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Rob O'Brien Withers
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Librarian, Bookaholic, Weather Spotter, Foodie, Chorister, Notary Public, and Amateur Radio Operator
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Why translating Chinese food names into English is ‘an impossible task’ | CNN
Foreign travelers visiting China will inevitably encounter amusing translations on English restaurant menus during their journeys. So why is it so darn tricky to translate Chinese dish names into Engl...
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May 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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#crimea #ukranianhistory #blacksea www.npr.org/2025/04/30/n...
Word of the Week: Crimea's tumultuous history shrouds the origin of its very name
At the northern end of the Black Sea, Crimea sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, having been at various times in its long history either coveted, conquered or controlled by various powers.
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May 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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#foodies #turmeric #indiancooking www.patelbros.com/blog/haldi-u...
Haldi: Unlocking the Secrets of India’s Golden Spice
Turmeric (Haldi) is one of the most iconic, cherished, and essential spices in Indian cuisine. Haldi has earned the title of “India’s timeless golden elixir
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May 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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www.smithsonianmag.com/history/arch... #buddha #nepalihistory
What Archaeologists Are Uncovering About the Buddha in His Legendary Nepali Hometown
The birthplace of the Buddha beckons worshipers from around the world, as well as researchers hoping to dig up new evidence about the revered spiritual leader
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May 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Iconic symbols of the city’s 1800s glory? Yes. Methane-producing environmental hazards? Yes. Are they here to stay? Likely.
Shedding a Little Light on Cincinnati's Gaslights - Cincinnati Magazine
Iconic symbols of the city’s 1800s glory? Yes. Methane-producing environmental hazards? Yes. Are they here to stay? Likely.
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April 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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15 Vegetable Side Dishes (Banchan)
A collection of 15 delicious Korean vegetable side dishes (banchan) you can make at home! Here’s a collection of easy and healthy Korean vegetable side dishes (banchan, 반찬)! Mostly vegan! These are so...
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April 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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10 years ago in 2015, jazz legend Charles Lloyd came to Blue Note Records & began a new bloom of his monumental career with the release of “Wild Man Dance”: charleslloydus.lnk.to/WildManDance
April 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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#foodie www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-e...
The English Farmers Who Harvest Rhubarb by Candlelight
The secret to the world’s sweetest rhubarb? Sealed sheds, total darkness and a little old-fashioned flair
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April 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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#foodie #ethniceats
April 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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#museums #techhistory www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/w...
Windows 95 Jingle, 1960 World Series Broadcast and Other 'Audio Treasures' Added to the National Recording Registry
From a list of 2,600 nominations submitted by the public, the Library of Congress has selected 25 songs, albums and sounds that are at least ten years old to preserve for posterity
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April 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Ron Carter's 88th birthday festival playlist www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Ron Carter's 88th Birthday Celebration Playlist - YouTube
Celebrate Ron Carter's 88th Birthday with a selection of songs chosen by the Maestro himself!
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April 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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'The Great Gatsby' turns 100. What's it like teaching it today?
F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel has spent years on high school reading lists. How are literature professors teaching it today? And do students still find it relevant?
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April 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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#foodie #ethniceats www.npr.org/2025/04/10/g...
Healing soup recipes, Part 2: Definitely not your grandma's chicken soup!
A few of these global soups have unusual ingredients: A chicken that hasn't yet sung, waterleaf with dew drops, a zebu organ. Don't worry, we've got subs. And prep time for some is as short as 1 hour.
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April 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Asian American History 101: A Conversation with Food Content Creator and Lao Cuisine Champion Chef Saeng Douangdara
Welcome to Season 5, Episode 14! Our guest today is Chef Saeng Douangdara. He’s a food content creator, social media star, and soon-to-be cookbook author. Saeng specializes in Lao cuisine. A firs...
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April 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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#museums #technology www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/w...
Windows 95 Jingle, 1960 World Series Broadcast and Other 'Audio Treasures' Added to the National Recording Registry
From a list of 2,600 nominations submitted by the public, the Library of Congress has selected 25 songs, albums and sounds that are at least ten years old to preserve for posterity
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April 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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www.foodandwine.com/yakisoba-870... #foodie #ethniceats
You Can Make One of Japan’s Most Popular Street Foods in Just 20 Minutes
This quick yakisoba recipe features Japanese stir-fried noodles, steak, onions, cabbage, and carrots cooked with ramen noodles and a tonkatsu sauce.
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April 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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hmml.org/collections/... #libraries #archives #manuscripts
Metadata for 1,105 manuscripts from Stiftsbibliothek Melk, in Austria, is now available in Reading Room
Metadata for 1,105 manuscripts from Stiftsbibliothek Melk, in Austria, is now available in Reading Room page
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April 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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The 100 greatest British novels
BBC Culture polled book critics outside the UK, to give an outsider’s perspective on the best in British literature.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Thanks, Trump: These European Foods Now Come With a Tariff
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April 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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The 10 Most Beautiful Bookstores in Venice - Magazine
Browse antique collections, indie bookshops, and stunning literary havens in this must-read guide to the city’s top bookshops.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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museumsandheritage.com/advisor/post... #museums
Tate to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish collector's heirs - Museums + Heritage
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April 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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www.atlasobscura.com/articles/wha... #ethniccooking #foodhistory #chinesefood
What the Heck Is Crab Rangoon Anyway?
How a fusion of at least four cuisines created a beloved and misunderstood dish.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Black conductors underrepresented in classical music industry
World-renowned conductor working to bring more minorities to classical music industry
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March 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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www.smithsonianmag.com/history/arch... #asianhistory
What Archaeologists Are Uncovering About the Buddha in His Legendary Nepali Hometown
The birthplace of the Buddha beckons worshipers from around the world, as well as researchers hoping to dig up new evidence about the revered spiritual leader
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March 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Octavia Butler’s 2024 Dystopia Comes to Life as Huntington Celebrates Visionary Author
In a year that eerily mirrors science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler’s dystopian vision of 2024 California, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino will host a specia...
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March 30, 2025 at 5:43 AM