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The home of great writing, the new medium?

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Tech services tested and compared/

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News and opinions from the saturated fat of the web. Readers beware! MSM with a far-left bent.

Kilmar Freed From ICE Custody

12 December 2025 @ 5:33 pm

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The 70-20-10 Rule Can Help With Christmas Overwhelm

12 December 2025 @ 5:30 pm

Woman looking stressed with head resting on wrist.Woman looking stressed with head resting on wrist.Whether you love or loathe Christmas, it’s hard to deny just how stressful the season can be. Gathering gifts, decorating, reconnecting with family members and if you’re hosting Christmas Dinner... SO much prepping.Even with all the best intentions, this stress can really take a toll and prevent you from enjoying the holidays which feels like it defeats the entire point.Thankfully, one psycho

The Best Shows You Missed In 2025

12 December 2025 @ 4:35 pm

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Buddy The Elf Was Almost Played By A Different Actor

12 December 2025 @ 3:57 pm

Will Ferrell In his role as Buddy the Elf.Will Ferrell In his role as Buddy the Elf.The film came out over 20 years ago (2003, would you believe it) and still, Elf is a family favourite in many households. In fact, in an ongoing survey by Newsround, Elf is currently the third most popular Christmas film in the UK, just behind Nativity and Home Alone, which has taken the top spot. Along with Anchorman which came out in 2004, Elf is one of the films that comedian and actor

'I'm A Dentist – 6 Dental Changes Can Reveal Hormonal Imbalances'

12 December 2025 @ 3:34 pm

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WATCH: Skydiver Escapes Disaster

12 December 2025 @ 3:20 pm

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My Mum Said The 9 Words I Didn't Know I'd Been Aching To Hear. Would It Make Up For My Childhood?

12 December 2025 @ 3:00 pm

It started with cilantro scissors.We were in the kitchen, my mum freshly sober and beaming with Pinterest-level optimism, showing me how to mince herbs the “right” way. She’d never cooked for me growing up – never packed a lunch, never stirred soup. But that week, she was in full redemption mode: shopping at Whole Foods, binge-watching feel-good movies and promising to be the mum I always needed.Just six months earlier, she’d been living in Texas – trapped in a cycle of alcohol, drugs and eviction notices. She and her husband were broke,

If You Want Fluffy, Tender Rice, Avoid This Mistake

12 December 2025 @ 2:39 pm

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Grief Can Be Harder During Christmas – An Expert Explains Why

12 December 2025 @ 1:15 pm

Woman in black leather jacket sitting on brown wooden floorWoman in black leather jacket sitting on brown wooden floorGrief can make you feel like you’re walking in a daze. You watch the world carry on as yours has stood still and wonder if you will ever feel anything close to ‘normal’ again.Add to this the twinkling lights and forced fun at Christmas, you can feel completely out your depth. You’re ‘supposed’ to be feeling holiday magic but you can’t bring yourself to. It can be really isolating.Th

It Looks Like Taylor Swift Has Changed The Lyrics Of 2 Reputation Songs On Apple Music

12 December 2025 @ 12:08 pm

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A blog of all things from pop culture to developer snippets. Similar to huffingtonpost and wordpress amongst others.

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A mindful blog for mindful people.

A Simple Workout Tracker That Actually Makes You Want to Keep Going

17 October 2025 @ 1:33 pm

Most fitness apps today feel like they’re trying to do too much. They ask for your email, require a subscription, track your steps, and flood you with features that sound nice but rarely help you stay consistent. That’s why a tool like this browser-based workout tracker feels refreshing. It’s a lightweight, no-login, no-data-collection kind of… The post A Simple Workout Tracker That Actually Makes You Want to Keep Going appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

The 5 Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses for 2025 (That Look Way Too Good to Be Plastic)

15 October 2025 @ 2:21 pm

The 5 Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses for 2025 (That Look Way Too Good to Be Plastic) If you love a glass of wine on the patio, at a picnic, or by the pool, you’ve probably learned the hard way that glass and gravity don’t mix. The best unbreakable wine glasses combine the elegance of real… The post The 5 Best Unbreakable Wine Glasses for 2025 (That Look Way Too Good to Be Plastic) appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Materials Used in Roof Replacement: What You Should Know

21 August 2025 @ 7:50 pm

Replacing your roof is a big deal. It’s one of those home projects you don’t do often, but when it’s time, the choices can feel overwhelming. The biggest question? Which roofing material should you go with. Each option has its own style, lifespan, and price tag. Let’s break down the most common materials so you… The post Materials Used in Roof Replacement: What You Should Know appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Preparing for a Las Vegas Red Carpet Event

9 August 2025 @ 12:30 am

Las Vegas thrives on spectacle—where glittering lights, unforgettable experiences, and high-profile gatherings are part of the city’s DNA. Whether it’s a film premiere, corporate gala, product launch, or charity fundraiser, a red carpet event here can elevate your brand, impress your guests, and generate media buzz that lasts long after the night ends. But creating… The post Preparing for a Las Vegas Red Carpet Event appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Why Health Insurance Costs So Much in New York – And What You Can Do About It

8 August 2025 @ 11:47 pm

For many New Yorkers, health insurance premiums can feel like paying a second mortgage. The question of why health insurance is so expensive in the state has no single answer; factors such as higher medical costs, state regulations, and limited provider networks all contribute to the issue. In our years helping New York families navigate… The post Why Health Insurance Costs So Much in New York – And What You Can Do About It appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

5 Best Sparkling Wine Wineries to Visit in Napa Valley

10 June 2025 @ 3:49 pm

When people think of Napa Valley, bold Cabernet Sauvignon often steals the spotlight. But tucked among the iconic vineyards are some incredible sparkling wine producers that rival anything you’ll find in Champagne, France. While U.S. winemakers can’t legally label their bottles “Champagne” unless grandfathered in, the traditional method—AKA méthode traditionnelle—is alive and well in Napa,… The post 5 Best Sparkling Wine Wineries to Visit in Napa Valley appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

“She Was My Sister”: Emily Coupe on Grief, Growth, and the Ghost of Red Wreckage

20 May 2025 @ 3:10 pm

It’s late afternoon in Silver Lake when Emily Coupe opens the door to her sunlit apartment, guitar case still open from a morning writing session. The Australian-American indie pop artist greets me barefoot, her long curls piled into a loose bun. She’s preparing for her next solo EP—what she calls her “most honest music yet”—but… The post “She Was My Sister”: Emily Coupe on Grief, Growth, and the Ghost of Red Wreckage appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Behind the Curtain: Music Manager Cassidy Sanders on Protecting Artists, Managing Ego, and Keeping the Chaos Offstage

4 April 2025 @ 12:58 pm

In a world where fame is curated and chaos is constant, Cassidy Sanders has built a reputation as one of indie music’s most dynamic artist managers. Known for her calm presence and fierce loyalty to the creatives she represents, Sanders doesn’t just manage schedules—she manages energy, boundaries, and the emotional weight of the spotlight. I… The post Behind the Curtain: Music Manager Cassidy Sanders on Protecting Artists, Managing Ego, and Keeping the Chaos Offstage appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

How Is Earth Day Celebrated Around the World​?

20 March 2025 @ 6:28 pm

Earth Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a global reminder that small actions can lead to lasting change. Around the world, people celebrate by planting trees, cleaning up local communities, and pushing for stronger environmental policies. But not every country observes it the same way.  Curious about how Earth Day is… The post How Is Earth Day Celebrated Around the World​? appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

Prisoners write letters of advice to their younger selves and the result is striking

15 February 2025 @ 6:34 pm

The factors that make up the horror that is the American prison system includes the ineptitude of the poorly underfunded public defenders. It is estimated that public defenders take on 1000 clients per year (more than 3 per day, every day), when they should have no more than 150 per year. This leads to underprepared… The post Prisoners write letters of advice to their younger selves and the result is striking appeared first on The Plaid Zebra.

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Essays and articles with a eclectic edge.

50 Great Articles from 2025

2 July 2025 @ 3:01 pm

50 Great Articles from 2025Click through for the best articles we’ve read in 2025 so far, plus a few we missed in 2024.

We’re on Substack

13 May 2025 @ 8:11 am

We’re on SubstackSubscribe to our Substack for hand-picked reading lists of the best nonfiction from around the net, delivered straight to your inbox.

5 Great Essays about Death

11 May 2025 @ 8:25 pm

5 Great Essays about DeathHow to Practice by Ann Patchett - I wanted to get rid of my possessions, because possessions stood between me and deathIf My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn’t the Rest of Us? by Sarah Wildman - She turned to me and asked, “What if this is the best I ever feel again?” Three hundred and seventy-six days later, she was dead.

40 Classic Articles that Became Films

8 May 2025 @ 8:29 am

40 Classic Articles that Became FilmsClick through for a huge collection of cinematic nonfiction

5 Great Articles about Climate Change

15 April 2025 @ 2:37 pm

5 Great Articles about Climate ChangeThe Science of Climate Change Explained by Julia Rosen - Definitive answers to the big QuestionsHow Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean Break? by Sandra Upson - A gigantic, weather-defining current system could be headed to collapseHas the Amazon Reached Its ‘Tipping Point’? by Alex Cua

Frank Bures’ Favourite Articles

10 April 2025 @ 9:27 am

Frank Bures’ Favourite ArticlesHead to our Substack for a list of all-time great articles chosen by Frank Bures, author of outstanding travel and adventure writing, plus classic articles about everything from stolen bikes that and penis theft (?!), to squat toilets and an epic canoe race on the Mississippi. Read all his best work here, and check out his new boo

5 Great Essays about AI

2 April 2025 @ 10:55 am

5 Great Essays about AIThe Future Is Too Easy by David Roth - There is something unstable at the most basic level about any space with too much capitalism happening in itWikipedia’s Moment of Truth by Jon Gertner - Can the online encyclopedia help teach A.I. chatbots to get their facts right — without destroying itself in the process?

5 Great Essays about Art

28 February 2025 @ 10:22 am

5 Great Essays about ArtThe Power of Exposure by Derek Thompson - Fame and familiarity — in art, music, politicsThe Art of Rules by Sherri Irvin - Conceptual art often confounds. The key is to understand the rules of the artwork and the aesthetic experiences they yield

5 Great Essays about Love

16 February 2025 @ 7:45 pm

5 Great Essays about LoveWhat Romance Really Means by Heather Havrilesky - Long-married romance is not the romance of watching someone’s every move like a stalker, and wanting to lick his face but trying to restrain yourselfAgainst Chill by Alana Massey - In recent years, “chill” has become one of the most desirable qualities in a romantic prospect. But it is a garbage virtue that will destroy the species

5 Great Articles about Gametes

4 February 2025 @ 4:41 pm

5 Great Articles about GametesThe Egg by Bloomberg Staff - A story of extraction, exploitation and opportunityUnscrambling the Egg by Natalie Angier - Put a few adults in a room with a sweet-tempered infant, and you may as well leave a tub of butter sitting out in the midday sun…The Doctor Is a Wo

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Business, innovation and technology blogging sphere.

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Host your own radio show, recorded rants and discussion

Get the Most Out of Your Show With Great SEO

20 June 2018 @ 9:28 am

Win New Audiences With Good SEO Strategies There are some small but very important things you can do to help boost listens to your broadcast. The combination of a relevant, catchy show name, great episode titles, and the use of keywords which give good results will work together to improve the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) […]

Get yourself on Amazon Devices

9 May 2018 @ 1:28 pm

Learn how Tunein and Alexa can bring your show into homes. Listening to your broadcast has become even easier. You can now submit your radio show to Tunein which will make your show available on Amazon Alexa devices. Amazon Alexa devices are wireless, voice-activated “smart speakers”, they have a personal assistant voice service named “Alexa” […]

Your Guest Can Be Your Megaphone

5 April 2018 @ 11:46 am

Learn how to have a clear plan for each guest to help grow your audience. Be a Top Notch Broadcaster Being a radio broadcaster opens many doors, interviewing celebrities and other A-listers give you the opportunity to meet some pretty amazing people. For example you could interview one of Hollywood’s top stars one day and […]

How To Avoid Splitting Feeds and Losing Stats (& Money!)

17 January 2018 @ 4:07 pm

There are many different destinations that audiences can listen to your podcast. As a podcaster, you want to make sure your podcast is available everywhere your audience is. The key is that one distribution point (your podcast host) is responsible for spreading your podcast across the internet via your RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed. Your […]

The Power of Conversation in Broadcasting

14 December 2017 @ 10:23 am

Having a conversation is something we do all the time, a part of everyday life. However, the power of the humble conversation as a marketing tool is being re-evaluated by marketers around the world as they are starting to see what an integral part of a communications strategy it can be – especially when it […]

5 Ways to Boost Your Audience

29 November 2017 @ 4:01 pm

It’s undeniable. Everyone who is putting themselves out there and broadcasting on a regular basis is keen to grow their audience. However, the art of gaining new listeners is not an easy one and is something which takes time and practice. How you go about drawing in those followers completely depends on what you’re talking […]

How To Create The Perfect Radio Interview

22 November 2017 @ 5:46 pm

  The interview format is here to stay. Whether it’s a talk show, magazine profile or radio broadcast they attract listeners and viewers alike. Why? Huffington Post believes ‘we’ll always be drawn to Q&As about other people’s lives’ and Cultured Vultures confirms this ‘there is something to be said for being offered an insight into […]

BlogTalkRadio Has “Coffee With Kenobi”

10 November 2017 @ 3:29 pm

The Coffee With Kenobi podcasting network will be joining BlogTalkRadio. They will bring over four years worth of shows to the platform to take advantage of BlogTalkRadio’s unique monetization offerings. Coffee With Kenobi Host and Co-creator, Dan Z says, “We are thrilled to bring members of our Coffee With Kenobi family network to BlogTalkRadio. If you […]

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The Pokes are the first and only awards celebrating British comic talent on the internet.

Donald Trump promises better poll numbers as soon as ‘real pollsters’ conduct them – 15 very real, and very angry, replies

12 December 2025 @ 3:55 pm

Everything is fine in Donald Trump’s world, he just needs some of his own people to confirm that for him with some data they cook up. Dressed like an orchestra-conducting penguin, President Trump stood up at his golden eagle-adorned podium to announce that better polling numbers are on their way. Trump: “When the real pollsters […] The post Donald Trump promises better poll numbers as soon as ‘real pollsters’ conduct them – 15 very real, and very angry, replies appeared first on The Poke.

The FBI was asked to explain why Antifa is their biggest domestic terror threat to the US right now and ended up brutally, humiliatingly owned

12 December 2025 @ 3:42 pm

The FBI finally had its chance to explain ‘antifa’ at a congressional hearing and it was like asking a house of cards to hold up in a wind tunnel. The simplest definition of ‘antifa’ is ‘anti-facist.’ That’s it. It’s quite straightforward. Yet, when your entire political movement is built upon defeating ‘antifa,’ it gets a […] The post The FBI was asked to explain why Antifa is their biggest domestic terror threat to the US right now and ended up brutally, humiliatingly owned appeared first on The Poke.

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins dared question Trump’s claims about the US economy and Karoline Leavitt’s meltdown said it all

12 December 2025 @ 3:09 pm

To the US where Donald Trump continues to insist that the American people have basically never had it so good, while at the same time suggesting they might need to ration the Christmas presents they buy for their kids because, you know, money is tight and all that. So how can those two things be […] The post CNN’s Kaitlan Collins dared question Trump’s claims about the US economy and Karoline Leavitt’s meltdown said it all appeared first on The Poke.

‘What’s a song you like even though you think you probably shouldn’t?’ – 22 people whose musical tastes surprise even themselves

12 December 2025 @ 2:39 pm

It’s that magical time of year when Spotify Wrapped comes out, and we all wonder whether we really need to know that our listening age is 83. Thanks, data collection. However, it is interesting to know what we listen to a lot, and which songs are different from our usual (old person) tastes. They’ve been […] The post ‘What’s a song you like even though you think you probably shouldn’t?’ – 22 people whose musical tastes surprise even themselves appeared first on The Poke.

Donald Trump was basically drooling over the idea that America might be more like China and it should be made available to every Maga on prescription

12 December 2025 @ 2:30 pm

Donald Trump has never been known for his subtlety. That being said, even for him this latest open admission in front of the press was stunning. In calling for unity, Trump founds himself comparing his ideal version of America to another country. Trump: “We have to be unified. China is unified because they have one […] The post Donald Trump was basically drooling over the idea that America might be more like China and it should be made available to every Maga on prescription appeared first on The Poke.

A boss tweeted a picture of his team working late but people reckoned it wasn’t the flex he thought it was – 13 hard-working comebacks

12 December 2025 @ 2:19 pm

Over on Twitter @czoob3 shared a picture of his team working late into the night – well, 9.15pm on a Monday night, which is more than late enough for us – and went viral, wildly viral. 9:15 pm Monday night. Not a single Eng has left yet. The only thing to do in life is […] The post A boss tweeted a picture of his team working late but people reckoned it wasn’t the flex he thought it was – 13 hard-working comebacks appeared first on The Poke.

Donald Trump said Europeans would quite like him as their leader as well and the whole of Europe responded as one

12 December 2025 @ 1:41 pm

To be filed under ‘it would be funny if it wasn’t so serious’ comes Donald Trump’s apparent determination to do all he can not only to do down Europe but actively split it up. The American president’s blizzard of disinformation went so far as to suggest that many Europeans would quite like him as their […] The post Donald Trump said Europeans would quite like him as their leader as well and the whole of Europe responded as one appeared first on The Poke.

This Aussie cowgirl’s hilarious takedown of ‘Americans who think there’s no place in the world other than America’ is a furiously funny 5-star treat

12 December 2025 @ 12:57 pm

We feature no end of comebacks and takedowns – call them what you will! – on these pages but we don’t recall one quite so entraining, devastating and downright hilarious as this one. It’s an Aussie women who’s had it up to here – up to here we tell you! – with Americans who think […] The post This Aussie cowgirl’s hilarious takedown of ‘Americans who think there’s no place in the world other than America’ is a furiously funny 5-star treat appeared first on The Poke.

‘What’s are the little things you do ‘just in case’?’ – 21 odd and irrational safety measures people can’t function without

12 December 2025 @ 12:08 pm

It’s true that we live in an age of uncertainty at the moment, and it feels like we’re perpetually on the brink of some sort of massive disaster, but is that true? Or are we just so addicted to doomscrolling that it feels that way? It’s hard to say, but that doesn’t mean that we […] The post ‘What’s are the little things you do ‘just in case’?’ – 21 odd and irrational safety measures people can’t function without appeared first on The Poke.

This Scottish MP’s magnificent takedown of Reform UK’s newest recruit was so brutal we thought he was going to cry

12 December 2025 @ 11:42 am

To the studios of BBC1’s Question Time, which this week travelled to Scotland a week after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage took aim at the ‘one in three’ Glasgow schoolchildren who speak more than one language. The guests included Reform UK’s latest recruit, former Tory Cabinet minister Malcom (Lord) Offord, and leader of the Scottish […] The post This Scottish MP’s magnificent takedown of Reform UK’s newest recruit was so brutal we thought he was going to cry appeared first on The Poke.

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The Official Google Blog

Improved Gemini audio models for powerful voice interactions

12 December 2025 @ 5:00 pm

An upgraded Gemini 2.5 Native Audio model across Google products and live speech translation in the Google Translate app.

Bringing state-of-the-art Gemini translation capabilities to Google Translate

12 December 2025 @ 5:00 pm

We’re bringing Gemini’s state-of-the-art translation model to Google Translate for text, and more new features.

Google’s Willow quantum processor will power cutting-edge UK research through the NQCC.

12 December 2025 @ 7:00 am

Quantum computing holds the potential to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. Today, we’re announcing a new collaboration with the UK National Quantum Comp…

Gradient Canvas: Celebrating over a decade of artistic collaborations with AI

11 December 2025 @ 9:30 pm

Gradient Canvas is a new art exhibition celebrating a decade of creative collaborations between artists and artificial intelligence.

4 highlights from Google Beam in 2025

11 December 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Google Beam, our first true-to-life 3D video communication platform, made great progress in 2025.

Take the web for a fresh spin with GenTabs, built with Gemini 3

11 December 2025 @ 6:00 pm

GenTabs is part of a new Google Labs experiment that proactively creates custom web applications to help you navigate the web

December Demand Gen Drop: Five things to know for the new year.

11 December 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Demand Gen can help you reach new audiences while they're streaming, scrolling or shopping. On average, 68% of Demand Gen conversions came from users who did not see the…

Interactions API: A unified foundation for models and agents

11 December 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Google’s Interactions API is a unified interface for interacting with Gemini models and agents.

Build with Gemini Deep Research

11 December 2025 @ 5:00 pm

We have reimagined Gemini Deep Research to be more powerful than ever, now accessible to developers via the new Interactions API.

Generate a digital version of yourself to virtually try on clothes.

11 December 2025 @ 2:00 pm

Say goodbye to bad dressing room lighting and awkward outfit selfies. Today U.S. shoppers have a new way to use our virtual try on tool: Now if you don’t have a full bod…