Tag: Bright

Ernie Pyle: The WWII Journalist in the Trenches

While most World War II correspondents focused on casualty rates, war strategies, and equipment losses, Ernie Pyle wrote in a sense-of-place style that endeared him not only to American soldiers, but also to their friends and family members at home. Newspapers touted wide-angle news, but Pyle captured the jots and tittles. Sometimes his prose elicited…


Fathers and Sons Connect in Farm Homesteading Program

When Jason Craig was a young boy, he spent as much time as he could in the woods across the street from his house. Describing himself then as feral, Craig experienced a typical American upbringing in suburbia, though raised by divorced parents. While most boys his age played basketball, Craig fell in love with the…


Qantas Reveals New A350 Cabin Design Including ‘Wellbeing Zone’

On June 16, Qantas unveiled the new cabin design of its Airbus A350, which will fly direct from Sydney to New York or London. The airline showcased its luxury First and Business cabins in February. It has unveiled the entire aircraft interior, including a unique dedicated well-being zone, as well as Premium Economy and Economy…


Researchers Identify the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Make

Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies. By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren from following,…


Researchers Identify the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Say

Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies. By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren from following,…


5-Planet Parade Set to Grace the Pre-Dawn Sky on June 17—Just Days Before Summer Solstice

Skywatchers can expect an extraordinary celestial show over the next 24 hours, as five planets are set to form a “planet parade” in the morning sky on June 17. Early risers gazing skyward in the northern hemisphere may observe a quintet of planets—Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury—forming a somewhat ragged ascending arc across a…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 15)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $2.35 to $70.62 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for August delivery rose $2.47 to $75.67 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 9 cents $2.64 a gallon. July heating oil rose 12 cents to $2.48 a gallon. July natural gas rose 19 cents to $2.53 per…


How Major US Stock Indexes Fared June 15

Wall Street staged a broad-based rally, with the S&P 500 notching the biggest gain yet in its recent winning streak. The benchmark index rose 1.2 percent Thursday. The Dow was up 428 points, and the Nasdaq gained 1.1 percent. Treasury yields fell after mixed reports on retail sales, manufacturing and unemployment claims raised hopes the…


‘The Yearling’: Growing Up Is About Facing Your Fears

NR | 2 h 8 min | Drama | 1946 Clarence Brown’s coming-of-age film is set in late 19th-century Florida. The film opens with Penny Baxter (Gregory Peck) narrating why he ended up in scrub country. Following service in the Civil War, he’d sought refuge away from towns and wars and civilization and headed to…


Powerful Ideas to Shift Your Self Belief

Having worked closely with many people as they go through transformative journeys, I’ve come to recognize a handful of mindset shifts that make an incredible difference. Those who’ve worked to adopt these mindsets have had remarkable transformations. I’m going to share them here with you in hopes that they might inspire your own transformation. If you…