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Today in History: January 4-6

Foreign Exchanges • 491 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
💾 History Events
  1. On January 4, 1878, Ottomans lost Sofia to the Russian army in a significant battle during the Russian-Ottoman War.
  2. US President Dwight Eisenhower established a doctrine on January 5, 1957, to intervene in the Middle East against Soviet influence.
  3. The last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, was crowned on January 6, 1449, before falling in the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453.

Suiting up, making the case, and guess who’s coming to dinner

The Pillar • 805 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Events
  1. Pope Francis is creating new cardinals in a consistory this weekend, and it's a tradition full of pomp and pageantry in Rome.
  2. Wearing fancy uniforms and titles like 'cardinal' signify belonging to a greater purpose and celebration of collective work.
  3. The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is urging Church leaders to prioritize reforms for abuse survivors during upcoming events like the Synod of Bishops.

Subscriber Hangout This Week!

Disaffected Newsletter • 359 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🎙 Podcasts Events
  1. There's a subscriber hangout happening on February 22 at 7 pm Eastern Time. It's a casual chance for supporters to connect and chat.
  2. You can join the hangout through Discord, and it's okay to stay off camera if you prefer. Just check for the announcement link if you're already a member.
  3. Subscriptions have dropped to $7 a month, making it a great time to support the show and gain access to the Discord community.
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Time to Catchup!

Design Mom • 786 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Events
  1. Newsletter provides updates on personal and professional accomplishments.
  2. Includes news about family events and achievements.
  3. Shares insights on book releases, interviews, and travels.

Top Steely Dan posts of 2023

Expanding Dan • 491 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🎶 Music Events
  1. Listen to the long-awaited 'Second Arrangement' cassette by Steely Dan.
  2. Learn about the engineer who recorded over 'Second Arrangement.'
  3. Understand the rivalry and mutual respect between the Eagles and Steely Dan.

Why do London's Victorian Roads Feel a Bit... Off?

Londonist: Time Machine • 159 implied HN points • 10 May 24
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. Victorian roads in London can feel 'off' because they were built with little regard for existing neighborhoods, often displacing poor residents to create straight through-routes.
  2. 19th-century streets in London were named after monarchs and were designed to flatten slums, resulting in the eradication of historic street plans and poorer communities.
  3. The Victorian approach to road-building in London prioritized efficiency and traffic flow, leading to the destruction of organic streetscapes that had developed over centuries.

You've been invited to Craft World's Valentine's Day event!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 12 Feb 26
🕹 Technology Events
  1. Join the Season of Rawrmance Valentine's event and help build the in-game Masterpiece to win a share of 5M Dyno Coin. You can also earn limited-time avatars, decorations, and progression rewards like Power Packs and Boosters.
  2. Take part in three extra community challenges for more prizes: nominate a player as your 'Dyno Crush', hunt hidden roses across social posts, or post a shout-out on X to enter a Dyno Coin raffle.
  3. Manage the new Power system to get the most rewards — upgrade your Town Hall, expand power generation and storage, keep factories upgraded, and claim daily boosters so you can contribute more often to the Masterpiece.

introducing "the fourth place" & why "third places" have fallen short on their promise

Wellness Wisdom by Patricia Mou • 746 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. The concept of a 'fourth place' is introduced as a community space for meaningful connections beyond home, work, and public areas.
  2. Creating a 'fourth place' involves fostering shared interests and contexts, multi-dimensional friendships, and spaces for inward exploration and self-expression.
  3. To establish more 'fourth places', it is essential to offer diverse programming, encourage exploration, and create environments that support collective flourishing.

A Note from Bari—and Our Best Deal of the Year

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 92 implied HN points • 28 Nov 25
📰 News Events
  1. A strong sense of gratitude for the team and the growing reader community, celebrating how their supporters make the work possible.
  2. A big expansion in content and reach, including new podcasts, columnists, livestreams, an app, live events, major investigations, and a partnership to reach more people.
  3. A direct call to become a paid subscriber with a limited 25% off first-year offer (and a gift option), framed as a way to join a large community committed to plain-speaking journalism.

Chaos vs. Poverty, Intelligence and Personality, Live Event with Dr. Drew

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 909 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. Realistic baby dolls used in schools to prevent teen pregnancy actually led to more pregnancies among some students. This suggests that the program might not work as intended.
  2. Some studies show that liberal college students report worse mental health than their conservative peers. This raises questions about the impact of political beliefs on mental well-being.
  3. Cousin marriages are quite common in many regions like the Middle East and among their diaspora. In some areas, they make up a significant percentage of all marriages.

Talking to ravens

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 1697 implied HN points • 27 Aug 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Events
  1. The book 'Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life' by Dr. Sharon Blackie explores the significance of storytelling in shaping our perceptions of aging and elderhood.
  2. The power of myths and stories lies in their ability to help us understand life, dream of a better existence, and inspire personal growth and change.
  3. Dr. Sharon Blackie emphasizes the importance of respecting and valuing older women, highlighting their wisdom, roles, and contributions to community.

Ómós Digest #126: Knife Sharpening Class

Ómós Digest • 353 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Events
  1. There will be a knife sharpening workshop in collaboration with Filip Visković and Indigo & Cloth.
  2. Filip Visković shares his journey from Croatia to Ireland, his passion for coffee, and his obsession with kitchen knives.
  3. Filip Visković discusses the growing appreciation for craftsmanship, the significance of quality tools like knives, and his mission to educate about knife care.

Transcript - America This Week, Dec. 13, 2024: "Assassination Tales and Rubber Elephants"

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 1054 implied HN points • 14 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Events
  1. A recent crime event feels scripted and curated, almost like a story meant for social media, rather than a spontaneous act. This suggests that media shapes how we perceive and react to events.
  2. The manifesto related to the crime is very short and seems to have been crafted for easy consumption, reflecting the fast-paced attention spans of today’s audiences.
  3. The narrative around the assassination contains underlying themes and agendas, almost as if it was created to fuel discussions and opinions before it even happened.

"Life on This Earth in the Year A.D. 2000"

Londonist: Time Machine • 179 implied HN points • 19 Apr 24
💾 History Events
  1. In 1954, there was a competition predicting life in the year 2000, with a focus on London's transport future.
  2. The competition attracted a diverse group of participants from various backgrounds and regions around the world.
  3. Transportation was the most popular topic in the competition, with the winning proposals envisioning rooftop roadways for London in 2000.

Portico Winter & Spring Events

The Jewish Table • 393 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Events
  1. Leah Koenig will be hosting a variety of fun culinary events in different cities this winter and spring.
  2. Events include cooking demos, book talks, and food-related discussions with other authors and chefs.
  3. Cities on the itinerary include Toronto, Minneapolis, Tucson, and New York City.

Introducing the Newcomer Banking Summit

Newcomer • 334 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
💼 Business Events
  1. Newcomer Banking Summit is an invite-only event on March 14 in San Francisco.
  2. The summit discusses the impact of Silicon Valley Bank crisis on startups and venture capital firms.
  3. Speakers at the event include industry leaders like the president of Silicon Valley Bank and the founder & CEO of Mercury.

RIDING HIGH

Cintra Wilson Feels Your Pain • 628 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. Only a few fillies have won the Kentucky Derby in its long history.
  2. The Kentucky Oaks weekend is more about the social scene than the actual races.
  3. The lifestyles and behaviors of some Kentucky Derby attendees can be scandalous and dramatic.

#195: Alas, the Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest

Maybe Baby • 1101 implied HN points • 03 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. The Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in New York was a fun, unexpected event that brought a lot of people together. It showed how much people enjoy whimsical and silly activities.
  2. The awkward moments during the contest reminded us that real life can be messy and unpredictable. Sometimes, those messy experiences create the best memories.
  3. In a world focused on comfort and ease, we often miss out on surprises and delightful chaos. Embracing a little discomfort can lead to richer, more memorable experiences.

SITREP - 9/19/2023

THREE SEVEN MAFIA • 759 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. Season 2 of MINDPHASER is set to release on October 31, 2023.
  2. RealThomas777 plans to start regular livestreams on YouTube and focus more on video content.
  3. Save the date for a Halloween cemetery walk on October 29, 2023, at GRACELAND CEMETARY in Chicago.

Chicken Pot Pie Bourekas

The Jewish Table • 334 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Events
  1. The recipe combines a Sephardi pastry with an American classic for a unique twist.
  2. The author's husband is the founder of a band called Sandcatchers, blending Middle Eastern and Americana sounds.
  3. The newsletter includes a roundup of Tu Bishvat recipes to celebrate the Jewish tree holiday.

Major(s) News & Notes, February 9th, 2024

The Quadrilateral • 294 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Events
  1. Countdown to major golf championships in 2024: Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, Open Championship.
  2. Gym equipment choices and preparations for upcoming U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
  3. USGA award winners announced including Bob Farren, E. Lee Coble, and more.

An online version of Da Vinci's journal?

The Novelleist • 336 implied HN points • 20 Jun 25
📚 Literature Events
  1. Research is a fun way to spend time. It helps to take notes and explore different ideas.
  2. Sharing research notes online is a new way to connect with others and share thoughts.
  3. There are upcoming events where people can discuss books and topics with others in the community.

#7 The Shooter

Mountain Labs Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 16 Aug 24
🎾 Sports Events
  1. Yusuf Dikeç won a silver medal in shooting at the Olympics and became known for his attitude without needing fancy gear. People connect with him because of his resourcefulness.
  2. Many Turkish people complain a lot and focus on negative things, which can hurt their potential for happiness and success. This attitude might lead to feeling less likable.
  3. Ibn Sina believed that constant complaining can even affect your health and limit the good things you receive in life. Staying positive is important for social connections.

Big Money, Elites, San Francisco

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 2083 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. Rob Henderson is making TV and podcast appearances discussing topics like elites, hidden hierarchies, and luxury beliefs.
  2. Join Rob Henderson at book events in San Francisco on March 6 and March 7 to discuss his book _Troubled_.
  3. Listen to Rob Henderson on various podcasts like Modern Wisdom and YOUR WELCOME, sharing insights on diverse topics including genetic tests and reinventing oneself.

Dinners are the new trade shows. Here’s how to run them well

MKT1 Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 02 Feb 26
💼 Business Events
  1. Dinners and small hosted events are a high-leverage B2B channel because they let you control the guest list, create real human connection, and focus on active pipeline accounts instead of spraying money at trade shows.
  2. To make a dinner worth it, be strategic: pick target accounts, treat each dinner like a campaign with pre/during/post touchpoints, and nail the three Ps—people, place, and programming—so conversations actually move deals and surface insights.
  3. Make dinners repeatable and measurable by building systems: track campaign influence in your CRM, standardize invites and personalized 24–48 hour follow-up, and document a playbook so you can scale and prove ROI.

Come hang out with me next week

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 369 implied HN points • 27 May 25
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. There's an exciting event happening next Monday in San Francisco called Trampoline Hall, featuring funny and unique speakers. It's a fun and unexpected experience that you shouldn't miss.
  2. The author is working on a self-help book with their wife about being effective like her, set to be released in spring 2026. It's based on traits and habits that can be learned and shared.
  3. They are also starting a new Substack together to share more of their wife's insights and ideas. If you enjoy the author's writing, you might like this new project too.

Two Communities

David Friedman’s Substack • 305 implied HN points • 02 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. Porcfest and Less Online are two different events with unique cultures. Porcfest has a more casual, practical vibe while Less Online focuses on rationality and future tech.
  2. The people at Porcfest tend to be more traditional, with a mix of families and libertarians, whereas Less Online attracts more intellectuals who often reject conventional beliefs, including religion.
  3. Both events differ greatly in cost and organization, with Less Online being more structured and expensive compared to the decentralized, more affordable Porcfest.

The Saturday Selection, Vol. 55

Why is this interesting? • 361 implied HN points • 24 May 25
🎭️ Culture Events
  1. Thomas Keller, a famous chef, asked a food critic to leave his restaurant, which led to an unexpected three-hour wait that turned into a memorable experience for the critic.
  2. A launch video for Sam Altman and Jony Ive's new device is amusing, but it features odd random quotes. Ive recently sold his company for a huge sum of $6.5 billion.
  3. José Mujica, known as the world's 'poorest president', passed away. He always believed that true poverty comes from wanting more and being in a constant race for material things.