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From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie May 1: Singer Judy Collins is 86. Actor Stephen Macht (“Suits,” ″General Hospital”) is 83. Singer Rita Coolidge is 80. Singer-bassist Nick Fortuna of The Buckinghams is 79. Actor Dann Florek (“Law & Order: SVU”) is 74. Singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr. is 71. Actor Byron Stewart is 69. Actor Maia Morgenstern (“The Passion of the Christ”) is 63. Actor Scott Coffey (“Mulholland Drive,” ″The Outsiders”) is 61. Country singer Wayne Hancock is 60. Actor Charlie Schlatter (“Diagnosis Murder”) is 59. Country singer Tim McGraw is 58. Bassist D’Arcy Wretzky (Smashing Pumpkins) is 57. Director Wes Anderson is 56. Actor Julie Benz ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel," “No Ordinary Family,” “Dexter”) is 53. Singer Tina Campbell of Mary Mary is 51. Actor Darius McCrary (“Family Matters”) is 49. Actor Jamie Dornan (“Fifty Shades of Grey”) is 43. Actor Kerry Bishe’ (“Argo”) is 41. TV personality Abby Huntsman (“The View”) is 39. Actor Lizzy Greene (“A Million Little Things”) is 21. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for May 1 1931 - Kate Smith began her radio career on CBS. 1939 - "Lonesome Road" was recorded by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. 1965 - The Supremes' "Back in My Arms Again" was released. 1967 - Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu were married. They were together until 1973. 1969 - Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash taped a TV special at the Grand Ol' Opry in Nashville, TN. 1969 - Jimi Hendrix was arrested at Toronto International Airport for possession of narcotics and was released on $10,000 bail. 1970 - Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin combined for the first time on Elton’s first American album "Elton John". 1972 - The Eagles' "Take It Easy" was released. It was their first single. 1972 - Paul Simon released his self-titled solo debut album. 1973 - Bachman-Turner Overdrive released its first LP (self-titled) with former Guess Who guitarist Randy Bachman. 1973 - "Marvin Gaye Day" was declared in Washington, DC. 1974 - The Carpenters performed at U.S. President Nixon's request at a White House dinner for West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. 1979 - Elton John became the first pop music star to perform in Israel. 1982 - KISS released the album "Killers." 1984 - Mick Fleetwood filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. 1989 - Police in California were called to a jewelry store after employees reported a suspicious person. The person turned out to be Michael Jackson shopping in disguise. 1998 - Garth Brooks announced that the 4 millionth ticket had been purchased to his current world tour. 1998 - Snoop Doggy Dog and MC Delmar Arnaud were each found with less than an ounce of marijuana and were arrested and booked on one count of misdemeanor marijuana possession each. Mary Live long and prosper

Step Into a Sultan's Summer Palace on Morocco's Enchanting Coast ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Rabat Perched on Morocco's Atlantic coast, where the sea air permeates every corner of the property, Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr emerges like a revived dream. With a name meaning "Castle of the Sea," this shimmering palace was once the 18th-century summer residence of Sultan Moulay Slimane, and has been reimagined into a tranquil clifftop retreat. Reopened in October 2024, the property spans five hectares of breathtaking gardens and architecture, and encompasses 11 buildings: six original to the palace grounds and five newly constructed in tribute to the Moorish spirit. Domed rooftops and mosaic courtyards echo the old empire, while arched doorways frame sea views and zellige-tiled corridors glow in golden light. This is your gateway to Rabat, Morocco's underrated capital where culture, coastline, and calm intersect. Here, you don't just check in, you step into Morocco's history. This edition was photographed by Elise Quiniou At a Glance Location: Rabat, Morocco Rooms: 160 rooms and 40 suites Dining: Brasserie Marie, Flamme, Verdello, Bar Atlantique, Laila Lounge, and Noora Lobby Lounge Wellness: Hammam, indoor pool, and 10 treatment rooms Unique Features: 18th-century royal palace with Moorish architecture Best Time to Visit: Spring and Autumn Website | Book Your Stay | Instagram Room is palatial poetry Your private sanctuary at Kasr Al Bahr glitters with understated opulence. As you open the ornate wooden door, sunlight streams through stained glass windows, casting kaleidoscopic patterns across handmade Berber carpets. The custom zellige tilework beneath your feet tells a story centuries in the making, while brass and copper lanterns illuminate your evenings with their warm glow. Your chosen vista is framed by floor-to-ceiling windows—displaying the Atlantic's rhythmic tides, the palace's gardens, or Rabat's skyline. Thoughtful details abound—invisible technology, plush furnishings in soft hues, and carved wooden accents that whisper of artisan legacy. The three-bedroom Moulay Slimane Presidential Suite offers residential grandeur for luxury seekers, with its private fitness room, office, media sanctuary, and kitchenette. Yet nothing compares to the hotel's crowning jewel: the two-story Sultan's Riad. Occupying the former residence of Sultan Moulay Slimane (built in 1792), this 950-square-meter masterpiece culminates in a rooftop infinity pool suspended between sky and sea—the ultimate expression of royal privilege. Dining is Moroccan magnificence Each meal at Kasr Al Bahr unfolds as its own sensory performance, orchestrated by Executive Chef Sebastiano Spriveri, whose Mediterranean and Middle Eastern expertise has been refined over nearly three decades before finding its perfect expression in Morocco. Your culinary journey continues at Brasserie Marie, where Parisian elegance meets Moroccan inspiration. Choose between the sophisticated interior or ocean-kissed patio as you savor grilled meats and freshly caught seafood. At Flamme, watch as aromatic breads and spice-infused pizzas emerge from three enormous copper-clad ovens—the heartbeat of this vibrant dining space. In the sunlit Noora Lobby Lounge, Executive Pastry Chef Gregory Chrismant transforms Rabat's tea tradition into Morocco's most luxurious ritual, his French training evident in each pastry. As evening descends, you can slip into Bar Atlantique for pre-dinner cocktails or venture to the hidden Laila Lounge—a glamorous, club-like sanctuary in the palace's oldes

From: Sharon Pohlman The Amazing Race Recap 04/30/25: Season 37 Episode 9 “The Pizza de Résistance” BY Kristine Francis on April 30, 2025 Tonight the CBS series The Amazing Race airs with an all-new Wednesday, April 30, 2025, season 37 episode 9 and we have your The Amazing Race recap below. In tonight’s season, 37 episode 9 called, “The Pizza de Résistance,” as per the CBS synopsis, “Teams travel to Naples, Italy, where they must perfect their pizza-making skills. In tonight’s The Amazing Race episode, the teams raced to Naples, Italy. They got to use Expedia. They didn’t have to worry about travel agencies or a language barrier. They just had to worry about the other teams. Bulgaria humbled quite a few. Carson and Jack promised to be better at working together. Hans and Holden began arguing more. The gamers may be like siblings, but actual siblings fought all the time. It’s when the fighting stops that everyone knows that they no longer love the other. They may try to push that argumentativeness away. And it never lasts. It also doesn’t hurt them. Han and Holden don’t fight until they get lost. Or in last place. Italy on the other hand brought up some ugly memories for the gamers. Carson and Jack have been there before. It’s where they had one of the few fights they’ve ever had. They were arguing so much that Italian grandmothers told them off for being loud Americans. The guys have since worked on their communication. They tried to lower their fighting. They were even willing to go back to Italy because they’ve come far in their relationship. The teams all headed to Naples where they were told to catch a funicular. It’s a train going up the hill. The view up there was amazing if not a little distracting. People lost precious seconds because of that view. They go up the mountain. They get their next clue. The clue part was fine. It was getting back down that proved to be an issue because the funicular was always running. They also weren’t the only ones catching the train in the city. There were some that caught the earlier train. There were others that caught the second train. The great equalizer was in the fact that everyone struggled with directions. They tried asking people for directions on the train. They all got told something different. By time they got the next clue at the Pulcinella Statue, they were given two options. They could put together a mandolin. The traditional Italian guitar. Or they could make mozzarella braids. There were four teams that chose cheese. The only ones to choose the mandolin was Ana and Jonathan. The two activities were both hard. The cheese sounded easy in theory while being hard. They had to twist six different pieces of mozzarella. It had to be big. It couldn’t be too big. It also had to be twisted a certain way. The expert showed the teams how to do it and it was up to them to figure out how to repeat it. Jack and Carson were the first to get it right. It took them multiple attempts. One of them also happened to be ? Italian. The same for Brett and Mark. They had Italian heritage and it still took them about same amount of attempts as the best friends. And if Alyssa and Josiah had been quicker to the station, they could have easily been first. They got in on their first attempt. They were off in third place. Ana and Jonathan also finished their mandolins. Hans and Holden were in last place. They were overthinking the challenge. They finally went up for their first attempt after everyone else left the cheese station. They got four out of six. Knowing they weren’t as bad as they thought helped return their confidence. They were able to get the rest on their second attempt. They were off to the next stop. The next stop for everyone was to an alley where they got a grocery list from Italian women. The teams had to buy everything on the list using the money they got from the women. Then go back to the women with the groceries. The women checked and, if they got all of them, they got their next clue. Brett and Mark were the first to complete that task. Jonathan and Ana were second. Carso

From: Sharon Pohlman ‘Survivor 48’ recap: Mary’s ‘weird-ass motley crew’ plots a path against Joe’s ‘core four’ John Benutty Reality TV April 30, 2025Previously on Survivor 48 , Kyle Fraser and Shauhin Davari were successful in an ongoing coverup of their offshoot alliance with Kamilla Karthigesu. Clocked as untrustworthy by their allies David Kinne and Mary Zheng, Kyle and Shauhin put in the work to convince Joe Hunter and Eva Erickson to betray David, using his paranoid energy against him in an epic blindside. This week, Mary attempts to band together a "weird-ass motley crew" after being alienated from her alliance. Does Mary have the social capital to pull off a blindside or is she giving away the all-powerful swing vote position to someone else? Read on for our recap of Survivor Season 48, Episode 10, titled "My Enemies Are Plottin'," which aired Wednesday, April 30 on CBS. The players still competing to become "sole Survivor" at the start of the episode were: Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle Fraser, Mary Zheng, Mitch Guerra, Shauhin Davari, and Star Toomey. The members of the jury that will decide the winner are: Cedrek McFadden, Chrissy Sarnowsky, and David Kinne. "Bro, I can't take that snorin' no mo'" — Star Toomey In an attempt to make good with Mary after blindsiding her in the David vote, Eva told Mary that she did what she could to keep the vote off of Mary and promised to let her know in advance if a vote is coming her way. In saying that, Eva also made it clear that she might actually vote Mary in the future as a decoy and confirmed that she will "not be playing the idol" on her behalf. Eva returned to her actual allies (Joe, Shauhin and Kyle) to confess her conversation with Mary and how she told her she should just lay low and be a number for them, underscoring that it would be a smooth sail for them to the final four. At the same time, Mary returned to the others and gathered with Star and Kamilla to build an opposing plan that they all stick together with Mitch against the other four no matter what -- their first target? Joe. Despite her opposition to his snoring at night, Star approached Mitch with the pitch to stick together as four, even if it means going to rocks in a tied vote situation. Mitch referred to it as "the biggest joke in the game" for Star to be the one to come to him with the plan because she voted for him at the last Tribal Council. Joe and Shauhin both had their sights set on bringing Kamilla and Mitch in to their core four to get to the final six. When Kyle and Kamilla put their heads together, Kamilla confessed that the bottom four are talking about going for Joe in a 4-4 tie situation, but Kyle countered that Joe is honest about wanting to keep Kamilla around and told her that while he's not willing to go against another alliance member, he could at least give her a chance at going for Joe as long as no one learns he knew about it. "I need Mitch, Star and Mary as pissed off as they can possibly be" — Kyle Fraser For the Day 18 reward challenge, the final eight had to drag a buoy along a rope through the sand while having their hands and legs tied before landing three rings on a throwing target. The winner would get to escape to a neighboring island for a fried chicken and waffles picnic. Shauhin, Eva and Kyle got the best starts in the sand slithering. The leaders all flopped when trying to loosen their rings from the obstacle, leaving room for those behind them to catch up, but then Kyle held off a late surge from Joe to earn the win for himself. As the winner, Kyle chose to bring Eva, Kamilla and Shauhin as his guests, leaving Mitch feeling disappointed by his omission from the group. In his confessional on the topic, Kyle pointed out that he purposefully left Mitch, Star and Mary out of the reward so that they'd be "as pissed off as they can possibly be" to work with Kamilla against Joe. Also bothered by Kyle's decision was Joe, but he talked himself down from being upset about it and considered that Kyle chose him to "babysit" Mary. Joe also used it as an opp

From: Sharon Pohlman ‘The Masked Singer’ recap: An Oscar winner unmasks in shocking ‘Semi-Finals Night’ twist Denton Davidson Reality TV April 30, 2025 It's the semi-finals on The Masked Singer and the final four are ready to battle it out ahead of next week's blockbuster season finale. Tonight, the finalists will go head-to-head to get one step closer to the prestigious Golden Mask trophy. The winner of each battle will advance to the finale while the bottom two will fight it out in a brutal smackdown for the ages. Get ready for thrilling performances as panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora play detective on “Semi-Finals Night” of The Masked Singer airing Wednesday, April 30 (8 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox. Nick Cannon hosts the wild and wacky fun. Boogie Woogie vs. Pearl Ahead of the night's first epic battle, Boogie Woogie and Pearl shared a few thoughts before fighting entering the ring: "It's a showdown you want? Well, I am no stranger to fighting for survival," said Pearl. "Here, I've shown I can do any and all genres — and I've kept the panel spinning in circles. You know, one thing about me is I'm not afraid to blaze a trail. When I first broke onto the scene there weren't many women doing what I was doing. I thought, 'Why not?' So I started my own movement and ended up opening doors for so many others. But tonight, it's about showing Boogie Woogie the door. And believe me, it won't be easy, but I can stand up for myself so ... bye bye Boogie Woogie!"Boogie Woogie responded, "I'm not going anywhere, honey! Okay, you've got me fired up now. I'm usually a happy-go-lucky guy, but the farther I get here, the more serious I'm becoming. I'm tapping into emotions that have been asleep for way too long. So tonight I'm coming at you with an upbeat, uptempo song to bring the power of Boogie Woogie. That's what it's gonna take to beat a wildcard like Pearl!" Boogie Woogie went first, singing "Maps" by Maroon 5 before revealing he has a connection to Ken. He told the panelist, "You're clearly a fan of mine, as you're one of my millions of followers. I promise when this is over I will finally follow you back." The panelists guessed Boogie Woogie was Ed Sheeran (Ken), Kevin Jonas (Rita), or Justin Guarini (Jenny). Pearl fought back by singing "You Don't Own Me" by Lesley Gore before telling Jenny, "Not only did we walk the same carpet, but you watched me win one of my biggest awards at the AMAs." The panelists guessed Pearl was Kacey Musgraves (Jenny), Martina McBride (Ken), Ann Wilson (Robin), or Natalie Maines (Rita).The Winner The winner of this battle was Pearl! She will advance straight into the finale while Boogie Woogie heads into the final smackdown later tonight.Mad Scientist Monster vs. Coral In the night's second battle, Mad Scientist Monster took on Coral. Before the big competition, they shared a few more clues while engaging in some smack talk: "I am so pumped for a battle," Coral said. "I mean, I'm the youngest left in the competition — and — I'm actually one of the youngest ever to get this far. There's only one thing left to do — and that's wipe the floor with this crazy old scientist." Mad Scientist Monster fired back, "Hey! I'm not that old. Plus, with age comes experience — and believe me — I've been training for this my whole life. As an athlete-turned-singer, I apply a sports mentality to all my performances. I'm not just cruisin' here, I'm working hard. I'm doing cardio, keeping my strength up, carbo-loading — so I'm more than ready to take down this little tadpole." Coral took the stage first singing "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish before telling Rita, "Your franchise and my franchise are going to make beautiful sweet music later this year." The panelists guessed Coral was Meg Donnelly (Rita), Kylee Russell (Rita), Sofia Carson (Rita), Peyton List (Ken), or Hailee Steinfeld (Jenny). Mad Scientist Monster stepped up to the challenge by singing "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey before asking Robin, "Remember that Lucky Duck clue about someone stealing something from you?

? ?Over 90% of Schools in England Have Banned Mobile Phone Use? Across the pond, over 90% of all schools in England have banned mobile phones from schools, according to a new national survey ordered by children’s commissioner Rachel de Souza. More specifically, the survey of more than 15,000 schools determined that 99.8% of primary schools and 90% of secondaries have implemented some form of phone ban. […] View on My Modern Met ? ?Students in Denmark Can Study for Free and Earn up to $1,000 a Month for Pursuing an Education? While many of those who achieve higher education will be repaying student debt for years, students in Denmark are able to study for free and they are even paid to pursue their education. Students can earn up to $1,000 a month while they learn, allowing them to study for longer without financial stress. Denmark is […] View on My Modern Met ? ?Engineers Develop T-Rex Leather Handbags Made From Dinosaur DNA? Leather is one of the most sought-after materials for high-end goods. However, it comes with a hefty environmental cost, and that's before getting into the animal cruelty aspects of it. Aiming to find an eco-friendly alternative to leather, creative agency VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd have developed a groundbreaking solution with the […] View on My Modern Met ? ?Juilliard Will Launch a $550 Million Drive To Eliminate Tuition Fees? The Juilliard School is considered one of the best, if not the very top, academic institution for the performing arts. Its excellence has long come with a steep price tag—one that many talented young performers can't afford to pay. Not willing to lose out on gifted actors, musicians, and dancers just because they've been priced […] View on My Modern Met ? ?Massive David Hockney Exhibition Shows More Than 400 Works Taking Over the Louis Vuitton Foundation? Renowned artist David Hockney has taken over Fondation Louis Vuitton (aka the Louis Vuitton Foundation) in Paris. His work occupies all exhibition spaces for a retrospective titled David Hockney 25. The show is massive and unprecedented in its content and scope; it contains more than 400 works from 1955 to 2025, bringing pieces from Hockney’s […] View on My Modern Met ? ?Fans of John Wick Can Now Explore the Film’s High-Stakes World in Las Vegas? What’s more Vegas than a curated attraction inspired by John Wick? Starring Keanu Reeves as its eponymous assassin, the film franchise has recently been reimagined into the John Wick Experience, an “action-packed adventure” that encompasses everything from crime bosses to themed cocktails. Housed in Las Vegas’ AREA15, the immersive experience unfolds across a 12,000-square-foot space and […] View on My Modern Met ? ?NASA Celebrates Hubble Space Telescope’s 35th Anniversary With New Photos? When the Hubble Space Telescope launched 35 years ago, no one would have guessed how much it would shape the way we view space. Launched on April 24, 1990, the telescope continues its mission today. To celebrate its anniversary, NASA released four recent images taken by Hubble that prove its staying power even after three […] View on My Modern Met ? ?Art Historian Rediscovers Lost Portrait of King Henry VIII in Photo Shared on Social Media? Tudor portrait rediscovered on @X to be redisplayed in museum. I’m helping the Warwickshire Museum Service raise funds to conserve and redisplay Ralph Sheldon’s Lost Portrait of King Henry VIII. Click on the link to find out more. https://t.co/PAgW2cfu57 pic.twitter.com/hXmRVHZsvK — Adam Busiakiewicz (@Adam_FineArt) March 6, 2025 Like many art historians, Adam Busiakiewicz has a […] View on My Modern Met ? ?Buzz Lightyear Talks To Deaf Boy in Sign Language at Disneyland and Makes His Whole Day? Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por ESTEFANI & OSCAR (@thatdeafamily) For many kids, one of the most exciting parts of a trip to Disneyland is getting to meet and talk to their favorite characters. For one boy named Jabez, his encounter with Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story was not only […] View on My Modern Met ? ?Res

It’s that time again, when one out of millions of teachers in the country is selected for the prestigious title of ?National Teacher of the Year?. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?.? Daily Edition ? May 1, 2025 SUPPORTED BY May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States, a commemoration that dates back to the late ’70s. It’s a time to celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of people of Asian descent and Pacific Islanders — but why May? The month was chosen because the first Japanese immigrants arrived to the U.S. on May 7, 1843, and the country’s first transcontinental railroad, largely built by Chinese workers, was completed on May 10, 1869. Learn some ways to celebrate AAPI Month, from museum exhibits to food festivals. Must Reads Worth the watch: this short film about the snowy owls that migrate from the Arctic to Boston’s Logan Airport ? A roundup of study-based tips to reduce your risk of stroke, dementia, and depression Humanity English Teacher Ashlie Crosson Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year girafchik123/ iStock It’s that time again, when one out of millions of teachers in the country is selected for the prestigious title of National Teacher of the Year. This year, that honor goes to Ashlie Crosson, an educator of more than 14 years who currently teaches English and advises the journalism program at Mifflin County High School in Pennsylvania. That also happens to be the same high school she graduated from. ? “It is an incredible honor, it feels like a big responsibility,” Crosson said on CBS Mornings. She added: “It’s an incredible … chance to share my kids and my community with our country.” ? Some of those kids were highlighted in a tribute video honoring her dedication as an educator. Students described her as a safe space, joyful, witty, hardworking, and caring, among other words of praise. “She’ll try and make you better as a student, and doing that, you also learn lessons as to how to take help and help others, so I think it makes students better people,” one of Crosson’s pupils shared. ? The feeling is mutual: “The kids are amazing … they make the job easy,” she said. Meet Miss Crosson — and let this serve as your reminder that Monday kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week. Together With Surfshark Put an End to Annoying Website Ads We’ve all had the experience of clicking on an interesting article, only to find that the webpage is covered in ads and practically impossible to read. The solution? Surfshark’s CleanWeb ad blocker. It’s an easy way to block ads, trackers, and malware, so you can keep browsing your favorite sites with more privacy and less clutter. ? It runs quietly in the background on your device, and couldn’t

Wordsmith.orgThe magic of words MooT - the Semantics and Etymology game The world's toughest language game. mootgame.com How to sponsor? May 1, 2025 This week’s theme Words that aren’t what they appear to be This week’s words windlass monopolylogue lustration unicity Illustration: Anu Garg + AI A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg unicity PRONUNCIATION: (yoo-NIS-uh-tee) MEANING: noun: The quality of being the only one of its kind: uniqueness or oneness. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin unicus (one, unique). Earliest documented use: 1691. A synonym is uniquity. NOTES: Philosophers use “unicity” when talking about things like the unicity of God or the unicity of truth; or you might do so in reference to the unicity of your Bluetooth connection when it’s finally working properly for once in its life. Not to be confused with duplicity, when one is being two-faced (aka Janus-faced). USAGE: “[Emmanuel Macron] asks what is the unicity of the EU and defines it as a unique political body without hegemony, sharing sovereignty and uniting people democratically.” Paul Gillespie; Germany Must Meet Macron’s Demands; Irish Times (Dublin); May 13, 2017. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. -Joseph Addison, writer (1 May 1672-1719) We love your comments. Post them here. Or email us at words@... Subscribe | Update address | Gift subscription | Contact us This newsletter would not have been possible without our readers' support Support us in our mission to spread the joy of words ? 1994-2025 Wordsmith.org

Don't miss Whitney Cummings on Doctor Odyssey! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? View Online 9-1-1 TONIGHT 8/7c The Last Alarm Tonight on 9-1-1, following the tragic events at the lab, the 118 crew must come together to lay their fallen hero to rest. Meanwhile, despite her own grief, Athena re-investigates the death of a child to help a grieving mother. Watch tonight at 8/7c. TONIGHT 9/8c Doctor Odyssey Tonight, Whitney Cummings guest stars on Doctor Odyssey! On an all-new episode, tensions rise when two high-profile book tours for trad wives and sex-positive groups are double-booked on The Odyssey. Watch the drama unfold tonight at 9/8c! TONIGHT 10/9c Grey's Anatomy On an all-new Grey's Anatomy, Amelia undertakes a high-risk brain surgery on a young patient, while Winston and Jules disagree over how to handle their trauma patient’s family. Plus, Jo and Link struggle with wedding planning... Don't miss it tonight at 10/9c! \ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

On May 1, 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City’s Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turns on the building’s lights. Hoover’s gesture, of course, was symbolic; while the president remained in Washington, D.C., someone else flicked the... read more THIS DAY IN HISTORY May 01 1931 Empire State Building dedicated On May 1, 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City’s Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turns on the building’s lights. Hoover’s gesture, of course, was symbolic; while the president remained in Washington, D.C., someone else flicked the... read more 19th Century 1852 Adventurer and performer Calamity Jane is born 1898 The U.S. destroys Spanish Pacific fleet in Battle of Manila Bay Arts & Entertainment 1941 “Citizen Kane” released 1967 Elvis Presley marries Priscilla Beaulieu Cold War 1960 American U-2 spy plane shot down over Soviet Union Crime 2002 Former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams indicted for manslaughter European History 1851 First-ever “Great Exhibition” opens in London 1997 Labour Party returns to power in Britain Inventions & Science 1926 Ford factory workers get 40-hour week Sports 1955 Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins final LPGA tournament of her career U.S. Government and Politics 1958 First “Law Day” observed Women’s History 1915 International Congress of Women adopts resolutions on peace, women’s suffrage 1963 Gloria Steinem publishes first half of her undercover Playboy exposé “A Bunny’s Tale” Follow The HISTORY ? Channel Update Preferences | Subscribe | Contact Us Having trouble viewing this message? View the web version. This is a promotional email from HISTORY and A+E Global Media?. ? 2025 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Email Marketing, 235 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 http://www.aegm.com/ TV Parental Guidelines | Careers | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Mary Live long and prosper

? On This Day in History May 01 ?Historical Events? ?1707 Acts of Union come into force, uniting England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain? ?1753 Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature The Penny Black stamp featured Queen Victoria ?1840 "Penny Black," the world's first adhesive postage stamp is issued by the United Kingdom ?1886 US general strike for an 8-hour working day begins ?1924 German automobile manufacturers Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie begin their first joint venture, later merging into Mercedes-Benz ?1931 Empire State Building opens in New York City as the world's tallest building until the World Trade Center surpasses it in 1970 More Historical Events ?Famous Birthdays? ? ?Kamehameha I? ?1738 - 1819 ? ?Arthur Wellesley? ?1769 - 1852 ? ?Calamity Jane? ?1852 - 1903 ? ?Scott Carpenter? ?1925 - 2013 Also Joseph Addison and Charli D'Amelio (21) More Famous Birthdays ?Famous Deaths? ? ?David Livingstone? ?1813 - 1873 ? ?Ayrton Senna? ?1960 - 1994 More Famous Deaths ?Strike A Light! I've Created Flames? ? John Walker liked to experiment with the chemicals in his pharmacy. To his surprise, one mixture he scraped up burst into flames – and the match was born. Matches Catch Fire Weekly Quiz for April 27 - May 3 ? ? 2024 On This Day Pte. Ltd. 160 Robinson Road, #14-04 SBF Centre, Singapore, 068914

YAY!!! I began the merry month of May with a 10. Mary Live long and prosper On Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 04:29:40 AM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Sci / Tech: Cancer: Cancer: A Personal Journey Through Breast Cancer1What is a benefit of radiotherapy (radiation treatments) after breast cancer surgery? Makes you less prone to get sunburn Makes hair grow twice as fast Reduces recurrence by as much as seventy percent Helps to hide and repair scar tissue Geography: Where on Earth?: Where on Earth?: Around the World in Ten Questions2This country gained independence in 1929. This nation has no military but has its military defence provided by a neighbouring nation. It is home to many of the world's most famous works of art. Costa Rica Republic of Ireland Vatican City Iceland Music: Color Songs: Color Songs: Yellow or White in Song Titles3Bing Crosby sang this Christmas song in the 1942 film "Holiday Inn". What song was this? White Christmas White Snow Yellow Christmas Yellow Stockings People: Other People: Other People: If I Only Had Some Courage4Which Chinese philosopher from around 500BC is this quote attributed to? "To see the right and not to do it is cowardice." He Shu Wu Bruce Lee Dong Quai Confucius Movies: Sci-Fi Mixture: Sci-Fi Mixture: Sci-Fi Fan Favorites Part 15This movie starred Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall and is about a group of astronauts who crash on a strange planet. There they encounter a race that considers them inferior and enslaves them. Name the movie. Metropolis Soylent Green Omega Man Planet of the Apes Animals: Wild Birds Mix: Wild Birds Mix: Bird of Prey Names Explained #16This falcon is supposedly the fastest bird on the planet. Its Latin name, Falco peregrinus, means the wandering falcon. Hobby Peregrine Sparrowhawk Merlin Humanities: Musicals Mixture: Musicals Mixture: Musical of Musicals7"All That Jazz" is a biopic of what Broadway legend? Bob Fosse Oscar Hammerstein II Andrew Lloyd Webber Richard Rodgers History: USA in the 20th.Century: USA in the 20th.Century: Buggy Whips & Other Bygones : 18Who said "here I come to save the day"? Tom Terrific Mighty Mouse Popeye Quick Draw McGraw Celebrities: Celebrities E-G: Celebrities E-G : Jennie Garth9What organization is Jennie a part of, for animal rights? PETA PEAT PATE TAPE Literature: Shakespeare: Shakespeare: Shakespeare, eh?10Complete this quote: 'If music be the food of love, ______?' mmm, music just do it play on shut up *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper

Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Sci / Tech: Cancer: Cancer: A Personal Journey Through Breast Cancer1What is a benefit of radiotherapy (radiation treatments) after breast cancer surgery? Makes you less prone to get sunburn Makes hair grow twice as fast Reduces recurrence by as much as seventy percent Helps to hide and repair scar tissue Geography: Where on Earth?: Where on Earth?: Around the World in Ten Questions2This country gained independence in 1929. This nation has no military but has its military defence provided by a neighbouring nation. It is home to many of the world's most famous works of art. Costa Rica Republic of Ireland Vatican City Iceland Music: Color Songs: Color Songs: Yellow or White in Song Titles3Bing Crosby sang this Christmas song in the 1942 film "Holiday Inn". What song was this? White Christmas White Snow Yellow Christmas Yellow Stockings People: Other People: Other People: If I Only Had Some Courage4Which Chinese philosopher from around 500BC is this quote attributed to? "To see the right and not to do it is cowardice." He Shu Wu Bruce Lee Dong Quai Confucius Movies: Sci-Fi Mixture: Sci-Fi Mixture: Sci-Fi Fan Favorites Part 15This movie starred Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall and is about a group of astronauts who crash on a strange planet. There they encounter a race that considers them inferior and enslaves them. Name the movie. Metropolis Soylent Green Omega Man Planet of the Apes Animals: Wild Birds Mix: Wild Birds Mix: Bird of Prey Names Explained #16This falcon is supposedly the fastest bird on the planet. Its Latin name, Falco peregrinus, means the wandering falcon. Hobby Peregrine Sparrowhawk Merlin Humanities: Musicals Mixture: Musicals Mixture: Musical of Musicals7"All That Jazz" is a biopic of what Broadway legend? Bob Fosse Oscar Hammerstein II Andrew Lloyd Webber Richard Rodgers History: USA in the 20th.Century: USA in the 20th.Century: Buggy Whips & Other Bygones : 18Who said "here I come to save the day"? Tom Terrific Mighty Mouse Popeye Quick Draw McGraw Celebrities: Celebrities E-G: Celebrities E-G : Jennie Garth9What organization is Jennie a part of, for animal rights? PETA PEAT PATE TAPE Literature: Shakespeare: Shakespeare: Shakespeare, eh?10Complete this quote: 'If music be the food of love, ______?' mmm, music just do it play on shut up *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper

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April 30, 2025 | Listen Online | Read Online From 2013: Topps' Secret Code I wrote this admittedly bizarre but also kind of wonderful post a dozen years ago, shortly after I got a complete set of 1976 baseball cards. I was even more nuts then than I am now. I’m reposting it here as I wrote it then — errors and all — because it leads into an item in Thursday’s Batting Order. I hope you enjoy. January 15, 2013 I spent joyous hours sorting a bunch of old Topps cards, putting them in plastic pages, flipping the pages, reminiscing about the Father-Son cards and the Sporting News All-Time Player cards (as a kid I ALWAYS seemed to get the Pie Traynor). It really is a blast. I get lost in them. Here are the Sporting News All-Time All-Stars as of 1976 (and who would probably be on the team now): 1B: Lou Gehrig (Same. Pujols could pass him, maybe) 2B: Rogers Hornsby (Same. I prefer Joe Morgan) 3B: Pie Traynor (No. It would be Mike Schmidt. George Brett has his fans) SS: Honus Wagner (Same) RF: Babe Ruth (Same) CF: Ty Cobb (No. Willie Mays) LF: Ted Williams (Same. Barry Bonds could not win an all-time election) C: Mickey Cochrane (No. Johnny Bench or Yogi Berra, I think) RHP: Walter Johnson (Maybe same. Greg Maddux or Tom Seaver — Pedro Martinez or Roger Clemens) LHP: Lefty Grove (Maybe same. I happen to think Randy Johnson is the best lefty starter ever) But the point today is not the cards themselves. Today, for your benefit, I have done what I have to believe is one of the most pointless research projects in the history of Planet Earth. I have gone deep on the Topps Numbering System. When I was a kid, I noticed — as countless kids before and since have noticed — that while the Topps numbers on the back SEEM random (not by team, not by position, etc.), there was an odd coincidence: The best players seemed to get the round numbers. I don’t remember this hitting me all at once — it was just something I noticed. Hey, Tom Seaver is No. 200! Hey, Johnny Bench is number 500! That’s weird! And the more it went on, the more I thought: Did they do this on purpose? And then I started to realize: Oh yeah, they DEFINITELY did do this on purpose. The biggest stars very often have card numbers that end in 00 or 50 (I call these "Topps Prime" cards to make them sound important — I even capitalize "Prime"). But it’s not just the prime players. Even minor stars almost always have numbers that end in 0 as well. Let’s look at a few of my 1976 cards from 360 to 410: 360: Jeff Burroughs. Former MVP. 367: Bruce Miller 370: Ron Cey. The Penguin. All-Star. 374: Dan Warthen 380: Bobby Bonds. Another All-Star. Mr. 30-30. 386: Ed Goodson — who along with Bill Todman produced The Price Is Right and … oh, no, that was Mark Goodson. 390: Don Gullett. Ace pitcher of world champion Reds. 393: Paul Mitchell 400: Rod Carew. Annual batting champion. Superstar. Hall of Famer. 406: Ed Hermann 410: Ralph Garr. Batting champion. All-Star. And so it goes. Tito Fuentes? He gets No. 8. Lou Brock? He gets No. 10. And so on. So here was my idea: I figured I could go through all the Topps checklists — yes, I said all the Topps checklists (hey, this is my blog, not yours) — and pull out the players whose cards ended with 50 and 00. And I would see which players have been most honored by Topps. And, more to the point (as if there is a point), I would see which players were viewed as truly great and popular and awesome WHILE they were playing. One of the things people say about Jack Morris is that he was viewed as a dominant pitcher during his playing days. Well, I honestly don't remember it that way. I remember him being a good pitcher, but I don't remember him being Tom Seaver or Jim Palmer or even Ron Guidry. So, I thought, hey, why not see how often Morris' card ended with a 00 or 50. Let’s create a scoreboard! Before we get to that scoreboard, though, here are a few quick words about the scoring process, which should interest you even less than the rest of this: 00 is better than 50. The best of the best get 00 on the end. The players who have 50 at the end of their numbe

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