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“In a time of life with cynicism, Paddington is a remarkably generous-spirited, uncynical character. And the film reflects that.” Here's how "Paddington" became a sleeper hit — thanks in part to Hugh Grant’s villain and its showstopping end credits.

submitted 13 days ago • 13 comments

“If you love your cushy government job so much, just pay the subscription fee! We need to pay the bills somehow, and the federal government cannot rely entirely on collecting taxes.”

submitted 29 days ago • 1 comment

President Biden signed legislation in his last weeks in office allowing a monument dedicated to American women to be built on the National Mall. The Women’s Suffrage National Monument will be the Mall's first honoring women's history.

submitted 41 days ago • 22 comments

That look when you get invited to the Inaugural Ball, but your "plus one" isn't your couch

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Wayne Osmond, an original member of the family singing group the Osmonds, which had a string of pop hits in the 1970s and helped launch the careers of his more renowned siblings Donny and Marie, died on Wednesday. He was 73.

submitted 59 days ago • 20 comments

Jimmy Carter’s daughter, Amy Carter, had a well-documented childhood in the White House. Since then, she has for the most part lived a very private life. Now, Carter will once again be in the spotlight, as her family prepares to lay her father to rest.

submitted 62 days ago • 7 comments

The Beef Bowl, an event at Lawry’s The Prime Rib restaurant the week leading up to the Rose Bowl, a tradition since 1956, won’t take place this week. To put in perspective, The Beef Bowl is older than all but the Rose, Orange, Sugar, Sun, Cotton, Gator and Citrus bowls. 🪦🥩

submitted 62 days ago • 12 comments

Rare childhood photo of Adrian Dittman.

submitted 63 days ago • 301 comments

Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at age 100, spent his childhood on a peanut farm and returned there after serving in the Navy. His political career took him to Atlanta, the White House and beyond. Here is a timeline of the former president’s life. nyti.ms/4035qyu

submitted 63 days ago • 58 comments

This one is in honor of Jimmy Carter for a life of kindness and service to humanity 🌊🌊RIP

submitted 63 days ago • 289 comments

1. Idiot poisons well 2. Population flees 3. Idiot pleads for better water

submitted 63 days ago • 165 comments

I made a gingerbread panopticon

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Orel Hershiser, 1983 Albuquerque Dukes. #Dodgers #Baseball

submitted 68 days ago • 14 comments

I have no words. #rickeyhenderson left us way too early, and just a few days before Christmas, his birthday. Rest in peace, Rickey. In our hearts forever. #baseballsky

submitted 71 days ago • 2 comments

Berkeley’s shoreline could get a new 20-acre park! Ideas being considered include a hostel, a promenade, sand volleyball courts, a swimming area, a creek daylighting project that could help reduce flooding risk in West Berkeley and much more. My latest: www.berkeleyside.org/2024/12/20/b...

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

“It’s not politics; it’s logistics! Everyone knows Santa prefers a clear line for chimney access and minimum off-street parking requirements for nine reindeer and a sleigh.”

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RIP Merv Rettenmund, 81, who led a charmed baseball life as a popular player and hitting coach for 7 pennant-winning teams in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Oakland, and San Diego. Here’s my SABR bio on the “super-sub” with a big smile who knew just how lucky he was: sabr.org/bioproj/pers...

submitted 84 days ago • 5 comments

Family group chat is CRAZY TODAY

submitted 83 days ago • 35 comments

UC Berkeley could break ground on its tallest dorm yet — a 23-story high-rise — as soon as next year. Plus: an update on the university’s progress toward meeting the housing goals it set back in 2017. My latest for Berkeleyside: www.berkeleyside.org/2024/12/03/u...

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Peter Westbrook, a six-time Olympian who in 1984 became the first African American and Asian American to win a medal in fencing at the Summer Games, died on Friday. He was 72.

submitted 91 days ago • 14 comments

Lou Carnesecca, the Hall of Fame coach who took St. John’s University to national basketball prominence, died on Saturday. He was 99.

submitted 91 days ago • 15 comments