pup’s Health 5 Ways to Help Delmaine Donson/ iStock Health & Wellness Need a Screen Break? 8 Tips to Use Your Phone More Intentionally Get the Tips Sycikimagery/ Moment via Getty Images Acts of Kindness “They’re Our Neighbors”: Social Entrepreneur Aims to Shift Public Perception of Homelessness in America Read Our Interview Mary Live long and prosper

From: Chuck Sunday, December 17, 2023 Your science fact of the day Tree leaves have two main parts: the stalk (known as the petiole) and the blade (the expanded area around the stalk). Keep Learning image source: iStock.com/Smileus The Daily Atom 1770 Massachusetts Ave #268 Cambridge, MA 02140 ,_ Mary Live long and prosper

From: Chuck Walk into designer Ingrid Fetell Lee’s home in East Hampton, New York, and you may find yourself feeling lighter than you did a few minutes earlier. Wake up to good news. Supported by Sunday ? December 17, 2023 Any flyer who’s gone to retrieve their luggage after deplaning is familiar with the twinge of anxiety that takes hold as you wait to spot your bag coming down the carousel. Though over 99% of suitcases end up where they belong, U.S. airlines still misplace around 2 million a year. So what happens to all of them? Airlines spend up to three months attempting to reunite the bags with their owners and if unsuccessful, will reimburse the traveler. Then, the remaining luggage is sent to a 50,000-square-foot store aptly named Unclaimed Baggage, where it goes up for sale. Established in 1970, the business is one of Alabama’s top tourist destinations, featuring everything from skateboards to designer sweaters, iPhones, and Rolex watches, all sold at a major discount. Go inside the massive store, and learn what to do if your luggage ever goes missing. Featured Story “The Aesthetics of Joy”: 10 Ways Our Surroundings Can Positively Influence Emotions Courtesy of Ingrid Fetell Lee Walk into designer Ingrid Fetell Lee’s home in East Hampton, New York, and you may find yourself feeling lighter than you did a few minutes earlier. That’s because Lee has dedicated her career to exploring “the aesthetics of joy,” and her own living space reflects that work. Lee first became interested in the emotions that certain colors, shapes, and other physical attributes evoke while earning her master’s at the Pratt Institute over a decade ago. Through her research, she identified 10 aesthetics of joy: energy, abundance, freedom, harmony, play, surprise, transcendence, magic, celebration, and renewal. Each is defined by a number of other characteristics. Energy, for example, involves the use of color and light. Harmony is represented by symmetry, flow, and a sense of order; and play incorporates circles, spheres, and bubbly forms. Today, Lee teaches others how to adjust their environments to lead happier, healthier lives. “The aesthetics of joy are a lens for decor, but they’re also a lens for viewing the world,” Lee tells Nice News. “And what I think can be really helpful, before you even do anything in your home, is to start to practice.” Check out our full article to take a design personality quiz, learn how to pick up a habit Lee calls “joyspotting,” and access more free resources. Get Free Resources Weekly Roundup Health & Wellness Heart-Brain Pathway Could Explain Fainting Spells: Study duncan1890/ iStock Nearly 40% of humans will experience fainting at least once during their lives, and most of the time those spells aren’t related to an underlying medical condition. For example, some people faint when they see blood, or after an intense emotional stressor, neurobiologist Vineet Augustine explained to NPR. The simple question long facing scientists has been: Why? Augustine co-authored a study, published last month, that for the first time identified the genetic pathway between the heart and the brain that’s tied to fainting. He and his fellow researchers began by rethinking how the two organs communicate — the long-held viewpoint has been that the brain sends out signals and the heart “follows directions.” But this team saw the heart as having a larger role. “What we are finding is that the heart also sends signals back to the brain, which can change brain function,” Augustine said in a press release. The discovery of this “two-way street,” as described by NPR, could pave the way for helping people who experience frequent lightheadedness or fainting, and those who suffer from autonomic disorders. “This is probably a new door to go through for treatments and for understanding,” said Robert Wilson, a neurologist who was not involved in the research. The Science of Swooning Science How a “Living Skin” Protects the Great Wall of China From Erosion 00one/ iStock The Great Wall of China is more than 2,000 years old and over 13,000 mi

From: Chuck ESA/Hubble/Webb weic2332: Webb rings in the holidays with the ringed planet Uranus. The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope recently trained its sights on unusual and enigmatic Uranus, an ice giant that spins on its side. Webb captured this dynamic world with rings, moons, storms, and other atmospheric features — including a seasonal … ESA/Hubble/Webb News 18 December 2023 18 December 2023 — ESA/Hubble/Webb Photo Release weic2332 Webb rings in the holidays with the ringed planet Uranus The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope recently trained its sights on unusual and enigmatic Uranus, an ice giant that spins on its side. Webb captured this dynamic world with rings, moons, storms, and other atmospheric features — including a seasonal polar cap. The image expands upon a two-colour version released earlier this year, adding additional wavelength coverage for a more detailed look. The release, images and videos are available on: https://esawebb.org/news/weic2332/ Kind regards, ESA/Hubble/Webb Information Centre 18 December 2023 ESA/Hubble Pictures of the Week ESA/Webb Pictures of the Month You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to ESA/Hubble/Webb News. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Chuck INBOX ASTRONOMY NASA's Webb Rings in the Holidays with the Ringed Planet Uranus Release date: Monday, December 18, 2023 10:00:00 AM Eastern Standard Time New View Reveals a Strange and Dynamic Ice World When Voyager 2 flew past Uranus in 1986, the planet appeared to be a nearly featureless, solid blue ball. Now, Webb shows us an infrared view that is much more dynamic and intriguing. Rings, moons, storms, and a bright, north polar cap grace these new images. Because Uranus is tipped on its side, the polar cap appears to become more prominent as the planet’s pole points towards the Sun and receives more sunlight — a time called solstice. Uranus reaches its next solstice in 2028, and astronomers will watch for changes in the planet’s atmosphere. Studying this ice giant can help astronomers understand the formation and meteorology of similarly sized planets around other suns. Read more Find additional articles, images, and videos at WebbTelescope.org Mary Live long and prosper