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- Disney World board picked by DeSantis says predecessors stripped them of powerby The Associated Press on March 29, 2023 at 10:01 pm
Board members picked to oversee the governance of Disney World said their predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.
- The Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump will take a break from next weekby Andrea Bernstein on March 29, 2023 at 9:47 pm
The pre-planned break coincides with the holidays of Easter, Passover and Ramadan. That means an indictment, if it occurs, wouldn't come until the end of April, at the earliest.
- The Politics Of Involuntary Commitment : Consider This from NPRby NPR on March 29, 2023 at 9:00 pm
Some officials in Democratic-led jurisdictions around the country are pushing to use involuntary commitment as a tool to tackle a surge in homelessness. We hear what officials in New York City, California and Portland, Oregon are proposing - and some of the pushback they are getting.Ailsa Chang speaks with April Dembosky with KQED in San Francisco and Amelia Templeton with Oregon Public Broadcasting about how the conversation about involuntary commitment is playing out in California and Oregon. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
- Fall Out Boy on returning to the basics and making the 'darkest party song'by Alejandra Marquez Janse on March 29, 2023 at 8:46 pm
Fall Out Boy's new album, So Much (For) Stardust, is a return to some of the bands' familiar sound and style of writing. Two of the group's band members detail the journey they took to this moment.
- The Biden administration sells oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexicoby Bill Chappell,Jeff Brady on March 29, 2023 at 8:27 pm
Energy companies secured access to 1.6 million acres of waters offered at auction. It's the second time this month that the administration has opened federal territory for new fossil fuel drilling.
- 4 big questions about the Nashville school shooting (and what we know so far)by Emily Olson on March 29, 2023 at 7:08 pm
Monday's deadly school shooting set in motion a familiar cycle of condolences, calls for actions and questions, some unknowable, about how the violence unfolded. Here's a look at what we're following.
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- We used to have steam-powered cars. What happened to them — and will they come back?by Big Think on March 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Steam cars hit the U.S. market in the 1890s but were largely extinct by the 1930s. Will technology bring them back?
- A surprising find inside the walls of Notre-Dameby Big Think on March 29, 2023 at 2:21 am
Notre-Dame's fire in 2019 allowed archaeologists to explore never-before-seen parts of the cathedral during the ensuing reconstruction.
- The wild psychedelic origins of indigenous mystical rites — as revealed by archaeologyby Big Think on March 27, 2023 at 2:30 pm
The nascent field of archaeochemistry has furthered our understanding of the psychedelics used by ancient indigenous populations.
- Technology over the long run: See how dramatically the world can change within a lifetimeby Big Think on March 26, 2023 at 4:30 pm
Bringing to mind how dramatically the world has changed can help us see how different the world could be in a few years or decades.
- Some humans collect stamps. Neanderthals collected large animal skullsby Big Think on March 24, 2023 at 8:11 pm
Researchers discovered something modern humans had never before seen—a flashy Neanderthal horn collection.
- Little Caesars’ Pretzel Crust Pizza Is Back on the Menuby Ellen Gutoskey on March 29, 2023 at 9:00 pm
Another discontinued fast food item has been resurrected—and this one features cheddar cheese sauce.
- Here's How Much a Big Mac Costs Around the Worldby Jake Rossen on March 29, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Calories? About the same. Price? It can double depending on where you are in the world.
- 10 Inspiring Facts About Marian Andersonby Shannon Leigh O'Neil on March 29, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Marian Anderson, a gifted contralto, was one of the most famous singers of all time, interpreting everything from Black spirituals to Italian opera.
- 9 Fun Facts About Knott’s Berry Farmby Tiffany Telles on March 29, 2023 at 12:00 pm
From its humble beginnings as a tiny berry farm to its current status as one of Southern California’s premier family theme parks, Knott’s Berry Farm has a rich history.
- Can You Spot the Engagement Ring Hidden Among the Watches?by Michele Debczak on March 28, 2023 at 11:00 pm
When it comes to popping the question, timing is everything—and this hidden image puzzle is a good reminder.
- Archetype Family: Thinking
- Other Expressions: Professional, Student, Scholar, Judge
- Life Journey: To pursue knowledge for the sake of discovering thruth in all areas of life.
- Unique Challenge: To recognize when I’ve locked myself into a line of thinking
based on my education or experience; to remain open to new ideas. - Lesson To Learn: To learn to listen to my gut, and to discern the differences between reason and truth.
- Defining Grace: Wisdom
- Challenge To Self: I will avoid paralysis by analysis.
THE CRONE: The wise woman who hands down information to younger women on the path to womanhood. You can also become bitter, cranky and intolerant with age.
THE SEEKER: You are on a search for truth and wisdom wherever it can be found. You can also be a lost soul.
THE PHILOSOPHER: You are on a pursuit to better understand the meaning of life . You can also become too opinionated and “certain”.
THE THEOLOGIAN: You are passionate about the study of a particular religion. You can also be dogmatic.
THE JUDGE: You excel at mediation, arbitration and cutting through to the heart of the matter with compassion , fairness and balance. You can also be prone to excessive criticism, profiling, lack of compassion, misuse of laws.
THE INVENTOR: You are a modern day alchemist that converts matter into energy or energy into matter. You can apply your skills between the spiritual , entertainment or visionary realms. You can also use your knowledge to trick , manipulate, or alter facts or systems with criminal implications.
THE SCHOLAR/STUDENT: Scholars and students bring a lively curiosity with them wherever they go.
THE GEEK: Geeks and nerds are true to themselves, and because of this they can be inspiring as friends who don’t judge books by their covers or people by their shoes.
THE SCIENTIST: Scientists are able to keep several ideas in their heads at the same time. They are as happy listening as talking and are always up for an intelligent conversation.
THE LIAR: When individuals whose stock and trade is their wisdom and knowledge cannot deliver the goods, they resort to fabrication, hiding behind their authority.
THE MISANTHROPE: While many Intellectuals are humanists, drawing information from all kinds of people and delighting in imparting wisdom to just as many, some are misanthropic.
