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The Ify Conclusion
on April 19, 2019 at 10:00 am
Culture King Jacquis Neal is joined by Guest Co-Host Ify Nwadiwe to discuss Game of Thrones, Fatherhood, and Fake Wokeness. […]
Robert Mueller’s Report, Who Run The World (Netflix) 4.19.19
on April 19, 2019 at 10:00 am
In episode 374, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Alyssa Sabo to discuss why Beyoncé went to Netflix, a LOT about the heavily-redacted Mueller report, Flint getting a glimmer of hope, AMI selling the National Enquirer, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. <a href="https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/beyonce-homecoming-netflix-deal.html?utm_source=nym&utm_medium=f1&utm_campaign=feed-full">Netflix Got Beyoncé’s Homecoming by Paying So Much Money</a> 2. <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/04/18/708850903/read-the-full-mueller-report-with-redactions">READ: The Mueller Report, With Redactions</a> 3.<a href="https://www.colorlines.com/articles/flint-receives-77-million-fund-new-water-projects?fbclid=IwAR3bkuhNqqmreRbYkrMncZdXm23R0oYysnFJuyjG_T3SKJgooSoLsI9p70M"> Flint Receives $77 Million to Fund New Water Projects</a> 4. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-national-enquirer-is-being-sold-for-100-million-to-james-cohen-ceo-of-hudson-news/2019/04/18/03fef706-61fe-11e9-9412-daf3d2e67c6d_story.html?utm_term=.1b00fa23ec2c">The National Enquirer is being sold for $100 million to James Cohen, CEO of Hudson News </a> 5. <a href="https://youtu.be/8cGZeQipEXY">Usher - I Don't Know</a> […]
TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Goes on Autopilot
on April 19, 2019 at 10:00 am
Who invented autopilot? How can autopilot maintain control of an airplane? What happens if the autopilot system fails? Join Chris and Jonathan as they answer these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff. […]
Oliver Haugh executed by electric chair - April 19, 1907
on April 19, 2019 at 9:00 am
Oliver Haugh, who had been convicted of killing his family, was executed by electric chair on this day in 1907. Listen to the two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class on Oliver Haugh here: https://www.missedinhistory.com/search.php?terms=oliver+haugh. […]
Movie Crush Special: Joe Berlinger on Documentary Filmmaking
on April 19, 2019 at 9:00 am
Hey, friends! I had a great conversation with legendary documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger. We had intended to zero in on his crush pick, the 1969 vérité classic, Salesman. But this was a press tour and time was short, so we ended up just having a great overall chat about documentaries and also his new scripted Netflix film, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.&nbs […]

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Will Cannabis Improve Your Workouts?
by Josh Ocampo on April 18, 2019 at 8:30 pm
A brief list of things you shouldn’t do while high: drive, online shop, watch any Pixar film, Venmo a friend, give advice—but what about running or lifting weights? Read more... […]
How to Delete the Contacts That Facebook Uploaded Without Your Permission
by Brendan Hesse on April 18, 2019 at 8:15 pm
Facebook’s public image has been taking a beating lately, and things just keep getting worse for the social media platform. According to a recent report from Business Insider India, Facebook has been uploading info from its users’ email contacts since 2016. Facebook did this “unintentionally” and without warning when…Read more... […]
How to Make Your Easter Egg Hunt More Accessible for Kids of All Abilities
by Michelle Woo on Offspring, shared by Michelle Woo to Lifehacker on April 18, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Easter egg hunts are the best. The starting-line giddiness. The thrill of the quest. The satisfaction that comes with the post-hunt tally (“38 eggs! Huzzah!”). They are a tradition that every kid should be able to take part in, regardless of ability.Read more... […]
Use a Paper Towel to Stabilize Slippery Eggs While Slicing
by Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker on April 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Hard-boiled eggs are a near perfect food, but they are slippery little dudes and, depending on how slick your cutting board is, there is a real risk of them sliding about while you attempt to slice them with a sharp object.Read more... […]
Do CBD Products Really Relax You?
by Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki to Lifehacker on April 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Besides oils and tinctures, you can now consume CBD in the form of infused gummies, gourmet desserts, and even the seltzer offered at a certain boutique gynecology office. The marketing is definitely ahead of the science, so here’s what to know about the grains of truth behind the claims.Read more... […]

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Guess the Places These Foods Were Named After
on April 19, 2019 at 9:00 am
From sardines to tangerines, can you match the famous food to its namesake location around the globe? […]
Springer Nature Has Published the First AI-Written Textbook
by Emily Petsko on April 19, 2019 at 7:00 am
The future is here. Machine-learning systems can now write everything from highly technical textbooks to Harry Potter fan fiction. […]
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Might Have Dropped a Spoiler About Jaime's Game of Thrones Fate
by Hannah Wigandt on April 18, 2019 at 9:30 pm
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau may have shed some light on the fate of the Kingslayer, but who ultimately survives the final season of 'Game of Thrones' is anyone's guess. […]
Watch the Denver Zoo’s New Baby Sloth Cuddle Up With Its Mom
by Emily Petsko on April 18, 2019 at 8:30 pm
The bond between a sloth mom and her baby is strong. This cute little two-toed babe is expected to cling to its mom for at least six months. […]
10 Ingenious Ways to Reuse K-Cups
by Michele Debczak on April 18, 2019 at 8:00 pm
You don't have to feel guilty every time you use your Keurig machine. After enjoying your coffee, try recycling your K-Cup pods into something new. […]

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Archetype Family: Thinking
Other Expressions: Professional, Student, Scholar, Judge
Life Journey: To pursue knowledge for the sake of discovering thruth in all areas of life.
Unique Challenge: To recognize when I’ve locked myself into a line of thinking
based on my education or experience; to remain open to new ideas.
Lesson To Learn: To learn to listen to my gut, and to discern the differences between reason and truth.
Defining Grace: Wisdom
Challenge To Self: I will avoid paralysis by analysis.

In the Light - Meet the members of the Intellectual Family. Which ones best describe you?

THE SAGE: A wise soul that imparts information acquired only with time and experience. There is never an agenda. You can become a windbag interested in only your voice and opinion.

THE CRONE: The wise woman who hands down information to younger women on the path to womanhood. You can also become bitter, cranky and intolerant with age.

THE SEEKER: You are on a search for truth and wisdom wherever it can be found. You can also be a lost soul.

THE PHILOSOPHER: You are on a pursuit to better understand the meaning of life . You can also become too opinionated and “certain”.

THE THEOLOGIAN: You are passionate about the study of a particular religion. You can also be dogmatic.

THE JUDGE: You excel at mediation, arbitration and cutting through to the heart of the matter with compassion , fairness and balance. You can also be prone to excessive criticism, profiling, lack of compassion, misuse of laws.

THE INVENTOR: You are a modern day alchemist that converts matter into energy or energy into matter. You can apply your skills between the spiritual , entertainment or visionary realms. You can also use your knowledge to trick , manipulate, or alter facts or systems with criminal implications.

THE SCHOLAR/STUDENT: Scholars and students bring a lively curiosity with them wherever they go.

THE GEEK: Geeks and nerds are true to themselves, and because of this they can be inspiring as friends who don’t judge books by their covers or people by their shoes.

THE SCIENTIST: Scientists are able to keep several ideas in their heads at the same time. They are as happy listening as talking and are always up for an intelligent conversation.

In the Shadow - Meet the Shadowed members of the Intellectual Family. Everyone has a dark side, what is yours?

THE KNOW-IT-ALL: People who live to think and acquire as much as many facts as possible can become Know-It-Alls.

THE LIAR: When individuals whose stock and trade is their wisdom and knowledge cannot deliver the goods, they resort to fabrication, hiding behind their authority.

THE MISANTHROPE: While many Intellectuals are humanists, drawing information from all kinds of people and delighting in imparting wisdom to just as many, some are misanthropic.