This pickleball instructor makes $150 an hour off of clients that he describes as “Too unathletic for tennis and too poor for golf” in this revealing interview
Pickleball Scam Expose
Month: July 2023
Escape From New York
No, we’re not talking about the Covid refugees that fled from New York to Florida. We are celebrating a movie that came out 42 years ago that was way ahead of its time and one of my favorites. It predicted that by 1988 crime had increased 400% and New York City been turned into a vast prison. Here is the story of how that movie was made. Maybe it will inspire you to stream it.
ThreadReader_0_atrightmovies_1678337158745038848Water off Southwest Florida reaches 90° F.
Ok, not sure I’ve ever seen the water around Florida look quite like this before… at any time of year – Brian BMcNoldy, Senior University of Miami hurricane researcher.
The Relationship Between Personality and Intelligence: A Detailed Study
The the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), quantitatively synthesized 1,325 studies including millions of individuals from more than 50 countries to identify novel, considerable ties between personality traits and cognitive abilities.
https://twitter.com/cremieuxrecueil/status/1677791286848356353
🪄Smart summary:
A recent study published in PNAS has found that intelligence is negatively related to uneven temper and anxiety, and is associated with increased interpersonally sensitivity, compassion, and managerial potential. It is also related to both factors alpha and beta, which are stability/socialization and plasticity/knowledge acquisition respectively. The study’s appendix is 440 pages.
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PNAS recently published what is hands-down the most detailed study of the relationship between measured personality and intelligence
Let’s go through it
First up: Neuroticism and the General Factor of Personality
Intelligence is negatively related to uneven temper and anxiety!
Next up: Agreeableness and Conscientiousness.
Bleeding Edge Betty Boop Cartoon
Betty Boop’s best appearances are considered to be in her first three years due to her “Jazz Baby” character and innocent sexuality, which was aimed at adults, but the content of her films was affected by the National Legion of Decency and the Production Code of 1934, which imposed guidelines on the motion-picture industry and placed specific restrictions on the content films could reference with sexual innuendos. This greatly affected the Betty Boop cartoons.
Max Fleischer’s trippy version of “Snow White” from 1933 remains a fascinating and bizarre piece of animation history. In this short Betty Boop cartoon, Fleischer and his team condensed and twisted the classic Snow White tale, taking viewers on a surreal journey that defies expectations. One of the standout moments in the cartoon is the inclusion of Cab Calloway, a renowned jazz singer of the time. In the middle of the animated film, Calloway appears and performs the hauntingly beautiful “St. James Infirmary Blues.” The scene is a rare live-action segment, originally from another cartoon of the era titled “Minnie the Moocher,” which was another iconic song associated with Calloway. Interestingly, the footage and music used in the beginning of “Minnie the Moocher” are clearly the same recording as the song “St. James Infirmary Blues” featured in the Betty Boop cartoon.
In a clever editing move, the two pieces of audio are seamlessly joined together, creating a seamless transition between the two cartoons. Calloway’s appearance in the cartoon is truly mesmerizing. He begins by singing the tune as Koko the Clown, a character created by Fleischer, and then undergoes a transformation into a ghostly figure. The animation beautifully captures Calloway’s distinctive enunciation and signature dance moves, accompanied by a barrage of wild and imaginative visuals. In addition to the captivating animation, the cartoon also incorporates scenes from the 1980 film “The Blues Brothers,” in which Cab Calloway once again performs “Minnie the Moocher.” This inclusion adds an extra layer of intertextuality, as viewers are introduced to Calloway through this iconic performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250MMq0fTrU
“Betty Boop in Snow White” is a testament to Max Fleischer’s creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of animation. The cartoon showcases his unique vision and knack for blending different artistic mediums, resulting in a truly trippy and memorable viewing experience. Directed by Dave Fleischer and animated by Roland C. Crandall, the cartoon exemplifies the Fleischer Studio’s distinctive style, characterized by fluid animation, vibrant colors, and a surreal atmosphere. Their innovative techniques and bold storytelling continue to inspire animators and artists to this day. Despite being a departure from the traditional Snow White narrative, Max Fleischer’s version remains a remarkable piece of animation history. It stands as a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in bringing beloved stories to life in new and unexpected ways.
What makes the U.S.A. unique among nations
George Friedman has been an advisor to many American Administrations. His 4th of July message from 2016 looks at out origins…
Year commissioned 1817;
purchased 1819;
date of creation 1818;
placed in the Rotunda 1826
Two hundred and forty years ago today, the American people were declared to be a unique and independent nation, distinct from all others. This was the conception of the people, but the sovereign government of the United States was born in battle. The revolution lasted eight years and about 25,000 died – a higher percentage of the population than died in World War II. This led over time to the Constitution, which founded the regime that governed the American people.
It was a unique regime because it did not trust politicians. The founders feared the politicians’ desire for power. To solve this problem, they founded a regime so unwieldy, so inefficient, that very little could get done. Their vision of America was a country of businesses and farms, churches and societies. They envisioned a nation whose heart was not in Washington – an artifice invented to hold politicians – but in private life. The life of farmers, businessmen, clergymen and eccentrics. Few other governments were founded with such fear of governance.
I recently told a foreign friend that his country has excellent relations with Washington, but it needs a better relationship with America. Many of our non-American friends live in countries where the political capital is the heart of the country. That isn’t the case in the United States. The American revolution was fought to make certain the government was weak and society strong and free. Our founders feared strong presidents and contrived to cripple them before they took office by confronting them with two Congressional houses run on different rules and a Supreme Court. Very little can get done, yet America flourishes. When you marvel at our candidates for president, bear in mind that the U.S. president is among the weakest heads of government in the world. The sacrifice of 25,000 was to make sure tyranny would not rule this country. If the price was political paralysis, it was a small price to pay.
7 Generations alive together
In 1989, in Wisconsin, USA, an extraordinary feat was achieved: seven generations of a family were alive at the same time. This remarkable occurrence remains undisputed and stands as a world record. The individuals involved were Augusta Bunge, aged 109, accompanied by her daughter Ella Sabin, aged 89. Ella’s daughter, Anna Wendlandt, aged 70, was also present, along with Anna’s daughter, Betty Wolter, aged 52. Betty’s daughter, Debra Bollig, aged 33, attended alongside her daughter, Lori Bollig, aged 15. Lastly, Lori’s son, Christopher Bollig, aged only one month, completed the seven-generation lineup.