"Ungoverning" is a term invented by Russell Muirhead and Nancy Rosenblum, political scientists respectively at Dartmouth and Harvard, to describe the project of "deconstructing the administrative state…

The explosion that started it all.

by Jack Montgomery, The National Pulse: In the nearly two years since his retirement, Dr. Anthony Fauci has received $15 million in taxpayer-funded security services. Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by watchdog group Open the Books reveal that Fauci, who officially left his position as National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) […]

The grunge-rockers' multi-million selling debut turned 30 this month and the singer says success was a long time coming

Dr. Tawfik Hamid: “The war with Israel isn’t a ‘land’ problem, it’s a ‘Jew’ problem. Always has been, always will be.”  h/t Marvin W

Each year for more than three decades, Erik Pauze has toured the United States in search of the “perfect Christmas Tree.” Mr. Pauze is the Head Gardener for the Rockefeller Center in New York. He is known as the Santa Claus of Christmas trees. Finding the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is one of the most important parts of his job. @nbcnewyork Meet the next Rockefeller Center Christmas tree — all the way from Stockbridge, MA! Fun fact: This is the first tree to be featured from Massachusetts since 1959. #christmas #tree #rockefeller #holiday #lighting ♬ original sound – NBC New York After a nationwide search, Mr. Pauze selected a 74-foot-tall Norway Spruce in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. During an interview with Rockefeller Magazine, Pauze said he first saw this year’s tree in July 2020. As he drove down a road, he saw the tree, stopped, and knocked. He spoke with owner Earl Albert, asking if he would consider donating the tree someday. Mr. Albert said yes, and the tree was placed on his list. Mr. Pauze explained that he is almost constantly “searching” for the perfect Rockefeller Center tree. The trees must be about 75 feet tall and about 45 feet across at the base. He selects candidate trees based on their size and conical shape. Images from TikTok and Wikimedia Commons. The Rockefeller Center tree is scheduled to be cut down on November 7 and arrive in New York two days later. Once erected on location, crews will begin decorating the tree. Over 50,000 LEDs strung on five miles of wires will light the tree in multiple colors. The Swarovski star, which weighs 900 pounds and has 3 million crystals, will sit atop the majestic tree. The tree-lighting ceremony is on December 4, 2024, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. If you cannot attend in person, the event will be available on Peacock. Visiting the tree is free, although some events require special tickets. The website has the hours of operation and additional information. The Tradition Of The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree tradition began during the Great Depression in 1931. Whether watching it live or on television, the tree lighting ceremony is a favorite family event. Christmas in the Big Apple is an annual display of authentic Americana, bringing many smiles and creating memories. Image from Wikimedia Commons. The season kicks off with the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The entire city lights up with festive displays. An ice rink in Rockefeller Center offers skaters a beautiful spot to enjoy life. The Rockefeller Center Tree lighting ceremony takes place in early December. Times Square hosts dozens of bell-ringing Santas jingling as the winter chill sets in. The joyous seasonal celebrations continue, building up to the dropping of the ball at the stroke of midnight on January 1st. Part of the Rockefeller Center tree “process” includes disposing of the tree after the holidays. Since 2012, the large trees have gone to Habitat for Humanity. The lumber is milled and used in the construction of homes. What a great way to end a holiday season of giving! Please share if you enjoy Christmas. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Deck The Halls: Meet The Next Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree appeared first on InspireMore.

The Concorde was the fastest commercial plane ever flown, but its speed came with a hefty price tag.

by Mike Whitney, The Unz Review: “There are no schools in Gaza because there are no children left” There are 15,000 Jews that live in Amsterdam. They seemed to be just fine until some Israeli hooligans showed up…. Turns out when spend a year making your national anthem “may your village burn”, somebody’s gonna knock […]

In 2016, all five members of Korn looked back on the ups, downs and madness of their rollercoaster career