Mrs. Sinden by Thomas Richards To this day, it’s still hard to imagine that a book entitled Memoirs of a Geisha was written by a man (Arthur Golden). The same for Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (Allan Gurganus). Those two authors, whose books debuted near the turn of the past century, were hardly the first to cross the gender gap as men writing in first person as a female character. Now add to that list the newly launching Mrs. Sinden (Global Collective Publishers) by Thomas Richards, a former English and American Literature and Language Associate Professor at Harvard and…
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The Sister Wives fallout continues. As viewers have seen in the TLC show’s 17th season, Christine Brown left ex-husband Kody Brown, and cut ties with former sister wife, Robyn Brown, in so doing. And a new clip from the reality show’s upcoming “One on One” episodes shows that Christine also ended her friendship with Meri Brown, Kody’s first wife. The clip, which TODAY.com shared last week, starts with Meri, who shares one child with Kody, telling host Sukanya Krishnan that she felt stung by Christine’s decision to leave Kody and move to Utah. “I felt very betrayed by her and…
One of the two “compass proteins” (POLAR, in pink) orients the future cell division. In gray are cell outlines on the developing leaf. Credit: Michael T. Raissig Grasses have “respiratory pores” (called stomata) that open and close to regulate the uptake of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis on the one hand and water loss through transpiration on the other. Unlike many other plants, stomata in grasses form lateral “helper cells.” Thanks to these cells, the stomata of grasses can open and close more quickly, which optimizes plant-atmosphere gas exchange and thus saves water. For the current study, Prof. Dr. Michael Raissig,…
It was around 2:30 on a Saturday afternoon this May, according to court documents, when Payton Gendron gunned down 32-year-old Roberta Drury outside a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York. It is impossible to know exactly what crossed Gendron’s mind in that moment, but if a manifesto published under his name is any indication, he might have noticed Drury’s golden skin and dark curly hair, and intuited that some of her ancestors—maybe 20 generations ago—had called sub-Saharan Africa home. He would have taken this lineage as an indication of her character: The manifesto asserted that people from that part of…
Jonathan StoreyGetty Images Just in case you didn’t know already, you can buy almost every single makeup item you need from Amazon. I’m all for spending a pretty penny or two on the latest and greatest eyeshadow palette, but when I’m on a budget, Amazon has everything you need to create a stellar makeup bag, from classic hits to newfound must-haves. And while we’re on the topic, it turns out that Amazon has just released the inside scoop on Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale event–basically Prime Day 2.0– a should-be holiday that lets you shop at incredibly low rates. On…
Apple launched two iPad Pro (2022) models with 11-inch and 12.9-inch displays last week in India. These new tablets are powered by an Apple M2 processor. A new report now suggests that the Cupertino company could be working on a 16-inch iPad Pro model. This tablet is expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2023. Apple reportedly plans to blur the lines between a tablet and a laptop with this model. Notably, this rumoured iPad Pro will match the screen size of the 16-inch MacBook Pro released last year.According to a report by The Information (via PhoneArena), Apple…
[] Skip to main content Many of the SCL nominees were shortlisted for Oscars on Dec. 21, but some who were left off received nods here. Alexandre Desplat at Deadline’s Sound & Screen event on November 10, 2022 at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, CA. Michael Buckner/Deadline via GI Less than 24 hours after Alexandre Desplat was shortlisted for Academy Awards for best original song and best original score for his work on Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, the French composer emerges as the top nominee for the 2023 SCL Awards for his work on that same film. Desplat is…
If you heard all the hype about the Knives Out sequel in theaters last month and wondered when it was going to show up on Netflix, worry no more. The film is now available to stream.Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is the second film starring Daniel Craig as master sleuth Benoit Blanc. This time, Blanc winds up on a Greek island in the middle of the Covid pandemic, where he is the one outsider amongst a group of longtime friends — the rest of the cast includes Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, and Kathryn Hahn. A murder takes place (duh)…
With the season of holiday lights and Jack Frost upon us, there is no better time to think about the books that will keep you company through what many are foretelling to be a long, dark winter. So, cozy up by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and one of these five titles — all perfect for your wintertime reading list. The Family Game by Catherine Steadman Harriet Reed is a novelist who is engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir of a powerful, wealthy family. Though Edward has distanced himself from the eccentric clan, they will do anything…
There’s nothing better than stumbling across something monumental on television. That episode that gets you so excited, or that new series you want to talk about all the time. Sometimes it’s simply the ending to your favorite reality series giving you the most perfect ending imaginable. 2022 saw plenty of gratifying things happening on the small screen, and we’ve compiled a list of the top TV delights from a year full of them. Come check out the best of the best 2022 had to offer. Big Brother Season 24 Finale – CBS As longtime fans of Big Brother, we’re used…
Testing the strip. Credit: UPV A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Universitat de València (UV), and the Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red sobre Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER) has developed a lateral flow test that identifies and quantifies the level of allergens reliably in food with the help of a smartphone. The work has been published in the journal Biosensors. “Food allergy or hypersensitivity is estimated to affect about 520 million people worldwide. These reactions occur mainly through the consumption of foods containing trace allergens. Therefore, identifying and quantifying them before the food is consumed is essential,…
In true icon style, Sienna has identified that houndstooth coats are having a moment right now, and combined the trending piece with sleek knee-hight boots. Finishing the look, Sienna opted for classic accessorising with sunglasses and a structured bag so add a sophisticated edge. Sticking to a monochromatic silhouette adds to the timeless feel of the entire outfit, and proves the true staying-power of classic wardrobe pieces. Keep scrolling to see how Parisians are styling their houndstooth coats, and shop the style. Read The Full Article Here
In 2023, the relentless increase in global heating will continue, bringing ever more disruptive weather that is the signature calling card of accelerating climate breakdown. According to NASA, 2022 was one of the hottest years ever recorded on Earth. This is extraordinary, because the recurrent climate pattern across the tropical Pacific—known as ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation)—was in its cool phase. During this phase, called La Niña, the waters of the equatorial Pacific are noticeably cooler than normal, which influences weather patterns around the world.One consequence of La Niña is that it helps keep a lid on global temperatures. This means…
As we have stated many times in the past, Live Nation takes its responsibilities under the antitrust laws seriously and does not engage in behaviors that could justify antitrust litigation, let alone orders that would require it to alter fundamental business practices.The concert promotion business is highly competitive, with artist management in control of selecting their promoting team. The demand for live entertainment continues to grow, and there are more promoters than ever working with artists to help them connect with fans through live shows. The Department of Justice itself recognized the competitive nature of the concert promotion business at the time…
The Old Rose scenes in Titanic are important, actually 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…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write She Captures My Heart? The Native American Medicine Man has always intrigued me because he was known to be able to heal people with natural remedies, as well as to help them become well by means of rhythm and song. Sometimes the medicine man was known to be able to see into the future and often he was aware of what was in the environment for many miles around him. The old Native American Scout also had this ability. There is a lot we don’t today know about these…
When we first see Andrea Bautista on screen in The Mosquito Coast, it’s at a sophisticated soiree where deadly henchman William Lee (Ian Hart) warns the show’s protagonist Allie Fox (Justin Thoreaux) that the Bautista family is going to be a problem if they’re seen. The enigma of Andrea Bautista grows as we don’t see or hear from her except a single long shot, but she’s definitely someone to be reckoned with.”That’s definitely one of the goals of this character,” said Andrea’s actor, Cosima Cabrera. “She’s super confident; she’s super badass; she’s super in control.” TV Fanatic had a chance…
From concrete dinosaurs to human evolution, exquisite plants to space travel, we pick the best non-fiction to give to those you love this year Humans 30 November 2022 By Simon Ings Mikhail Mikheev/EyeEm TRAWLING through the year’s science books is a good way to restore perspective. They tackle everything from imagining the new world that emerged after the dinosaurs were wiped out to understanding our own place in nature by exploring the woods, and from extending our senses to the value of emotions. Enjoy our selection: many of our picks were reviewed in these pages, but they are all terrific…
A once-promising hint of new physics from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest particle accelerator, has melted away, quashing one of physicists’ best hopes for a major discovery. The apparent anomaly was an unexpected difference between the behaviour of electrons and that of their more-massive cousins, muons, when they arise from the decay of certain particles. But the latest results from the LHCb experiment at CERN—Europe’s particle-physics laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland, which hosts the LHC—suggest that electrons and muons are produced at the same rate after all. “My first impression is that the analysis is much more robust…
CoffeeAndMilkGetty Images If there’s one thing you can should never skimp on, it’s skincare. There are so many incredible brands and products out there, all you need to do is give them a try. Right now, during Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale event, so many products are massively marked down. I’ll be honest: daily, there’s a war waging between my impatience and my laziness. Yes, I could walk to the drug store that is literally feet away from my front door and pick up some skincare products there. On the other hand, I could also sit on my bed, buy…
Apple released the iOS 16.1 update on Monday alongside the iPadOS 16.1, macOS Ventura, tvOS 16.1, and watchOS 9.1. The Cupertino company has revealed that this version includes a patch to address a zero-day vulnerability in the operating system. The company has confirmed that this issue could have been actively exploited. Notably, zero-day vulnerabilities are those exploits that are identified by external sources before the original development team gets aware of the issues. Reports claim that this could be the eighth such zero-day vulnerability found in Apple operating systems.Apple has listed this zero-day exploit as a kernel vulnerability found on “iPhone…
Being a rock vocalist can sometimes be a humbling experience, but if you’re able to roll with the punches, it can also show a bit of your humanity to the crowd. Nightwish vocalist Floor Jansen recently had a mid-show flub, but her quick reaction to the incident led to a humorous moment, one that she shared with fans via social media.In a new social post, Jansen writes, “When you blank on the lyrics, but you make it up with some sick dance moves. At least I can laugh at myself,” while sharing video of the exact moment that this occurred.As…
Corsage review – a brilliantly crafted portrait of a woman on the brink 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 =…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write State of Play: A Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller – Book 16? My mortgage company. They are always a great source of inspiration. They send me these lovely little notes every single month asking for thousands of dollars. Apparently they plan on continuing this practice for the next twenty years or so, which means I still have quite a few books left to write. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of State of Play: A Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller – Book 16, what would they…
It’s almost time for a new Time Lord, and the BBC has released Doctor Who fans’ first look at Ncuti Gatwa in character as the show’s 15th Doctor and costar Millie Gibson as companion Ruby Sunday. In the new images — released on the official Doctor Who Twitter page on Saturday, December 17 — Gatwa’s Doctor wears an orange sweater, a patterned brown coat, and matching slacks. Gibson’s Ruby, meanwhile, has donned a fleece-lined denim jacket, navy-blue shorts, dark hose, and chunky black boots. Introducing the Doctor and Ruby Sunday, played by Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson ️️🟦 #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/x1pUBGAPPN…
A rare lunar occultation of Mars will be visible from parts of the world this month. Abigail Beall explains how to spot it Space 30 November 2022 By Abigail Beall Tacio Philip Sansonovski/Alamy EARLIER this year, I wrote about how to watch the faint planet Uranus disappear behind the moon, in a rare event known as a lunar occultation. Now, it is time for another lunar occultation, but this time of Mars (pictured, to the left of the moon). Uranus, which is 2.6 billion kilometres away from Earth at the closest point in its orbit, is difficult to see with…
Anna Webber Grab your wallet, on your marks, go! The day is finally here. Gather around my beauty-loving, skincare fanatics for Amazon Prime Day 2022—but better. In case you missed it, there’s a new shopping event in town, Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale. The shopping event is set for today, October 11 and October 12, meaning major savings are just a couple of scrolls and clicks away. This year’s deals include a plethora of must-have makeup, skincare, and much for purchase at unbelievable prices. Think of everything from TikTok favorites like Revlon’s One-Step Hair Dryer and Styler to everyday lifesavers…
The problem with Amazon’s own-brand mince pies is that they’re delicious. For years, the ecommerce giant has stuck its fingers into every pie going—Amazon wind farms and an Amazon airline are no longer something to Amazon Blink at. Yet now Jeff Bezos has stuck his finger in the pie pie: For £2.04 ($2.50), British Amazon customers can get six deep-filled “by Amazon” mince pies delivered to their door. (For those unfamiliar, a mince pie is an individual spiced fruit Christmas treat with absolutely no meat in it, no matter what that one American food blog said in 2019.)And yes, the trouble is that Amazon’s taste great;…
Wizkid was the musical guest on the latest episode ofThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Nigerian vocalist performed his song “Money & Love” from his latest album, More Love, Less Ego. Watch his performance below.More Love, Less Ego is the fifth studio album from Wizkid. It’s the follow-up to his 2020 full-length Made in Lagos and includes the single “Bad to Me.” He recently announced a 2023 North American tour in support of the album.Read about Wizkid’s song “Essence” on Pitchfork’s list of “The Best Progressive Pop Music of 2021.”ContentThis content can also be viewed on the site it…
Esteemed director Mike Hodges has passed away at the age of 90. Mike Kaplan, a close longtime friend of Hodges and producer of I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, announced the director’s passing on December 20, 2022. Hodges was best known for his acclaimed crime dramas, such as Get Carter, Pulp, Croupier, and the previously mentioned I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead. Hodges also directed 1980’s Flash Gordon film, which featured music done by Queen. In addition to directing, Hodges wrote and produced various projects over the years. Hodges is survived by his wife, two sons, and five grandchildren. ComingSoon sends condolences…