Rob Murphy

‘Fleetwood Mac’ at 50: A Marvel of Serendipity and Perfectionism

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Hiroshima’s Pacifist Cause Is Losing Believers

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Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Is Becoming a Bubble An already insular Defense Department is sealing itself off from outside thinkers.

Just what we need, senior officers and civilians wrapped in the warm embrace of tactical fetishism. HT Reina Pennington.
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YouTube video by Productivity Game MASTERY by George Leonard | Core Message

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The Hard Way What keeps 88-year-old Bob Hayes on the trails.

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YouTube video by Self Improvement Audiobooks James Allen - As A Man Thinketh (Audiobook)

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The Secret of George Washington’s Revolutionary Success The American Revolution was won by dramatic deeds, but also by decidedly undramatic efforts.

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I really wish people would learn the difference between REGIME and REGIMEN! Even smart people struggle with this. Look it up people!

A Fight Over a West Point Job Reveals Two Visions of America Under Trump

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Former Ute football star diagnosed with CTE after years of mental health struggles This former Ute standout "found his place in the world" through football. But CTE and mental illness would lead to 15 years of suffering.

This former Ute standout "found his place in the world" through football. But CTE and mental illness would lead to 15 years of suffering.

The Best Thrillers of the Year (So Far)

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Trump’s Efforts to Control Information Echo an Authoritarian Playbook

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You are correct. Just because they are whack jobs doesn't mean we need to be. Heritage Foundation...Lol.

MOVE YOUR BODY. Aim for at least 30 minutes every day. More is better. Walk. Run. Lift weights. Dance. Garden. If possible, do some of this outdoors. Whatever you do, don’t be a hero. Start small. Consistent effort compounds over time. Inertia is real—it works in both directions.

Regardless of the fact that Trump is not physically fit himself, this may be the first thing he has done that I agree with.

Opinion | Thinking Is Becoming a Luxury Good

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He's just now discovering what many of us knew all along. Trump is the swamp.

YouTube video by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age The Big Short author Michael Lewis on what he thinks happens next with Trump and the USA

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A Kennedy Toils in Mississippi, Tracing His Grandfather’s Path

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Our sources are telling us it is in fact marco rubio 🤔

I’m sorry — *Cracker Barrel* is too woke for the Trump administration?

Cracker Barrel?!?

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The Administration Wants Military Women to Know Their Place Pete Hegseth seems to be on a mission to erase women from the top ranks of the U.S. armed forces.

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This is excellent. In three minutes she explains how democracies become dictatorships. It's happened so many times, yet in each country, most people said, 'it can't happen here'

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Wildlife Safety? (Gift Article) That bison may be huge, but it can run a lot faster than you think. Test how much you know about staying safe around animals like bears, alligators and, yes, bison.

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the morning shakeout | issue 506 Remembering Coach Vigil, Amanda Anisimova on reframing failure, a key long run for fall marathon training, and a lot more.

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Presidential Pettiness Donald Trump seems to have no theory of governance beyond personal gain and retribution.

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Another eye-opener from @radiofreetom.bsky.social

They won't even let Clapper visit the CIA to see a dog he donated and named after his late wife. Each day brings new reasons to be disgusted by this failed casino owner

Legendary Coach Joe Vigil Dies at 95 The Adams State fixture played a key role in revitalizing U.S. distance running.

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Opinion | Mike Johnson Would Like You to Know About His Subservience

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Finally decided to stop being a cheap SOB and signed up for a monthly donation to @pbs.org and @pbsutah.bsky.social . Just got access to Springsteen's '79 No Nukes concert so it's already worth it.