...from the NY Times 'Surfacing' series .... On every schoolyard across the world you will find games invented by children. Hand-clapping routines, rhyming stanzas and intricate rules for tiny competitions; games born of the creativity, insight and idiosyncrasy of children’s … [Read more...] about Around the World in 5 Kids’ Games….
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The Mandalorian take off his helmet?
Nope.... Not around anyone.... Here we are half way through the first season, and we still haven't seen the Mandalorian take off his helmet. That's because this series has established a rule unknown in any previous Star Wars property: Mandalorians cannot remove their … [Read more...] about The Mandalorian take off his helmet?
Tom Brady says he’s disliked the Cowboys ‘since coming out of the womb’…
..from the Washington Post.... Tom Brady calls a play during a 2015 game against the Cowboys. (Mike Stone/Getty Images) By Des Bieler November 21, 2019 at 6:35 a.m. EST Tom Brady will be saying hello to an old nemesis Sunday when his Patriots take on the … [Read more...] about Tom Brady says he’s disliked the Cowboys ‘since coming out of the womb’…
The Geico gecko’s name is?…..
Maybe Martin?..... He never tells the office guy what his name is in the current ad running... It is difficult to find a definitive answer concerning whether the GEICO gecko has a first (or any) name. GEICO’s page about the gecko’s origin[1] does not discuss whether he has a … [Read more...] about The Geico gecko’s name is?…..
Disney shines with its Disney+ steaming service rollout….
With EXTENSIVE ads going in? What would one expect ? Walt Disney Co on Wednesday said its new streaming service, Disney+, reached 10 million sign-ups since launching the previous day from "extraordinary consumer demand," sending shares up 3.5%. The strong first day … [Read more...] about Disney shines with its Disney+ steaming service rollout….
Top-grossing films for the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2019….
...from The Washington Post.... Top 10 films “Midway” took the top spot during a quiet weekend at the box office. The number of weeks in release is in parentheses. Weekend total in millions of dollars 1. Midway … [Read more...] about Top-grossing films for the weekend of Nov. 8-10, 2019….
Washington Nationals sweep Astros to win first their World Series title…
...from the Washington Post.... Howie Kendrick delivered for the Nationals in a big moment once again. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) By Sam Fortier Oct. 30, 2019 at 11:51 p.m. EDT The Washington Nationals are World Series champions. They had … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals sweep Astros to win first their World Series title…
Joe Biden throws down at Donald Trump….
The Democratic Presidential candidate came out swinging at Donald Trump during a "60 Minutes" sit-down .... Former vice president Joe Biden has had some ragged moments in the debate and offered some meandering sentences with enough hairpin turns to rattle the most confident … [Read more...] about Joe Biden throws down at Donald Trump….