What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Good Time Girls? I wanted to write a book about strong women in the West who are survivors. Women who take no prisoners and succeed through sheer grit, determination, and a parcel of luck. So many tropes are written about the West: the stoic pioneer woman, the painted lady with a heart of gold, the sheriff’s come to save the day, the Butch Cassidy type gangs…why not add in two smart-mouthed ex-dancehall girls who live on the outskirts of society and barely within the law? I also wanted…
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There is extensive research on how a fixed-position flap affects lift in the realm of fluid-structure interaction. However, taking the conversation in a new direction, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conducted a bio-inspired study with a novel twist — variable stiffness — to learn more about how it affects lift. The researchers wondered if they could model a flap on an airfoil, or wing, with varying stiffnesses over time much like a bird can tense, or stiffen, the musculature and tendons connected to covert feathers. “We know from previous studies that having a flap with some stiffness could…
The Intern is a psychopath. Can you imagine tossing someone over the side of a high rise? If I was of such a mind, I’d be scared the person would hang on so tight that they’d take me with them. But not The Intern! He’s a formidable little effer. After Rabbit Hole Season 1 Episode 4, it’s clear that he won’t be deterred by anything. How many people under Crowley’s thumb would talk to him like The Intern did? Madi was trying to get a line on The Intern (is his name Kyle… the promo materials never use the name,…
We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.Best Cult FavoriteLululemon Align High-Rise PantBest Cult FavoriteLululemon Align High-Rise PantProsMoisture-wickingMultiple inseam optionsAdded Lycra® fibre for shape retentionConsExpensiveIf you haven’t yet sung the praises of Lululemon’s cult-favorite Align leggings, your approach to workout gear is about to change. Expand your closet with this neon pink hue if you already own the classic black pair, but with 21 colors, you’re bound to find a style that suits you.What people are saying: “I wear these constantly. I have tried numerous brands and these comes out on top,…
Mark Zuckerberg had announced last month that WhatsApp is getting a Call Links feature. This feature allows users to invite people to a new call or allow them to join an existing call. A recent report suggests that WhatsApp has finally begun rolling out this feature to a wide user base. Notably, these links can allow up to 32 people to join a call at a time. In addition, the link is supposed to be valid for up to 90 days.According to an Android Police report, WhatsApp has started rolling out the Call Link feature on a larger scale. The…
In many ways, the history of popular music over the last several decades can be traced through the eyes of one Alfred M. Yankovic. A master satirist who spent years fashioning pun-filled, ornately produced send-ups of the most popular hits of any given time period, “Weird Al” Yankovic paid homage to the ‘80s pop anthems of Michael Jackson and Madonna, the ‘90s grunge of Nirvana, the turn-of-the-century top 40 Billboard Hot 100 fodder of Backstreet Boys and Avril Lavigne, the rap stylings of Eminem and T.I. and much more. While Yankovic makes a habit of asking the permission of any…
[] God’s Creatures review – Stylish yet inconsequential psychodrama 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…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Analog horror books are a riff off of the ever-popular found footage sub-genre of horror that came to popularity in the late 2000s notably on YouTube. The sub-genre is often full of grainy, “dated” looking footage, mysterious circumstances, and in the style of analog electronics like television, VHS tapes, FM radio, etc. Viewers are presented with fake news reports or “documentary” style videos that start seemingly normal and then delve into depicting things like alien invasions, cryptid sightings, or all kinds of mysterious…
Dynamics of transcription factor enrichment during mitosis.(A) Heatmap showing the enrichment score of the 241 TFs along the pseudotime trajectory. The color bar to the left of the heatmap indicated the Pearson correlation coefficient (ρ) between TF’s enrichment score and pseudotime. (B) Bubble plots showing the dynamics of TF occupancy to chromatin along the pseudotime trajectory. The position of each bubble along the x axis indicated the pseudotime at which the TF reached its maximum enrichment score, which was defined as the TF’s enrichment time. The size of the bubble represented the average enrichment score of that TF in the…
Nearly three years after the finale of Game of Thrones, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is returning to television with a role in The Last Thing He Told Me, which hits Apple TV+ on April 14. In that intervening time, Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon got the green light from HBO, filled out its cast, filmed its first season, and debuted to gangbuster ratings, winning over millions of fans. Coster-Waldau, however, was not one of those viewers. The Danish actor, who played Jamie Lannister on Thrones, told Entertainment Weekly he hasn’t seen any of House of the Dragon, aside from…
For decades planetary scientists assumed Mars was dead. Geologically, that is. Smaller than Earth, the planet would have cooled faster than ours after it formed. It was, for a time, quite volcanically active. The assumption was that when the interior temperature gradually decreased, so, too, did the planet’s ability to generate large-scale geologic activity such as huge volcanoes and “marsquakes.” New discoveries, however, belie that belief. It just so happens that Mars is only mostly dead. Scientists have found that a large region on Mars has been prone to quakes and even mild volcanic activity in recent geologic times, indicating…
The nostalgic trend is all about repurposing what you already have. By Natalie Michie Date March 8, 2023 Growing up, I always found a sense of serenity in my grandmother’s vanity dresser. Sitting on her bed, I relished examining the antique wooden triptych mirror, which sat adorned with hanging pendants and delicate silver chains. Her shelf was cluttered with colourful trinkets and tiny boxes that spilled open to reveal little treasures gathered over time. To me, it was the picture of personal style carefully cultivated through the decades. This is the ethos of grandmother fashion, which is set to be…
MSI gaming laptops are tailor-made and highly optimised for gamers and multitaskers. From powerful processors to high graphics to the latest technology features. If you want a seamless, high-speed gaming experience and would love to enhance your productivity, then MSI laptops are an excellent choice you should consider buying. Today, we’ll tell you about two MSI laptops, Bravo 15 and Alpha 15, that feature AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors and Radeon RX graphics for extreme gaming and multitasking, an AMD FreeSync Premium 144 Hz display for high-quality visuals. And a reliable thermal solution technology for effective cooling. There are many other exciting…
Here are the best rock and metal songs of February, 2023!February was yet another stacked month with tons of artists both big and small offering up new tunes to fuel the start of the new year. Beyond all the fan favorites — the tracks you can’t afford to miss — the Loudwire staff has made selections for their own personal favorites from February.There’s literally hundreds of new songs coming out each week, but nothing was as good as what you’ll find below!Listen to and/or follow Loudwire’s Best of the Month playlist here.THE ESSENTIALSYou know these bands and you probably heard these songs…
MultiVersus had quite the launch and a consistent drip of new characters. That trickle abruptly stopped after Marvin the Martian’s release in November 2022. A drop-off in support doesn’t usually bode well for live service games, and Player First Games has now announced that the platform fighter would be going offline. However, in an unusual twist, it will be coming back and fully launching sometime in early 2024 with more content, features, and modes. Game Director Tony Huynh spoke about this move in a video on the game’s social channels. The game will be pulled from digital storefronts on April…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write SINS: The Debt? In the earlier books in the series, Smoke D’Angelo is a ruthless mafia kingpin. Between the disappearance of his father and the brutal attack of his sister, he gave up everything to protect his family–even his humanity. I wanted Smoke to have a second chance at love. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of SINS: The Debt, what would they be? “Lovely” Billie Eilish and Khalid. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to…
Shemar Moore is revisiting one of his most iconic roles. According to Deadline, Moore will return to Genoa City as Malcolm Winters for one episode as part of the soap’s 50th birthday celebrations. Shemar initially starred on the series from 1994-2005 and has returned to the role on multiple occasions. He most recently returned in 2019 for special episodes that paid tribute to Kristoff St. John, who played his on-screen brother Neil. As for what brings Malcolm back to town, Deadline notes that he’s back to “connect with his daughter Lily (Christel Khalil) and nephews Devon (Bryton James) and Nate…
Coastal cities worldwide are squeezed by two opposing forces: urban sprawl and the rising sea. This struggle is intensely visible in the flatlands of South Florida, where burgeoning neighborhoods routinely flood and saltwater inundation damages the estuaries that protect communities from the worst of our climate crisis. Massive resources are being put into environmental restoration projects there, and development is subject to many layers of approvals. Yet in 2022 the Miami-Dade County Commissioners voted to expand a legal boundary that contains sprawl to allow a 400-acre warehouse project. They are failing to see the value of this land in the…
We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.Previous SlideUse Arrow Keys to NavigateNext SlideBFARoses are red. Violets are blue. We’re obsessed with celebrity fashion, how about you? Forget about chocolates and flowers this February (after all, V-Day has come and gone). We’ve got serious heart eyes over these red carpet looks from your favorite A-listers. From an instrument-toting Timmy Chalamet to the always stunning Michelle Pfeiffer and Twitter’s latest obsession with Sabrina Carpenter, we’re breaking down this month’s best looks for your enjoyment. No Cupid’s arrows needed here. Advertisement – Continue Reading…
Samsung has made its Galaxy A range of smartphones with many awesome features. These smartphones are stylish, value for money and performance-oriented. Today we’ll discuss one of the Galaxy A series smartphones, the Galaxy A13, which comes with affordable prices and some really cool features. However, what is more interesting is that this smartphone is currently available at significantly discounted prices and with incredible festive offers. And let’s say for now that these are the kind of offers you can’t resist. Samsung Galaxy A13 comes with features that you need in your daily life. From the RAM Plus feature, perfect display, quad…
Suga of BTS has announced the release of his first official solo album, D-DAY, under his moniker Agust D. It’s due out on April 21st. D-DAY marks the final installment in Agust D’s trilogy following his two previous mixtapes Agust D (2016) and D-2 (2020). According to a press release, Suga took part in the overall songwriting and producing of the album. The first pre-release track from D-DAY is due out on April 7th. Beginning in late April, Suga will embark on the “Agust D Tour,” becoming the first member of BTS to embark on such a trek as a solo artist.…
[] Riotsville, USA review – Lyrical portrait of US history 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 {…
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either new authors or unknown authors that many in the general public are unaware of. After a segment reviewing books or interviewing authors, Blaine ends each episode with a discussion of the movies and TV shows he is currently watching. This Week’s Episode Today I interview Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Pringle…
Engineers at Duke University have produced the world’s first fully recyclable printed electronics that replace the use of chemicals with water in the fabrication process. By bypassing the need for hazardous chemicals, the demonstration points down a path industry could follow to reduce its environmental footprint and human health risks. The research appeared online Feb. 28 in the journal Nano Letters. One of the dominant challenges facing any electronics manufacturer is successfully securing several layers of components on top of each other, which is crucial to making complex devices. Getting these layers to stick together can be a frustrating process,…
LeBron James is undeniably one of greatest basketball players ever, a rival to Michael Jordan as the GOAT. In his glittering career he has won everything and is famed throughout the world. James’ legacy of excellence extends back to his days before the NBA when he led Akron’s St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to victory in the 2003 Ohio State Championships. Peacock‘s upcoming film Shooting Stars tells the story of James and his teammates, who were dubbed “The Fab Five.” While LeBron was the only one to make it in the NBA, his school friends all found success in their…
Photography via Imaxtree.com Do you feel the need for speed? By FASHION staff Date March 9, 2023 Shoppers, start your engines and gear up for the racing fashion trend. The style began picking up speed roughly two years ago when Ferrari released its debut clothing collection and pumped a little bit of Formula 1 into high fashion. Balmain, Dior, Diesel and Louis Vuitton Menswear quickly followed and soon after, circuit-centric attire began infiltrating street style trends with high collars, bright hues and leather accoutrements. RELATED: Enter Your Villain Era with These Patent Leather Pieces Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring 2023. Photography…
Samsung recently showcased the key features of Android 13-based One UI 5 at its Developer Conference (SDC) 2022 in San Francisco, USA. The Galaxy S22 series will be receiving the stable version of the One UI 5 by the end of October. Now, the South Korean smartphone company is reportedly working on the next version of One UI. Hyesoon (Sally) Jeong, Vice President at Samsung Electronics reportedly confirmed that their One UI team is working on offering seamless updates right now. The company is looking to roll out the stable version of One UI 5.0 to smartphones by the end…
It’s time to vote for your favorite of Metallica’s three new 72 Seasons songs — “Lux Aeterna,” “Screaming Suicide” or “If Darkness Had a Son.”After releasing a music video for “If Darkness Had a Son,” the third track to arrive in advance of the highly-anticipated followup to 2016’s Hardwired… To Self-Destruct, fans have officially heard one quarter of the record’s 12 songs.Even so, it’s difficult to piece together total expectations for what will be the band’s 11th studio album (12th if you count Lulu, but most fans don’t as it was a collaborative effort with the now late Lou Reed).And why is…
The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 runtime was reported to be the longest in the MCU series and clocking in at nearly two-and-a-half hours long. Director James Gunn has now commented on the time, confirming that it’s correct although the movie isn’t finalized yet in terms of the final runtime. “It’s around that long, although that’s not yet exact,” Gunn revealed on his Twitter. “And, I promise, not a second is wasted. There’s no fat. It was necessary to experience the full arc for every major Guardians character, not only for this film, but for the trilogy (or, I…
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. As a conservation biologist who studies plastic ingestion by marine wildlife, I can count on the same question whenever I present research: “How does plastic affect the animals that eat it?” This is one of the biggest questions in this field, and the verdict is still out. However, a recent study from the Adrift Lab, a group of Australian and international scientists who study plastic pollution, adds to a growing body of evidence that ingesting plastic debris has discernible chronic effects on the animals that consume…