# academy award (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover academy award. Page: Feed: --- ## [‘Lone Wolf’: New Czech film brings story of WWII ace to cinemas with rare archival footage](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/23/lone-wolf-new-czech-film-brings-story-of-wwii-ace-to-cinemas-with-rare-archival-footage/) _2026-08-23 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Lone Wolf combines dramatized scenes and rare archival footage to recount Czech RAF pilot Josef František’s brief wartime career. ## [Czech co-production ‘How to Divorce During the War’ submitted by Lithuania to 2027 Oscars](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/22/czech-co-production-how-to-divorce-during-the-war-submitted-by-lithuania-to-2027-oscars/) _2026-08-22 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Lithuania has selected Sundance-winning How to Divorce During the War, a Czech co-production, as its entry for the 2027 Oscars. ## [‘Chica Checa’ movie review: A Czech drag queen helps mom come out in tender KVIFF drama](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/21/chica-checa-movie-review-a-czech-drag-queen-helps-mom-come-out-in-tender-kviff-drama/) _2026-08-21 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ A son’s surprising revelation leads to a journey of self-discovery for his mother in Chica Checa, which played in competition at this year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and opens in Prague cinemas this weekend (and with English subtitles at Kino Světozor, Kino Lucerna, Bio Oko, Kino Aero, Kino Přítomnost and Edison Filmhub). This endearing new comedy-drama \[…\] ## [‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ movie review: Dental hygiene is the scariest thing about 6th Insidious film](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/21/insidious-out-of-the-further-movie-review-dental-hygiene-is-the-scariest-thing-about-6th-insidious-film/) _2026-08-21 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ This well-directed sequel from writer-director Jacob Chase (2020's Come Play) boasts some outstanding scares early on, but settles into scenes of rote exposition that drain the horror. ## [‘One Night Only’ movie review: Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro are stuck in The Sex Purge](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/21/one-night-only-movie-review-callum-turner-and-monica-barbaro-are-stuck-in-the-sex-purge/) _2026-08-21 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Essentially The Purge for rom-coms, this high-concept comedy from director Will Gluck (Anyone But You) has an irresistible setup, slick execution and two enormously charismatic leads. ## [ERIC FLEMING AND HIS TRAGIC ENDING](http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2026/08/eric-fleming-and-his-tragic-ending.html) _2026-08-21 · David Lobosco · A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE_ Does anyone remember that tragic story of actor Eric Fleming? He drowned in Peru while on location filming for High Jungle on September 28, 1966. His co-star, Nico Manardos, who was in the canoe with him, managed to swim to safety. He gives a chilling, first hand account of what happened: "Wednesday, Sept. 28 For the first time in the weeks of adjusting to the most primitive of conditions, I awoke… ## [‘Waves’ becomes second-highest-grossing Czech film since 1989 at local box office](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/21/waves-becomes-second-highest-grossing-czech-film-since-1989-at-local-box-office/) _2026-08-21 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Two years after its release, Jiří Mádl’s Waves has passed one million Czech cinema admissions and CZK 159 million in gross. ## [AI Sparks Productivity Explosion in Maths](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/ai-sparks-productivity-explosion-in.html) _2026-08-21 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ It may not seem like it, but the millennia-old academic discipline of mathematics has been undergoing a productivity revolution during the last thirty years. That revolution is being enabled by the adoption of several new technologies, each of which is following a S-shaped logistic growth curve model. Mike Roberts of Strategic Tool Kits describes the pattern of how technological advancements… ## [Aiken County Plans Road Improvements for Busy Corridor After Traffic Study](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/20/aiken-county-plans-road-improvements-for-busy-corridor-after-traffic-study/) _2026-08-20 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ Aiken County held a public meeting on Aug. 11 at Graniteville Elementary School to share what they learned from studying Ascauga Lake Road. The study cost $200,000. The county paid... The post Aiken County Plans Road Improvements for Busy Corridor After Traffic Study appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [The Worst of 2025's Thanksgiving Leftover Stocks](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-worst-of-2025s-thanksgiving.html) _2026-08-20 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ When we launched the S&P 500's Thanksgiving Leftover project the day after Thanksgiving 2025, we knew we were going to spend the next year following the stock prices of companies that weren't doing very well. After all, to even make the list, the ten companies whose stocks we would track ranked as the S&P 500's worst performing stocks of 2025. In the nine months since then, a few of those stocks… ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xT0Fl9duFpCz) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Prague-shot Kafka biopic ‘Franz’ releases in US cinemas this weekend](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/20/prague-shot-kafka-biopic-franz-releases-in-us-cinemas-this-weekend/) _2026-08-20 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Agnieszka Holland’s Kafka biopic Franz, filmed largely in Prague, opens in U.S. theaters Aug. 21. ## [Things To Do in Philadelphia This Weekend: August 21-August 23](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/19/things-to-do-in-philadelphia-this-weekend-august-21-august-23/) _2026-08-19 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ This week, Philadelphia celebrates the city’s rich history and offers plenty of hands-on fun. Highmark Mann marks its 50th anniversary with a milestone-filled community expo, while a Franklin Square sculpture... The post Things To Do in Philadelphia This Weekend: August 21-August 23 appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [THE BOX OFFICE STARS: 1960](http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-box-office-stars-1960.html) _2026-08-19 · David Lobosco · A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE_ 1960 was the dawn of another decade, and the 1960s cinema was changing just as the whole world was. Here are the top ten movie stars of 1960... 1. DORIS DAY 2. ROCK HUDSON 3. CARY GRANT 4. Elizabeth Taylor 5. Debbie Reynolds 6. Tony Curtis 7. Sandra Dee 8. Frank Sinatra 9. Jack Lemmon 10. John Wayne. ## [As ‘The Odyssey’ continues to sell out IMAX 70mm screenings in Prague, Cinema City raises ticket prices](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/19/as-the-odyssey-continues-to-sell-out-imax-70mm-screenings-in-prague-cinema-city-raises-ticket-prices/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Prague’s Cinema City Flora has raised prices for IMAX 70mm screenings of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey amid sustained demand. ## [The Future NHL Futures Market](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-future-nhl-futures-market.html) _2026-08-19 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Something new is coming to the world of sports: real futures trading. On 11 August 2026, the world's largest futures and options trading house , CME Group (NASDAQ: CME ) announced it would partner with the National Hockey League and a startup called FutureSports to launch the world's first index-based hockey futures contracts. Unlike the kind of futures you might find at multiple sports wagering… ## [Czechia selects ‘If Pigeons Turned to Gold’ as its 2027 Academy Awards submission](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/19/czechia-selects-if-pigeons-turned-to-gold-as-its-2027-oscars-submission/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ The Czech Republic has selected Pepa Lubojacki’s Berlinale-winning documentary If Pigeons Turned to Gold as its 2027 Oscar submission. ## [American Airlines Is Bringing Seatback Screens Back to Its Planes](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/18/american-airlines-is-bringing-seatback-screens-back-to-its-planes/) _2026-08-18 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ If you like watching a movie without holding your phone for an entire flight, American Airlines has some good news. The airline announced a major cabin upgrade on August 18,... The post American Airlines Is Bringing Seatback Screens Back to Its Planes appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [PHOTOS: ‘Birdwatcher’ brings a Cold War-era Monsterverse to Prague’s city center](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/18/photos-birdwatcher-brings-a-cold-war-era-monsterverse-to-pragues-city-center/) _2026-08-18 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Exclusive set photos reveal Wyatt Russell filming as a Cold War operative as Apple TV+ and Legendary’s Monsterverse spin-off takes over Prague. ## [The Outlook for S&P 500 Dividends in August 2026](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-outlook-for-s-500-dividends-in.html) _2026-08-18 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The dividend outlook of the S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) once again delivered a mixed outlook for investors in August 2026. Expected dividends for the index dipped in the current quarter of 2026-Q3, but the amount of cash dividends expected to be paid out in the upcoming future quarters of 2026-Q4 and 2027-Q1 increased. The more distant future quarters of 2027-Q2 and 2027-Q3 however both declined with… ## [Czech box office Aug. 13-16: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps swinging ahead of ‘The Odyssey’](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/18/czech-box-office-aug-13-16-spider-man-brand-new-day/) _2026-08-18 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Spider-Man: Brand New Day remained the clear leader at the Czech box office over the Aug. 13-16 weekend, while The Odyssey continued its unusually strong run. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZMGXw50BSWW4) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [RECENTLY VIEWED: THE END OF OAK STREET](http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2026/08/recently-viewed-end-of-oak-street.html) _2026-08-17 · David Lobosco · A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE_ Sometimes it seems like the same movie is made over and over again. I had the pleasure to see The End Of Oak Street in the movie theater, and I was glad I did. The movie is so much different than anything I have seen before. It is definitely no Jurassic Park! The End of Oak Street is a 2026 American science fiction survival film written, co-produced, and directed by David Robert Mitchell. It stars… ## [S&P 500 Hits New High on Delayed and Reduced Rate Hike Expectations](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/s-500-hits-new-high-on-delayed-and.html) _2026-08-17 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) reached a new record high close of 7,798.99 on Thursday, 13 August 2026 before falling back on Friday to end the trading week at 7,785.76 . Two developments helped to spur the index to its new heights. First, investors received good inflation news on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 when the Consumer Price Index came in lower than expected. The second came on Thursday, when the… ## [Johnny Depp returns to Prague to perform on stage with the Hollywood Vampires, Sept. 6](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/17/johnny-depp-returns-to-prague-to-perform-on-stage-with-the-hollywood-vampires-sept-6/) _2026-08-17 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Johnny Depp will return to Prague with Hollywood Vampires on Sept. 6, reuniting with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry for a rock concert. ## [‘My Sweet Little Village’ at 40: Jiří Menzel’s classic remains the definitive portrait of Czech village life](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/16/my-sweet-little-village-at-40-jiri-menzels-classic-remains-the-definitive-portrait-of-czech-village-life/) _2026-08-16 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Jiří Menzel’s My Sweet Little Village turns 40 this month, four decades after its Czech cinema debut and international festival success. ## [‘The Death of Robin Hood’ movie review: Hugh Jackman slays in not-so-merry update](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/16/the-death-of-robin-hood-movie-review-hugh-jackman-slays-in-not-so-merry-update/) _2026-08-16 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Or, Robin Hood: Portrait of a Serial Killer. The legendary outlaw is deconstructed to the point of near-annihilation in The Death of Robin Hood, which bows in Prague cinemas this weekend after releasing stateside in June. This striking, brutal take on the iconic figure from writer-director Michael Sarnoski (Pig, A Quiet Place: Day One) benefits \[…\] ## [‘Lesbian Space Princess’ movie review: Aussie animated queer comedy has a lot of heart](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/16/lesbian-space-princess-movie-review-aussie-animated-queer-comedy-has-a-lot-of-heart/) _2026-08-16 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ A young royal from the planet Clitopolis must summon her inner labrys to save her ex-girlfriend in Lesbian Space Princess, now playing in Prague cinemas after premiering at last year’s Berlin International Film Festival and later screening at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. This engaging Australian animated satire can sometimes feel a little too \[…\] ## [Czech Studio Orchestra backs Willem Dafoe’s Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood for ‘The Birthday Party’](https://www.praguereporter.com/home/2026/8/15/czech-studio-orchestra-backs-willem-dafoes-dont-let-me-be-misunderstood-for-the-birthday-party/) _2026-08-15 · Jason Pirodsky · The Prague Reporter_ Willem Dafoe performs a dramatic rendition of Nina Simone's classic song, backed by Prague's Czech Studio Orchestra, in The Birthday Party. ## [W.C. FIELDS AND MY LITTLE CHICKADEE](http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2026/08/wc-fields-and-my-little-chickadee.html) _2026-08-14 · David Lobosco · A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE_ W.C. Fields walked off the set of "My Little Chickadee" (1940) over what director Edward F. Cline felt was a minor disagreement, but when it was clear after two weeks that he was not coming back to finish the film, nearly one-third was shot using a double. The double used is unknown. It could have been John Sinclair, who had doubled for him in "Poppy" (1936), or David Sharpe, who was his stunt… ## [Knotty Math Comes Undone](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/knotty-math-comes-undone.html) _2026-08-14 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Knots hold a special place in the hearts of sailors and mathematicians. That's almost self-explanatory for sailors, who have been tying knots as an essential part of their craft for centuries. They even used them to tell how fast they're going over open water. Mathematicians' fascination with knots is harder to explain, but comes down to their love of counting. The more complicated the knot, the… ## [Pace of Global CO2 Emissions Keeps Falling](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/pace-of-global-co2-emissions-keeps.html) _2026-08-13 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Measuring economic activity using astronomical and other scientific tools is a relatively recent development that has come into its own during the 21st century. One of the neater tools are telescopes and cameras mounted on Earth-orbiting satellites that take pictures of the night-darkened surfaces of the world. NASA's Black Marble project uses those images to tracks how the nighttime lights spread… ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/thow7A8nTPvq) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Trade Between U.S. and China Increases](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/trade-between-us-and-china-increases.html) _2026-08-12 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ As expected , the value of goods exchanged between the U.S. and China increased in June 2026. The U.S. Census Bureau reports a combined total of $34.7 billion worth of goods were processed through U.S. ports during the month. Both outgoing exports to China and incoming imports from China increased month-over-month. Exports rose 5% from $9.117 billion to $9.571 billion and imports grew 7% from… ## [RECENTLY VIEWED: THE LAST HOUSE](http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2026/08/recently-viewed-last-house.html) _2026-08-12 · David Lobosco · A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE_ Some movies entertain you for two hours and then disappear from your thoughts. Others linger long after the credits roll. Netflix's The Last House is one of those films. At first glance, it looks like a science fiction thriller about a family trapped inside their own home. But underneath the mystery and suspense is a story about fear, resilience, and what happens when a family is forced to face… ## [Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion After No Winner Monday Night](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/11/powerball-jackpot-hits-1-billion-after-no-winner-monday-night/) _2026-08-11 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ The Powerball jackpot is now reaching a huge milestone. After no ticket matched all the numbers in Monday night’s drawing, the estimated jackpot for Wednesday, August 12, has climbed to... The post Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion After No Winner Monday Night appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [Diverging Fortunes for Older and Younger Teens in U.S. Summer Job Market](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/diverging-fortunes-for-older-and.html) _2026-08-11 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Depending on how old they are, U.S. teens are having a very different summer job experience in Summer 2026. For older teens, Age 18 and 19, the job scene is fairly good. The seasonally adjusted number of teens for this portion of the working teen demographic appears to be fairly steady, if not increasing. But younger teens, Age 16 and 17, are increasingly finding themselves on the outside of the… ## [Pumpkin Spice Is Back: Krispy Kreme Brings Fall Flavors to the Doughnut Shop](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/10/pumpkin-spice-is-back-krispy-kreme-brings-fall-flavors-to-the-doughnut-shop/) _2026-08-10 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ Fall flavor season is officially here, and Krispy Kreme is ready with pumpkin spice, maple, mocha, Biscoff and more. Krispy Kreme is bringing back its popular Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut... The post Pumpkin Spice Is Back: Krispy Kreme Brings Fall Flavors to the Doughnut Shop appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [S&P 500 Shoots Upward as Strong Earnings Shift Investors' Time Horizon](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/s-500-shoots-upward-as-strong-earnings.html) _2026-08-10 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) shot up by nearly 3.6% over it's closing value in the previous week, reaching a new record high closing value of 7,757.46 by the end of the trading week ending on Friday, 7 August 2026. Strong earnings being reported in the early part of the week provided much of the stock market's upward momentum, with technology and materials stocks providing much of the boost . The… ## [TOMMY BOND: THE LITTLE RASCALS BULLY](http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2026/08/tommy-bond-little-rascals-bully.html) _2026-08-09 · David Lobosco · A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE_ A native of Dallas, Texas, Tommy Bond was best known for his work as a child actor for two different nonconsecutive periods on Our Gang (Little Rascals) comedies (first as "Tommy" and later as "Butch"). Also, he is noted for being the first actor to appear onscreen as "Superman's pal" Jimmy Olsen, having portrayed the character in the film serials Superman (1948) and Atom Man vs. Superman (1950).… ## [Dunkin’ Brings Back Its Viral 48-Ounce Iced Beverage Buckets](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/07/dunkin-brings-back-its-viral-48-ounce-iced-beverage-buckets/) _2026-08-07 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ Big drinks are making a big comeback. Dunkin’ is bringing back its viral 48-ounce Iced Beverage Buckets beginning August 7 at participating locations nationwide. The oversized drinks return for a... The post Dunkin’ Brings Back Its Viral 48-Ounce Iced Beverage Buckets appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [GARY CROSBY: THE EARLY YEARS](http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2026/08/gary-crosby-early-years.html) _2026-08-07 · David Lobosco · A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE_ Gary Crosby was born on June 27, 1933, in Los Angeles, the first son of Bing Crosby and Dixie Lee. From the very beginning, music was woven into his life. While other kids grew up with bedtime stories, Gary grew up with jam sessions—his father’s voice drifting through the house, rehearsals echoing from the living room, and visits from stars who defined an era. By the time Gary was a teenager, it… ## [Inventions in Everything: The Wheel](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/inventions-in-everything-wheel.html) _2026-08-07 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Some inventions are so old that we don't know the names of their inventors. Handaxes made from stone. The bow and arrow . Bricks . The wheel . Well, maybe not the wheel, because we do know the name of its inventor! The wheel was invented by John Keogh, who was awarded Australian Innovation Patent 2001100012 for its invention in May 2001. We're not making this up! Here's a colorized version of… ## [New Homes Rise Back Above Affordability Threshold in May 2026](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/new-homes-rise-back-above-affordability.html) _2026-08-06 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The average mortgage payment on the typical new home sold in the U.S. rose above the upper limit of affordability for the typical American household in May 2026. The change comes eight months after the affordability of the median new home had finally become affordable for households earning the median household income for the first time since March 2022. A combination of rising mortgage rates and… ## [RECENTLY VIEWED: THE HAWK](http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2026/08/recently-viewed-hawk.html) _2026-08-05 · David Lobosco · A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE_ Okay, I am a huge Will Ferrell fan. I have watched most of his movies, and I have liked the majority of them. However like other comedians like Adam Sandler and Jim Carrey, his schtick starts to get old. I recently watched his 10 episode comedy on Netflix called The Hawk. It is ok - just ok. The Hawk was created by Will Ferrell, Harper Steele, and Chris Henchy, and starring Ferrell and Molly… ## [S&P 500 Sees AI Bubble Deflate as Index Regresses Toward Its Mean Trend](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/s-500-sees-ai-bubble-deflate-as-index.html) _2026-08-05 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Two months ago, the S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) was rising so quickly it raised the prospect the index could see a break down in the relative period of order the index established since the end of 2023. Instead, after peaking on 2 June 2026, the S&P 500 has reverted toward its established mean trajectory. Through the end of July 2026, the index is hovering right around that 31-month-old central trend… ## [The Real Rob Carson is Here Saturdays at 4](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/04/the-real-rob-carson-is-here-saturdays-at-4/) _2026-08-04 · Lora Lewis · WWDB-AM_ The REAL sound of Philadelphia with the Real Rob Carson! LIVE 4-6PM on your radio or smart device and always by podcast! The post The Real Rob Carson is Here Saturdays at 4 appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [Median Household Income in June 2026](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/median-household-income-in-june-2026.html) _2026-08-04 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ Motio Research 's initial estimate of U.S. median household income for June 2026 is $88,110 , a $370 (or 0.4%) decrease from the firm's initial estimate of $88,480 for May 2026. Here are screenshots of the interactive charts Motio Research provides to visualize trends in the U.S.' median household income. The first chart presents the firm's Household Income Index, which is based on a three-month… ## [Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis, Urges Immediate Donations](https://wwdbam.com/2026/08/03/red-cross-declares-national-blood-supply-crisis-urges-immediate-donations/) _2026-08-03 · crosspost\_user · WWDB-AM_ The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations dropped to their lowest summer levels in four years. The organization says the shortage has become... The post Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis, Urges Immediate Donations appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [S&P 500 Gains as Big Tech Stocks Deliver Mixed Returns](https://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2026/08/s-500-gains-as-big-tech-stocks-deliver.html) _2026-08-03 · Unknown · Political Calculations_ The direction the S&P 500 (Index: SPX ) takes is shaping up a lot like a playing a game that has a 50% chance of winning or a 50% chance of losing. Investors saw that game play out during the past week as several of the Big Tech companies that dominate the index reported their earnings and updated their outlooks. For example, the world's biggest company, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) briefly touched a $5… ## [WHAT A CHARACTER: PAT HINGLE](http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2026/08/what-character-pat-hingle.html) _2026-08-02 · David Lobosco · A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE_ Pat Hingle made his "acting debut" in the third grade, playing a carrot in a school play ("At that time it didn't seem like much of a way to make a living!" he recalled). Hingle attended high school in Texas and entered the University of Texas, majoring in advertising. "After one \[college\] semester I went into the Navy for four years in the Pacific on a destroyer. I went back to school and every… ## [Calming Your Parental Nerves](https://wwdbam.com/2026/07/31/calming-your-parental-nerves/) _2026-07-31 · Anne Erickson · WWDB-AM_ The first day of school has a way of making everyone a little twitchy. Kids carry fresh notebooks, oversized backpacks, and a mix of excitement and worry. Parents aren’t much... The post Calming Your Parental Nerves appeared first on WWDB-AM . ## [Is Your Child Kindergarten Ready?](https://wwdbam.com/2026/07/31/is-your-child-kindergarten-ready/) _2026-07-31 · Anne Erickson · WWDB-AM_ There is a lot of excitement packed into starting kindergarten. The tiny backpack. The outfit picked out just right. The first-day photo where everyone looks happy. That moment gets all... The post Is Your Child Kindergarten Ready? appeared first on WWDB-AM .