Box Office: 'The Drama' Nabs Awesome (For A24) $6.4M Friday As 'Project Hail Mary' Tops $200M
A24’s new rom‑com *The Drama* opened Friday with a $6.4 million haul, making it the studio’s third‑biggest opening day ever. The film follows *Civil War* ($10.8 M) and *Marty Supreme* ($9.5 M) in that ranking. Analysts project a weekend domestic total between $14.4 million and $16.9 million, with upside potential to match *Civil War*’s $25.5 million run. Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the $28 million‑budget title could become A24’s third‑best debut if it sustains momentum.
Donald Glover's Yoshi Role Falls Flat, Feels Pointless
when i heard donald glover was going to play yoshi in the new mario movie, i was like, that's a good idea, he'll be funny. but i took my kids to see it, and he just squeaks or says "yoshi"...
Therapy Can Harm, Yet Still Helps Many
Therapy harm stuff is all over Threads right now and I'm just here to say that two things can be true. Our system needs to change. Stigma and coercive practices have shaped our field in ways that cause ongoing harm and On...
Trip Report Greyhound to Montpelier VT: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Canadian traveler took a Greyhound bus from Montreal to Montpelier, VT, for a low‑cost Easter weekend getaway. The $40 fare covered a four‑hour journey with a brief border stop in Burlington, allowing the traveler to avoid pricey flights. Accommodation at...
Stake Something to Boost Focus and Finish Projects
I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to have something at stake if you want to be focused. In other words, you will only be as focused to the degree that you have something that you would lose if you...
Later School Start Times Boost Teen Mental Health
Are your teens often exhausted? Here is a little on the science behind later school start times and their impact on health. With improved mental health and bett
New Hampshire's Sweet Mountain Hideaway Is An Outdoor Haven With Cool Caverns And Serene Trails
Rumney, New Hampshire, has become a premier New England climbing hotspot, boasting 38 distinct rock walls and over 1,000 established routes on schist cliffs. The town’s year‑round appeal includes ice‑climbing in winter and family‑friendly attractions like the Polar Caves Park,...
Daily Focus Shapes the Life You Desire
The life you want is built on what you choose to focus on daily. What are you prioritizing right now? 👇
The Strange Loneliness of a Full Life
The author recounts three intense weeks—training for an ultramarathon, viral cycling videos with his son, and closing multiple six‑figure consulting deals—yet feels a lingering emptiness. A hamstring injury forced him to stop running, exposing a stark contrast between physical presence...
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Explore Emerald Isle, North Carolina's Crystal Coast Beach Town With Clear Waters
Emerald Isle on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast offers unusually clear, turquoise waters thanks to its east‑west orientation and the nearby Gulf Stream. The town provides a range of accommodations, from the ocean‑front Islander Hotel & Resort to more than 700...
Texas' Once-Thriving Hill Country Community Is Now An Underwater Ghost Town You Can Still See When The Water Recedes
Old Bluffton, a once‑bustling Hill Country farming town founded in 1852, was flooded after the 1930s construction of Buchanan Dam, creating Lake Buchanan. The town’s remnants now sit about thirty feet underwater, reappearing when lake levels fall below 26 feet....
Longevity Biotech Isn’t New—Build Sustainable Business First
Anyone who thinks that Longevity Biotechnology is new and in the next 10 years we will find a cure for aging with AI should read Paul Segall's "Living Longer, Growing Younger". 1989. Read "Merchants of Immortality" 2003 next. I think that the...
Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Shiloh Makes Surprise Cameo in Dayoung’s ‘What’s a Girl to Do’ Music Video: Watch
Angelina Jolie’s 19‑year‑old daughter Shiloh made a surprise cameo in the teaser for K‑pop singer Dayoung’s upcoming music video “What’s a Girl to Do,” released on April 2. The 30‑second clip shows Shiloh dancing among a troupe of performers, and the...
Protein Monitoring Enhances EASO Obesity Care Timing
The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) has released new guidance emphasizing regular protein monitoring to optimize obesity treatment timing. Clinical data show that tracking protein intake enables clinicians to adjust interventions earlier, boosting weight‑loss efficacy. The recommendation...
Excerpt: The Collapse Of The Monoculture And The Rise Of Feudal Media
The author announces a forthcoming book on the decline of a unified media monoculture and the rise of what he calls "Feudal Media," slated for release in Fall 2026. Recent events, such as the Iran war coverage, have exposed readers’...
Measuring Fitness: Insights on Individual Phage Particles
Recent research is moving phage stability assessment from bulk plaque assays to single‑particle analysis, revealing that up to 99% of produced virions quickly become non‑infectious. Advanced microfluidics, liquid‑handling robotics, and high‑resolution imaging now track individual phage fates under stress, exposing...
Box Office: 'Super Mario Galaxy' Aims For (Another) $200M-Plus Easter Holiday Launch
Nintendo and Illumination are positioning the upcoming "Super Mario Galaxy" film to open with more than $200 million domestically over the Easter holiday weekend. The strategy leans on the franchise’s multigenerational appeal and a family‑focused release window. Analysts cite the 2015...
Collision-Born Magnetic White Dwarfs Emit X-Rays Solo
Astronomers have identified a new class of stellar remnants—highly magnetic, rapidly rotating white dwarfs formed from cosmic collisions, emitting X-rays without a companion star. These findings may reshape our understanding of stellar evolution. astronomy
2025 Daniel Radcliffe Movie With 95% RT Score Hits Netflix Today
Netflix added the filmed version of Daniel Radcliffe’s 2025 revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to its library, making the live Broadway recording instantly available to U.S. audiences. The production, captured during the 2023‑2024 run, features award‑winning performances...
Stop Trying to Cure Your "Weirdness" Because the Earth Actually Needs It
Author Ayana likens neurodivergent and unconventional individuals to pioneer plant species that restore damaged ecosystems. She argues that society’s push for conformity treats these “weeds” as problems, yet their unique traits are essential for cultural and ecological resilience. The piece...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a new episode reviewing "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," the sequel to the 2023 hit. Hosts Josh Parham, Giovanni Lago, and Daniel Howat discuss the returning creative team, a star‑studded voice cast, and the...
What Easter Demands Of Us In A World That Chooses Violence
The article reflects on Easter’s message that true victory comes through love, not overwhelming violence, contrasting Christ’s self‑sacrificial crucifixion with contemporary calls for force, such as the U.S. Defense Secretary’s prayer for “overwhelming violence” against Iran. It highlights biblical imprecatory...
Financial Security Resets Motivation, Lets Bootstrappers Choose Growth
This is true for me I used to be confused why bootstrappers slowed down after hitting revenue milestones like $20,000 a month But I realised that for most of them, they have enough 6-10 months of having 'enough' is a real reset in...
Looking for Tips to Dodge Nor
Has anyone successfully evaded norovirus when the rest of your household has it?! If so, can you share what you did? Asking for a MYSELF 😩 because this is currently me…just waiting & hoping:
I’m 66 and the Most Important Relationship of My Adult Life Has Been with Solitude — Not as a Consolation...
A 66‑year‑old electrician reflects on a lifelong preference for solitude, describing how alone time has been the source of his greatest honesty, creativity, and personal growth. He recounts decades of guilt and cultural pressure to conform to social expectations, especially...
Leadership Thrives Where Heart Beats Logic’s Math
“The mgt. tools typically used to run teams/orgs. are in the realm of reason, the domain of the logical brain, where 2 + 2 = 4. Yet the #leadership wisdom that gets the best from ppl extends beyond this, to the...
Losing Is Good; Embrace Failure
Wait to the end of this video and screen shoot the image with the wording .. save it , crop it and make it your screen saver for a week .. you need to get this truth in your mind...
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Experience València: A Blend of Historic Charm and Modern Marvels
València blends a massive historic centre—one of Europe’s largest—with cutting‑edge architecture and 12 miles of Mediterranean beach. Visitors can explore the Gothic cathedral that houses the alleged Holy Grail, climb the 207‑step El Miguelete tower, and wander the bustling Mercat Central. A...
Trading Success Depends More on Psychology Than Perfect Setups
"Most traders spend years looking for better setups when what they need is better behavior." Psychology beats perfect entries every time. — Unknown ─────── Free live trade 9am NY → https://t.co/66dSROeuCi
Your Closest Allies Spot the Potential You Miss
Airbnb CEO: the best people in your life can see potential in you, that you cannot see in yourself https://t.co/f6ILwy0eVI
The Fable (2024) by Ryosuke Takahashi Anime Review
The Fable (2024) adapts Katsuhisa Minami’s dark manga into a four‑episode anime that follows professional hitman Akira Sato as he is forced into a sabbatical and ordinary life in Osaka. Director Ryosuke Takahashi blends high‑stakes violence with domestic interludes, using...
Steve Jobs Believed Small Teams Achieve Extraordinary Results
Tim Cook on how Steve Jobs believed that small teams could do amazing work. https://t.co/k7bMtFM6hs
Steve Jobs Prioritized Beauty and Creation over Wealth
Larry Ellison on Steve Jobs: Apple became the most valuable company on earth and it wasn’t even one of Steve’s goals. He wasn’t trying to be rich. He wasn’t trying to be famous. He was obsessed with the creative process and...
Charles Albert Sends His Megaproject in Fontainebleau – It’s Likely At Least V17
French climber Charles Albert finally sent his eight‑year‑old barefoot boulder "Charlatan" in Fontainebleau, a line he believes merits at least a V17 grade. The problem features only three hand moves before a technical mantle, and Albert completed it despite a...
GLP‑1s Linked to Lower Risk of Mental Illness Worsening
GLP-1s appear to reduce the odds of mental illness getting worse. Another unlooked-for benefit. Caveats: 1. This is observational, not an RCT. 2. This is reduction of odds getting worse on each of these measures. Not reduction of existing mental illness....
Greens Boost Gut Microbiome and Epigenetics in Obese Seniors
Epigenetic and microbiome responses to greens supplementation in obese older adults: results from a randomized crossover-controlled trial https://t.co/Sz8ZmAUnxh https://t.co/zgpLh0dYG6
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Cooking Your Own Food Can Make a Big Difference to Your Mental Health
A recent Verywell Mind article highlights cooking as a powerful mental‑health tool, citing research that links home‑prepared meals to improved cognition, stronger social ties, and higher self‑esteem. It underscores the Mediterranean diet’s brain‑boosting nutrients and points to community‑supported agriculture and...
Prime Video Rolls Out Four Easter Week Releases
Amazon’s Prime Video to Add 4 New Releases During Easter Week: The One to Watch https://t.co/B3rspOJyGu via @TVAnswerMan
Earth and Moon Orbit a Shared Center of Mass
The relationship between the Earth and the Moon is a dynamic orbital dance governed by gravity, primarily influenced by the Earth's mass. While we often think of the Moon circling the Earth, both bodies actually orbit a shared center of...
The Louisiana Seafood Hotspot That's Known As 'The Most Cajun Place On Earth'
Vermilion Parish in southwest Louisiana, home to just over 57,000 residents, is celebrated as "the most Cajun place on earth" due to its highest concentration of Cajun ancestry in the state. The region’s coastal location supports a vibrant seafood industry,...
Easter: One Day to End the Daily Hunt
364 days a year you have to search the whole house to find where the kids put your phone, keys, and remotes. Easter is your one day to balance the scales. Put some effort into it.
Give Parents Your Presence, Not Just Presents
Spend quality times with your parents. Be present, interested and joyful. Give them your undivided attention. This is the best gift that you can give yourself.
Gardening Becomes a Journey of Self‑Discovery
The art of befriending time and change – @debbiemillman's lovely illustrated love letter to gardening as a portal to self-discovery https://t.co/vMIBqBoAtt
Productivity Tools Are only as Effective as Their Users
Notion. The app that lets you FEEL productive without actually getting anything done. Don't fall into the trap. Systems are only as good as the people who use them.
Pre-Drill Pilot Holes to Protect Wood and Simplify Projects
The next time you need to screw or nail two pieces of wood together, first invest a few extra minutes in prepping the project with pilot holes. These surefire tips will help simplify the project and save your wood from...
Doomism and Geoengineering Advocacy Now Converging, Says Hallam
In #NewClimateWar (see excerpt below) I warned back in early 2021 of the growing doomism/geoengineering advocacy nexus. 5 years later, we're seeing it in spades. Witness for example this new commentary (https://t.co/PkgSaNNChT) by "Extinction Rebellion" founder Roger Hallam: https://t.co/HZIAXUYC25
Smart Work Means Doing Less, Achieving More
“Intelligence is the ability to avoid doing work, yet getting the work done.” Linus Torvalds Creator of Linux https://t.co/etEfbk3EUI
Gratitude Unlocks the Full Richness of Everyday Moments
When we are thankful, we open ourselves up to fully experience the big and the small moments that make each day and each interaction truly special. #SaturdayThoughts #SaturdayMorning #SaturdayMotivation #gratitude #appreciation #thankful https://t.co/yHrsvrjxMh
Self‑Deception Can Be a Tool for Growth
Positive gaslighting If you're gonna bullshit yourself, make sure it's into a better version of yourself.
Moss Reveals the Power of Attentiveness Across Scales
The magic of moss and what it teaches us about the art of attentiveness to life at all scales https://t.co/n1O9vGnzhI