‘Picard’ Gets the ‘Next Generation’ Band Back Together The new season provides a victory lap for some of the most beloved “Star Trek” characters and actors. “I had long since given up on any hope of a conclusion as satisfying as this one is,” LeVar Burton said. Clockwise from top left: Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, … Continue reading What great news! Concluding shows for the Next Generation cast in “Star Trek: Picard””
Month: February 2023
What makes TÁR look different from all the other films this year?
http://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/tar-cinematography-florian-hoffmeister-1234807120/ Why ‘TÁR’ Looks Different from Every Other Movie of 2022 Director Todd Field and cinematographer Florian Hoffmeister tell IndieWire how custom lenses and a digital film emulsion system gave "TÁR" its singular visual style. Jim Hemphill Feb 8, 2023 12:00 pm @JimmyHemphill “TÁR” ©Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection Writer-director Todd Field’s “TÁR” is a singular film … Continue reading What makes TÁR look different from all the other films this year?
First vaccine approved for honeybees
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/science/honeybee-vaccine.html U.S.D.A. Approves First Vaccine for Honeybees Dalan Animal Health’s vaccine for American foulbrood, an aggressive bacterial disease, is the first for any insect in the United States. A conditional license for a vaccine to protect honeybees against American foulbrood disease has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Credit...Steve Pfost/Newsday, via Getty Images By Remy … Continue reading First vaccine approved for honeybees
USWNT no longer a cinch to win the Women’s World Cup this July in New Zealand — lots of info here
http://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usaw/story/4877300/5-world-cup-questions-for-uswnt-to-answer-at-shebelieves-cup 5 questions the USWNT and coach Vlatko Andonovski must answer at the SheBelieves Cup 9am, February 14, 2023 The 2023 Women's World Cup is fast approaching, and time is running out for the U.S. women's national team to get ready for the summer tournament in Australia and New Zealand. This week the USWNT will compete in the … Continue reading USWNT no longer a cinch to win the Women’s World Cup this July in New Zealand — lots of info here
Better late than never — who won what at the 2023 Grammys
https://apple.news/AClaiAAhHSRWDB8oLqcPSbQ Beyoncé sets a new Grammy record, while Harry Styles wins album of the year Updated February 6, 202312:53 AM ET ANASTASIA TSIOULCAS and HAZEL CILLS for NPR Beyoncé accepts best dance/electronic music album for RENAISSANCE during the 65th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday. The prize gave her 32 Grammys, the most of any artist in … Continue reading Better late than never — who won what at the 2023 Grammys
WSJ’s odd selection of the best films of 2022
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-best-films-of-2022-mcdonagh-spielberg-wahlberg-babylon-11670337643 The Best Films of 2022: The Silver Screen Staggers On An audience for character-driven, superpower-free movies remains elusive—but the year produced several great works that deserve to find one. ILLUSTRATION: SEAN MCCABE By Kyle Smith Dec. 6, 2022 10:00 am ETSAVEPRINTTEXT 78 Listen to article Length(7 minutes)Queue Film lovers hoped 2022 would be the first normal … Continue reading WSJ’s odd selection of the best films of 2022
Rihanna performed all her hits at the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show, pregnant
http://www.teenvogue.com/story/watch-rihanna-perform-umbrella-more-hits-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show? [click thru for Tweets and links] Watch a Pregnant Rihanna Perform All the Hits at Her Super Bowl 2023 Halftime Show She shined bright like a diamond. BY TEEN VOGUE FEBRUARY 12, 2023 Super Bowl 2023? We think you mean the live broadcast Rihanna concert enjoyed by millions. The Rihanna Super Bowl halftime show was … Continue reading Rihanna performed all her hits at the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show, pregnant
10 Best Low-Acid Coffees That May Be Easier on Your Stomach
http://www.wellandgood.com/best-low-acid-coffees/ The 10 Best Low-Acid Coffees That Are Easier on Your Stomach, According to Dietitians by Lesley Chen August 4, 2022 Photo: Getty Images/ Hinterhaus Productions With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll … Continue reading 10 Best Low-Acid Coffees That May Be Easier on Your Stomach
COVID plague deaths are now 90% among people 65+, vaccinated or not
http://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/11/28/covid-who-is-dying/ Covid deaths skew older, reviving questions about ‘acceptable loss’ The pandemic has become a plague of the elderly, with nearly 9 out of 10 deaths in people 65 or older By Ariana Eunjung Cha and Dan Keating Updated November 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. EST|, Published November 28, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EST President Biden may have declared the … Continue reading COVID plague deaths are now 90% among people 65+, vaccinated or not
5 Less obvious signs of seasonal depression you could be missing
http://www.self.com/story/seasonal-affective-disorder-symptoms? 5 Less Obvious Signs of Seasonal Depression You Should Definitely Pay Attention To Mental health experts say these can sometimes be easy to miss. By Maggie O'Neill February 9, 2023 February can be a bleak time for those of us who thrive in the sunshine—and even for those of us who don’t. Whether you’re an … Continue reading 5 Less obvious signs of seasonal depression you could be missing
How do you help a friend in despair?
As someone who has sometimes fought what I call "dropping into the pit," I found this article both touching and helpful for friends who may simply not know what to do or how to even recognize the depth of despair their friend is in. http://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/opinion/despair-friendship-suicide.html? OPINION How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair? At … Continue reading How do you help a friend in despair?
Is chocolate good for you?
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/12/well/eat/chocolate-health-benefits.html? Is Chocolate Good for You? Studies suggest that cocoa might benefit health, but it’s unclear how that may translate to a typical bar of chocolate. Credit...Aileen Son for The New York Times By Alice Callahan July 12, 2022Updated 2:34 p.m. ET Q: Is chocolate good for you? Chocolate has a long and illustrious reputation. Made from … Continue reading Is chocolate good for you?
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