Sean Gunn appeared in more than 130 episodes of Gilmore Girls, but according to him, the TV drama’s streaming popularity hasn’t made much of an impact on his finances. Gunn played Kirk Gleason, a kooky Stars Hollow resident, across all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls, which aired on The WB and The CW between 2000 and 2007. He returned to the part for the 2016 Netflix continuation, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. And in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter from the front lines of the SAG-AFTRA strike on Friday, January 14, Gunn said that the Gilmore Girls…
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Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. dramatically worsened from 1999 to 2019, a new study finds. The research, published in July in the journal JAMA, reveals maternal mortality rates more than doubled in the U.S. in the past 20 years and bolsters existing evidence that certain racial and ethnic groups are at a greater risk of maternal mortality than others. The study used data on deaths and live births from the National Vital Statistics System and generated estimates of maternal deaths by state, race and ethnicity from 1999 to 2019.Black people consistently had the highest maternal mortality rate across each year…
Virtual reality was supposed to be the next big thing back in 2016, when the original Oculus Rift and HTC Vive launched. It was the tech whose time had finally arrived. Or so we thought. As it turned out, VR was still a little too expensive and perhaps too alienating to take over the gaming world. Then there was the hype about the “metaverse,” and now we’re seeing companies that invested heavily in VR starting to jump ship, so keep that in mind when you’re looking at investing in a new headset.Still, VR can be a cool way to experience…
The Twilight Singers have announced their definitive box set” Black Out the Windows/Ladies and Gentlemen, the Twilight Singers is out in October via One Little Independent. The limited-edition, 13-piece vinyl box set (six double albums and an EP) comes with reimagined album covers and a bonus album called Etcetera, which features rare and previously unreleased material including the band’s cover of Prince’s “When Doves Cry.”“There was a freedom I found in making this music that brought me back to my teenage days,” the Twilight Singers’ Greg Dulli said in a statement. “Untethered from preconception or expectations, I could just fly…
One of the essential skills of a successful actor is the ability to shape-shift into characters far removed from oneself. Sometimes, that character has been meticulously crafted by the screenwriter — but other times, it’s pulled directly from the pages of history. Perfecting a portrayal of a real person is no easy feat, however. While there’s certainly a set of guidelines to follow, embodying someone from recent (or not so recent) history comes with all sorts of pitfalls and expectations.An actor’s main challenge when playing a real-life person on screen is avoiding mimicry. Obviously, the audience is supposed to suspend…
This weekend, Kylie Jenner shared a few more photos of her son Aire Webster, and he’s already looking so big. The 17-month-old was born early in 2022 to Jenner and her partner at the time, Travis Scott. She and Scott continue to co-parent since their split, sharing time with Aire and their older daughter Stormi Webster.InstagramIn the pictures, Jenner is wearing a white t-shirt over a just-visible black bikini top, and has a camo trucker hat perched on her head. She’s holding Aire in her arms and he’s staring into the camera with big eyes. The toddler is wearing a…
Kristine Tompkins hiking on a mountain range in Patagonia, ChileJimmy Chin Wild Life Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Disney+ DON’T be fooled by the Grateful Dead concert near the beginning of Wild Life. This documentary isn’t about happy-go-lucky hippies who fell backwards into money, it is about three major outdoor apparel companies and the people who founded and controlled them. It is also the story of how two of those people, Doug and Kristine Tompkins, spent years engineering the largest private land donation in history, all to save diverse and degrading … Read The Full Article Here
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Most of Tirzah Price’s life decisions have been motivated by a desire to read as many books as humanly possible. Tirzah holds an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and has worked as an independent bookseller and librarian. She’s also the author of the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries, published by HarperTeen, and Bibliologist at TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. Follow her on Twitter @TirzahPrice. View All posts by Tirzah Price ThriftBooks, the bookstore for book loversIt’s…
Minx was always a show that deserved more time. When MAX chose to cancel the series after an engaging and creative Season 1, fans were naturally annoyed because the series had only scratched the surface of the story it was telling. Luckily, Starz swooped in to save the day and resurrect Minx from the cancelation bin. And thus, we got Minx Season 2 Episode 1 to devour and set us up for another trip back to the ’70s. One of the best things Minx decided to do upon its return was not drag out the inevitable, which was getting the…
Meanwhile, Hanna’s team in Israel was growing mouse embryo models in a similar way, as they described in a paper in Cell that was published shortly before the paper from Zernicka-Goetz’s group. Hanna’s models too were made solely from embryonic stem cells, some of which had been genetically coaxed to become TSCs and XEN cells. “The entire synthetic organ-filled embryo, including extra-embryonic membranes, can all be generated by starting only with naive pluripotent stem cells,” Hanna said.Hanna’s embryo models, like those made by Zernicka-Goetz, passed through all the expected early developmental stages. After 8.5 days, they had a crude body…
Oh no they didn’t! Oh yes, we did! That’s right, we’re going to take a look at some album covers that have enraged, shocked, offended, confused and grossed out record executives and fans alike! This list could conceivably go on for quite some time, so we’ve kept a focus on hard rock and heavy metal, so it means you won’t see the controversial cover artwork like the Beatles’ Yesterday and Today, but we’ve still got plenty of covers that stirred the pot and then some!Here, you’ll find both album covers that made it onto store shelves as well as ones that…
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Simulations help forecasters understand tropical storms, like this one off Puerto Rico in 2021NOAA/NESDIS/STAR GOES via AP/alamy The Universe in a Box: A new cosmic historyAndrew Pontzen (Jonathan Cape) GETTING to grips with the enormity of the universe and everything in it has always been the ultimate challenge for scientists. The universe, as cosmologist Andrew Pontzen notes in his snappily written book, The Universe in a Box, is 13.8 billion years old. It comprises many different kinds of things – from countless atoms, molecules and particles to living things whose actions affect … Article amended on 15 June 2023We corrected the…
Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight It’s time to wear denim every which way… except as jeans. By Natalie Michie Date June 16, 2023 There was once a time when denim functioned primarily as pants. But technological innovation stops for no one. And lately, the age-old textile has outgrown its humble origins to extreme extents. So we ask: What is denim in 2023? It may sound like a straightforward question. But lately, it seems no one quite knows for sure. RELATED: Overalls Are Always a Good Choice At some point during recent internet history, in the midst of skinny vs. bootcut debates…
“Beyond the Heart” is hosted by renowned Cardiologist, Women’s Health Advocate and Author, Dr. Nieca Goldberg. Weekly, she explores essential conversations with doctors, thought leaders, health practitioners and game-changers to help you redefine how to view your body and the healing process. This groundbreaking conversation series is a cross-generational exploration of all aspects of women’s health so that you can become your own best health advocate. This Week’s Episode Obioma Richardson is a Bronx native and STEM professional. As CEO of her organization, Watch Her Win, she empowers and inspires women and improves lives throughout the community. She has served on…
We finally have Whitley’s motive, even if she’s still free to wreak havoc. In a twist that falls squarely into things that only happen in Salem, we learned on Days of Our Lives during the week of 7-17-23 that Marlena treated her, but it was unsuccessful because the therapist was possessed by the Devil at the time. However, somehow Marlena managed to take case notes. If the Devil’s notes are to be believed, Whitley’s husband and cats died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, triggering a mental breakdown. I’m not a fan of these stories involving mental illness leading to violence.…
A supernova that exploded close to our newly forming sun could have destroyed what became our solar system — if it weren’t for a shield of molecular gas.Scientists reached this conclusion by studying isotopes of elements discovered in meteorites. These space rocks are pieces of asteroids, which formed from material that was around when the sun and then the planets of the solar system formed. As such, meteorites are fossils of a sort, allowing scientists to reconstruct the evolution of the solar system.The research team found varying concentrations of a radioactive isotope of aluminum in meteorite samples. This information revealed…
If I’m out and about and I don’t have a bag slung across my body, I feel naked and unprepared. It’s like venturing into a dungeon without any health potions. What if I need ChapStick? Did I bring ChapStick? How can I fit my phone, keys, and face mask all in the truncated pockets of my jeans? Where do I put the cool rock I just found? Extra storage capacity is essential to my everyday carry, and being able to swing the bag around to the front and grab anything I need is crucial. Backpacks are better for heavy loads…
James LaBrie has named the one song that’s the best introduction for people who are just getting into Dream Theater and (spoiler), it isn’t their huge hit “Pull Me Under,” but it is a song off the same album.The singer, who is currently on the road with the prog metal legends, alongside Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders, singled out the Images and Words favorite “Metropolis – Part 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper” as the ideal entry point for a beginner fan.The nine-and-a-half-minute cut is one of my standout tracks on the band’s classic 1992 album and, per setlist.fm, is…
ˆWe cannot escape the past. Some of us are doomed to repeat it.”That’s a line from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and it is a fitting one. The two-part Dead Reckoning is rumored to be the final two entries in the series, at least in this form. Whether Dead Reckoning is really the final farewell for Tom Cruise’s super spy Ethan Hunt, or whether Cruise goes on to make eight more of these, Dead Reckoning plays like a kind of greatest hits compilation for the Mission: Impossible franchise, with characters, dialogue, sequences, locations, and even specific shots and camera angles that are heavily inspired by each of the six…
CDG (also known as Charles de Gaulle Airport) is a magical place. There are many airports in France, but this one hits different. It’s giving Wes Anderson in all the right ways with lots of natural light and a red colour scheme. This place will humble you with its strict and pesky bag-weight requirements while inspiring you to be just as well-dressed as its inhabitants. I recently spent a month living in France and took at least three visits to CDG during my time there, and I couldn’t stop raving about the frequent flyers who travel from this airport to my…
In 1906, astronomer and businessman Percival Lowell launched a search for “Planet X,” a hypothetical giant planet orbiting the sun beyond Neptune. Lowell was convinced that Planet X existed based on some supposed irregularities he had observed in the orbits of Neptune and Uranus. His belief eventually led to the discovery of Pluto in 1930, though scientists later determined that the dwarf planet was too small to have a gravitational impact on Neptune’s orbit (let alone Uranus’). Today, the Planet X hypothesis is largely considered to be discredited. However, that hasn’t stopped astronomers from looking for planets in the far reaches…
In this not-so-scary ghost story from Jacqueline Davies, bestselling author of the Lemonade War series, quirky, tool-wielding Alice begins to repair the dilapidated mansion next door—only to discover the old house is home to ghosts, and they need Alice’s help to solve their unfinished business. Will Alice be able to unravel the mysteries of the House and find her forever home . . . before it’s too late? Read The Full Article Here
Escape to the tropical paradise of Cairns, Australia, for season 2 of Below Deck Down Under. Captain Jason Chambers is back with Chief Stew Aesha Scott as they work with a new crew, including Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph, Bosun Luke Jones, Deckhands Adam Kodra and Harry Van Vliet, and Stews Laura Bileskalne and Margot Sisson. They’ll bring first-class charter service to an eclectic mix of guests aboard the 167 ft. Northern Sun, which launched on the waters in 1976 and got a facelift a few years ago. Much like you’ve come to expect from the popular Bravo franchise, this charter season…
It’s that time of year again. That long, mostly holiday-bare stretch of the year in the northern hemisphere full of record-breaking temperatures, raging wildfires, and heat-related illnesses that we call summer. Not every home has air-conditioning. Adding it isn’t always financially or contractually possible. Others, to reduce environmental footprint, go without AC because the energy-sucking machines raise city temperatures by pumping heat outdoors. Even for those with AC, the power could go out during an ill-timed heat wave.Thanks to global climate change and the heat-island effect of urban cities trapping heat within pavement and buildings, life on Earth is growing…
“You’re just a picture / You’re an image caught in time”Ronald James Padavona was born on July 10, 1942. The future metal god spent a lot of time listening to opera as a child, and he developed a passion for music. He played the trumpet while in college, which he never completed, and eventually started dabbling in different bands. He also took up the name “Dio,” which is Italian for “God.”Ronnie James Dio was one of the strongest and most distinctive voices in metal, known as the high-pitched wailing behind songs by Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, his self-titled band Dio…
The following post contains SPOILERS for Episode 4 of Secret Invasion.Episode of Secret Invasion is the week that cemented the show’s full storylines into place. Alliances were strengthened or broken, and as many suspected, James Rhodes — better known as War Machine — was revealed to be a secret Skrull agent. (How could you Don Cheadle?!? We trusted you!!)But how long was Rhodey a Skrull? That’s one of the subjects of our latest video on Secret Invasion. In our latest Easter egg breakdown, we’ll discuss that detail and all the little Marvel references you might have missed. That includes what you need to know about…
Remember what it’s like to twirl a sparkler on a summer night? Hold it still and the fire crackles and sparks but twirl it around and the light blurs into a line tracing each whirl and jag you make. A new patented software system developed at Sandia National Laboratories can find the curves of motion in streaming video and images from satellites, drones and far-range security cameras and turn them into signals to find and track moving objects as small as one pixel. The developers say this system can enhance the performance of any remote sensing application. “Being able to…
While denim shorts are a major summer mainstay, I’ve started to notice another piece take hold this season: tailored shorts. Even Meghan Markle has taken on this polished trend. While I don’t expect to see denim shorts slink away entirely, I’m not surprised that the sharply tailored bottoms are taking over. After all, it’s the summer of the clean-girl aesthetic. Sleek, polished, anti-trend pieces are everywhere, so it only makes sense that fashion people are gravitating to the easy, minimal shorts right now.When it comes to styling, you can approach them in a similar way to denim shorts or jeans. The fashion set…
We all love a climactic moment of reconciliation when one person proclaims to another “I forgive you!” in a scene that ends with joyful tears, a loving embrace, and the apparent release of some kind of pixie dust that obliterates all pain. While I long to trust the magic and believe that in a moment reconciliation is complete, something in those scenes gives me pause. I rejoice in them, but I wonder if it could always be that easy. Mary Beth Keane implies that the answer to that question is often no. In her two most recent novels, the bestselling…