All posts tagged: proud

Micro Softy 77: Two Proud Texans

Micro Softy 77: Two Proud Texans

I’m a proud resident of the lone star state of Texas. Texas’s shape on the map is arguably the most recognizable of all the states. And I’m aware of no other state where businesses and citizens proudly fly their state flag. I pass two enormous Texas flags on my daily commute. Dr Pepper, HEB stores, Whataburger and Buc-ee’s all had their genesis in Texas. (Fun fact: There is no period after Dr in Dr Pepper.)  I live in McGregor, Texas, where Elon Musk’s Space X has a testing center. Occasionally, the testing of their rocket engines gently rattles the dishes on the shelves in my home.  So, here’s this week’s Texas Micro Softy:   The Glenn Beck radio program originates from the Mercury Studios in Irving, Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth area).  Two Texans were guests on his show.   One of them was the father of the other one’s son.   How can this be? There are no adoptions, divorces or sperm banks involved in the answer.  We’ll give the answer next week here at MindMatters.ai.  Solution to Micro Softy 76: The Smoking Gun  Here’s last week’s puzzle.  After a 911 call about a heated argument, officers entered an unlocked apartment. From the bedroom they heard, “Don’t shoot, Frank!” then two shots. Inside, a physician and a clergyman stood side by …

Gordon Ramsay’s ‘proud dad’ moment as his daughter Tilly runs London Marathon

Gordon Ramsay’s ‘proud dad’ moment as his daughter Tilly runs London Marathon

Gordon Ramsay’s youngest daughter, Tilly, has made him a “proud dad” with her latest milestone that quite literally follows in his footsteps. The celebrity chef’s 24-year-old daughter, Matilda “Tilly” Ramsay, is joining the thousands of runners for the London Marathon on Sunday – and her famous dad is cheering her on from the sidelines. Gordon, who has completed multiple marathons over the years, including the London Marathon, stood with his arm affectionately around his daughter in a side hug in photos posted on the morning of the marathon. “Such a proud dad today watching my little girl @tillyramsay run her first ever marathon !!!!” the celebrity chef gushed on social media.  Tilly was geared up for the race in her athleisure wear and bib number with her name printed on a shirt. “Thx to @flora and everyone who supported @feeding_britain on her incredible journey. Go get em kiddo !!” Gordon celebrated his daughter’s effort. © Instagram/ @gordongramGordon Ramsay cheers on his daughter Tilly ahead of her first London Marathon Halfway through the marathon, Tilly rushed …

London’s free museum entry is a policy to make us all proud

London’s free museum entry is a policy to make us all proud

London’s free national museums and galleries are, to my mind, one of the great wonders of the world. With their permanent collections free to everyone — whatever their means or wherever they come from — they represent a monumental contribution to civilisation. How lucky we are to be able to enjoy some of the world’s greatest treasures without having to navigate border control. Universal free admission speaks to our country’s values at their best — open, generous, diverse, welcoming and confident. And it is not just an enlightened policy; it is the fundamental principle that our national museums are built on, as pillars of education, cultural exchange and inspiration for people everywhere — not just visitor attractions. The Louvre in Paris charges for admission AFP via Getty Images In this context, comparisons with the Louvre which charges hefty admission prices on a discriminatory basis — and therefore, why shouldn’t we? — miss the mark. Do we really want to emulate a place where 80 per cent of visitors go just to get a glimpse of …

11 Embarrassing Traits People With A Type B Personality Should Actually Be Proud Of

11 Embarrassing Traits People With A Type B Personality Should Actually Be Proud Of

While some people consider Type B personality traits embarrassing, there’s a lot Type B people should be proud of.  Largely considered to be the carefree, relaxed, and flexible person in everyone’s lives, people with Type B personalities tend to be more patient than their Type A friends.  Unfortunately, they’re also seen as messy, irresponsible and chaotic. Based on a scale developed by cardiologists Meyer Freidman and Ray Rosenman that tracked behavior patterns and how they related health outcomes, Type B is generally considered less desirable for driven, successful people. In reality, Type B personalities have a lot to be proud of. 11 embarrassing traits people with a Type B personality should actually be proud of 1. They’re way too hopeful when scheduling your social life NikolaBorovic | Shutterstock Some people may think accidentally double-booking yourself is an embarrassing trait, but Type B people can actually be proud of it, in some ways. With a more carefree approach than the typical nature of an over-planning, overly excited Type A friend, people with a Type B personality may find …

DOJ pushes to vacate Proud Boys’ and Oath Keepers’ Jan. 6 convictions

DOJ pushes to vacate Proud Boys’ and Oath Keepers’ Jan. 6 convictions

The Department of Justice moved Tuesday to vacate the convictions of 12 leading Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who were found guilty of crimes committed during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. President Donald Trump commuted the sentences of the 12 rioters on the first day of his second term. However, they did not receive unconditional pardons like the nearly 1500 others convicted in connection with the Capitol attacks. Trump did not explicitly explain why these rioters’ were not granted a full pardon, but the gravity of their convictions was a likely consideration. As the leaders of their far-right respective extremist groups, these defendants received much heftier sentences. Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was originally sentenced to 18 years in prison. This conviction is the basis of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers appeals. Just days before the defendants’ deadline to file their opening brief with the federal appeals court, the DOJ filed the motion to vacate the convictions altogether. “The United States has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is …

JD Vance Calls Stopping Ukraine Funding A Proud Moment

JD Vance Calls Stopping Ukraine Funding A Proud Moment

JD Vance has said stopping funding for Ukraine is one of the “proudest” things he has done since entering government. The US vice-president’s comments are likely to be welcomed in Russia, which has been waging war on their neighbours since the 2022 invasion. Donald Trump, who vowed to end the war within 24 hours of being re-elected president in 2024, has been a consistent critic of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But despite holding a peace summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska last year, Trump has failed to keep that campaign pledge and the war continues. Nevertheless, Vance said he was pleased that the US had withdrawn the support for Ukraine which had been in place under Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden. Speaking at a Turning Point USA event on Tuesday, he said: “It was during a Senate event that I had done, where I had somebody who came up to me, and I’m sure a great person, it was a Ukrainian American, and this person got really agitated at me because I was saying …

Richard Gadd still ‘proud’ of Baby Reindeer despite Netflix lawsuit

Richard Gadd still ‘proud’ of Baby Reindeer despite Netflix lawsuit

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Richard Gadd has spoken out about the legacy of his autobiographical Netflix drama Baby Reindeer, saying that he’s still “proud” of the show despite the controversy around it. Based on his one-man stage show of the same name, Baby Reindeer centred on an aspiring comedian called Donny (Gadd) who is relentlessly harassed and stalked by a lonely and mentally ill woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning) who he meets while working at a pub. The seven-part series – which opened with a disclaimer saying that it was a “true story” – was a stratospheric hit for Netflix upon its release in April 2024. It broke into the streamer’s top 10 most viewed shows ever at the time, and became a major cultural talking point. Gadd starred in and wrote ‘Baby Reindeer’ (Getty Images) Trouble started following the show’s release, when the “real-life” …

Meghan Markle ‘so proud’ as Prince Archie, 6, masters skiing with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle ‘so proud’ as Prince Archie, 6, masters skiing with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle has delighted fans with a rare glimpse of family life, sharing a sweet video of her son Prince Archie, hitting the slopes. In the adorable clip, the six-year-old can be seen following in the footsteps of his father, Prince Harry, as he confidently skis down a snow-covered run with the royal dad close by.  Proud mum Meghan couldn’t hide her joy, captioning the moment: “My boys. Quick learner, Archie! So proud [heart emoji].”  The impressive ski lesson footage comes just a day after Meghan was spotted shopping for toys for Archie and his sister Princess Lilibet, at a local store in Montecito on Wednesday.  With two young children, Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, family occasions such as Easter are no doubt a special time in their household. This isn’t the first time Meghan has taken her children on a skiing holiday. Back in March 2024, the former Suits star enjoyed a snowy getaway with close friends Heather Dorak and Kelly McKee Zajfen, alongside Archie and Lilibet.  The group travelled to Powder Mountain Ski Resort, …

Remember That Robot Olaf Disney Was So Proud of? It Just Wiped Out So Hard That His Carrot Nose Went Clattering Across the Pavement

Remember That Robot Olaf Disney Was So Proud of? It Just Wiped Out So Hard That His Carrot Nose Went Clattering Across the Pavement

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Disney’s much-hyped Olaf robot just got a faceful of pavement. In a viral video, the animatronic of the beloved character from the “Frozen” films suddenly froze in place and fell over while performing in front of Disneyland Paris guests on Monday. The impact of its tumble was so violent that it sent the snowman’s carrot nose clattering across the ground. The reaction was as if someone fainted on stage. A few let out gasps, yelps, and even shrieks. Shock quickly gave way to disappointment, however, as a crew of on-hand technicians grimly ushered Olaf away — one of whom dexterously replaces Olaf’s nose — eliciting jeers from the crowd. “Pov: you waited 30 minutes to see Olaf and then this happens…” reads the text in the video, which was uploaded to TikTok. The footage gets more incredible with each watch. Before its crashout, the robot Olaf is animatedly talking to the crowd and waving its twig arms. Its …

‘New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric’: World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law – Spotlight

‘New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric’: World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law – Spotlight

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Philippe Bolopion. Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. He describes a seismic shift in the conduct of war, marked not merely by violations of international humanitarian law, but by an unprecedented openness in asserting, even embracing, such violations. What distinguishes this moment is not the erosion of norms alone, but the normalisation of dismissing international law and lacking empathy for civilians’ suffering. Across the globe, there is an emerging pattern of discourse that shows little regard for the laws of war and the protection of innocent life. This signals a deeper structural weakening of the rules-based international order, devised over decades, to mitigate harm to civilians. In this context, the role of legal frameworks becomes increasingly contested, as major powers challenge the rule of law, while smaller states hesitate to assert any collective pressure. The result is a widening gap between norms and operational realities. And so we all now lay witness to a global trend toward authoritarianism and the fragmentation of shared legal standards. Will international law remain …