Month: April 2023

Profiles in History: William H. Webb, America’s First Naval Architect

William H. Webb (1816-1899) was the son of a shipbuilder who arguably became the most successful and innovative American shipbuilder of the 19th century. Isaac Webb taught his son the art of building ships of sail, as the innovation of the steamboat had yet to arrive. When his father died in 1840, Webb took control…


Biden Presents Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Air Force Falcons

President Joe Biden presents the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy to the Air Force Falcons, the men’s basketball team representing the United States Air Force Academy, during a ceremony at the White House at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 28. …


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President Joe Biden presents the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy to the Air Force Falcons, the men’s basketball team representing the United States Air Force Academy, during a ceremony at the White House at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 28. …


LIVE 2:30 PM ET: Biden Presents Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Air Force Falcons

President Joe Biden presents the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy to the Air Force Falcons, the men’s basketball team representing the United States Air Force Academy, during a ceremony at the White House at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 28. …


Illinois Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Neighbor Over Noisy Leaf Blower

Authorities in Illinois have charged a 79-year-old man with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his 59-year-old neighbor following an argument over a leaf blower. Ettore Lacchei was arrested without incident at his home on Tuesday, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree…


Top Ten Quotes From the NYT Fauci Interview

Commentary Billed as the most in-depth interview yet, the New York Times published a very long piece that contains some rather startling admissions, claims, and defenses from Anthony Fauci, the face of lockdowns and shot mandates. The author and interviewer is David Wallace-Wells, who before (and now after) COVID specialized in writing about climate change, invokes every…


Longevity Strategies That May Be Highly Counterproductive

Fasting isn’t always science—it’s often twisted propaganda. Studies have found restricting this amino acid to 2 milligrams per kilogram is what it really takes to slim your waistline and live longer. In fact, less food can sometimes promote chronic inflammation. Download Interview Transcript STORY AT-A-GLANCE Longevity studies have found that tryptophan restriction helps achieve the…


IN-DEPTH: As India’s Population Surpasses China’s, Experts Say Get Ready for a Power Shift

According to the United Nations, this week, India will outstrip China as the world’s most populous country. This monumental change of status between the two Asian giants that share a long, militarized Himalayan border indicates the burgeoning possibility of change in their respective global statuses, enhanced competition, and the chance of war, according to experts….


Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

View the print-ready version of this recipe. I love salad recipes that also function as a main dish, and this honey mustard chicken salad recipe is one of my favorites!  If you are in the mood for other main dish salad recipes, check out my Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad, or Apple Pecan Salad! Honey Mustard Chicken…


Letter to the Board of Education

Commentary In 2021, the New York Times reported that the San Francisco Board of Education had approved a plan to rename 44 of the city’s schools that were named after people such as Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Paul Revere, and Robert Louis Stevenson, due to those historical figures’ connection with white supremacy and patriarchy. The…