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Famous Larrimah pub shuts after bikies visit sister venue on 'charity run'
By Jason Walls
The Northern Territory's world famous Larrimah Pink Panther Hotel has shut its doors after a police raid on its sister venue following an Outlaws bikie gang "charity run".
Malta is now an official starting point for the world-famous Camino de Santiago
https://www.guidememalta.com/malta-is-now-an-official-starting-point-for-the-world-famous-camino-de-santiago/
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Malta is now an official starting point for the world-famous Camino de Santiago
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Inside Russell Brand's trial, where he was called a 'maniac' and 'predator'
By Mazoe Ford and Riley Stuart
The world-famous actor and comedian appeared calm and almost zen-like as he sat in the dock at Southwark Crown Court, and the prosecution began unfolding its case against him.
She cooks in couture and makes Skittles from scratch: Inside Nara Smith’s viral empir
In a soft, breathy voice that sounds almost like a meditation guru, dressed in a white leather corset trimmed with lace, presumably the work of some world-famous designer, model, entrepreneur and influencer Nara Aziza Smith places a w…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2860589/she-cooks-in-couture-and-makes-skittles-from-scratch-inside-nara-smiths-viral-empir/
Happy fall reading. BEER POUR is an entertainment fiction and a political satire, with a sprinkle of charming romance. Can the world's most famous and expensive Japanese beer commercial spark an international diplomatic incident? #BeerPour #Entertainmentnews #entertainment #Political #politicalhumor #Politicalsatire #satire #humor #books #book #pumpkins #pumpkin #filmMastodon #film #mastodon #photo #reading #read_time #readersofmastodon #readers #autumn #fall #authors #author #bookstodon #bookTok #fediverse #sophiajanehayden #writingCommunity #writing #writersCoffeeClub #writers #writer #indieAuthor #indie #indieAuthors #commercial #diplomacy #internationalrelations #international #Japan #Japanese #beer #filmmaking
Amsterdam named fifth friendliest city in the world 2026
Amsterdam is famous for its picturesque canals, bicycles and cosy cafes, but it seems visitors have found ano…
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Happy 80th birthday to Robert Bringhurst, typographer and man of letters, who was born #OnThisDay in 1946.
His justly-famous book ‘The Elements of Typographic Style’ (first pub. in 1992; v4.0 in 2012) was a major influence in my development as a typographer.
In particular, Bringhurst’s remarks on sidenotes influenced the design of some of my books, and my LuaLaTeX package "marginalia" is based on code I wrote to put running heads, captions, and notes in the margins.
Besides typography, I have also enjoyed his work on various subjects including #philosophy, #history, and #mythology. Just two examples:
• his essay collection ‘Everywhere Being Is Dancing: Twenty Pieces of Thinking’ (2008);
• ‘A Story as Sharp as a Knife: The Classical Haida Mythtellers and Their World’ (2nd ed. 2011).
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Ola Rud: JazzDrama feat:Pietro Aloi and Mauro Cottone
Teatro Munganga, Thursday, December 3 at 08:00 PM GMT+1
JazzDrama is a project by Ola Rud that explores the theatrical side of classic and timeless music genres. The program presents dramatic interpretations of both rare and beloved jazz standards and pop songs. Storytelling, acting, costume artistry, and the magic of music meet the virtuosic playing of Pietro Aloi (piano) and Mauro Cottone (double bass), along with Ola’s powerful, velvety voice. Through music and theatre, JazzDrama invites audiences into a world of passion, humour, and intrigue. Get ready to experience jazz and blues from an unexpected yet organic perspective! Biohttps://offbeat.amsterdam/event/ola-rud-jazzdrama-featpietro-aloi-and-mauro-cottone
If I Ever Meet Angelina Jolie: A Conversation I Would Remember
Some people we admire from a distance. Not because we know their stories completely, but because something about their lives makes us curious about our own.
There are many celebrities I admire. Some for their talent, some for their beauty, and others for the way they carry themselves in a world that constantly watches their every move.
But if someone asked me which celebrity I would love to meet in person, my answer would be Angelina Jolie.
Not just because she is beautiful. Not just because she is a Hollywood actress whose face is recognized around the world. And certainly not because I expect to discover that the person behind the fame is exactly the person I imagine her to be.
I would like to meet her because I am curious about the woman beyond the photographs, the red carpets, and the characters she has portrayed on screen.
I wonder what we would talk about if we were given an hour together, away from the cameras, the interviews, and the expectations that come with being famous.
Would we talk about life? Motherhood? Travel? Or perhaps the things that women learn only after living through experiences they never expected?
I think we would have plenty to talk about.
Beyond the Beauty and the Fame
Angelina Jolie has always struck me as someone who occupies a space beyond ordinary celebrity. She has built a career in film while also becoming known for her humanitarian work, particularly her advocacy for refugees and displaced people.
There is something compelling about a person who uses her public platform to bring attention to the lives of people whose stories might otherwise go unheard.
Of course, I do not know her personally. I know only what she has chosen to share with the world, and I would never presume to understand every chapter of her life.
But perhaps that is what makes the idea of meeting her interesting.
I would want to hear her speak in her own words. I would want to listen, not because she is famous, but because every person has a story that cannot be fully understood from the outside.
Sometimes, the most interesting conversations begin when we stop looking at a person as an image and start seeing them as another human being.
Two Women, Different Lives, and Stories of Our Own
Angelina Jolie and I live very different lives.
She is an internationally recognized actress and humanitarian. I am a Filipino woman living and working in Thailand, earning a living far from home, raising my children across different stages of life, and trying to make something meaningful out of my own experiences.
My world is not made up of film premieres or international headlines.
It is made up of ordinary mornings, working days, bills that need to be paid, messages from family, and the occasional trip that reminds me there is still so much of the world to discover.
There are days when life feels full. There are also days when the quiet becomes a little too quiet.
Living abroad has taught me that independence is not always glamorous. Sometimes, it means making decisions alone. Sometimes, it means finding your way in an unfamiliar place. And sometimes, it means returning to an empty room after a long day and reminding yourself why you chose this life in the first place.
I have learned to keep going, even when the road is not particularly exciting and the destination is not yet clear.
I wonder how many women, regardless of their circumstances, understand that feeling.
We may have different opportunities, different responsibilities, and different definitions of success. Yet there are questions that can bring us together.
Who are we beyond the roles we play?
What do we do when life does not unfold according to plan?
And how do we find ourselves again after spending so much time being strong for everyone else?
These are the kinds of questions I would love to explore with her.
If We Talked About Motherhood
I would probably ask her about motherhood.
Being a mother changes you in ways that are difficult to explain to someone who has never experienced it. Your children become part of your decisions, your worries, your sacrifices, and your dreams for the future.
You learn to keep going because other people depend on you.
You celebrate their milestones, worry about their struggles, and hope that the things you have taught them will help them navigate a world you cannot always protect them from.
And eventually, you begin to understand that motherhood is not about holding on forever. It is also about allowing your children to grow into people with lives, choices, and dreams of their own.
As a mother of three and now a grandmother, I know that the relationship between a mother and her children continues to evolve. The responsibilities may change, but the love finds new ways to express itself.
I would be curious to hear Angelina’s perspective on raising children while living a life that is so public.
How does a mother protect what is private and precious when so much of her world attracts attention?
How does she help her children discover who they are, separate from the expectations that others place upon them?
And how does she make room for her own identity while being a mother?
I would not expect her answers to be perfect or universal. I would simply want an honest conversation between two women who understand that motherhood is one of life’s most beautiful and complicated journeys.
The Strength We Don’t Always See
Perhaps the conversation would eventually turn to the difficult chapters of life.
I have lived long enough to understand that a person’s story is rarely as simple as it appears. There are things we celebrate publicly and things we carry privately. There are moments when we feel certain about our direction and other moments when we have to gather whatever courage we can find just to take the next step.
I have experienced disappointment, loss, and the exhaustion that comes with trying to remain strong while managing life’s responsibilities.
I have also learned that beginning again does not always look dramatic.
Sometimes, it is simply getting up in the morning and going to work.
Sometimes, it is booking a trip you have been thinking about for months.
Sometimes, it is sitting in a café alone, enjoying your coffee, and realizing that your own company is no longer something you need to escape.
And sometimes, beginning again means accepting that the life you once imagined may be different from the life you have now, but it can still hold beautiful possibilities.
If I had the chance, I would ask Angelina what she has learned about herself through the different chapters of her life.
Not about the details that belong to her alone, but about the lessons she is willing to share.
What has changed her understanding of courage?
What does freedom mean to her now?
And what would she tell a woman who is still trying to figure out what the next chapter of her life should look like?
Perhaps she would have answers. Perhaps she would have questions of her own.
Either way, I think I would leave the conversation with something to reflect on.
A Conversation About the World
I would also want to talk about travel and humanitarian work.
Travel has given me the opportunity to see places beyond the world I grew up in. Living and working abroad has introduced me to different cultures, different ways of thinking, and people whose lives are shaped by circumstances very different from mine.
It has reminded me that the world is much larger than our personal worries, even though those worries can sometimes feel like the biggest things in existence.
I admire the importance Angelina has placed on humanitarian advocacy, especially her work related to refugees and displaced families. Their stories remind us that behind every statistic is a human being who wants safety, dignity, and the chance to live a life with some certainty.
I would ask her how meeting people in difficult circumstances has influenced her understanding of humanity.
Has it changed the way she sees privilege, responsibility, or the meaning of home?
What can ordinary people do to become more compassionate, even when they do not have the resources or influence of a public figure?
I may not have a global platform, but I believe that compassion does not require fame.
It can begin with listening. It can begin with refusing to judge someone whose circumstances we do not understand. It can begin with recognizing that another person’s struggles are real, even when they are different from our own.
Perhaps the world does not always need more people telling others how to live. Perhaps it needs more people willing to listen and understand.
The Question I Would Save for Last
If our conversation were coming to an end, I think there would be one question I would want to ask her.
Not about her films. Not about awards. Not about what it feels like to be recognized wherever she goes.
I would ask:
After everything life has taught you, how do you continue to move forward while remaining true to yourself?
I would ask because I am still learning the answer myself.
At this stage of my life, I am no longer interested in proving that I can carry everything without help. I have learned that being independent does not mean never needing anyone. Being strong does not mean never feeling tired. And being alone does not necessarily mean being unhappy.
There is a difference between being alone and feeling that your life has no meaning.
I am learning to appreciate the freedom to make my own choices, to travel when I can, to write about the things that matter to me, and to create a life that reflects who I am becoming.
I am learning that I do not need to have every answer before I take another step.
And perhaps that is enough for now.
Maybe the Meeting Is About Something Else
Will I ever meet Angelina Jolie?
I have no idea.
Life has a funny way of surprising us, but I am not going to build my happiness around the possibility of meeting a celebrity.
Still, imagining the conversation has made me think about the people I admire and the reasons they matter to me.
Sometimes, we are drawn to people because of the qualities we see in them. Sometimes, their stories make us reflect on our own. And sometimes, the people we admire from a distance remind us of something we are trying to understand about ourselves.
For me, meeting Angelina Jolie would not be about taking a photograph to prove that I had stood beside someone famous.
It would be about sharing a conversation with a woman whose experiences and public work have made me curious about her perspective on life.
I would want to listen, learn, laugh a little, and perhaps discover that despite our very different circumstances, we have a few questions in common.
And if I never get that opportunity, I can still carry those questions with me.
I can continue learning from the people I meet, the places I visit, the books I read, and the experiences that shape my life.
After all, not every meaningful encounter has to happen face-to-face.
Some begin with a story. Others begin with a question.
And some begin with a simple thought: I wonder what we would talk about.
For now, I will keep travelling, keep writing, keep discovering the world, and keep discovering myself along the way.
Because there are still places I want to see, stories I want to tell, and conversations I have yet to experience.
I am not finished yet.
And perhaps that is the most beautiful part of growing older: realizing that even after everything life has brought us, there is still room to be curious about what comes next.
Until the next story,
JhieBeyondBorders 💖
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How a Bunch of Hyped-Up Goats and Accidental Magic Conquered Your Morning Routine
Ripe coffee cherries growing outdoors.How a Bunch of Hyped-Up Goats and Accidental Magic Conquered Your Morning Routine
Dear Cherubs, if you have ever stared into the soul of your morning espresso and wondered who we owe for this glorious addiction, strap in. The true origin of coffee is part botanical miracle, part sheer human laziness, and entirely chaotic.
According to thisclaimer.com, humanity’s obsession with caffeine didn’t start with an artisanal barista in a beanie, but rather with a few hyperactive farm animals in 9th-century Ethiopia. Legend has it that a goat herder named Kaldi noticed his herd pulling an all-nighter after nibbling bright red cherries from a wild shrub. Naturally, Kaldi ate a few himself, experienced the original jittery spiritual epiphany, and rushed to share the secret with local monks.
From Goat Chow to Holy Fuel
The monks, unimpressed by Kaldi’s wired enthusiasm, allegedly tossed the berries into a fire, calling them the work of the devil. But roasting those seeds accidentally released an irresistible, mouth-watering aroma that forced everyone to reconsider their life choices. They quickly scraped the charred beans from the embers, dissolved them in hot water, and suddenly had enough stamina to survive late-night prayer marathons.
By the 15th century, coffee had crossed the Red Sea into Yemen, where Sufi scholars used it to stay awake during long devotional nights. It didn’t take long for the drink to migrate to Constantinople, spawning the world’s first coffeehouses—vibrant social hubs where people gathered to chat, play chess, and low-key conspire against authority.
The Brew That Shook the World
Inevitably, European traders got wind of this “Arabian wine.” While nervous church officials initially dubbed it a bitter Satanic concoction, Pope Clement VIII famously gave it a papal blessing after taking one sip, claiming it was too delicious to let non-believers hoard it.
Today, coffee is an international behemoth. As noted by the National Coffee Association, over 60 percent of American adults consume coffee daily, turning an accidental Ethiopian discovery into a global ritual. So the next time you drop seven dollars on an iced oat milk latte, bow your head and thank Kaldi’s adventurous goats for making adulthood tolerable.
Sources list: thisclaimer.com — https://thisclaimer.com National Coffee Association — https://www.ncausa.org/Research-Trends/Quick-Facts National Geographic — https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/coffee-origin-story-ethiopia Smithsonian Magazine — https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/a-brief-history-of-coffee-21930263/
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Book Review: The Sixth Sense by Peter Lerangis
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I’m sharing my review of Peter Lerangis’ novelisation of the film, The Sixth Sense.
Click the image to find the book!The Sixth Sense was published in 2000 by Scholastic and is 208 pages long.
The Plot
Based on the 1999 supernatural thriller written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the story follows child psychologist Dr Malcolm Crowe. Early in the story, Malcolm is shot by a disturbed former patient whose treatment he believes he failed.
Months later, Malcolm takes on a new case: a quiet, troubled boy named Cole Sear. Cole displays intense fear and strange behaviour, which his mother struggles to understand. As Malcolm tries to help him, Cole reveals a terrifying secret—he can see and communicate with ghosts.
The spirits that appear to Cole are often confused, angry, or unaware that they are dead. Malcolm encourages Cole to listen to them rather than fear them, suggesting they may merely need help resolving unfinished business.
As the boy gradually learns to face his ability, Malcolm’s own life begins to unravel. His marriage to his wife, Anna, seems distant and strained, leaving him increasingly isolated.
All of this builds toward the famous twist about Malcolm himself and what’s really been going on since the opening shooting. The novelisation preserves that reveal, structuring the narrative to lead to the same final jolt as the film—although the shock inevitably lands a little softer on the page, especially if you already know the ending.
Characters
Malcolm Crowe
Malcolm is the novel’s emotional anchor: a respected child psychologist who’s quietly crumbling inside. Lerangis leans into his guilt and obsession, giving us a glimpse of some interiority that the film only implies—his need to “get it right this time,” his confusion over Anna’s distance, his rational mind straining against what Cole is telling him.
He’s sympathetic and melancholy, but on the page he can also feel slightly remote; the cool, clinical tone of the narration mirrors his own detachment, which fits the character but sometimes keeps the reader at arm’s length.
Cole Sear
Cole is the heart of the story. Sensitive, lonely, and frightened, he carries the burden of seeing ghosts that no one else can see.
His famous confession—“I see dead people”—reveals the terrifying world he lives in. Over the course of the story, Cole transforms from a terrified child into someone who begins to understand his ability and even uses it to help others.
Lynn Sear
Cole’s mother, Lynn, is a loving but exhausted parent trying to raise her son alone. She worries that something is deeply wrong with Cole, but cannot understand what he is experiencing.
Her relationship with him becomes one of the story’s most emotional elements, particularly as she struggles between fear, frustration, and unconditional love.
Anna Crowe
Anna is Malcolm’s wife, whose distant behaviour confuses and frustrates him throughout the story. Their strained relationship comprises a subplot that ultimately becomes central to the film’s twist.
Though she appears only intermittently, Anna’s presence is essential to understanding Malcolm’s emotional journey.
Writing Style
Peter Lerangis writes in a clear, straightforward style that prioritises accessibility over stylistic flourish. Like many film novelisations, the prose largely mirrors the film’s structure and dialogue rather than expanding dramatically on the material.
There are some modest advantages to the format:
As I mentioned earlier, the novel offers us brief glimpses into characters’ internal thoughts, particularly Malcolm’sreflections and Cole’s fears.
However, the writing rarely rises above functional storytelling. Much of the narrative feels like a scene-by-scene retelling of the movie rather than a fully realised novel in its own right. Readers familiar with the film will recognise nearly every beat, sometimes almost line for line.
Atmosphere and tension—which the film achieves through visuals, pacing, and music—are harder to replicate on the page. As a result, some of the story’s eerier moments feel less intense than their cinematic counterparts.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Lerangis delivers a faithful, readable version of The Sixth Sense. It’s a pleasant companion for fans of the film, offering a few small character insights—yet it struggles to recapture the hushed, skin-tightening unease that made the movie iconic.
The result is serviceable rather than stirring—an enjoyable curiosity, but not a ghost story that lingers long after the book is closed.
I’m giving this one a 5/10.
Have you read this novelisation? How do you think it compares to the film?
As ever, thanks for stopping by and reading my review!
Until next time,
George
© 2026 GLT
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Julius and Jesus
I came across a claim made by John C. Wright in a larger piece he wrote about scepticism. Looking around, I found other people online making a similar claim:
“There is more and firmer historical evidence for the resurrection of Christ than there is for the assassination of Caesar.”
https://scifiwright.com/2026/10/blind-faith-in-skepticism/
He also claimed directly afterwards that there is more evidence for the miracles at Lourdes than for the Big Bang, but that comparison is of two things so unlike each other in terms of phenomenon and what counts as evidence that it makes for an unwieldy discussion.
The resurrection-v-assassination does feel more tractable. We have two events and two historical figures. Jesus died (or left) in about 33 CE, and Julius Caesar died in 44 BCE, both within the extent of Roman civilisation, so while the two events are separated by several decades, they aren’t from vastly different eras.
Before we go further, we need to consider what evidence is. There are multiple competing models of evidence in the philosophy of logic, but in general, evidence lends support to the belief that a proposition is true. Evidence doesn’t guarantee truth; it can be of varying quality. We expect it to be cumulative (more is better), but in some cases evidence may be contradictory (i.e. two pieces of evidence may support a claim when looked at separately, but when looked at together, the two pieces are in conflict).
For historical evidence, we also need to consider how detailed the claim is. For example, the assassination of Julius Caesar is believed to have occurred on 15 March, but imagine we found an eyewitness account of the event that dated it as 10 March? Is this positive or negative evidence? It supports that the assassination took place but contradicts the date. Put another way, it supports the claim “Julius Caesar was assassinated” but undermines the claim that “Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15”.
The issue of the nature of the claim is of particular import given one of the claims is “the resurrection of Christ”. There is scant physical evidence of people returning to life after being dead for many hours, but that’s holding the claim to an unachievable standard. In terms of the kind of evidence that might exist, by the “resurrection” we should judge by a set of events that there could have been human eyewitnesses to: i.e. Jesus died, his body was placed somewhere, and then, sometime afterwards, he was seen alive. This is not being overly generous to Wright’s claim.
Imagine if tomorrow, a historical dig found documents that could be accurately dated (somehow) to Jerusalem 33 CE written by an impartial observer stating that a man known to have been executed by the Roman authorities was seen by the observer alive the following day. Such a document would be incredibly exciting for Christians around the world, even if it didn’t mention Jesus by name and contradicted a notable detail (alive the next day, rather than on the third day). We would clearly regard such a document as evidence of the event known as “the resurrection of Christ”. So, let’s be generous and skip over the “how” and count anything in which Jesus appears to have died but was later seen alive. This way we can stick to evidence rather than articles of faith.
However, even by this standard, the kind of event we are discussing is not a well-attested one. It is not impossible for somebody to have appeared to have died but later to have been seen alive, but it is an unusual set of circumstances. Political assassinations of notable political leaders are a kind of event that we have many historical and contemporary examples of. If we include political killings in general (e.g. examples where the state kills somebody for political reasons but using a judicial process), then the killing of Jesus counts as an example. So, to start with, we have more reason to regard an assassination as plausible than a resurrection (even with generous parameters).
We then have the two people concerned. I won’t detail the substantial evidence for the existence of Julius Caesar. It’s a lot, but it is also part of the historical context for the resurrection of Jesus, as that claim includes his execution by agents of the Roman Empire. Jesus is more than likely a historical figure (aside from anything else, the existence of Christianity implies his existence). The nearest contemporary evidence for his existence is the writings of Paul, but other later Christian writings imply earlier sources as well. However, the weight of evidence for Julius Caesar far outweighs that of Jesus. That’s hardly a surprise, given the relative standing of the two figures during their own lifetimes. Julius Caesar was a major player in the powerful Roman Republic. The relative lack of contemporary evidence for Jesus is what we would expect if he actually existed.
Still, the issue is the comparable weight of evidence. With historical evidence, we can think about the comparison in terms of how big a conspiracy theory we would need to have for the person NOT to have existed, but for there still to be the same amount of evidence. For Jesus not to have existed, we need Saint Paul to have been extraordinarily convincing, and there is some evidence of Christian groups around Jesus’s brother James as well; it would be a stretch. Still…the bulk of the evidence is the existence of Christian belief around the time after the apparent death of Jesus.
For Julius Caesar not to have existed requires a whole set of contemporary accounts of his existence not to be fiction, as well as the Roman Republic to have dissolved itself and reconstituted as an empire with an emperor within living memory of his death based on a popular fictional character. People do get heated up about fictional characters, but they don’t typically start civil wars about them.
So in terms of [event]-[person], we have:
EventPersonAssassination: well-defined type of event with many historical precedentsJulius Caesar: well-documented figure during his lifetime and in the immediate aftermath of his death.Resurrection: loosely defined type of event with limited historical precedentsJesus: probably a historical figure but no documents from his lifetime, and some documents within a couple of decades of his death.We could stop there, as the comparison is already stacked in favour of one side. We have a not-unusual event occurring to a well-attested figure versus an unusual event occurring to a less well-attested figure.
So why would John C. Wright make such an odd claim?
We do have a lot of details about the assassination of Julius Caesar, but in terms of historical narratives, that complete story is best laid out in the works of later Roman historians. For example, if you look at the Wikipedia article on the assassination, it cites works by Cassius Dio, who was born 165 CE and Suetonius, who was born 69 CE. If you are generous in dating the Gospels, maybe the extant complete narratives of the resurrection of Jesus predate the extant complete narratives of the assassination of Caesar. We don’t know when, say, the Gospel of Mark was written, but 70 CE is an estimate which would put it earlier than, say, Suetonius’s De vita Caesarum (112 CE).
That’s not what Wright’s claim states, though, and when I look at similar claims online, you get the same switching around i.e. the idea of the resurrection being better attested is a claim that looks for the earliest written accounts of the resurrection with later accounts of the assassination. For example, Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians is cited as historical evidence of the resurrection, and it is indeed direct evidence of belief in the resurrection of Jesus as an important article of Christian faith:
“3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.”
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/1_Corinthians#Chapter_15
The letter is commonly dated to 53-57 CE, so reasonably close to Jesus’s lifetime and within the lifetime of people who would have known him. Paul is also writing as if this is something the people he is addressing already know about and that is a common belief within the community.
However, with the assassination of Julius Caesar, we have references to it from much closer in time to the event. It’s not just documentuary evidence, there is, for example, a coin minted during the conflict following Caesar’s death that features Brutus one side and a reference to the Ides of March on the other, along with two knives (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ides_of_March_coin ). The Res Gestae Divi Augusti is a inscription from 14 CE describing the life of Emperor Augustus, written in the first person (i.e. the original text was possibly written by Augustus himself prior to his death ). It doesn’t give the details of Julius’s death but is clear that he was murdered:
“Those who butchered my father I drove into exile, avenging their crime by legal judgements, and afterward, when they made war upon the republic, I defeated them twice in battle.”
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Translation:The_Achievements_of_the_Deified_Augustus
What makes the claim particularly absurd is that if we take Christian beliefs about the life of Jesus at face value we should expect this difference in evidence. On the one side, the life of a man with a small but significant following beyond the core of a major empire, versus a famous general, a ruler of that predominant power in that region. More relevantly, confirmation of a biographical fact about Jesus, adds no more weight to the spiritual or moral claims of Christianity.
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Jacques Joseph Tissot, born OTD in 1836, was a successful painter of #Paris society, famous as a genre painter of fashionably dressed women shown in various scenes of everyday life https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/france/coulee-verte/?s=mb #travel #history
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Tech companies spend fortunes hiring famous professors and executives, giving them huge salaries and entire teams.
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What if these companies would have been more successful without them?
I've seen companies create unnecessary departments, waste resources, and undermine fairness—all in the name of prestige.
Growth hides a lot of bullshit.
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“Hubris and the Greek Tragedy of Woody Allen” by Lot Hildegard
Woody Allen will turn ninety-one in December, but his family’s longevity genes are prodigious, and he is now at work on his fifty-first feature film. The literature on his life of adventure and misadventure is now extensive, including several painstakingly researched biographies and his 2020 autobiography, Apropos of Nothing. Most of what the general public thinks it knows about him is misinformation promulgated by the same cancel culture that very nearly kept his memoirs out of print. But as one who has taught Greek tragedy, I see Woody Allen’s fatal flaw at work in the destruction of his reputation. He probably ought to have paid more serious attention to Greek theater, sooner. Mighty Aphrodite (1995) was a smidgen too late.
While I do not wish to defend Mr. Allen’s peculiar personal life, the recitation of a few facts is in order:
Soon-Yi Previn, to whom he has now been married for nearly three decades, was never his stepdaughter, nor someone he helped raise. Allen never actually cohabited with Mia Farrow, who adopted Soon-Yi during her marriage to Andre Previn. He claimed that he and Farrow were not intimate during the five years preceding the Soon-Yi contretemps. Ironically, it was Mia’s idea that Woody should get to know Soon-Yi better.
As a woman scorned, Farrow accused Allen of molesting a younger daughter they adopted together. Multiple investigating entities found no physical evidence, and an abundance of inconsistencies in the accusations. No charges were brought. The Farrows never availed themselves of civil action in the matter. Allen and Soon-Yi have since raised two adopted daughters who are now thriving adults.
Facts notwithstanding, most of Woody Allen’s problems for the last thirty-plus years occurred because he failed to do something fundamental that sages since the advent of literature, philosophy, and drama have warned us that we must:
We are meant to use our will and reason to govern the passions.
Many characters in Woody Allen films behave as if romantic pursuits and sexual desire are inexorable forces that render us helpless passengers, and Allen’s remarks about the genesis of his affair with Soon-Yi–”The heart wants what it wants”–reflect this outlook. To be sure, imposing will and reason upon urges and feelings is arduous, and we often fail, but try we must. Somehow Woody Allen apparently believes this is unnecessary, or at least he did at a highly critical moment.
Greek tragedy warns repeatedly of the fatal flaw of hubris, an overweening self-confidence that in time pits the protagonist against the divine order, an occupational hazard for persons who attain great success by doing things their own way. Woody Allen was a thriving comedy writer while still in his teens (his weekly salary then would be $21,000 in today’s currency), found sensational success as a stand-up comic in his twenties, and after breaking free of the Hollywood system embarked on a career as a writer, director, and actor, on projects ranging from broad comedy to grim tragedy, that brought him four Oscars and two dozen nominations, plus the seven Oscars and seventeen nominations for actors and actresses directed by him. He received eleven BAFTA awards and three Golden Globes, plus a Grammy. His Broadway triumphs are easily lost in the blizzard of other honors. With the publication of What’s with Baum? in September of 2025, he became a published novelist after decades of penning short fiction.
Woody Allen has gone through life making his own rules and accepting no standard other than his own. In matters artistic, this is admirable, even when the results do not please. In other areas, it brought mayhem to a man who told Esquire in 1994 that he had a recurring dream about a door with “something unpleasant behind it and I don’t want it to come in.”
Lord of your own realm you may be, but when you are tempted by the twenty-one-year-old adopted daughter of your sort-of lady friend, run fast and run far. Otherwise, you might as well expect the vengeful lady friend to try to destroy you. If you spent your career accumulating feminist enemies, and if your conduct is still fresh in people’s minds when the internet and social media are invented, woe betide you. Worse yet if you work outside the Hollywood apparatus and the lady friend comes from Hollywood royalty.
I wonder whether Allen knows that his stoutest defender in the media has been National Review, the most conservative major news magazine in the country, and one he gently mocked in two films (despite a near-worshipful admiration for William F. Buckley). The New Criterion, a conservative cultural journal that normally does not publish fiction, carried one of his short stories in 2025, so perhaps he is aware of support from unaccustomed quarters.
Given his famously pessimistic view of the universe, it is apparent that Allen doesn’t fully comprehend the extraordinary, almost astonishing, plenitude of friendship and support he enjoyed since early adulthood, from persons who mentored him, opened doors for him, backed him, and made it possible for the fruits of his untiring work to appear in public without commercial interference. His prominently displayed unwavering loyalty to those people is commendable. His failure to see their existence as evidence of a loving God and a hospitable cosmos-with concomitant responsibilities–is not. I cannot think of anyone who was more blessed than Woody Allen, more attended by angels.
As one who has been defamed and forced to go to court to defend himself, I do not believe that anyone deserves subjection to a media feeding frenzy of false claims. Having taught courses in Greek tragedy, however, I would encourage any seminar of mine to engage in lively debate about justice, fate, and the legacy of a man who read widely and thought deeply but failed to heed the simplest warning from the accumulated wisdom of humanity.
Woody Allen, like him or not (and I do), is one of the most accomplished men of our time. Unfortunately, he’ll now be remembered, not so much for being the most versatile cinema talent in history, as for his shocking personal life and the black cloud of suspicion hovering over him. That’s a tragedy. But tragic heroes have fatal flaws, even when those heroes are comic geniuses.
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Wine news of Spain, XXXVIII !!!
Its time again to tell you on the wines of my dear Spain,As said, this goes back from my beginnings ,and I still go for them everywhere, Of course post No 38 for the non Romans, I coming back at you with my wine news of Spain XXXVIII !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The queen of Pedro Ximénez wine in the Cordoba countryside has claimed the title of the new “Spanish City of Wine.” The town of Montilla was selected by representatives of the Asociacion Española de Ciudades del Vino (ACEVIN) or Spanish Association of Wine Cities for the year 2027. Together with other towns in the region, it is part of the Montilla-Moriles Wine Route, one of 38 routes certified by Acevin. The official ACEVIN on Montilla : https://www.acevin.es/montilla
The official Montilla-Moriles Wine Route : https://www.turismoyvino.es/en/the-route/
A report by Coravin, based on surveys of over 2,600 consumers across five countries, indicates that 58.1% of Americans and 53% of the French are ordering wine by the glass more frequently than they did two years ago. However, they are no longer satisfied with the usual offerings; they now demand greater variety, the opportunity to taste before committing, and assurances of freshness. The five establishments featured below are part of the newly launched The Coravin Guide. Its introduction in Spain includes a partnership with TEMPOS Vega Sicilia, which will make the group’s wines available by the glass at select venues with specific dates and participating locations. I give my fav area as lived not far and visit always opposite the Puerta de Alcalá, Berria at Plaza de la Independencia, 6 , exemplifies the wine bar concept, where wine is the primary focus of the visit. Sommelier Mario Ayllón oversees a list featuring over 3,000 labels and more than 100 options by the glass a selection recently honored with a *Wine Spectator* Grand Award. On the other side of the Puerta de Alcalá, Aarde at Plaza de la Independencia, 10, combines a cellar of over 1,000 bottled wines with a selection of more than 60 wines available by the glass. The most unique stop on this route is found within Club Metrópolis: Spa de Langostas at Calle de Alcalá, 39, an underground dining space designed to resemble a sea grotto, with a culinary focus on lobster. Regarding its wine program, the venue specializes in Champagne and Spanish wines, with a particular emphasis on the Rioja D.O.Ca. The official The Coravin Guide : https://guide.coravin.com/
The La Copita Asturiana, a restaurant with over 60 years of history ,and where Los Javis (Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi) filmed part of La bola negra has been run by María Mayo’s family since 1959. The film is an adaptation from Federico García Lorca’s unfinished literary project La bola noire or the dark ball, the film draws inspiration from the play La piedra oscura or the dark stone by Alberto Conejero. The play written by Conejero, who also penned the film’s screenplay explores the romance between Lorca and the footballer Rafael Rodríguez Rapún, both of whom were victims of the Spanish Civil War. The film, which notably won the Best Director award at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, as well as the Audience Award at both the Toronto International Film Festival and the San Sebastián International Film Festival, will represent Spain at the 99th Academy Awards in March 2027. See and eat good Asturian food at La Copita Asturiana, Calle de Tabernillas, 13, The official La Copita Asturiana resto: https://lacopitaasturiana.com/
Nubel has been revamped, making a visit to the Reina Sofía Museum (see post), even more enticing. The La Fábrica Group has taken the helm of the restaurant, located within the building designed by Jean Nouvel. After visiting the Reina Sofía taking in works such as Picasso’s Guernica, Maruja Mallo’s La Verbena, José Solana’s La tertulia del Café de Pombo, and Joan Miró’s La sonrisa de alas flameantes, and with our minds full of art, we sat down at a table in the newly renovated Nubel. The restaurant has reopened under the stewardship of the La Fábrica Group and the Life Gourmet Group, featuring an informal menu packed with highly tempting bites. The official Nubel resto : https://nubel.es/
Valduero has produced the first Rosado Gran Reserva from the Ribera del Duero region (see post), a blend of 55% Tempranillo aka Tinto Fino, and 45% Albillo Mayor. The grapes are macerated and fermented together using indigenous yeasts, ensuring both varieties contribute to the winemaking process from the very start. The Albillo Mayor lends freshness and vibrancy, while the Tempranillo provides structure and depth. The grapes originate from La Yunquera and Fuentepinedo, two estates located at an altitude of 850 to 900 meters. There, in soils composed of sandy pebbles and clay, grow vines over 30 years old cultivated without irrigation and nourished with natural fertilizer. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an extended aging process: four years in barrels and another two in the bottle, which helps develop its complexity and nuanced aromatics. In the glass, it displays a ruby hue with golden highlights. On the nose, red fruit notes blend with hints of oak, vanilla, rosemary, and a touch of smokiness. On the palate, the freshness of the Albillo Mayor balances the structure of the Tempranillo, while subtle notes of cassis and spice round out its profile. The official Bodega Valduero : https://valduero.com/en
In the D.O. Rueda, (see post) a region synonymous with the Verdejo grape, Bodega Cuatro Rayas steps off the beaten path to shine a spotlight on Viognier. This white wine, part of the #CO Elena Collection 2025, offers a fresh perspective on the appellation: it is aromatic, expressive, and designed to be enjoyed without any fuss. It is the perfect bottle for a casual meal, for those looking to try something different, or for sparking conversation around the table. It also serves as a reminder that this region in the province of Valladolid has more to offer than just its most famous grape variety. Price: 10.95 euros in Spain, The official Bodega Cuatro Rayas on whites : https://cuatrorayas.es/blancos-cat/
The Borsao Tres Picos in the Campo de Borja region of Aragon, the Garnacha grape finds one of its most expressive terroirs. Tres Picos crafted from grapes grown in high-altitude mountain vineyards between 600 and 700 meters is one of the labels that has best helped tell that story. It brings together ripe red fruit, notes of vanilla and clove, and a subtle toasted undertone, the result of five months spent in French oak. Broad, juicy, and featuring smooth tannins, this red wine pairs beautifully with meat, grilled vegetables, or a hearty, substantial stew. Price: 15 euros in Spain, The official Bodegas Borsao on Tres Picos : https://bodegasborsao.com/en/products/borsao-tres-picos
The Marco Real Homenaje Tinto hailing from Olite, in Navarra, a red blend of Tempranillo and Merlot offers an approachable, pleasant, and unpretentious drinking experience. Four months of aging in oak barrels add a touch of toast and spice, without ever overshadowing the red fruit that defines the wine’s character. It is a versatile choice for many occasions whether enjoyed at a tapas bar, during a casual meal, or alongside a spread of cured meats and long, engaging conversation. Simple in the best sense of the word, it provides an excellent everyday option with a distinct Navarrese flair. Price: 5.80 euros in Spain. The official Marco Real Bodegas Homenaje : https://bodegashomenaje.com/
The Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 2023 wins the 34th Charity Tasting organized by the Rotary Club of Logroño. The wine outperformed more than 30 *crianza* and *reserva* wines from Rioja in a blind tasting held at the headquarters of the Regulatory Council of the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) Rioja in Logroño. This result reinforces the track record of a company that, for over half a century, has played a key role in promoting Rioja wines, and their prestige both within Spain and globally. Serving as a true global ambassador with a presence in more than 140 markets, One of my all time favorite wines! The Marqués de Cáceres is ranked as one of the 25 most admired wine brands internationally, according to a 2026 report by the publication *Drinks International*. The official Bodegas Marqués de Càceres : https://www.marquesdecaceres.com/
There you go folks, another wonderful post on my dear Spanish wines. Hoping for a long lasting memories of my dear Spain and its wine news. Again, hope you enjoy the series of my wine news of Spain XXXVIII !!! as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health,and many cheers to all !!!
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People talk about Democratic fundraising emails or text messages which sound really annoying but fortunately is something I don't experience cause I would never give a cent to 985% of Democratic campaigns and especially never via one of the predatory DNC-associated platforms.
Most of my donations, which isn't super frequent because I'm very poor, have gone to far-left parties that really need the funding like the PSL or CPUSA.
Hearing RCR and Trackhouse could be possibilities for Brad K. Trackhouse is interesting, they have a lame duck driver they could release early, they'd really benefit from the influence Brad brought to RFK to turn it around if they gave him a chunk of the team and brought him on as an active minority owner, he was much better this year than CZ was so would be a clear improvement until Zilisch inevitably figures Cup racing out. It makes a lot of sense.
RCR probably wouldn't want to offer any ownership (always been kept in the family) and it just isn't a good team anymore even if Dillon steps away from driving to give Brad a seat. I also doubt Austin would step away just for a driver who isn't near what he once was behind the wheel and has barely won in a long time.
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