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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.

Ask A Therapist: How Can I Heal From Childhood Trauma As An Adult?

7 February 2026 @ 7:00 am

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Ian McKellen Recalls The Moment He Took Aim At Donald Trump While Filming New Marvel Movie

7 February 2026 @ 7:00 am

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Bridgerton: 7 Roles Luke Thompson Played Before Season 4

7 February 2026 @ 6:45 am

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in season four of BridgertonLuke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in season four of BridgertonAfter three series of Bridgerton, Benedict finally stepped into the spotlight for season four. Luke Thompson, who plays the second-eldest Bridgerton sibling, gets his chance to shine in the latest run of episodes, which see his character spendin

James Sweeney Interview: 'Twinless Is Exactly The Film I Wanted To Make'

7 February 2026 @ 6:30 am

Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney as Roman and Dennis in the dark comedy TwinlessDylan O'Brien and James Sweeney as Roman and Dennis in the dark comedy TwinlessFollowing rave reviews upon its release in the US towards the end of last year, which saw fans and critics celebrating its unpredictable twists, turns and deeply uncomfortable revelations, Twinless has finally made its way to UK cinemas.At the centre of the film is the extremely impressive multi-hyphenate

'I Read My Teen's Messages And Saw Something Inappropriate. How Do I Handle It?'

7 February 2026 @ 6:00 am

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Ask A Literature Professor: Does Wuthering Heights' 'Whitewashed' Heathcliff Hurt The Film?

7 February 2026 @ 6:00 am

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Trump Voter Apologizes

6 February 2026 @ 8:09 pm

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Parents – you should know about Granny’s Purse Syndrome

6 February 2026 @ 5:56 pm

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Trump’s Backpedaling In Minneapolis

6 February 2026 @ 5:03 pm

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Starmer's Premiership Is Hanging By A Thread Over The Mandelson Scandal. How Did We Get Here?

6 February 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Peter Mandelson and Keir StarmerPeter Mandelson and Keir StarmerKeir Starmer’s premiership is hanging by a thread this weekend as new details about Peter Mandelson’s friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein continue to drip into the public consciousness.When the prime minister sacked

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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.

15 Great Articles about Progress

17 January 2026 @ 8:50 pm

15 Great Articles about ProgressGDP by Oliver Kim - We really don’t know how good we have itHow Humanity Gave Itself an Extra Life by Steven Johnson - Between 1920 and 2020, the average human life span doubled. How did we do it? Science mattered — but so did activism.The Real Reason Humans are the Dominant Species by Justin Ro

8 Great Articles about Rich People

14 January 2026 @ 12:37 pm

8 Great Articles about Rich PeoplePeople With Parents With Money by Various Authors - 14 adults come clean about the down payments, allowances, and tuition payments that make their New York lives feasibleWhy it Pays to be Privileged by Sam Friedman and Daniel Laurison - Within Britain’s elite occupations, the advantages of class are still mistaken for talent

The Best of the Best Ofs

1 January 2026 @ 1:19 pm

The Best of the Best OfsLinks by Albert Chu’s Best of 2025The Sunday Long Read’s Best of 2025David Brooks’ Best Nonfiction Essays of the YearBusinessweek’s Jealousy List

150 Great Articles and Essays from 2025

30 December 2025 @ 3:35 pm

150 Great Articles and Essays from 2025Click through for a huge collection of the net’s best journalism and nonfiction from 2025

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?

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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.

The White House blamed “a staffer” for posting that racist Obama video, but an obvious detail reveals a lot about the identity of the “staffer”

6 February 2026 @ 8:47 pm

You think you’ve seen the Trump White House hit the rock bottom of bad taste, inhumanity and vulgarity, and then they just keep finding trap doors to sink even lower. On Thursday night, a video was posted to Donald Trump‘s Truth Social account, ostensibly depicting various Democrats as jungle animals stealing the 2020 election. But […] The post The White House blamed “a staffer” for posting that racist Obama video, but an obvious detail reveals a lot about the identity of the “staffer” appeared first on The Poke.

People shared the dumbest things they heard a fellow human being utter – 15 proper jaw-droppers

6 February 2026 @ 5:09 pm

There are a lot of dumb people out there. (Not you, of course.) But it’s not always apparent just how much stupidity surrounds us in the real world. On the internet, though? Recently, Redditor u/REGGIE_BANANAS wanted to know what kind of knuckleheads are out there when they asked: ‘What’s the dumbest thing you’ve heard someone […] The post People shared the dumbest things they heard a fellow human being utter – 15 proper jaw-droppers appeared first on The Poke.

Robert F Kennedy Jr claimed he’s found a cure for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and the internet lost its mind

6 February 2026 @ 4:48 pm

RFK Jr. just wants to help America get healthy. And for that, he should be applauded. But the applause should stop as soon as he opens his mouth. The leader of the Department of Health and Human Services gathered a crowd to announce his latest miracle cure. This one focuses on mental health, specifically how […] The post Robert F Kennedy Jr claimed he’s found a cure for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and the internet lost its mind appeared first on The Poke.

Hillary Clinton just challenged Congress to host a public Epstein hearing and people can’t get enough of it

6 February 2026 @ 4:21 pm

The Epstein Files continue to be the single biggest story coming out of the White House right now. And that’s saying something, considering Donald Trump’s administration has been busy kidnapping dictators, threatening to take over other countries, and sending murderous federal agents out to terrorize major American cities. Now Trump’s strategy of trying to implicate […] The post Hillary Clinton just challenged Congress to host a public Epstein hearing and people can’t get enough of it appeared first on The Poke.

Donald Trump said you can’t be religious and vote Democrat and judgement rained down from heaven (and Twitter)

6 February 2026 @ 3:21 pm

The National Prayer Breakfast was established over 70 years ago. It gathers assorted US political leaders, including the President, alongside international guests for prayer, fellowship, and speeches focused on faith and national unity. Donald Trump just took a sledgehammer to all of that. The sitting President took over the dais at this year’s event and […] The post Donald Trump said you can’t be religious and vote Democrat and judgement rained down from heaven (and Twitter) appeared first on The Poke.

‘What’s the creepiest display of intelligence you’ve ever witnessed in real life?’ – 17 genius but unnerving experiences

6 February 2026 @ 12:48 pm

As the saying goes, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. And judging by the response to this r/AskReddit question, a lot of knowledge is downright scary. Thanks to the research of user Jessica_Enna, we agree with another phrase – ignorance is bliss. And that’s because they asked people to leave their answers to this […] The post ‘What’s the creepiest display of intelligence you’ve ever witnessed in real life?’ – 17 genius but unnerving experiences appeared first on The Poke.

People have been sharing their ‘low impact celebrity encounters’ and these 17 are an absolute treat

6 February 2026 @ 12:30 pm

It all started when the estimable scientist and all round good egg Adam Rutherford shared their tale of meeting Bob Mortimer. One of my academic colleagues looks a bit like Bob Mortimer. One time near our labs I saw him walking towards me and I warmly said Hey Kevin. It was Bob Mortimer. Please share […] The post People have been sharing their ‘low impact celebrity encounters’ and these 17 are an absolute treat appeared first on The Poke.

People shared their work colleagues’ funniest and most inventive nicknames and these 19 are all from the very top drawer

6 February 2026 @ 12:09 pm

Here’s a classic Q&A from back in the day that never fails to make our day just a little bit – very possibly quite a lot – better. It all started when the estimable @jamieeast asked this on Twitter back when it actually was called Twitter. ‘What’s the best nickname a work colleague of yours […] The post People shared their work colleagues’ funniest and most inventive nicknames and these 19 are all from the very top drawer appeared first on The Poke.

What is actually dangerous but people still believe is safe? – 19 things that are more deadly than they appear

6 February 2026 @ 12:01 pm

The world is full of obvious dangers such as chainsaw juggling and lion taming. However it also contains plenty of hazards that fly under the radar. Not to make you anxious and scared for your life, but threats lurk behind around every corner. Some risks can even be found in the most innocent of places, […] The post What is actually dangerous but people still believe is safe? – 19 things that are more deadly than they appear appeared first on The Poke.

‘What’s actually safe but people think is dangerous?’ – 22 things we spend our lives pointlessly worrying about

6 February 2026 @ 11:18 am

There are lots of things to worry about in the world, as a brief glance at the news will show you, so it’s a terrible waste of time to be fretting about stuff that is actually not a problem in the slightest. They’ve been chatting about this on the AskReddit page after user REGGIE_BANANAS asked […] The post ‘What’s actually safe but people think is dangerous?’ – 22 things we spend our lives pointlessly worrying about appeared first on The Poke.

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The Official Google Blog

Natively Adaptive Interfaces: A new framework for AI accessibility

5 February 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Learn how Google's NAI framework uses AI to make technology more adaptive, inclusive and helpful for everyone.

How Google Cloud is helping Team USA elevate their tricks with AI

5 February 2026 @ 4:00 pm

Google Cloud built an industry-first AI tool to help U.S. Ski and Snowboard athletes.

Watch our new Gemini ad ahead of football’s biggest weekend

5 February 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Learn more about Google’s new ad that will run during football’s Big Game on February 8.

Q4 earnings call: Remarks from our CEO

4 February 2026 @ 10:25 pm

Read CEO Sundar Pichai’s remarks from the Alphabet Q4 2025 earnings call.

The latest AI news we announced in January

4 February 2026 @ 4:55 pm

Google AI announcements from January

Draw with the World’s Wind: Artist Jitish Kallat makes the invisible visible

3 February 2026 @ 10:00 am

Wind Study (Hilbert Curve) is a new interactive experience from Google Arts & Culture that takes you inside artist Jitish Kallat’s work.

Here’s how to tune into the Winter Olympics with Google

3 February 2026 @ 8:00 am

Learn more about using Google tools to stay in the know on the 2026 Winter Olympics.

How we’re helping preserve the genetic information of endangered species with AI

2 February 2026 @ 6:00 pm

Scientists are working to sequence the genome of every known species on Earth.

Advancing AI benchmarking with Game Arena

2 February 2026 @ 5:00 pm

We’re expanding Game Arena with Poker and Werewolf, while Gemini 3 Pro and Flash top our chess leaderboard.

10 ways to plan your 2026 budget with Gemini

2 February 2026 @ 4:00 pm

Learn how to use simple Gemini prompts to create a 2026 budget, find hidden savings and organize your spending.