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As I studied Sarah and Abraham’s story, I couldn’t help but notice all the trees: terebinth trees, oak trees, and tamarisks showing up again and again. Then there is the Grove of Mamre, where Sarah spent much of her life. And when Abraham chose her burial site, he negotiated for a cave that faced those fields. I soon lear… ncG1vNJzZmisqp7Dqq3GqK2eql6owqO%2F05qapGaTpLpwvI6tn55lp6S%2FpXnIrGSwp5%2BZ

In the early hours of New Year's Day, an accident occurred in New York City. Matthew Sachman, a 19-year-old college student, lost his life after falling onto subway tracks — simply one more random death among the eight million stories unfolding… ncG1vNJzZminnJ7Dpr7BmquepZGjsbCx0q2fnq%2Bfp7hvv9Sbqq2Zk6B7pLvMaKdorJiaeri70aRkqJ5dqbWmedOrrK2g

Oliver Bateman Does the Work is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Over the past decade, I interviewed most of the great powerlifters of the 2012-2022 period. None are as good, at least pound-for-pound, as Wisconsin native John Haack. Our Men’s Health conversa… ncG1vNJzZminnJ7Dpr7BmquepZGjsbCx0q2fnq%2Bfp7hvv9Sbqq2Zk6B7pLvMaKdorJiaeri70aRkqJ5dqbWmedaoqaWco2K0s7HArZysrF2lvLix0aWgn6yVpw%3D%3D

This weekly feature for Andelman Unleashed, continues on its mission to explore how the media of other nations are reporting and commenting on the United States, and how they are viewing the rest of the world. Reporting today from Riga, Latvia. It’s not impossible that the greatest single casualty of the war in Gaza lies 1,200 miles to the north. Suddenly, Ukraine has been replaced on the world’s front pages by events in the Middle East.

They are, the best of the best, the bravest of the brave. Men who live by a different code, than we do. Men who show no fear. Nothing seems impossible to them. And their exploits, are often legend. Just one of these men, can make a difference on any given mission. In any given situation. When lives are at stake, and time is often crucial. They are, the Special Forces of the world.

A lot has changed since Leo first opened its doors, but their iconic, infallible, exquisite Caesar salad has been on the menu since Day One. I crave it more than any other Caesar in the land, and am proud to award it this extremely official and scientific designation: THE WORLD’S GREATEST CAESAR SALAD IN BROOKLYN. I wouldn’t dare eat at Leo without ordering it, and am frankly flabbergasted that co-owner Mike Fadem prefers their Chopped Salad.

You asked for it, and now you shall receive it. Here’s me doing the late, great Gordon Lightfoot’s epic boatsong “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” to the best of my abilities. To be perfectly frank with you, I’ve always been more of a “Sundown” kinda guy. Gordon Lightfoot wasn’t a staple in my house growing up, so I think I might lack some of the heavy nostalgia vibes that lots of people my age pull from these songs.

Original air date: October 8, 1993 Oh hey, we’re back in Monster of the Week town for the next two episodes. Admittedly I watched these back-to-back; the magic is ruined already. I think that once I catch up to the month/date of original airings, I’ll just do episodes that way (or at least publish them on the same date, 29 years in the future). It would be too smart of me to wait until next year for 30.

Nuts, looks like I can’t outsource this job yet. The usual disclaimers: I am just one guy trying to cover too much news: I will undoubtedly miss things. And you, dear reader, are invited to submit anything I’ve missed in the comments—if I agree that it should’ve been covered, I’ll add it to the main article as soon as I can. Brand-new disclaimers: I’ve been more of a participant in the crossword scene than in years past, which means I occasionally have to report on myself here—I’ll do my best to do so without bias (relying on Janice’s edits to rein me in if need be).