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Robin Williams' son Zak pays tribute to dad on 9th anniversary of death

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Robin Williams’ son Zak Williams paid tribute to his late father on the nine-year anniversary of his death at the age of 63. On Friday, the 40-year-old actor posted a throwback photo of the “Mrs. Doubtfire” star walking across a tennis court while waving a racket to the crowd. In the heartfelt caption, Zak joked about Williams’ famously unusual style and shared how he loves remembering his dad. “Dad, on the 9th anniversary of your passing, I’m remembering you for your most excellent fashion choices,” Zak wrote alongside the photo in which Williams was pictured clad in a white graphic T-shirt and printed khaki cargo shorts. Read More...

Understanding the hazards of frozen fog and mist

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Gothic horror flicks from olden days with misty scenes of fog-draped castles and thick forests conjure thoughts of impending doom. Oh, the power of that imagery, derived simply from a shroud of water droplets suspended in air! While not carrying the overt brawn of, say, a snowstorm, fog and mist can bring even greater impact, and not merely by setting the mood. A famous routine by comedian George Carlin opens the door to a sports metaphor. Read More...

Beef isnt being banned. But its always a staple of the culture-war diet.

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On April 22, when President Biden announced his intention to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, he said nothing about how much meat Americans eat. Yet the Daily Mail, a British tabloid, quickly claimed that “Biden’s climate plan could limit you to ... just one burger a MONTH,” citing “recent studies” that were unrelated to the president’s proposal. Fox News picked up the thread, posting a graphic that said Biden’s plan would “cut 90% of red meat” from American diets. Read More...