This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Emily has a PhD in English from the University of Southern Mississippi, MS, and she has an MFA in Creative Writing from GCSU in Milledgeville, GA, home of Flannery O’Connor. She spends her free time reading, watching horror movies and musicals, cuddling cats, Instagramming pictures of cats, and blogging/podcasting about books with the ladies over at #BookSquadGoals (www.booksquadgoals.com). She can be reached at emily.ecm@gmail.com. View All posts by Emily Martin Emily has a PhD in English from the University of Southern Mississippi, MS,…
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New research from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus has determined that enjoying a tasting at a winery goes well beyond the sip. Professor Annamma Joy, with UBCO’s Faculty of Management, conducts research in the area of consumer behaviour and branding with a special focus on luxury brands, fashion brand experiences, wineries and wine tourism. Dr. Joy, along with her collaborators and students, studied several Okanagan wineries over a three-year period to comprehensively document the experiences of visitors. Each year, BC’s wineries welcome more than one million people, and Dr. Joy’s latest research — published this month in the…
Sofía Vergara’s stylish summer continues. On Aug. 19, the actor dressed to the nines in a sultry outfit for Karol G’s concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Again showcasing her love for corset silhouettes, Vergara wore a black Mônot bustier bodysuit featuring a boned bodice, sheer panels, and a plunging sweetheart neckline. She tucked the top into a pair of black ripped Ser.o.ya jeans worn unbuttoned and folded over, and finished the look with heels, a silver necklace, and a crossbody bag. In several photos and videos shared on Instagram, Vergara danced the night away alongside friends and…
Microsoft has partnered with Meta in an effort to persuade businesses to operate in virtual settings. During Meta’s Connect conference this morning, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that Microsoft Teams will integrate with Quest devices and that Microsoft will provide a way to stream Windows apps to Meta’s headsets, TechCrunch reported. Nadella also revealed that Microsoft’s streaming game service, Xbox Cloud Gaming, will arrive on Quest devices sometime within the coming months.”We’re bringing the Microsoft Teams immersive meeting experience to Meta Quest in order to give people new ways to connect with each other,” Nadella said, noting that custom avatars…
There’s a market for nostalgia, and NBC’s cashed in big with its newest hit, Quantum Leap. The 2022 revival of the popular 1980s Scott Bakula-anchored time travel series came in like a quantum accelerator, throwing everything and everyone into the mix. While maintaining some temporal continuity with the original series, the new Quantum Leap introduced viewers to the team behind the project rather than just the leaper and his guide. What is Quantum Leap about? The initial twelve-episode order was quickly upped to a full eighteen-episode season, and the leaps got wilder as Dr. Ben Song (Raymond Lee) slowly regained…
Researchers led by a team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have created the first tool to map and visualize the areas where human settlements and nature meet on a global scale. The tool, which was part of a study recently published in Nature, could improve responses to environmental conflicts like wildfires, the spread of zoonotic diseases and loss of ecosystem biodiversity. These areas where people and wildlands meet are called the wildland-urban interface, or WUI for short. More technically, a WUI (pronounced “woo-ee”) describes anywhere that has at least one house per 40 acres and is also 50% covered by…
Hearing Joe is going to battle Mark in the main event of Wrestlemania probably isn’t going to get you to tune in.But if someone says Roman Reigns is going to take on the The Undertaker, you might even be willing to buy a ticket to see the match in person.For several years, WWE Superstars (they call them superstars and not wrestlers) have been using pseudonyms for their in-ring personas.Very few stick with their real names. Those that do, likely already have a name that sound like they would smash you with a steel chair or bodyslam you over the top rope.We put…
Oldboy and the aesthetics of national trauma 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) {…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Courtney has been reading and collecting books almost as long as she’s been alive. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Creative Writing. Courtney has been writing with Book Riot since 2019, and is a Bibliologist with TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. She’s currently brainstorming for her next creative project. You can follow her on Instagram. View All posts by Courtney Rodgers Courtney has been reading and collecting books almost as long as she’s been alive. She holds a B.A. in Theatre and Creative…
Kristen Williams always knew she didn’t want to have children. Since 17, she’d experimented with different forms of birth control, including the pill and later, an IUD, but then decided she wanted something more permanent. “My mom had her tubes tied after she was done having children, and I’ve had other friends who have done the same, so I knew it was an option,” she says.She was aware of sterilizationbut was concerned about broaching the topic with her gynecologist. “I had never asked about [the procedure] before, because I assumed my doctor would tell me no.” But after presenting her…
Applauding India’s digitisation efforts, the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said the move was a game changer as it had allowed the Indian government to do things that would have been extremely difficult otherwise.”Digitisation is helping along a number of dimensions. One is financial inclusion, obviously because there are a lot of people in countries like India that were unbanked. And having access to digital wallets is a way in which they can enter into transactions that are not just cash transactions, which are very inefficient,” Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the chief economist of the IMF, told PTI…
Most mothers who took prescription antiseizure medications during pregnancy can breathe a sigh of relief: A new study published today in Lancet Neurology found that young children who were exposed to commonly-prescribed medications in utero do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes than children of healthy women. Commonly used antiseizure medications such as lamotrigine and levetiracetam are generally considered effective and safe, especially compared to many first-generation epilepsy treatments that carried profound risks to the unborn child. But while epilepsy may no longer be the reason that prevents someone from starting a family, there is still not enough information about how…
Ashley is alive, but where the hell is she?! Keeping up with the breakneck pace for all the twists and turns this series is throwing at us, Harlan Coben’s Shelter Season 1 Episode 3 was filled to the brim with revelations. Of course, it also opened the door for a gazillion more questions. This series is hellbent on keeping our heads spinning. Is Brad alive or not? Who took Ashley and why? Why is Rachel being so shady? So all sides of the Shira, Hannah, and Ken triangle have touched in more ways than one? Whew! The series mix-matching the…
Pantera have been inviting special guests to sing their classic song “Walk” with them during their current North American tour, and at this past Thursday’s show they were joined onstage by Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe and late guitarist Dimebag Darrell’s longtime girlfriend Rita Haney. Video footage from the concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas, shows the revamped Pantera lineup first being joined by Blythe, with Haney quickly following. The two share the mic for the song’s iconic chorus, with frontman Philip Anselmo putting his arm around them. Lamb of God are supporting Pantera on the…
How theatre kids finally found their spotlight 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) {…
The Stepfamily by Bonnie Traymore What’s it About? Laura is living the life she’s always wanted, but when someone makes an attempt on her life and her husband Peter starts to keep secrets, she realizes she needs to get to the bottom of it before it’s too late. Building on the success of tense mysteries like Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl (2012), author Bonnie Traymore has crafted a deliciously unsettling domestic thriller with her new novel The Stepfamily. Laura’s on the verge of living the life she’s always wanted. At the age of twenty-seven, she put her career plans on hold,…
POPSUGAR Photography | Kyley WarrenPOPSUGAR Photography | Kyley WarrenAs POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.As quirky as it may be, one of my favorite shopping activities is scrolling through the websites of my go-to retailers and scouring their bestsellers page. Oftentimes, I don’t even need to be looking for a particular style or product — and usually don’t wind up buying anything anyway — but I love the inspiration that comes…
Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2022 took place on Thursday in San Francisco, USA. During the event, the South Korean tech giant officially announced the Android 13-based One UI 5.0. It showcased several key features of the One UI 5.0, including customs Modes and Routines, a Dynamic Lock screen, and more. Samsung also revealed that it will first release the stable version of this OS for the Galaxy S22 series. There is no exact date set for the rollout, however, it will be released by the end of October.Samsung held the SDC 2022 on Thursday where it announced that the Galaxy…
The model domain and an illustration of the experimental design. The subset of independent medium-sized river basins based on the European HydroBASINS data set (Lehner and Grill 2013) is highlighted and outlined in blue. The locations of 283 stations within the model domain providing observed discharge are illustrated as gray dots. The simulation period ranges from 1981–2010. Credit: Environmental Research Letters (2023). DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/acec60 Water availability is limited, and several socio-economic sectors compete for the available water resources. Consequently, water withdrawals often take place at the expense of environmental flows, leading to loss of biodiversity and depletion of groundwater resources.…
There’s a certain allure surrounding episodes set almost exclusively in one location, thus bringing together all the characters. Maybe it is the anticipation of all the drama, and one expects it to be juicy. It was the case in The Chi Season 6 Episode 3 when Emmett and Keisha invited everyone and their friends to the housewarming party, and a lot went down. We will do a deep dive into it all, so if you’re yet to get caught up on the episode, beware of spoilers. Otherwise, let’s get started. The hour was Keisha and Emmett-centric, and their relationship has always been…
The best way to excel in your profession is to get real world experience, and there are few better ways of getting real world experience as a musician than being part of a massive band. Wolfgang Van Halen has his own band Mammoth WVH, but he’s shared what lessons his time in Van Halen taught him about being in a band.Wolfgang joined Van Halen in 2006 in place of Michael Anthony when the group announced its reunion with David Lee Roth. Thus, as a youngster, he toured with one of the biggest bands in rock ‘n’ roll history, and later…
Mad Men completed its seven-season run on May 17, 2015, eight years ago. However, fans have been curious about a new season of the period drama series, and whether or not they will see Jon Hamm’s Don Draper back in action. Here’s all the Mad Men Season 8 release date information we know so far and all the details on when it is coming out. Is there a Mad Men Season 8 release date? Mad Men Season 8 does not have a release date. This is because there are currently no plans for it to happen. However, AMC, the channel…
The Bald Mountain wildfire burns in the Grande Prairie Forest Area in Alberta, Canada on 12 May.Alamy Stock Photo Fire Weather: A true story from a hotter world John Vaillant Knopf (US); Sceptre (UK) Since the start of May, hundreds of wildfires have burned across Canada, sending volcanic amounts of smoke and record amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. The fires have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes and millions of people to the south to breathe polluted air. They have also threatened the heart of Canada’s oil … Article amended on 13 June 2023We corrected…
Boundaries by Millie by Jo Smoak The purpose of children’s books is to teach kids lessons through entertaining stories at an early age. That way, when they become young adults, they might be able to better navigate some of life’s curveballs. One such lesson is establishing boundaries and the importance of the word “no.” Jo Smoak, author of Boundaries by Millie (Gatekeeper Press), is here to instruct readers of every age how to both enforce and respect boundaries. In our talk with Smoak, we learn the unexpected origin of Boundaries by Millie, and what’s next on her writing to-do list. Continue…
Rita Ora spent her time in Ibiza soaking up the sun in a selection of gorgeous bikinis. The “Praising You” singer shared a number of photos on Aug. 20, posing on a yacht in Ibiza to celebrate her husband Taika Waititi’s 48th birthday. And her chosen look for the occasion? A tiny metallic thongkini, of course. The pewter string bikini was made up of a triangle top, tied at the back, and simple matching thong bottoms. Ora added some of her signature jewellery to make the look even more individual, teaming the two-piece with a couple of belly chains, statement…
If you’re a pellet smoker devotee who prides yourself on your devotion to your craft, then this workaround might make you barf in your mouth a little bit. But the Ninja oven had been in our house for all of three minutes before my husband ran to the store to get a rack of ribs.My husband loves ribs, and he never gets to make them, because he has a full-time job, two little kids, an elderly dog, a house that’s constantly a mess, and a bespectacled gadget writer wife who is constantly wandering around mumbling, “Did you see where I…
The supernova SN 2023ixf in the Pinwheel galaxy might be an opportunity for contacting other civilisationsPaul Macklin Astronomers are looking towards a recent supernova for alien radio signals, in the hope that an advanced civilisation might be trying to communicate with us. Last month, a supernova dubbed SN 2023ixf was found in the nearby Pinwheel galaxy 21 million light years away, the closest stellar explosion detected from Earth in a decade. Earlier this year, an idea was put forward suggesting that supernovae like this might be good opportunities to search for … Read The Full Article Here
Despite doing well in its first season, Prime Video has sadly reversed its renewal of The Peripheral. The change of heart likely stemmed from the dual strikes occurring across the industry. The series starred Chloë Grace Moretz as Flynne Fischer, a woman who discovered a secret connection to an alternate reality as well as a dark future of her own. What is one of the first of likely many strike-related cancellations, The Peripheral seemed to fare well on the streamer (although Amazon Prime does not release numbers, the reviews performed well on TV Fanatic). Each week, Twitter would be abuzz…
[] × Skip to main content “This was such a healing and special project to do,” the pop star wrote. Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2020 in Los Angeles. David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via GI Ariana Grande has big plans for the 10th anniversary of Yours Truly. The 30-year-old pop star and actress announced through social media on Saturday (Aug. 19) a week’s worth of surprises to celebrate her 2013 debut album, which bowed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. In a video post on Instagram featuring a mix of past…
The Innocent review – pleasantly quirky romantic caper 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString)…