Thank you, Don!

Thank you!

Thank you, Andrew!

Thank you, Blair!

Publishers Marketplace Category: Non-fiction: History THE MERES By Deborah Reid Imprint: Beacon Press Deal Report April 22, 2026 Deborah Reid's THE MERES, chronicling the history of the Meres Lyonnaises, a group of groundbreaking female chefs and restaurateurs from Lyon who dominated the world of French food in the early 20th century and trained such celebrity chefs as Paul Bocuse and George Blanc, only to be excluded from the history of fine dining, to Rachael Marks at Beacon Press, by Caroline Marsiglia at Aevitas Creative Management (world).

Big happy news.

Congratulations!

'Trump has boxed himself into a corner', expert says as fate of Iran peace talks uncertain YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English

"He doesn't want to admit failure, but in fact this war has failed."

And let's not forget Geoffrey Hinton, who left without addressing any of AI's problems, and only started warning us when it was way too late.

He's another member of the half-measures men's club who deserves half a Novel Peace prize.

A skeet that won't be seen from a platform that's obedient in advance.

Happy Earth Day!

With love from Sam, Mark, Elon, and Alex.

Karrot, the Korean marketplace app, collects biometric data to verify users. WTAF?! I am never agreeing to my biometric data being collected to join a garage sale. It is an outrageous ask. I wonder when people are going to wake up and demand tech regulation.

A dog stands on a table, posing next a basted peak lapel sport coat. The jacket is being displayed on a dress form.

A dog sitting on the floor, posting next to a basted blue tweed sport coat with notch lapels. The jacket is being displayed on a dress form.

A dog sitting on the floor, posing in front of a wall where three tailored jackets are hanging.

A dog poses on a table. He's surrounded by a tailor's measuring tape.

Every time this tailor posts a photo of their workspace, it looks like their dog is a tailor and he's showing off the garments he made.

IG z.o.e.y.a.t.e.s

Michael Pollan: Social Media Sold Our Attention. We Are Now Less Conscious | Amanpour and Company YouTube video by Amanpour and Company

"We have a president who...is good at hijacking our attention and getting us to think about him for a substantial piece of every day...and we need to reclaim the space."

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I do not envy Dominic LeBlanc.

A skeet that won't be seen from a platform that's obedient in advance.

"Clearly there were signs of low character."

A public apology without a significant change in behaviour is a performance. Is Carlson laying the groundwork for impeachment, and the promotion of his buddy the VP?

I'm a long-time Apple user looking for the exit.

I hope you take the opportunity to evaluate if there is the option.

Is this academic?

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Steve McQueen: Photos of the King of Cool, 1963 Photos of the legendary Steve McQueen riding motorcycles, camping, working out and shooting guns in the desert with his wife in 1963.

There are some good Steve McQueen at home in Palm Springs photos here.

A Rare Look Inside Steve McQueen’s Beautifully Restored Palm Springs Home | House Tour YouTube video by OPEN SPACE

What a stunning house and location.

Every time I hear or read "gravy plane" I crack up.

With Tim Cook’s $1 million inauguration donation, Big Tech sends warm wishes to Trump Complying in advance and currying favor begins now.

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Headlines in USA Today reads: Tim Cook appeals to Trump's love of gold with a 24-karat base for Apple plaque.

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A photo of Tim Cook at the inauguration with the republican "leadership." The headline reads: Tim Cook to Appear with Trump at the White House as Apple Announces $100 Billion Investment.

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I shut it all off.

A Far-right enabler, who degraded the brand integrity, gutted customer service, and did precious little to innovate products. I'm not holding my breath for John Ternus. (Long time Mac user here.)

As my grandmother used to say, "Here's your hat. What's your hurry?"

Buh bye.

Exactly. He destroyed their integrity.