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Chocolate stamps from 1800s France
Beautiful images of chocolate from French ministry of culture (culture.fr). These are a just a few of thousands to browse through. Most of them are chocolate stamps that came with the packaging (like baseball cards), and are from a few makers, like Menier and Poulain.
C-SPAN video online, digitized and shareable, is this C-SPAN 2.0?
Something amazing has happened over at C-SPAN. In their Archives division they have put online 25 years worth of video covering American culture and politics. Even better the website was done by JESS3, which means that it is top-notch. This includes best videos of the day, month, and forever (by views). Plus, most shared videos, …
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The King Center: a digital memorial dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
If you want to spend some time today celebrating Dr. King than I highly recommend this website: The King Center was established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King. It is the official living memorial dedicated to advancing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our programs and partnerships educate the world about his life …
Long lost words: Avarice
av·a·rice// ˈavəris Extreme greed for wealth or material gain. Synonyms: greed – cupidity – greediness – avidity – miserliness
Favorite Commercials: The muppets join a social network – hanging out in Google+
I must say that I am impressed with Google’s marketing efforts lately. The commercial about Search Your World/Walking on the Internet was impressive and now the Muppets! For more on their complete campaign, including retired basketball stars: Google accelerated advertising for its social network by showcasing Jim Henson’s The Muppets in a new commercial about …
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The top 12 documentaries streaming on Netflix from their Chief Content Officer
Senna This fast-paced documentary profiles Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula One racing, and a hero in his native Brazil. Using only archival footage, director Asif Kapadia examines the idealistic Senna’s inspiring legend. Charismatic, compassionate and a dedicated risk-taker, Senna was known for his integrity in a sport often …
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Volunteer Events: Restoration and education at the Newport Back Bay (via the ROOTS program)
If you live in Orange County, here is a great volunteer event for you. ROOTS, restoration events, one Saturday each month 9-12pm: Volunteers help remove invasives species and plant natives in order to provide habitat for wildlife. Training, tools, refreshments, camaraderie and beautiful scenery are provided. All ages welcome! Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, …
Top 4 ways Americans lose weight – exercise, eat less, portion control, & natural foods
Trying to lose weight is something most Americans can identify with. Two-thirds say they have made a serious effort to lose weight at least once in their life, including 25% saying they tried once or twice, 30% trying between 3 and 10 times, and 8% trying more than 10 times. The 52% of all U.S. …
Top 4 ways Americans lose weight – exercise, eat less, portion control, & natural foods
Trying to lose weight is something most Americans can identify with. Two-thirds say they have made a serious effort to lose weight at least once in their life, including 25% saying they tried once or twice, 30% trying between 3 and 10 times, and 8% trying more than 10 times. The 52% of all U.S. …