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[] Queer people are stronger together at BFI Flare 2023 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 {…

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Dante? I love writing about ruthless Mafia men who would burn down the world for the women they love, and Dante encompasses this more than any other MC I’ve written. He is cruel and dangerous, but when he meets Kat Evanson, he falls hard and fast. Their story was so much fun to write and they both have a few secrets which I hope are going to throw the readers. I can’t wait to hear what people think of them. If you had to pick theme songs for the…

Star Wars fans will see a familiar blue-skinned, red-eyed face join Rosario Dawson in the upcoming Disney+ series Ahsoka. Lars Mikkelsen (House of Cards) will star as Grand Admiral Thrawn, the same role he voiced in the Disney XD series Star Wars Rebels. Lucasfilm announced the casting on Friday, April 7, at its Star Wars Celebration in London, with Mikkelsen appearing in person at the convention, per Variety. In Star Wars novels written by Timothy Zahn, Thrawn is a ruthless leader who gathers Imperial forces in an effort to destroy the New Republic after the events of the 1983 film…

Proteins are the key players for virtually all molecular processes within the cell. To fulfil their diverse functions, they have to interact with other proteins. Such protein-protein interactions are mediated by highly complementary surfaces, which typically involve many amino acids that are positioned precisely to produce a tight, specific fit between two proteins. However, comparatively little is known about how such interactions are created during evolution. Classical evolutionary theory suggests that any new biological feature involving many components (like the amino acids that enable an interaction between proteins) evolves in a stepwise manner. According to this concept, each tiny functional…

Once we hit the mid-March milestone, spring is officially just around the corner. And with it comes better weather and events season. Easter weekend usually marks the first of many formal occasions, including big birthday celebrations, the races, Wimbledon, and of course the other “W” word–weddings. Whether your best friend has hired a fancy pub in Islington or your distant cousin is saying “I do” in a French chateau, any tier of special occasion requires an outfit that makes you feel, well, special. It’s no secret, however, that assembling an ensemble for these formal events is one of the more difficult…

With its uncanny ability to hold a conversation, answer questions, and write coherent prose, poetry, and code, the chatbot ChatGPT has forced many people to rethink the potential of artificial intelligence.The startup that made ChatGPT, OpenAI, today announced a much-anticipated new version of the AI model at its core. The new algorithm, called GPT-4, follows GPT-3, a groundbreaking text-generation model that OpenAI announced in 2020, which was later adapted to create ChatGPT last year. The new model scores more highly on a range of tests designed to measure intelligence and knowledge in humans and machines, OpenAI says. It also makes fewer blunders and can respond to images…

It’s every comedian’s worst nightmare to bomb on stage, but imagine doing so under the bright lights of Saturday Night Live. For a few minutes on Saturday, Weekend Update anchor Colin Jost was sweating bullets after several of his jokes were met with a lackluster reaction from the studio audience. Eventually, Weekend Update co-anchor Michael Che let Jost off the hook, revealing that he had asked the audience to not laugh at his jokes for April Fools Day. “At first I was like, am I not mic’ed? And then I was like, I just suck,” Jost said after learning of…

According to the hundreds of film critics polled by the British magazine Sight & Sound, Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo is the second-best movie ever made, behind only Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, When Sight & Sound polled critics a decade ago, they picked Vertigo as the #1 movie of all time. In both cases it ranked ahead of Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane, and other masterpieces like The Godfather, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Tokyo Story.So… who wants to see a remake? Apparently Paramount does, as they are currently developing a new version of Vertigo that they hope will star none other than Robert Downey Jr. in the role originally…

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’ve been on the bookish side of the internet for long enough, you’ve most likely come across the sub-genre Dark Academia. Popular as both a literary sub-genre and fashion aesthetic, Dark Academia has inspired other “academias” including the seasonally appropriate Light Academia. As a newly emerging sub-genre, Light Academia is finding its style. Let’s breakdown what we do know of Light Academia and the differences between Light and Dark Academia. Light vs. Dark Academia Light Academia is making flower crowns as you study for spring midterm,…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain By using precision gene engineering techniques, researchers at the Earlham Institute in Norwich have been able to turn tobacco plants into solar-powered factories for moth sex pheromones. Critically, they’ve shown how the production of these molecules can be efficiently managed so as not to hamper normal plant growth. Pheromones are complex chemicals produced and released by an organism as a means of communication. They allow members of the same species to send signals, which includes letting others know they’re looking for love. Farmers can hang pheromone dispersers among their crops to mimic the signals of female…

In honor of the first week of April, it felt as though TV gifted us with a whole week of firsts. We saw Quinta Brunson host Saturday Night Live for the very first time and kill it. Based on her laugh-out-loud performances, there’s just no way this will be her first and last time hosting the show. We watched Jelly Roll get emotional as he won Male Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards. In addition to this award, he also won Breakthrough Male Video and Digital First Performance, making him a first-time award winner at the show.…

Welcome to Look Back At It, a monthly column where some of the most iconic Black actresses in Hollywood reminisce and reflect on the roles that made them stars. For this month’s installment, Meagan Good breaks down her career—from Eve’s Bayou and You Got Served to her current Amazon Prime series, Harlem.After being in the business for more than three decades, Meagan Good loves that she can still change people’s minds. She recalls an audition where she was initially passed on for a role that she really wanted, so she fought for the character. “When I got the job, I…

The mighty smartphone is facing a reckoning—at least from a sales perspective. During the 2022 holiday season, smartphone shipments declined more than 18 percent from the same period the year before. In general, last year had the lowest annual shipment total since 2013. Research firm IDC said this was due to “significantly dampened consumer demand, inflation, and economic uncertainties.” One needs only to do a double-take at their grocery bill to feel these pressures, but macroeconomics aside, the smartphone itself probably deserves some of the blame (or credit) for our waning interest. Smartphones are, actually, amazing devices. That’s why we’re so addicted…

SNL’s Road Rage Sketch is An All-Time Classic Photo via Saturday Night Live April 2, 2023 | 11:48am ET A wholly original sketch without impersonations or characters that isn’t tied to a current event or game show is an increasing rarity on Saturday Night Live. For the SNL purists, last night’s sketch “Traffic Altercation” is for you. Without giving too much away, the sketch starred episode host Quinta Brunson and Mikey Day as drivers stuck in traffic. Tensions soon flare and the two communicate to one another by making increasingly hostile hand gestures. The sketch also featured Ego Nwodim as…

[] How do you create a real fake language? 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…

A white peacock butterfly in South FloridaShutterstock/SoFlo Shots Feeding on an exotic weed rather than their usual diet of native plants appears to help white peacock butterflies fight off viral infections. The finding points to the ability of certain species to take advantage of new flora introduced into their environment to boost their chances of survival. Nadya Muchoney at the University of Nevada, Reno, and her colleagues wanted to examine the effect of diet on white peacock butterflies (Anartia jatrophae) – a large black and whitish butterfly species typically found in … Read The Full Article Here

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you spend a good amount of time in manga circles, you may have heard the term dōjinshi before. And you may have certain assumptions about what it is, which I fear is quite common, particularly for those in the west. But for those who’ve ever been curious about dōjinshi and want to learn more about the medium, here is a quick and easy guide to what it actually is, where to find it, and even a few recommendations! What Is Dōjinshi? The…

Is our round table team enjoying the Greek adventure, or are they craving something more? Our TV Fanatics, Jack and Christine, are joined by Tony from MyHourglass, a Days of Our Lives fan forum, to debate Bo and Hope’s return, Li’s next move, Brady’s parenting skills, Rafe and Jada’s future, and more. And should John and Marlena retire the strawberries and cream? Read on to find out what our round table thinks… Should John and Marlena discontinue their strawberries and cream trope? Are you a fan of this long-term couple? Jack: I don’t see why it’s necessary for them to…

Within decades, hundreds and perhaps thousands of average civilians will travel, live and work in space. Along with their space suits, they will bring with them their illnesses, chronic health problems and disabilities. That changes the space story because until recently, career astronauts have been the only travelers in space, aside from the infrequent space tourist. But now that new space businesses are launching, the travelers and workers will be mostly civilians. This civilian move into space has already started. Ticket-buying or privately funded passengers have traveled into suborbital space, 50 to 60 miles above Earth, during the past couple…

Photography courtesy of By The Namesake Celebrate Women’s History Month and show some love to local designers by supporting these Canadian woman-led brands. By Eliza Grossman Date March 8, 2023 This article was originally published in March 2021 and has been updated.  In honour of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting Canadian female-led small businesses. From chunky necklaces to statement sweaters, you can find all your fashionable favourites close to home. RELATED: Changemaker Sage Paul on Building a Future for Indigenous Design If it’s self-care you’re after, look no further than Sidia. Fashion industry veteran Erin Kleinberg…

Despite the ongoing bear market sentiment shadowing the crypto sector, Elon Musk’s Tesla has retained its Bitcoin holdings in the third quarter of 2022 that ended in September. As per Tesla’s Q3 report released earlier this week, the company holds an estimate of $218 million (roughly Rs. 1,802 crore) in ‘digital assets’. In terms of Bitcoin, the EV company is projected to hold around 9,720 Bitcoin units. In recent months, Bitcoin has failed to show any impressive sign of growth, having retained its value close to the $20,000 mark (roughly Rs. 16.5 lakh).Tesla has reported no dips in the value…

[] Skip to main content Let us know your favorite of Gaga’s Hot 100 chart toppers by voting in our poll. Lady Gaga arrives for the premiere of the film “A Star is Born” presented out of competition on August 31, 2018 during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido. FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via GI Happy birthday, Lady Gaga! The superstar turned 37 years old on Tuesday (March 28). Throughout her illustrious career, Mother Monster has been no stranger to the Billboard charts, particularly the all-genre Hot 100 songs chart. She has 36 songs that have made the tally in…

[] Everything we know so far about Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City 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…

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…

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,…

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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…