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This was quite a read: "How the US lost faith in its leaders"

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12:50 PM - Sep 16, 2023 (Edited)
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Gerard Wong
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US politics 101

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With Little Chance of Beating Trump, These Republicans Are Still Running - The New York Times

The 2024 Republican field has a number of contenders who have almost no chance to take down Donald Trump. So why do they run?

08:16 PM - Aug 22, 2023
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This was tough reading at first and I found myself going 'are you serious? what feel-good nonsense are you peddling?' But along the way, some of the stuff he said started making a lot of sense. It's not an easy mental path to take though.

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The ‘World’s Happiest Man’ Shares His Three Rules for Life - The New York Times

A searching, playful, provocative discussion with the Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard.

02:58 AM - Aug 18, 2023 (Edited)
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Stories like these always make me smile

Malaysian garbage truck driver is three-year-old boy’s unsung hero during Covid-19 pandemic
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Malaysian garbage truck driver is three-year-old boy’s unsung hero during Covid-19 pandemic | The Straits Times

Twice a week, little Tyler would look forward to the arrival of the garbage truck. Read more at straitstimes.com.

02:39 AM - Aug 17, 2023
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Gerard Wong
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Sometimes you gotta go...
Where Everybody Knows Your Name

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How Becoming a Regular Can Help Soothe Loneliness - The New York Times

How becoming a regular at a neighborhood shop soothed my loneliness.

08:18 PM - Aug 16, 2023
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Gerard Wong
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#BlackMirror Season 6 Episode 3, aka Beyond the Sea, is one of the bleakest commentaries on human nature that I've seen. Absolutely grim, disturbing & depressing. A really good watch though - one that you cannot tear your eyes away from, even though you have an idea of what's to come. #Netflix
01:51 AM - Jul 02, 2023
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Gerard Wong
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What a story. Give it a listen - it's just 9 minutes.
#blacklivesmatter #HarryBelafonte #petulaclark #humanity https://www.bbc.co.uk/soun...
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Witness History - Petula Clark touches Harry Belafonte's arm - BBC Sounds

Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.

11:43 PM - Apr 29, 2023
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Rest in peace, Al Jaffee, and thank you for all the laughs over the years.
#MADMagazine #memories

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Al Jaffee, King of the Mad Magazine Fold-In, Dies at 102 - The New York Times

For 55 years, he encouraged fans of the satiric magazine to mutilate it.

07:56 PM - Apr 10, 2023
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Gerard Wong
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I just discovered this. Oh. my. Lord.
#MarvinGaye #1960s #music

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Hear Marvin Gaye Sing “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” A Capella: The Haunting Isolated Vocal Track | Open Culture

Marvin Gaye’s mega-hit, 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine,' turns 50 this year. Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight got the first cracks at the now iconic Barrett Strong-Norman Whitfield tune, but Gaye’s 1968 rendition is the famous one, the bestselling Motown single of the decade. Open Cul..

06:40 AM - Mar 18, 2023
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#humor for today
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06:58 AM - Mar 14, 2023
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Gerard Wong
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This is somewhat terrifying to think about though. And why I am plagued by thoughts of Mother in Alien, and scenes from The Terminator?
#openai

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The Implications of Today's HUGE AI Announcements

GPT-4; Generative AI for Gmail, Docs and Slides -- This is one of AI's biggest days Ever

08:40 AM - Mar 15, 2023
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Gerard Wong
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Much gnashing of teeth, wailing, tearing of garments and beating of chests when you unwrapped a much desired cassette tape back then and found that THERE WERE NO LYRICS on the other side. 😂

#80sMusic #1980s #cassette
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10:23 PM - Mar 07, 2023
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Simple Man is probably my favourite of the lot. Rest in peace, Gary Rossington.

#bluesmusic #LynyrdSkynyrd

BBC News - Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71
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Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71 - BBC News

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates.

07:22 PM - Mar 06, 2023
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Well done to this young feisty lady, and shame on the #BBC

#journalism #India #caste #PRIDE

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Dalit Journalist Takes On India’s Caste Injustices - The New York Times

Meena Kotwal started a news outlet focused on Dalit and other marginalized groups in India, hoping that telling their stories will help improve their lives.

07:27 AM - Mar 06, 2023
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Here's another heart-warming story about being part of a community and going the extra mile for the people toiling in your neighbourhood. Bravo!

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This family has a vending machine that dispenses free drinks for delivery people - CNA Lifestyle

Go ahead and help yourself. The drinks are on the Chiams.

10:05 AM - Mar 05, 2023
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Gerard Wong
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Angles come in all forms. This is a lovely video
#School #Singapore #Food
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02:00 AM - Mar 05, 2023
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Go for a walk!
#health #exercise

BBC News - Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study
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03:14 AM - Mar 01, 2023
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If you are ever looking for a prime example of the evil that walks on earth....
#FoxNews #Murdoch

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Donald Trump assails Rupert Murdoch over defamation testimony - BBC News

The media mogul's emails reveal he told a Fox executive: "We want to make Trump a non person."

11:42 PM - Feb 28, 2023
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What a story! #petshopboys #1980s #music
BBC News - How a 'priceless' Pet Shop Boys letter ended up in an Altrincham record shop
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How a 'priceless' Pet Shop Boys letter ended up in an Altrincham record shop - BBC News

A letter from Neil Tennant to Radio 1 DJ Janice Long is found inside a vintage copy of West End Girls.

06:46 PM - Feb 28, 2023
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Oh, why am I not surprised? #Twitter #twat

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Twitter CEO Elon Musk defends Dilbert creator's racist tirade - BBC News

Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.

11:51 AM - Feb 27, 2023 (Edited)
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Yes! #MUFC #GGMU
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In Erik ten Hag, Manchester United finally have a grownup in the room | Manchester United | The Guardian

After a decade of entropy, the Dutchman’s simple competence has the club enjoying the present and looking to the future

10:16 PM - Feb 26, 2023
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"By Monday, I should be mostly canceled. So most of my income will be gone by next week," he said. "My reputation for the rest of my life is destroyed. You can't come back from this."

You really, really shouldn't have said all those things then. Good grief

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'Dilbert' cartoon dropped after racist rant by creator Scott Adams | Reuters

The cartoon "Dilbert" has been dropped from numerous U.S. newspapers in response to a racist rant by its creator on YouTube.

11:19 PM - Feb 25, 2023
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I have been waiting and waiting for this for the past few weeks, and I am now a nervous wreck counting down the hours to kick-off. Come on, Man Utd!
#GGMU #ManUtd #Football

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Ten Hag brings gifts and a serious, fizzing promise of Manchester United glory | Carabao Cup | The Guardian

The Carabao Cup final takes on extra significance than just a day out at Wembley for two proud clubs and their fans

06:38 PM - Feb 25, 2023
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I really enjoyed this feature which is part of the Slumfood Millionaire series by Channel News Asia. It's beautifully filmed and definitely made my stomach growl 😂
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#India #Food #streetfood
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Feeding The Dream: Street Food From Dharavi, Mumbai | Slumfood Millionaire | India - YouTube

Dharavi - the heart of Mumbai - is one of the world's largest and busiest slums, and its street food runs through its veins. Our vendors show us how to cut i...

03:30 AM - Feb 25, 2023
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Nina Simone would have been 90 this week.
Her music moves me. Shakes me. Sees me.
I’d love to hear your favorite Nina songs.

In the mid-1960s Vernon Jordan, the head of the Urban League asked Nina why she wasn’t ‘more active in civil rights’.

“Motherfucker, I am civil rights”-Nina Simone
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01:45 PM - Feb 24, 2023
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Only a game, yet more than just a game
#Football #Ukraine #SlavaUkrainii
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‘The military call and I deliver’: voices from Ukraine’s football after year of war | Soccer | The Guardian

Top-flight midfielder who assists in frontline cities and fund-raising goalkeeper are among those to share their experiences

08:03 PM - Feb 24, 2023
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New album! New album! #DepecheMode
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‘Fletch was meant to outlive us all’: Depeche Mode on death, rebirth and defying the odds | Music | The Guardian

Hit hard by the death of keyboardist Andy Fletcher, Dave Gahan questioned whether he wanted to continue – until Martin Gore’s new songs revived him. Making the most of their lives has never been more important, they say

03:45 AM - Feb 24, 2023
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Heartbreaking to read

BBC News - Ukraine war: Ten photos taken before lives changed forever
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Ukraine war: Ten photos taken before lives changed forever - BBC News

A child's art project, a driving lesson and a football match - Ukrainians reflect on their lives before war.

03:02 AM - Feb 24, 2023
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What a lovely read. #cooking

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He Taught Americans to Cook Indian Food. Now He’s on His Final Chapter. - The New York Times

Raghavan Iyer, whose books and spirited teaching spread the cuisine, is using his last days to get familiar comfort foods to patients like himself.

01:31 AM - Feb 24, 2023
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Gerard Wong
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Got this from The Beatles twitter account (beatlesearth)
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04:27 PM - Feb 23, 2023
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