#Growing up in Alaska prepares you for anything

#Growing up in Alaska prepares you for anything

“Growing up in Alaska prepares you for anything” During the pandemic, Leigh Newman’s Alaska upbringing really kicked into high gear. At one point, she made preparations in case there was a complete social breakdown in NYC, where she now lives.  “I have a house in rural Connecticut that’s my pretend Alaska. I have chickens. If…

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#Americans are more generous than Europeans — by a large margin

#Americans are more generous than Europeans — by a large margin

“#Americans are more generous than Europeans — by a large margin” Liberals often love to portray America as a cartoonishly greedy nation driven by a hyperindividualistic and capitalistic nature that exhibits little concern regarding the common good or others around the world.  This idea pervades our culture. When asked to describe themselves, 68 percent of…

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#Christian Dior’s sister was WWII hero, perfume scent inspiration

#Christian Dior’s sister was WWII hero, perfume scent inspiration

“#Christian Dior’s sister was WWII hero, perfume scent inspiration” In 1947, Paris was still struggling after World War II, and the city was starved for beauty. And a 41-year-old designer named Christian Dior provided it, with his first fashion collection.  As Dior’s elegant models strolled through his salon in extravagantly voluminous skirts and impossibly wasp-waisted…

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#Stanford coach in admissions scandal says he’s innocent

#Stanford coach in admissions scandal says he’s innocent

“#Stanford coach in admissions scandal says he’s innocent” John Vandemoer still remembers the call he got on Oct. 5, 2018.  It was from William “Rick” Singer, a college placement counselor. Vandemoer had been working as Stanford University’s sailing coach since 2009 and Singer regularly connected him with applicants hoping to join the sailing program, who…

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