Back again with another roundup of interesting links. Unfortunately not as many items of interest as I would like. It's either because there isn't much of interest out there or that I am not spending as much time on line as I used to searching for stuff. It's probably more the latter as I continue to try to consciously avoid reading the news because it's depressing.
There's no doubt the coronavirus pandemic will be disruptive to many business sectors. I didn't realize that so many processes in the grocery industry were so manual until I ran across this article. I will say that I had first heard of and used Instacart several months ago as a way to save time. But I didn't realize what an essential part of life it would become.
The origins of baseball are a bit fuzzy and certainly debatable. For the record, Abner Doubleday definitely did not invent the game. However, it is clear that its popularity grew out of a need for exercise in light of pandemics in the late 19th century. By the way, this looks like it will be a fascinating book.
This week marked the 70th anniversary of Vin Scully's debut as the voice of the Dodgers. Here's a look back at the beginnings of his storied career.
An appreciation of Simon and Garfunkel. I used to listen to them a lot and need to go back and revisit their music.
A history of the iconic McDonalds Happy Meal. It's far more controversial than you might think.
Recommended historical non-fiction to read during the quarantine. I have only read the last two books on the list and thoroughly enjoyed both. Also, Erik Larson is one of my favorite authors. I've been looking forward to reading his latest book too.
Add Ikea to the list of companies that is publishing its popular recipes. Now if we could get the recipe for their cinnamon rolls....
Have a great weekend.
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Friday, April 24, 2020
Friday, January 24, 2020
Weekend Links 1-24-20
A plethora of links for your weekend reading:
Meet the stewards of the James Bond film franchise: Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. With Daniel Craig due to retire from the role following No Time To Die this spring, the producers will be looking for a new actor to take on the role. My suggestion would be to hire Anthony Horowitz to adapt his own Bond novel for the next film. It's an origin story of sorts and would work well as a screenplay especially since they will have to cast a new Bond anyway. Related: Daniel Craig pokes a little fun at his cinematic alter ego:
DeWolf Hopper made a name for himself on the vaudeville stage with his dramatic recitations of Ernest Thayer's poem Casey At The Bat. But it turns out that Hopper was quite the baseball fan.
Sometimes a seemingly small decision can pay big dividends: how a single mail order ad transformed a family owned business into a billion dollar enterprise.
Strange but true: Sesame Street was once banned in Mississippi.
A fascinating deep dive into the world of ghostwriting. It's a problem for readers when they don't know if the person whose name is on the cover is actually the one who wrote the book. It's a bigger problem than you might imagine.
Last year for the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the NASA History office tweeted out the mission in real time. This year for the 40th anniversary of Apollo 13 they are going to have the mission audio available in real time on their website.
Trivia buffs rejoice! Some fans have created the Jeopardy! question database featuring almost every answer (and question) contained in the last 36 seasons of the show.
Dr. Howard Conyers is on a mission to preserve the tradition of the whole hog barbecue. He also happens to be a rocket scientist.
Before there was Photoshop, the Soviets had mastered the method for removing people from photographs.
At one ski resort in Sweden after a day on the slopes you can ski right into McDonalds for a quick bite.
Meet the stewards of the James Bond film franchise: Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. With Daniel Craig due to retire from the role following No Time To Die this spring, the producers will be looking for a new actor to take on the role. My suggestion would be to hire Anthony Horowitz to adapt his own Bond novel for the next film. It's an origin story of sorts and would work well as a screenplay especially since they will have to cast a new Bond anyway. Related: Daniel Craig pokes a little fun at his cinematic alter ego:
DeWolf Hopper made a name for himself on the vaudeville stage with his dramatic recitations of Ernest Thayer's poem Casey At The Bat. But it turns out that Hopper was quite the baseball fan.
Sometimes a seemingly small decision can pay big dividends: how a single mail order ad transformed a family owned business into a billion dollar enterprise.
Strange but true: Sesame Street was once banned in Mississippi.
A fascinating deep dive into the world of ghostwriting. It's a problem for readers when they don't know if the person whose name is on the cover is actually the one who wrote the book. It's a bigger problem than you might imagine.
Last year for the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the NASA History office tweeted out the mission in real time. This year for the 40th anniversary of Apollo 13 they are going to have the mission audio available in real time on their website.
Trivia buffs rejoice! Some fans have created the Jeopardy! question database featuring almost every answer (and question) contained in the last 36 seasons of the show.
Dr. Howard Conyers is on a mission to preserve the tradition of the whole hog barbecue. He also happens to be a rocket scientist.
Before there was Photoshop, the Soviets had mastered the method for removing people from photographs.
At one ski resort in Sweden after a day on the slopes you can ski right into McDonalds for a quick bite.
Friday, December 29, 2017
Weekend Links 12-29-17
A sampling of interesting things I found on the internet this week:
The title of this article is pretty provocative: The World Might Be Better Off Without College for Everyone. What's more interesting is it's written by someone who has spent the past forty years in education. (Hat tip: Acculturated)
Broadway's The Music Man celebrates its sixtieth anniversary this year and is still one of the best musicals ever made.
As a Cubs fan, I am intrigued by this proposal: Kris Bryant as leadoff man.
There are reasons that Coke tastes better out of the fountain at McDonalds.
The curator of the U. S. Naval Academy Museum recently made a fascinating discovery: flags captured by the Navy during the 19th century.
As the calendar flips to 2018, many folks will make a New Year's resolution to read the Bible. Perhaps they will choose a plan that has them reading all of the Bible in a year. Here are three suggestions on how to read more of the Bible by intentionally reading less.
It's a safe bet that Casablanca couldn't be made today.
Last week, sportscaster Dick Enberg died at 82 years old. His passing brought to mind an episode of Later with Bob Costas where Enberg appeared with fellow sportscaster Al Michaels to discuss their careers in sportscasting. It's an amazing interview for several reasons. First, both Michaels and Enberg say that the best sport to broadcast is baseball. Second, they both say that part of what made them great broadcasters was that they both started in radio. Finally, they were each asked to name their favorite sports moment they broadcast and then the show cuts to clips of the actual calls. They gave me chills. Take a look.
The title of this article is pretty provocative: The World Might Be Better Off Without College for Everyone. What's more interesting is it's written by someone who has spent the past forty years in education. (Hat tip: Acculturated)
Broadway's The Music Man celebrates its sixtieth anniversary this year and is still one of the best musicals ever made.
As a Cubs fan, I am intrigued by this proposal: Kris Bryant as leadoff man.
There are reasons that Coke tastes better out of the fountain at McDonalds.
The curator of the U. S. Naval Academy Museum recently made a fascinating discovery: flags captured by the Navy during the 19th century.
As the calendar flips to 2018, many folks will make a New Year's resolution to read the Bible. Perhaps they will choose a plan that has them reading all of the Bible in a year. Here are three suggestions on how to read more of the Bible by intentionally reading less.
It's a safe bet that Casablanca couldn't be made today.
Last week, sportscaster Dick Enberg died at 82 years old. His passing brought to mind an episode of Later with Bob Costas where Enberg appeared with fellow sportscaster Al Michaels to discuss their careers in sportscasting. It's an amazing interview for several reasons. First, both Michaels and Enberg say that the best sport to broadcast is baseball. Second, they both say that part of what made them great broadcasters was that they both started in radio. Finally, they were each asked to name their favorite sports moment they broadcast and then the show cuts to clips of the actual calls. They gave me chills. Take a look.
Friday, December 01, 2017
Weekend Links 12-1-17
Some random items of interest for your weekend reading:
There's a reason McDonald's french fries aren't as good as they used to be.
Looking for a unique Christmas gift idea? Try this list of the best board games of the year. We bought Codenames last year based on their recommendation and have loved it.
Productivity matters: maybe it's time to give up on goals. Related: focus on processes rather than outcomes.
Do some parents share too much about their children online?
An interesting interpretation of the new adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express.
Recommended reading: I just finished The Vanishing American Adult by Ben Sasse. It is an excellent read and well worth your time.
If you've ever been to a baseball game, you're likely familiar with "Take Me Out to the Ballgame". But did you know there are actually two verses to the song?
Have a great weekend!
There's a reason McDonald's french fries aren't as good as they used to be.
Looking for a unique Christmas gift idea? Try this list of the best board games of the year. We bought Codenames last year based on their recommendation and have loved it.
Productivity matters: maybe it's time to give up on goals. Related: focus on processes rather than outcomes.
Do some parents share too much about their children online?
An interesting interpretation of the new adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express.
Recommended reading: I just finished The Vanishing American Adult by Ben Sasse. It is an excellent read and well worth your time.
If you've ever been to a baseball game, you're likely familiar with "Take Me Out to the Ballgame". But did you know there are actually two verses to the song?
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Daily Links 9-18-13
Lessons from a breakup, guarding your heart against Satan's tactics, stalling cohabitation rates, the classiest McDonalds in America and more in today's roundup of links.
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Not all relationships end well. But that doesn't mean there aren't lessons to be learned from a breakup.
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When a couple is preparing to get married, Satan will do everything he can to destroy it before it begins. So it's best to know what tactics he will use so you can guard your heart against them.
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Cohabitation rates are stalling. Is that good news? Well, yes and no.
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A three-way tie for the National League Central Division (and Wild Card) is not beyond the realm of possibility. So how in the world would such a tie be broken? Jayson Stark has the answers.
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A peek inside the classiest McDonalds in America. It's a fun story.
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Why theology matters to musicians (via Worship Ideas)
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Not all relationships end well. But that doesn't mean there aren't lessons to be learned from a breakup.
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When a couple is preparing to get married, Satan will do everything he can to destroy it before it begins. So it's best to know what tactics he will use so you can guard your heart against them.
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Cohabitation rates are stalling. Is that good news? Well, yes and no.
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A three-way tie for the National League Central Division (and Wild Card) is not beyond the realm of possibility. So how in the world would such a tie be broken? Jayson Stark has the answers.
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A peek inside the classiest McDonalds in America. It's a fun story.
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Why theology matters to musicians (via Worship Ideas)
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