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“To Thy Own Self Be True”
In the grand Shakespearean play of life, there's a timeless piece of advice that's been tossed around more times than a hot potato at a family reunion: "To thy own self be true." It sounds profound, doesn't it? Like the kind of wisdom you'd find etched on a fortune cookie or whispered by a wise old owl in a Disney movie.
But what does it really mean? Is it a cryptic code for mastering life, or just a fancy way of saying, "Don't be a phony baloney"? Let's break it down in a way that even Shakespeare would have a chuckle over.
Authenticity in the Age of Filters: In a world dominated by Instagram filters and Snapchat streaks, being true to oneself is like finding a needle in a haystack. Think of it this way: if you wouldn't wear a tutu to a business meeting, why would you post that awkward selfie from last Halloween? To thy own self be true, my friends, but perhaps save the tutu for karaoke night.
Pizza Over Kale Any Day: Healthy eating is all the rage, but let's be honest, kale tastes like you're munching on a well-manicured lawn. To thy own self be true means not pretending to love kale salads when your heart screams for a good ol' pepperoni pizza. Life is too short for culinary deceit, my friends.
The Art of Napping: In a world where hustle culture is glorified, embracing the beauty of a midday nap is an act of rebellion. If your true self craves a siesta instead of spreadsheet domination, go ahead, my friend. To thy own self be true, even if it means being the office nap champion.
Dance Like No One's Watching (Even If They Are): Picture this: you're at a wedding, the DJ drops your jam, and suddenly you're the star of your very own dance movie. To thy own self be true means letting loose on the dance floor, even if your moves resemble a malfunctioning robot. Life is too short for rigid two-step routines.
Pajamas Are Acceptable Attire: The concept of dressing up for success is so last century. To thy own self be true in your pajama-clad glory. Whether it's a Zoom meeting or a grocery run, comfort reigns supreme. Who needs a power suit when you can conquer the world in fuzzy slippers?
In conclusion, "To thy own self be true" is a reminder to embrace your quirks, dance like everyone's watching (and enjoy it), and indulge in life's guilty pleasures without an ounce of guilt. So, dear reader, go forth and be authentically, unapologetically you. After all, the best stories are written by those who dare to be true to themselves, even if it involves a tutu and a pepperoni pizza. Cheers to living your truth! ~RS
"I honor my true self and live authentically. In every choice and action, I am true to my core, embracing the essence of 'To Thy Own Self Be True.'"
Good morning. It's Friday, Jan. 19, and we're covering a dissection of the failed response to a deadly school shooting, dropping water in a vital waterway, and much more.
Need To Know
'Cascading Failures' in Uvalde Leadership failures, lack of coordination, and decisions contrary to generally accepted practice were responsible for the delayed police response during a May 2022 mass school shooting, according to a long-awaited federal report released yesterday. Nineteen students and two teachers were killed in the attack at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, with 17 others wounded. | Reddit Eyes IPO Reddit is reportedly set to launch its initial public offering in March after a three-year effort to go public, marking the first social media platform to do so since 2019. The filing is expected in February, with the IPO likely completed by the end of March. Panama Canal Drought Panama Canal officials announced Wednesday they would reduce the daily number of vessels allowed to transit the shipping passage to 24, down from the average of 36 this time last year, amid severe drought conditions. Estimated losses from the cutbacks are expected to cost Panama nearly $700M this year and have domino effects on global shipping. |
In The Know
Sports, Entertainment, & Culture
NFL postseason continues this weekend with the divisional round; see full preview and schedule for all four matchups (More)
Country star Reba McEntire tapped to perform the national anthem at the Super Bowl (More)
Atlanta's Spelman College receives $100M donation, the largest-ever single donation to a historically Black college or university (More)
"Oppenheimer" leads all film nominees for the 2024 British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTA Awards (More)
Science & Technology
Apple confirms it will drop blood oxygen sensing technology from flagship Apple Watch models to avoid import ban following IP battle loss (More)
Engineers demonstrate a robot that grows like a vine in response to light and pressure, may have applications in disaster response and rescue missions (More)
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Business & Markets
US stock markets close up (S&P 500 +0.9%, Dow +0.5%, Nasdaq +1.4%), shaking off three-day slump as technology shares drive rebound; shares of world's largest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. rise nearly 10% (More)
US weekly jobless claims drop to 187,000; figure from last week is lowest since September 2022 (More)
US average 30-year fixed mortgage rate drops to 6.6% per Freddie Mac’s weekly reading, lowest level since May 2023 (More)
REAL ESTATE
15-year: 6.17%
30-year: 6.89%
ECONOMY
GOLD: $2,025 (+0.94%)
US10YEAR: 4.14% (+0.04%)
US2YEAR: 4.35% (+0.00%)
STOCKS
DOW: 37,468 (+0.54%)
S&P: 4,780 (+0.88%)
NASDAQ: 15,055 (+1.35%)
(*Stock numbers as of market close on January 18th)
Politics & World Affairs
Georgia judge to hold Feb. 15 hearing on claims Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is engaged in an improper relationship with a top prosecutor in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump (More)
At least nine people killed after Pakistani airstrikes in Iran targeting a militant separatist group pushing for independence in Pakistan's Balochistan region (More)
Congress passes short-term extension ahead of Saturday's federal funding deadline, sends bill to White House for signature; legislation punts deadlines on the two-tiered package to March 1 and March 8 (More)
"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."
- Dolly Parton
Innovation
AI Tool Can “Work Like a Doctor” for Diagnosing Rheumatic Heart Disease in Kids
Rheumatic heart disease causes nearly 300,000 deaths each year, primarily affecting children in low- and middle-income countries. When caught early on in childhood, it can be easily treated with low-cost antibiotics, but detection requires expert analysis from cardiologists, who are few and far between in many of the most affected areas.
To solve for this, scientists at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., worked with staffers at the Uganda Heart Institute to develop an artificial intelligence tool that allows nurses and other trained medical professionals to screen children and interpret the results without a cardiologist.
“AI can work like a doctor and potentially add something to what a doctor does,” Pooneh Roshanitabrizi, a scientist at Children’s National who developed the new algorithm, told the outlet.
In Other News
1.“It’s unprecedented”: Mar Galcerán has been elected as Spain’s first parliamentarian with Down syndrome
2.Eating more plant-based protein can help women age healthily and prevent chronic diseases, a new study found.
3.Atlanta is offering residents up to $2,000 rebates for buying electric bikes.
4.Robert Chelsea was the first Black patient to receive a face transplant. Now, he’s advocating for more donors and more awareness in the medical community.
5.The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas recently announced the birth of Moja, its first male lion cub since 2015. Meet the young animal.
Post Of The Day
Lexington, Kentucky’s new tourism campaign is literally out of this world. The city recently beamed a message — “the world’s first interstellar travel ad” — into space, inviting extraterrestrial life to come and visit. The target is a solar system about 40 light-years away, meaning we won’t know about any response for decades, but Lexington is hoping the untraditional approach might prompt some earthly visitors in the meantime. See what the message contained.
“Generosity and gratitude often go together. They light a path on the way to better.”
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