Changes in behavior and affect states over time. Duration of time is measured as the ratio of observed behavior to the recorded footage of each occasion. Credit: Journal of Intelligence (2022). DOI: 10.3390/jintelligence10040118 New findings from the University of Houston may reverse some of the prevailing wisdom about the scourge of screen time and digital devices in the hands of young children. The research is the first to focus on a child under three and reveals that while digital technology may bore, distract and confuse them, those are the same emotions that promote creativity and learning. “One possible benefit from…
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Wizardom Legends: Temple of the Unknown? Tor Ranseur and his misfit crew of relic hunters were first introduced near the end of my Fall of Wizardoms series. While they only occupied a handful of chapters, I found them fun to write. Their camaraderie, team dynamic, and their constant questing for magical artifacts combine perfectly to create a page-turning and action-packed series. I enjoy writing quest stories anyway, so I found myself compelled to craft a spinoff series featuring this entertaining adventuring squad. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is…
Regression models of children’s time with parents and alone—average effect. Source Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. K Cohort, waves 1–6 (2004–2014). Note Both the random effects (Panel A) and fixed effects (Panel B) regressions include four separate models, controlling for child age, maternal education, paternal education, mother’s class, father’s class, language spoken at home, number of siblings, region of residence, and residential parent re-partnering. Child’s sex is only included in the random effects models. Confidence intervals are included at the 95% level (number of diary observations = 14,862). Credit: European Journal of Population (2022). DOI: 10.1007/s10680-022-09643-2 Separation leads to a significant but…
Poor Maggie had to make some tough choices. That’s because her mentor came to town, and something was off about her on FBI Season 5 Episode 13. It was enjoyable to indirectly look back at a younger Maggie through Gwen’s eyes. And didn’t OA eat that up? . It was a very organic way that the reunion was set up. The FBI got sucked in because a dead body was gunned down in some kind of federal economic zone. Someone texted one of the victim’s burners, and surprise, surprise, that someone was Gwen, who regularly used the victim, Cole Dixon, a…
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady started divorce proceedings this year, making this the first Christmas the super model has celebrated since their separation. She and Brady share two children, 13-year-old Benjamin and 10-year-old Vivian, and she decided to take them to her native Brazil for the holidays. She shared a carousel of pictures from their gorgeous family vacation on Instagram. “It’s my Rio Grande do Sul Heaven, Sun, South, Earth and Color,” she wrote in the caption. “Where everything that is planted grows and what blooms the most is love. It’s always so good to come back home. Always so…
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Mining Metal is a monthly column from Heavy Consequence contributing writers Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey. The focus is on noteworthy new music emerging from the non-mainstream metal scene, highlighting releases from small and independent labels — or even releases from unsigned acts. Looking back on 2022, three bands dominated what little coverage metal receives outside its usual carnival. Chat Pile, Undeath, and Dream Unending were everywhere, and rightfully so. Three young bands in three disparate styles dropping bombshells all within a few months of each other doesn’t happen often, and it practically never gets the coverage those three groups earned…
One of the projects that DC Studios’ James Gunn announced while unveiling the first stage of the DC Universe last week was a Swamp Thing movie, which is set to “investigate the dark origins” of the character. Due to this, the upcoming DCU Swamp Thing movie will be much scarier than any of DC’s other projects. Gunn notes that “this is a much more horrific film, but we’ll still have Swamp Thing interact with the other characters.” Safran noted that Swamp Thing will be a prime example of the DC Universe being connected while still varying in tone depending on…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Bear Stalker? After a trip to Montana and seeing a lodge on an island in a lake, I knew one day I would come up with a story to include that lodge. And I had been building up to bringing my main character’s sister back into his life. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? I enjoy reading mysteries. Not necessarily the same type as mine. I write a police procedural with a Fish and Wildlife officer as the main…
Conversing with a friend just once during the day to catch up, joke around or tell them you’re thinking of them can increase your happiness and lower your stress level by day’s end. These are among the results of a new study co-authored by University of Kansas professor of Communication Studies and friendship expert Jeffrey Hall. “Quality Conversation Can Increase Daily Well-Being” was published in the journal Communication Research by Hall and co-authors Amanda Holmstrom, Natalie Pennington, Evan Perrault and Daniel Totzkay. The study was informed by and provides further support for Hall’s Communicate Bond Belong (CBB) theory of relationships.…
And we got our first Joe kill of the season! Shockingly, it took until YOU Season 4 Episode 3 for Joe to officially murder someone himself. But he hated it the whole time, you guys. He swears! Rest in peace, Vic. Unfortunately, that hasn’t prevented Joe from getting everyone’s attention, including the cops. That cliffhanger is nerve-wracking. We got sex, murder, solid characterization, and a self-aware, vulnerable Joe. It made Eat the Rich the strongest hour of the season thus far. Joe is such a fun character because he makes it far too easy to believe him and buy into…
I ordered it at the end of October; a beautiful navy-blue satin dress with a refined high neckline and pretty puff sleeves. I slipped it on—how flattering! I added sparkly shoes—how glam! Admittedly, I was smug. I’d found the perfect party dress at Marks and Spencer, and knowing how much you all love an M&S find, I was beyond excited to share it with you. By the time I’d taken my obligatory outfit snaps, however, it had all but sold out, save for incredibly low stock levels in a couple of sizes. Fast-forward to December, and the dress has been almost…
Redmi Note 12 series is set to debut in China on Thursday. The Xiaomi sub-brand has now confirmed that one of the smartphones in the lineup will bear the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ moniker. Furthermore, this smartphone is set to get a 200-megapixel Samsung HPX main camera, which could be the ISOCELL HP3 sensor that Samsung unveiled earlier this year. This camera is capable of 8K video recording at 30fps and 4K at 120 fps. In related news, a tipster has leaked design renders of the complete Redmi Note 12 lineup.Redmi shared a post on Weibo on Tuesday to confirm…
UPDATE (Jan. 25, 2023): Corey Taylor has now leaked even more info about the forthcoming solo follow-up effort to his 2020 debut solo album. In a pair of new photos, the Slipknot singer shows off a handmade recording progress chart for his new material displaying 17 working song titles, as ThePRP reported. See the photo here and down toward the bottom of this post. Taylor has also posted video of him belting at full aggression during.a vocal take.The working titles are “Beyond,” “The Box,” “Post Traumatic Blues,” “Talk Sick,” “We Are the Rest,” “Sorry Me,” “Breath of Fresh Smoke,” “Hey Manifesto,” “Midnight,” “Stay…
Why Barbie and Oppenheimer will make the perfect cinema double bill 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…
Example Data Gap Area in Marin County. Credit: SHALLOW GROUNDWATER RESPONSE TO SEA-LEVEL RISE: Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties (2023) Amid dramatic ocean swells and drenching atmospheric rivers, a new report lays bare a hidden aspect of sea level rise that has been exacerbating flooding in the Bay Area. The report, which was released Tuesday, maps areas that could flood from groundwater hovering just a few feet, or even inches below ground. This layer of water gets pushed upward as denser water from the ocean moves inland from rising tides. On its way up, even before the…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Dish Dog? I am intrigued by simple errors that criminals make that trip them up and get them caught. I wanted to create a unique criminal plot that readers, especially those who enjoy financial crimes, would find interesting. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? I like to read legal thrillers. What books are on your TBR pile right now? As I Saw It by Keith Wells. What scene in your book was your favorite to write? In the…
Concrete is everywhere: in buildings, roads, sidewalks, bridges and foundations for almost every structure imaginable. We make more concrete than we do any other material on Earth, and that volume is rising because of global development, especially in China and India. Cement—the powdery binder that holds the sand or crushed stone in concrete together—is one of the most energy-intensive products on the planet. Limestone used in it is baked at up to 1,450 degrees Celsius (2,640 degrees Fahrenheit) in enormous kilns that are fired almost exclusively with fossil fuels. The chemical reactions involved produce even more carbon dioxide as a…
Melinda Dillon who is known for her roles in films such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind and A Christmas Story has died. She was 83 years old. The actress reportedly died on January 9, according to an obituary listing shared by her family. Born October 13, 1939, Dillon would have been 84 this fall. Dillon’s last onscreen appearances were in 2007 for the film Reign Over Me and the television series Heartland in which she featured for three episodes. A Christmas Story (Credit: © MGM / Courtesy: Everett Collection) The two-time Oscar-nominated actress rose to fame with her…
No one loves a plunging moment like Jennifer Lopez. Ahead of the “Shotgun Wedding” premiere on Amazon Prime on Jan. 26, the triple threat shared glamorous throwback photos of herself on a set wearing a chic yet unconventional David Koma pantsuit and stacks of gold jewelry. Presumably styled by her go-to duo, Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, Lopez dressed in a black short-sleeved blazer cinched at the waist with nothing underneath, paired with classic wide-leg trousers. Wearing sky-high PVC platforms, she amped up the all-black ensemble with hoop earrings, piles of bracelets, and layered necklaces, including one from FoundRae that…
India is the most significant country for Meta in terms of all the new things that feature across its platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, a top company official said. Meta has also provided a great opportunity for numerous brands and millions of creators to express their creativity and build audiences in India through short-form videos, said Manish Chopra, Director and Head of Partnerships for Facebook India (Meta), adding that India is a very critical market for the company’s platforms from multiple dimensions. A lot of new product learning and incubation is done in the country, and ‘Reels’ is an…
The 2023 Super Bowl will go down in history as the moment Rihanna revealed to the world that she was pregnant with her second child. Well, that and the whole thing with the football game. After an intense face-off between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, the Missouri team emerged victorious, winning the game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., with a score of 38-35. Of course, Rihanna was also a huge winner; her halftime show performance – the first one since Apple Music took over halftime show sponsorship from Pepsi – was full of a jaw-dropping…
The Netflix schedule for February 6-12 features the first part of the much-anticipated You Season 4. On Thursday, February 9, the streaming will release five installments in the fourth run of You. Based on Caroline Kepnes’s novel series, You centers around Joe Goldberg, a toxic and delusional stalker who has the tendency to become extremely obsessed with every girl he falls in love with. “After his previous life went up in flames, Joe Goldberg has fled to Europe to escape his ‘messy’ past, adopt a new identity, and, of course, to pursue true love,” reads the synopsis. “But Joe soon finds himself in…
In November, Penguin Random House’s acquisition of Simon & Schuster was blocked by a federal court ruling. PRH decided not to appeal the decision. Since then, the fate of the publisher has been up in the air, especially since Paramount Global, its parent company, has stated it “does not fit strategically within Paramount’s broader portfolio” and that they are not interested in keeping it. Today, Paramount Global has announced that Simon & Schuster is up for sale once again. They are currently “explor[ing] a sale of Simon & Schuster that could value it between $2 billion and $2.5 billion,” according…
The European Space Agency has chosen an astronaut with a physical disability for the first time, as one of six new trainees for space missions Space 23 November 2022 , updated 24 November 2022 By Alex Wilkins New astronaut John McFallESA – P. Sebirot The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced its newest astronauts, including the first ever astronaut with a physical disability. John McFall, who is from the UK, had his right leg amputated after a motorcycle accident at age 19. He is a surgeon who has represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland as a Paralympic sprinter. The other…
Michael Schwartz/CBS Grammy AwardsSUNDAY: Trevor Noah hosts the music-filled ceremony honoring the recording industry from L.A.’s Crypto.com (formerly Staples) Arena, with Beyoncé leading the nominations and poised to make Grammy history. Highlights include a mega-salute to the hip hop genre on its 50th anniversary, introduced by LL Cool J with Questlove as producer and musical director as The Roots provides music for a lineup including Busta Rhymes (with Spliff Star), Missy Elliott, Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, Salt-N-Pepa, Big Boi, De La Soul, GloRilla and more. The In Memoriam section…
It’s that time of year again. And no, I’m not talking about party season and all the Christmas trimmings. (Although, that’s fun too.) Sale season is upon us, and after kicking off with a weekend of flash offers for Black Friday, we’re now seeing more incredible deals popping up as both luxury and high-street retailers reveal their end-of-year sales. If you’re after designer buys for less, be sure to check out our edits from the just-launched Matches and Net-a-Porter sales. But if you’re still on the hunt for some classic winter buys—from the perfect cosy coat to battle this cold front to boots, knits and even some last-minute partywear—there’s one…
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out an image blurring tool to WhatsApp Desktop Beta users. Last year, WhatsApp introduced photo editing tools to WhatsApp Web and desktop apps, a feature that was previously only available on the platform’s mobile app. These tools allow users to edit photos, and add stickers, before sending them. With the latest rollout, although limited to Desktop Beta version users, an additional tool will be available to users on their photo editors that will allow them to blur out any sensitive or unwanted information from images before sharing them with others, according to…
[] Skip to main content Miley’s latest hit accumulates 9.3 million streams during the latest cycle. Miley Cyrus Brianna Capozzi* Miley Cyrus “Flowers” (Columbia) continues to grow in the U.K., where it logs a full month at No. 1. Accumulating more than 9.3 million streams during the latest cycle, “Flowers” continues its streak as the most-streamed track in the U.K. for a fourth consecutive week. “Flowers” is by some distance Miley’s longest-reigning No. 1 in the U.K., beating the single-week runs for her previous leaders “We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball,” both from 2013. Explore See latest videos, charts and…
Boys won’t be boys: How Magic Mike XXL denounces toxic masculinity 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…