The Neighborhood is ringing in a special milestone this spring as the show reaches its 100th episode and TV Insider has your exclusive first look at the installment. Celebrating the episode titled, “Welcome to Milestone,” stars Tichina Arnold, Marcel Spears, Cedric the Entertainer, Sheaun McKinney, Max Greenfield, Hank Greenspan, and Beth Behrs gathered for the table read in the photo, above. Meanwhile, filming for the episode, which is being directed by Cedric the Entertainer, will commence next week. (Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS) In the episode, Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) is struggling to find the perfect birthday gift for Tina (Arnold) as…
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New UC Davis research shows how an internal circadian clock controls the opening of individual florets in concentric rings in the sunflower head. This helps attract pollinating insects. Credit: Jason Spyres An internal circadian clock controls the distinctive concentric rings of flowering in sunflowers, maximizing visits from pollinators, shows a new study from plant biologists at the University of California, Davis. The work is published Jan. 13 in eLife. A sunflower head is made up of hundreds of tiny florets. Because of the way sunflowers grow, the youngest florets are in the center of the flower face and the most…
They’re always the hardest-working item in our wardrobes come autumn, so it’s little wonder all we can think about right now is boots. However, with a plethora new styles out there—think buckle boots, cowboy and the It pair favoured by British women, to name a few—there are almost too many options to choose from. So instead, we’re cancelling out the noise (just for a second) to focus our energy on a time-honoured classic: Chelsea boots.Chelsea boots have morphed into a perennial fallback. Dating back to the Victorian era when, much like today, they were worn by men and women alike,…
The cryptocurrency industry said on Wednesday it was disappointed with Australia’s decision to continue treating digital currencies as assets for tax purposes, and not as foreign currency.The government said in its budget announcement on Tuesday it would introduce legislation to enshrine the treatment of digital currencies such as Bitcoin as an asset.This means investors would pay capital gains tax on profit from selling crypto assets through exchanges and when they trade digital assets.The legislation removes uncertainty following the decision by El Salvador to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in September last year, the Australian government said in its budget announcement.Australia…
While streaming has become a prevalent way to access music, it appears that an increasing problem is popping up with fraudulent music streams now cutting into the loyalty money for legitimate artists. The streaming woe was brought to light thanks to new data from France’s Centre National de Musique, which suggests that at least 1 percent to 3 percent of the music streams in the country are actually fraudulent.By fraudulent, that means that these are streams that are generated and often paid for by stream farms and other “bad actors” in a bid to siphon off royalty monies from the…
Exploring community at the 2022 Queer Wave Film Festival 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. Jack “King” Kirby is a legend in the comic book world. For the uninitiated, he was the biggest artist working when Stan “The Man” Lee was writing practically everything that came out of Marvel Comics. He was part of the creative team behind the X-Men, Captain America, The Avengers, Thor, and so many other amazing characters that are part of the pop culture zeitgeist now. His signature pirate boots and the “Kirby Crackle” are deeply woven into comic book history. Kirby’s accomplishments weren’t…
After a two-year hiatus, fans finally have a concrete update on the Invincible Season 2 release date at Prime Video. On Friday, January 20, the streamer dropped a new video teaser (above) featuring Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) and Allen the Alien (Seth Rogen) chatting in a Burger Mart about the new season. “What have you been up to? It’s been awhile,” Allen asks. “I think everyone agrees it’s been, like, a little ridiculous how long it’s been.” “I’ve been busy writing, designing, storyboarding, voice acting, key posing, in-betweening, cleaning up, color slapping, comping the whole thing, and all that for,…
Fluorescent Flies: Fruit flies expressing red eye and green body fluorescent markers demonstrated the viability of a new system for safely converting split gene drives into full gene drives. Credit: Bier Lab, UC San Diego Scientists continue to expand the technological frontiers of CRISPR, along with its enormous potential, in areas ranging from human health to global food supplies. Such is the case with CRISPR-based gene drives, a genetic editing tool designed to influence how genetic elements are passed from one generation to the next. Gene drives designed for mosquitoes have the potential to curb the spread of malarial infections…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Sheer doesn’t always equate to edgy. In a TikTok shared on Jan. 4, Hailey Bieber wore another see-through dress, this one covered in delicate rosettes and romantic ruffles. The Fancì Club dress, which normally comes in white and pink, was created in a custom black color just for the model and Rhode founder, who posed in the outfit while Stephen Sanchez’s love song “Until…
The MakerDAO community, the largest decentralised finance (DeFi) protocol, has approved a proposal that will see the crypto protocol custody as much as $1.6 billion USD Coin (USDC) worth roughly Rs. 13,156 crore with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The USDC will be held via Coinbase’s institutional custody platform Coinbase Prime, and offer a yield of 1.5 percent, with custodied funds accessible round-the-clock to the DAO Peg Stability Module as it looks to help push the overall growth of the stablecoin and DeFi ecosystems.According to MakerDAO, 75 percent of the community voted to ratify the Coinbase Institutional Rewards proposal, paving the way…
Whether he’s behind the kit in Anthrax or a reunited Pantera, Charlie Benante has proven himself to be a versatile drummer. Now he can add “drumline” to his resume. Benante appeared at the Seattle Seahawks’ game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday(January 8th) to perform Pantera and Anthrax songs with the Seahawks Blue Thunder — a drumline that performs throughout Lumen Field during Seattle’s home games. The drumline wanted to play Pantera’s “Walk” and Anthrax’s “Indians,” and Benante obliged, sitting behind a full kit while the rest of the percussionists synced up for some physical choreography. Playing thrash metal…
HBO has revealed the first-look photos from The Last of Us‘ upcoming second episode, “Infected,” featuring Pedro Pascal’s Joel, Bella Ramsey’s Ellie, and Anna Torv’s Tess. Directed by The Last of Us game creator Neil Druckmann from a screenplay written by Craig Mazin, the next episode is expected to air this Sunday, January 22. In the new The Last of Us photos, we get to see Joel, Ellie, and Tess continue their journey to the Old State House. One of the photos also featured an unnamed character, portrayed by Indonesian actress Christine Hakim, who could potentially be connected to the…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 2023 may be newly upon us, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay here. That is what is so great about historical mysteries/thrillers: They allow us to dive into another time and place and see how people lived. You get to learn about how their society works, how people eat and dress, as well as the issues of the time. And of course, there is a delicious mystery at the center of it to add that much needed drama. What seems so…
Having drones on strings attached to a person could provide a more realistic simulation of interacting with physical objects in virtual reality Technology 25 November 2022 By Matthew Sparkes This drone can move your finger to give you the sensation of touch in virtual realityMartin Feick Drones attached to you by strings could give you a more realistic simulation of the forces you should feel when interacting with things in virtual reality. Various tricks have been used to make virtual reality more immersive and convincing, including fans that mimic wind and muscle vibrations that fool nerves into perceiving weight. Now, Martin…
It’s been almost 30 years since The Nanny named Fran Fine (Fran Drescher) from Flushing, Queens showed up at Maxwell Sheffield’s (Charles Shaughnessy) door. And then proceeded to turn the widow and his three kids’ world on its fanny. The beloved CBS sitcom that ran for six seasons starting in 1993 saw the employer-employee dynamic evolve from will-they-won’t-they to marital bliss and the birth of twins. Viewers also tuned in to follow the love-hate and love-love relationship between butler Niles (Daniel Davis) and Mr. Sheffield’s business associate C.C. (Lauren Lane). These days, the sitcom’s classic episodes have a new home…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Back in September 2021, Hailey Bieber took a vacation to Jamaica with best friend Kendall Jenner; Jenner’s then-boyfriend, Devin Booker; and Bieber’s husband, Justin. It was a double date in paradise, judging from the photos, and now Bieber is ringing in 2023 with a comeback tour of snaps from the trip. On Wednesday, she posted three throwback photos, which included a bright green thongkini…
One of the new features that arrived alongside the iPhone 14 handsets in September 2022 was a feature that Apple calls “Emergency SOS via satellite”—and the name tells you pretty much all you need to know.Apple says it’s intended for “exceptional circumstances when no other means of reaching the emergency services are available.” When you’re in trouble and you can’t get a Wi-Fi signal or a lock on a cell tower, your iPhone 14 will make contact with a satellite and send out your plea for help that way.Be warned, though, this isn’t a backup internet connection for personal use.…
Observations of a huge test satellite that launched in September have fuelled concerns about the impact a planned fleet could have on astronomy Space 25 November 2022 By Alex Wilkins The 64 square metre reflective array of the Blue Walker 3 satellite after deployment in orbitAST SpaceMobile A test satellite for a future space-to-Earth mobile phone network is brighter than 99.8 per cent of stars visible to the naked eye. If a planned fleet of 100 additional satellites is as bright or brighter, astronomers are concerned it could severely impact ground-based astronomy. In September, Texas-based firm AST SpaceMobile launched its…
The metal community was turned upside-down on Dec. 8, 2004. On the 24th anniversary of the assassination of John Lennon, music fans across the globe were bombarded by instant messages, emails and phone calls from friends and family informing them or wanting to know if the rumors that Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell had really been killed onstage. Was his brother and drummer Vinnie Paul still alive, and what happened to everyone else?As the hours passed, the horrible truth was revealed and the metal scene was irrevocably altered. Dimebag had indeed been shot and killed while performing onstage with his…
Remembering Yoshida Kiju: a titan of Japanese cinema 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 (msgIsString)…
19 Jan 2023 Books to Read for Fans of Emily in Paris If, like us, you’re eagerly awaiting the next season of Netflix’s Emily in Paris to release, and need some love stories to keep you occupied in the meantime – look no further! Check out these new romance releases, perfect for fans of Emily in Paris. City Lights Starry Nights by Kimberly Readnour Release Date: January 11, 2023 When forced to move to a small town, this overzealous city girl proves to be too much for her grumpy boss. Or does she? Hot chemistry and surprises await this spontaneous…
The boys are back, as Comedy Central has revealed the premiere date for the 26th season of Trey Parker and Matt Stone‘s South Park. The upcoming season of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning animated series returns on February 8 to Comedy Central, where it has aired on Wednesday nights since 1997. In the footage above, we’re given several iconic establishing shots from the adult cartoon, including a backdrop of the town and the pasture outside of the town, before the scene cuts to Butters getting probed in a laboratory as the words “there’s no place like here” flash on-screen. The…
Strong neighborhood connections reduced the negative impact of living alone on the death rates of older Chinese Americans, according to Rutgers researchers. The study, published in Social Science and Medicine, examined if neighborhood cohesion in Chinese Americans living in the greater Chicago area would reduce the impact of living alone on early death. “Older Chinese Americans who lived by themselves in neighborhoods with low cohesion were much more likely to die earlier than those who lived by themselves in neighborhoods with strong cohesion,” said Yanping Jiang, author of the study and faculty member at the Center for Population Behavioral Health…
Edward Berthelot Taking care of your hair can be frustrating, especially when you’ve been blessed with thicker, coiler strands than most. It’s easy to hide your mane under a hat or tied it up in a ponytail or bun, but no matter what style you choose, you need an arsenal of products to maintain a healthy head of curls. Problem is, not every hair product you see can give your curly strands the proper care it deserves. Just as there are thickening products for fine hair or hydrating shampoos for dry hair, there are a slew of products that can…
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro were launched by Google alongside Pixel Watch earlier this month. The flagship smartphone series appears to have turned a new leaf in the Pixel’s history. During Google’s Q3 2022 earnings call, the company revealed that it had its “highest selling week ever” for the Pixel lineup till date. Google’s Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat credited the Pixel 6a as being primarily responsible for the solid growth in hardware revenues. The Pixel 6a powered by the company’s in-house Tensor SoC was launched in July. Meanwhile, Google’s Q3 revenue rose 6 percent year-on-year to $69.1 billion…
The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Motley Crue are just three of the rock and metal bands among Billboard’s year-end ranking of the overall top-grossing tours of 2022.In the second full year since the COVID-19 pandemic effectively shuttered all touring in 2020, some big-time rock artists returned in an even bigger way.Guns N’ Roses, My Chemical Romance, Iron Maiden and Trans-Siberian Orchestra are just a few of the other rock artists on the list.Overall, the top 5 highest grossing tours for the year were the Latin rapper Bad Bunny ($373.5 million in gross receipts), the rock king Elton John ($334.5 million), the pop stars Ed Sheeran ($246.3…
Disney+ doesn’t have a ton of new shows and movies in January, but they’re planning a pretty substantial rest of the year. They just unveiled a teaser for their 2023 highlights today, and it includes new footage of a whole bunch of highly-anticipated series and films.The highlights of the highlights include The Mandalorian Season 3, Ahsoka Season 1 starring Rosario Dawson as the Jedi hero who was previously featured in The Mandalorian Season 2, the debut of Pixar’s animated series Win or Lose, Marvel’s Secret Invasion starring Samuel L. Jackson and Emilia Clarke, and the live-action Peter Pan & Wendy from David Lowery, the director who previously reimagined the Disney animated…
Battlegrounds: Book 1 of 4 of the Matari Series by Stephen A. Carter What’s it About? Travel across turbulent seas, through twisting, hidden passageways, and over the bloody historic battlefield of the siege of Fort Sumter in the first installment of a series that will change the way readers think of the months leading up to the US Civil War. Author Stephen A. Carter presents a gripping story of historical fiction that captures the complexity of the years preceding the US Civil War. He illustrates the greed, bloodlust and political manipulations of both the North and South that pushed America…
Credit: National Institute of Standards and Technology This standard reference material from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will help calibrate procedures for calcium determinations used in clinical analysis and for routine critical evaluation of the daily working standards applied in these procedures. Additionally, the certified values can be used to validate analytical methods for determining calcium and carbonate. NIST has released a mass fraction reference material for calibrating the instruments used by a wide variety of manufacturers. Mass fraction of a substance is the ratio of mass of the substance to the total mass. Calcium carbonate is…