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On this day, 75 years ago, 16-year-old Barbara Rose Johns organized a 450-student strike that "helped lead to the Supreme Court’s decision outlawing segregated schools".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_v._Board_of_Education
#OTD #OnThisDay #history #WomensHistory #BlackHistory #segregation #racism #BrownVBoard #BrownVBoardOfEducation
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Adventures in Imbibing: The Martini Expo.
Seminars, glasses, & reunions. Oh My!
I had the privilege of attending the Martini Expo hosted by renowned Cocktail and Spirits Author Robert Simonson at The Landing located at Industry City, Brooklyn.
A one-day Gin (Vodka and Sake) fueled blitzkrieg focused on the classic of classic cocktails, The Martini.
#MartiniExpo #CocktailCulture #MartiniTime
#ClassicCocktails #NYCEvents #BarCulture #MartiniLovers -
Adventures in Imbibing: The Martini Expo.
Seminars, glasses, & reunions. Oh My!
I had the privilege of attending the Martini Expo hosted by renowned Cocktail and Spirits Author Robert Simonson at The Landing located at Industry City, Brooklyn.
A one-day Gin (Vodka and Sake) fueled blitzkrieg focused on the classic of classic cocktails, The Martini.
#MartiniExpo #CocktailCulture #MartiniTime
#ClassicCocktails #NYCEvents #BarCulture #MartiniLovers -
Adventures in Imbibing: The Martini Expo.
Seminars, glasses, & reunions. Oh My!
I had the privilege of attending the Martini Expo hosted by renowned Cocktail and Spirits Author Robert Simonson at The Landing located at Industry City, Brooklyn.
A one-day Gin (Vodka and Sake) fueled blitzkrieg focused on the classic of classic cocktails, The Martini.
#MartiniExpo #CocktailCulture #MartiniTime
#ClassicCocktails #NYCEvents #BarCulture #MartiniLovers -
Adventures in Imbibing: The Martini Expo.
Seminars, glasses, & reunions. Oh My!
I had the privilege of attending the Martini Expo hosted by renowned Cocktail and Spirits Author Robert Simonson at The Landing located at Industry City, Brooklyn.
A one-day Gin (Vodka and Sake) fueled blitzkrieg focused on the classic of classic cocktails, The Martini.
#MartiniExpo #CocktailCulture #MartiniTime
#ClassicCocktails #NYCEvents #BarCulture #MartiniLovers -
UEFA confirm the officials for the #UCL Final.🏆
Referee: Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Assistants: Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn (both from Germany)
4th Official: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
Reserve AR: Guadalupe Porras Ayuso (Spain)
VAR: Bastian Dankert (Germany)
Assistant VAR: Robert Schröder (Germany)
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🇪🇺 Ali veste, kje so se zgodili ključni trenutki v razvoju Evropske unije? 🧵👇 #EUHistory
European Commission (@EU_Commission)
Where EU history was made. 🇪🇺
🕰️ The Salon de l'Horloge, Paris
On 9 May 1950, French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, walked into this ornate room at the Quai d'Orsay and read out the declaration that would change Europe forever.
That speech is why we celebrate today.— https://nitter.net/EU_Commission/status/2053107436806889763#m
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https://nitter.net/EKvSloveniji/status/2053757646293848258#m -
Robert Carradine's Cause of Death: Bipolar Disorder and Suicide
Actor Robert Carradine, known for Lizzie McGuire, died by suicide at 71 after struggling with bipolar disorder. His family confirmed the news on February 23rd.
#RobertCarradine, #BipolarDisorder, #SuicideAwareness, #LizzieMcGuire, #MentalHealth
https://newsletter.tf/robert-carradine-dies-by-suicide-at-71/
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Actor Robert Carradine, famous for his roles in Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds, has passed away at 71. His family shared that he died by suicide after a long battle with bipolar disorder.
#RobertCarradine, #BipolarDisorder, #SuicideAwareness, #LizzieMcGuire, #MentalHealth
https://newsletter.tf/robert-carradine-dies-by-suicide-at-71/
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A quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson
The difficulty of literature is not to write, but to write what you mean; not to affect your reader, but to affect him precisely as you wish.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Scottish essayist, novelist, poet
Essay (1879-05), “The Truth of Intercourse,” Cornhill Magazine, Vol. 39More info about this quote: wist.info/stevenson-robert-lou…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #robertlouisstevenson #author #intent #precision #writing
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Powerful Words RE: #ReneGood
A Poem by Robert Arnold -
Today's #ThursdayFiveList selections on the theme of #HalfMiddleOfTheCenter were a collaborative effort by attendees of the 10th Annual Symposium (Decaposium) - Dirk, Lil' T, Harry, and Buck. Spend time with, or call, your old friends, people!
Centerfold - J. Geils Band
In the Middle of the Night - Jimmie Vaughan
The River of Dreams - Billy Joel
The One in the Middle - Robert Cray
Middle - Jesse Welles
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When everyone has AI and the company still learns nothing
https://www.robert-glaser.de/when-everyone-has-ai-and-the-company-still-learns-nothing/
#HackerNews #AI #challenges #Company #learning #Tech #insights #Digital #transformation #Future #of #work
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I've read every short story by Philip K. Dick, J.G. Ballard, Ray Bradbury. I've read all the stories of Jorge Luis Borges and Stanislaw Lem that have been translated into English. I've read a good chunk of Harlan Ellison short stories, but I wish there was a definitive collection. I've read both the Ted Chiang short story compilations, and I'm working through Robert Sheckley's. I've got Rudy Rucker's "Complete Stories" ready to go, and some Greg Egan compilations wishlisted.
Who else should I be reading? Specifically asking about short stories here. #SF #ScienceFiction
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The cruelest lies are often told in silence.
-- Robert Louis Stevenson -
Zettel 1603
Robert Musil: Die Erwachsenen begehen eine barbarische Sünde, indem sie das Schöpfertum des Kindes durch den Raub seiner Welt zerstören, unter herangebrachtem, totem Wissensstoff ersticken und auf bestimmte, ihm fremde Ziele abrichten.
#Erwachsene #Kinder #Kindheit #Psychologie #RobertMusil #Wissen #ZerstörungDesMenschen #Zettel -
Die Grippewelle ist noch nicht vorbei, doch bald könnten RSV-Infektionen für volle Praxen sorgen, warnt das Robert Koch-Institut.#WDR #RSV #RKI #Robert-Koch-Institut #RespiratorischesSynzytialvirus #Kinder #Erwachsene #Impfung #Symptome #Therapie #FAQ #DeutschlandInternational
Bald könnten RSV-Infektionen die Praxen füllen, warnt das Robert Koch-Institut -
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
-- Robert Green Ingersoll⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #RobertGreenIngersoll #Genius #Mediocrity
⬇ #Photography #Panorama #Pictographs #RockArt #DefianceHouse #LakePowell #Utah
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Unternehmen und Privatleute haben im Vertrauen auf den Gesetzgeber in die #Energiewende investiert. Sie brauchen Verlässlichkeit. Und Deutschland muss unabhängig von #Öl- und #Gas-Importen aus Diktaturen werden. Deshalb: Schicke jetzt eine Mail an den Bundestag für den Erhalt des #Heizungsgesetzes #GEG https://gaskostenfalle.de/abgeordneten-schreiben/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=campact_mailing&utm_campaign=20260429-wa-up-uz-mail-german-zero-contact-call-3&utm_content=variation-a&utm_term=jetzt-abschicken-beschwerde-mail-an-spd-union
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The Happiness Trilogy: 1 of 3-Part Blog Series
Are You Happy?
Fascinating, if You Ask Me!
For nearly eight decades, Harvard researchers have been tracking the lives of hundreds of individuals in what has become one of the most comprehensive studies on human happiness ever conducted. The Harvard Study of Adult Development didn’t just follow people through good times and bad; it revealed fundamental truths about what makes life worth living. What they discovered challenges everything we think we know about success, health, and happiness.
The Surprising Power of Relationships
When Harvard scientists began analyzing decades of health data, medical records, and personal interviews, they expected to find that genetics, wealth, or career success would be the key predictors of a long and happy life. Instead, they discovered something far more profound: the quality of our relationships matters more than anything else.
People who were most satisfied in their relationships at age 50 were the healthiest at age 80. This wasn’t just about feeling good emotionally—close relationships actually protected physical health better than cholesterol levels, blood pressure, or family medical history. The strength of your social bonds literally predicts how long you’ll live and how well you’ll age.
Director Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, puts it simply: relationships are a form of self-care. While we invest time and money into gym memberships, organic food, and health supplements, we often neglect the single most important factor in our wellbeing—the people around us.
Loneliness: The Silent Killer
The research revealed a darker side, too. Loneliness isn’t just an emotional burden; it’s a serious health risk. The study found that social isolation has health consequences as severe as smoking or alcoholism. People who felt lonely experienced faster physical and mental decline, regardless of how well they took care of their bodies in other ways.
This finding takes on new significance in our modern world, where technology promises connection but often delivers isolation. We can have hundreds of online friends yet feel profoundly alone. The Harvard study reminds us that it’s not the number of connections that matters, but their quality and depth.
Beyond Genetics: What Really Determines Healthy Aging
The study identified six key factors that predicted healthy aging, and genetics wasn’t at the top of the list. Physical activity, absence of smoking and alcohol abuse, mature coping mechanisms for stress, maintaining a healthy weight, and having a stable marriage all proved more important than having long-lived ancestors.
For the inner-city participants in the study, education emerged as an additional protective factor. Higher education correlated with better health choices throughout life, including avoiding smoking, eating well, and using alcohol moderately.
Perhaps most encouraging, the research showed that our life trajectories aren’t fixed in our twenties. People who struggled early in life could become thriving octogenarians, while those who seemed destined for success could derail through alcoholism or depression. Change is always possible.
The Brain-Body Connection
One of the most fascinating discoveries was how relationships protect cognitive function. People in happy marriages maintained better memory and mental sharpness as they aged. Even couples who bickered frequently showed this protective effect, as long as they felt they could count on each other when it mattered most.
This brain-body connection works both ways. Marital dissatisfaction didn’t just affect mood; it actually increased physical pain in older adults. Those in unhappy relationships reported more emotional distress and greater physical discomfort on the same days, showing how deeply intertwined our social and physical health really are.
Conclusion
The Harvard Study of Adult Development offers a clear prescription for a good life, and it’s simpler than we might think. Invest in relationships. Show up for the people who matter. Build communities that support you through hard times. Take care of your body, but remember that tending to your connections is just as vital.
In a world obsessed with productivity, achievement, and individual success, this research delivers a counter-cultural message: happiness isn’t something we achieve alone. It’s something we build together, one relationship at a time.
https://www.weforum.org/videos/harvard-conducted-an-85-year-study-on-happiness-here-s-what-it-found
#Mentalhealth #CommunityMatters #ConnectionTips #EmotionalWellness #FriendshipGoals #HappinessHabits #HappinessJourney #HarvardStudy #HealthyAging #HealthyConnections #HealthyLiving #HealthyRelationships #HeartHealth #ImmuneHealth #LifeSatisfaction #LifeTransformation #Longevity #LongevitySecrets #MeaningfulConnections #PhysicalWellbeing #RelationshipsMatter #SocialSupport #SocialWellbeing #StressManagement #ZsoltZsemba
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Robert Fife, one of Canada’s best-known political journalists, is retiring. Ask him your questions about his career
Open this photo in gallery: Dave Chan/The Globe and Mail The Q&A will happen in the comment section…
#NewsBeep #News #Canada #ac-community #ac-QA #appwebview #aud-growth #aud-headline #aud-url #CA #noastack
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Top 20 Richest Black Billionaires in the World (2026)
Aliko Dangote
Here is the latest ranking from Forbes. These are the 27 Black billionaires on the 2026 list, but we’re showing only the top 20. All net worths are as of March 1, 2026. Together, the full 27 Black billionaires are worth $121 billion.
1. Aliko Dangote(Nigeria) – **$28.5 billion**
Alexander Karp
The richest Black person on earth. He built the Dangote Group – Africa’s biggest cement and sugar empire.
2. **Alexander Karp** (USA) – **$13.4 billion**
David Stewartd
Co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies, a huge software and data company used by governments and big business. His mother is African-American.
3. **David Steward** (USA) – **$12.4 billion**
Founder of World Wide Technology, one of the largest Black-owned IT companies in America.
4. **Abdulsamad Rabiu** (Nigeria) – **$11.2 billion**
Chairman of BUA Group – cement, sugar, food, and infrastructure. Nigeria’s second-richest man.
5. **Robert F. Smith** (USA) – **$10 billion**
Founder of Vista Equity Partners, a massive private equity firm that buys tech companies.
6. **Mike Adenuga** (Nigeria) – **$6.5 billion**
Owner of Globacom (Glo telecom) and Conoil. One of Africa’s biggest telecom and oil bosses.
7. **Michael Jordan** (USA) – **$4.3 billion**
Basketball legend. Made most of his money from Nike’s Jordan Brand and owning part of the Charlotte Hornets.
8. **Patrice Motsepe** (South Africa) – **$4.3 billion**
Mining magnate. Founded African Rainbow Minerals.
9. **Oprah Winfrey** (USA) – **$3.2 billion**
Queen of TV and media. Built Harpo Productions and her own network.
10. **Jay-Z** (USA) – **$2.8 billion**
Rapper, businessman, and investor. Owns Roc Nation, champagne brands, and music rights.
11. **Adebayo Ogunlesi** (USA/Nigeria) – **$2.5 billion**
Private equity boss at Global Infrastructure Partners.
12. **David Grain** (USA) – **$2.3 billion**
Newcomer. Founder of Grain Management, a private equity firm.
13. **Strive Masiyiwa** (Zimbabwe) – **$2.1 billion**
Telecom giant behind Econet Wireless. Big philanthropist too.
14. **Magic Johnson** (USA) – **$1.6 billion**
Basketball star turned investor in Starbucks, real estate, and sports.
15. **Tiger Woods** (USA) – **$1.5 billion**
Golf legend. Earned it through Nike deals, endorsements, and golf course business.
16. **Herriot Tabuteau** (USA/Haiti) – **$1.5 billion**
Founder of Axsome Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company.
17. **Tope Awotona** (USA/Nigeria) – **$1.4 billion**
Founder of Calendly, the popular scheduling software.
18. **LeBron James** (USA) – **$1.4 billion**
NBA superstar. Made billions from Nike, Blaze Pizza, and his own media company.
19. **Tyler Perry** (USA) – **$1.4 billion**
Movie and TV mogul. Owns Tyler Perry Studios.
20. **Mo Ibrahim** (UK/Sudan) – **$1.3 billion**
Sold his telecom company Celtel and now runs a big foundation.
These numbers change every day with the stock market, but this is the official Forbes snapshot from early 2026. Nigerians dominate the top spots – Dangote, Rabiu, Adenuga, and more show the power coming out of Africa. The list also has big names from entertainment and sports because they turned fame into real business empires. -
A dirty former Westchester
cop-turned-murderous drug dealer
who was once
#Jeffrey #Epstein’s cellmateis allegedly making a fresh bid for freedom
— with the support of an anti-vax influencer tied to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Disgraced ex-officer
#Nicholas #Tartaglione, 57,
who is serving four consecutive life sentences for the 2016 kidnappings and killings of four men,
is working with influencer #Jessica #Reed #Kraus to try to overturn his conviction, the New Yorker reported.Tartaglione
— who murdered Martin Luna, Miguel Luna, Hector Gutierrez and Urbano Santiago in 2016 over a cocaine deal that went wrong
— was described as a
“critical witness”
by his attorney during the investigation into Epstein’s suicide,
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A quotation from Franklin Roosevelt
To accomplish almost anything worthwhile, it is necessary to compromise between the ideal and the practical.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) American lawyer, politician, statesman, US President (1933-1945)
Quoted in Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen, “How the President Works,” Harper’s Monthly Magazine, Vol. 173 (1936-06)More about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-franklin-d…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #franklinroosevelt #fdr #franklindroosevelt #franklindelanoroosevelt #accomplish #compromise #ideal #idealism #practical #practicality #pragmatic #pragmatism #succeed #success
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#WhiteFlowerWednesday The calla lilies at the corner house on my street. #Photography 📸 #StillLife #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographersUnited #PNW #Oregon #Newport #BloomScrolling #Flowers #FlowerScape #FlowerPhotography #Bloom #Blooms
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#WhiteFlowerWednesday The calla lilies at the corner house on my street. #Photography 📸 #StillLife #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographersUnited #PNW #Oregon #Newport #BloomScrolling #Flowers #FlowerScape #FlowerPhotography #Bloom #Blooms
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#WhiteFlowerWednesday The calla lilies at the corner house on my street. #Photography 📸 #StillLife #WestCoastKin #EastcoastKin #BlueskyPhotography #PhotographersUnited #PNW #Oregon #Newport #BloomScrolling #Flowers #FlowerScape #FlowerPhotography #Bloom #Blooms
