What a fun analysis of this classic Sesame Street song, performed originally by the Pointer Sisters. If you enjoy jazz or music analysis, or are just nostalgic for old Sesame Street, you'll enjoy this. And the host's excitement is contagious!
#counting
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Let’s count from 1 to 10 in Hebrew together! 
These numbers are your foundation — from ordering in a café to telling time in Israel.
Hebrew doesn’t have to be confusing. I’ll make it clear, simple, and easy to remember.
Watch, repeat, and save for practice!
Which number is your favorite to say?
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Day 32 cont 
Take care #voting, make your #Preferences count. 
“Preferences have become more important than ever in Australian elections, as the share of people supporting the major parties has dropped from more than 90% of primary votes in the 1950s to just 68.8% in the most recent federal poll.
The last Australian election saw 16 seats won by candidates who were not leading after the first count – the most ever, tied with 2016. And more than half of those winners were independent candidates – also the most ever.
Australia’s electoral system requires #voters to #number #candidates in their order of preference: their first choice, second choice and so on. During #counting, if no candidate has yet achieved a #majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and their votes are redistributed to voters’ next #preference. This is repeated until there is a clear winner.”
#AusPol <https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/datablog/2025/may/01/how-do-preferences-work-voting-party-australia-federal-election-liberal-greens-labor>
The Guardian · Preferences are more important than ever this election. See where Australian voters sent theirs last time
Counting to high numbers and reciting poems to suppress evil thoughts in Charles Dickens’s “Hard Times” (1854). #111Words #CharlesDickens #HardTimes #Poetry #Counting #Recitation #Memorization https://andrewjshields.blogspot.com/2025/03/counting-to-high-numbers-and-reciting.html
andrewjshields.blogspot.comCounting to high numbers and reciting poems to suppress evil thoughts in Charles Dickens’s “Hard Times” (1854)In Charles Dickens's "Hard Times" (1854), when mill-worker Stephen Blackpool disappears, his friend and fellow mill-worker Rachael tells her...
Let’s count together in Hebrew!
I’m sharing a sneak peek of my newest video where I count from 1 to 10 in Hebrew! But why stop there?
In the full video, I’ll take you all the way to 100, showing you the spelling, pronunciation, and my special PSP system to help you sound like a native speaker.
Watch the full lesson now on my YouTube channel: Hebrew by Inbal!
How high can you count in Hebrew? Let me know in the comments! 
Over 1600 111-word texts from 2020 to 2024. #111Words #Counting #DailyWriting #DailyProse https://andrewjshields.blogspot.com/2025/01/over-1600-111-word-texts-from-2020-to.html
andrewjshields.blogspot.comOver 1600 111-word texts from 2020 to 2024Two days ago, I counted the number of concerts I went to each of the last two years (and who I had seen most last year). Yesterday, I counte...
BONUS #JOKE:
I can't remember how to write 1, 1,000, 51, 6, and 500 in Roman numerals
I M LIVID.
(It's #HootinTootinTuesday again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to #Mastodon.)
chaos’ in Georgia’s electionsThe Guardian · How Janice Johnston is ‘laying the groundwork for chaos’ in Georgia’s elections
#Counting The #Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover #uspolitics
In this one-hour #documentary, Margaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore voting systems across the United States. She examines methods to increase voter confidence and sheds light on #states that face challenges in their vote count processes as the 2024 #election approaches.
#video
Aired: 08/27/24
https://www.pbs.org/video/counting-the-vote-a-firing-line-special-with-margaret-hoover-uvcwma/
PBS.orgFiring Line | Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover | PBSMargaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore voting systems across the United States.
Sounding Like a Local in Israel
In the dynamic landscape of the Hebrew language, there's often a distinction between formal pronunciation as prescribed by the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the colloquial way Israelis speak today.
Some of these informal pronunciations have become so ingrained in everyday speech that to truly sound like a local, it’s best to adopt these common variations.
Even I, who speaks very correct Hebrew, use these "mispronunciations" to blend in seamlessly and avoid sounding odd or foreign.
This adjustment is not just about fitting in; it’s about communicating naturally and effectively with native speakers.
Remember, language is a living, evolving entity. The goal is to communicate effectively and authentically. So, don’t hesitate to adopt these common pronunciations. They’re a small step towards a deeper connection with the Hebrew language and Israeli culture.
Where do few, several, and many break?
#counting channel in Slack is a lot of fun 
> Just for fun! Only post the next number in the sequence, eg 1, 2, 3… if anyone posts something that’s NOT the next number then we all have to start over! (Threads and emoji-responses are ok)
The crows continue to gain on us.
' The researchers say that the birds' counting skills are like those of human toddlers, who often count based upon vocalizations of numbers rather than using numbers themselves. '
#crows #corvids #intelligence #counting
https://www.livescience.com/animals/birds/crows-can-count-out-loud-startling-study-reveals
Live Science · Crows can count out loud, startling study reveals
Crows Can Actually Count Out Loud, Amazing New Study Shows
https://www.sciencealert.com/crows-can-actually-count-out-loud-amazing-new-study-shows #behavior #cognition #enumeratiion #counting #crows #YouCantCountOnMe
ScienceAlert · Crows Can Actually Count Out Loud, Amazing New Study ShowsIt's no secret that corvids are capable of some amazing feats of creative and intelligent thinking, but a newly discovered ability has us stunned.
Discover the joy of learning numbers in different languages!
Each new number learned feels like a puzzle piece falling into place, making the language come alive. It’s amazing how something as simple as counting can connect you to a whole new culture.
I hope you are loving every step of this language learning journey!
Comment “NUMBER” to get the link, and get your Hebrew numbers in line! 
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Some #Trump #fakeelectors from 2020 haven’t faded away. They have #Powerful #roles in how the 2024 #race is being #run.
— We need to require #elections from #VoterRegistration, to #districting and #redistricting, to #voting, and #counting the #votes to be strictly #nonpartisan.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Voting #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Insurrection #RepublicanParty #ThePartyOfHate
https://apnews.com/article/nevada-fake-electors-trump-78893192392d3301d5cca8c1bb55bcb3
AP News · Some Trump fake electors have new roles in the 2024 election
Fun with #numbers counting to 10 in #hebrew or reverse them and you are ready for the next #countdown
South Koreans woke up on Wednesday a year or two younger after the government replaced its traditional age-counting system with the international standard.Al...
S Koreans get younger after age counting method changed
S Koreans get younger after age counting method changed