Foot & Leg Clinic’s Debut Album, Sit Down for Rock and Roll, Is Quirky Indie-Rock Goodness
Foot & Leg Clinic, the Glasgow band formerly known as Wife Guys of Reddit, has launched its debut album *Sit Down for Rock and Roll* on Bingo Records. The record reflects a period of illness, loss, and slower creative pacing for front‑liners Niamh R. MacPhail and Arion Xenos. Musically, it blends quirky indie‑rock hooks with layered guitars, synths, sax, strings and distortion, drawing comparisons to Neutral Milk Hotel, early REM, Stephen Malkmus and Yo La Tengo. Themes of mortality, disability and life expectations run throughout, capped by an eye‑catching cover art.
Bring Your Intuition From Nosebleed to Court‑Side
It’s about how to get your intuitive voice to sit court side in your mind (as opposed to the nosebleed section) to use a stadium metaphor More about that in my last post Drop a 💜 if this resonates
Odds & Ends: March 13, 2026
The Art of Manliness’ "Odds & Ends" roundup spotlights four distinct stories: Bill Zehme’s posthumously completed biography of Johnny Carson offers a rare glimpse into the introverted TV legend and mid‑century entertainment culture; the Garmin Forerunner 55 is praised for...
Why Behavior Change Fails without Environmental Alignment
The article argues that behavior change often collapses because people focus on internal willpower while neglecting the surrounding environment. It explains how visual cues, friction, and contextual identity subtly steer actions, making the environment a more powerful driver than motivation....
Only Natural International Student Design Competition Opens for Entries
The Only Natural International Student Design Competition launches its third edition, inviting students to create sustainable capsule collections primarily from natural fibres. Winners receive travel, accommodation, a trophy, and global publicity across Only Natural’s platforms, with the final showcase at...
TACC: Designing Protein Building Blocks for Advanced Materials
University of Delaware researchers, using TACC’s Stampede3 supercomputer, have computationally designed peptide fragments called bundlemers that self‑assemble into ordered structures under extreme pH conditions. Molecular simulations on Stampede3 revealed how precise surface charge patterns stabilize the barrel‑shaped four‑peptide units, enabling...
‘It’s Not Weak to Speak’: NYC Construction Unions Launch Mental Health Initiative
The Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York launched the Building Trades Peer Support Network to combat the construction industry’s alarming suicide rate. The program aims to train 1,000 peer supporters—about 1% of its 100,000 members—to identify and...
Lykke Li’s ‘Knife In My Heart’ Unleashes Her Inner Emo Girl
Swedish singer‑songwriter Lykke Li has dropped the single “Knife In The Heart,” the first taste of her forthcoming album The Afterparty, due May 18. The track, which she describes as a “brutalist nursery rhyme,” pairs stark, minimalist production with an emotionally raw...
Developing “High Performance Habits” With Brendon Burchard
Brendon Burchard, high‑performance expert, delivered a Vistage presentation on building habits that enable CEOs to thrive amid rapid change. He argues that top leaders shift from a strengths‑focused mindset to asking, “What must I do to serve?” expanding capabilities rather...
Ultra-Processed Foods and Sports Nutrition: Should Athletes Be Worried?
Athletes increasingly rely on ultra‑processed sports nutrition products such as gels, drinks and recovery shakes, but these items are engineered for rapid energy delivery and post‑exercise recovery rather than everyday sustenance. The article argues that the health risks associated with...
Unwed Sailor Announce High Remembrance
Unwed Sailor, the instrumental project led by Johnathon Ford, announced its latest LP, *High Remembrance*, slated for release on May 8 through indie label Current Taste. The record fuses post‑punk urgency with post‑rock ambience, accompanied by a wave‑themed visual package that...
5‑Minute Calcium Scan Beats Cholesterol for Heart Risk
The Coronary Artery Calcium Scan - The Heart Disease Test You've Never Heard Of There's a 5-minute heart scan… No needles. No treadmill. No contrast dye. And it predicts heart attack risk better than cholesterol alone. https://youtu.be/XVNLubDAE-M
Medieval Farms Were a Boon for Biodiversity, Research Finds
A new study of the Lake Constance region shows that medieval farms created a mosaic of fields, pastures, and forests that drove a steady rise in plant diversity from 500 AD to around 1000 AD. The research, based on fossil pollen, archaeological...
Better Living Through Dying
In this episode of the Unspeakeasy Podcast, host Megan Daum talks with author and humorist Annabelle Gurwitch about her new memoir, *The End of My Life Is Killing Me*, which chronicles her experience living with stage‑four lung cancer diagnosed during...
Atlantis The Royal Announces a Resort in the Maldives
Atlantis The Royal announced its first Maldives resort, slated to open in 2029 on a dual‑island site in South Malé Atoll. The development will offer 270 guest rooms, 223 villas and private mansions, plus a 70,000‑square‑metre Aquaventure waterpark and 20...
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen on How India Continues To Inspire Them
Def Leppard will embark on their first India tour, playing Shillong on March 25, followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru. The three‑city run adopts the high‑tech setlist and production from their recent Las Vegas residency, promising a theatrical rock experience. Guitarist Phil...
'Our Present Is Barbara’s Future' By Edin Custo
Documentary "Barbara Forever" by Brydie O’Connor spotlights pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer, whose five‑decade career is introduced to new audiences at Sundance and Berlinale. The film resonates with both early‑twenties queer viewers and senior lesbians discovering Hammer for the first...
Choose One Truth Over Many Excuses
The post argues that excuses proliferate, obscuring responsibility and halting progress. It contends that embracing a single, uncomfortable truth simplifies decision‑making and restores focus. By stripping away layered rationalizations, individuals can identify concrete obstacles and take targeted actions. This mindset...
Coming at 3 P.m.: I Talk Live to Jim Haslam, Who Has Investigated Covid's Origins for Years, About Ralph Baric,...
Alex Berenson announces a live interview at 3 p.m. ET with Jim Haslam, a longtime investigator of COVID‑19 origins. Haslam will discuss his new theory involving virologist Ralph Baric, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and the Rocky Mountain National Laboratory. The session follows Berenson’s recent exposé on...
A Visit to Tomás Saraceno’s Berlin Studio Delves Into a Deeply Empathetic Practice
Tomás Saraceno’s Berlin studio was featured in a new Art21 documentary that probes his collaborative, interdisciplinary practice. The film follows his team as they examine installations that mimic spider webs to explore how humans occupy space and relate to one...
Transform Your Reading: Discover, Retain, Apply Books
All I want to do is help people read more books. If you DON'T read a lot books: I want my content to help you discover life-changing books and strengthen your reading habit. If you DO read a lot of books:...
The Aging Crisis Is Here, and Technology Is No Longer Optional
By 2034, roughly one‑fifth of Americans will be over 65, creating the first senior‑majority population and an old‑age dependency ratio above 0.35. The surge strains healthcare staffing, with projected physician shortages exceeding 90,000, and inflates caregiver demand beyond the 50 million...
D2C Fashion Brand Odette Plans Kidswear Launch and 100-Store Expansion by FY ’28
Odette, a direct‑to‑consumer fashion brand founded in 2021, announced a June 2026 launch of a kidswear line and an aggressive rollout to 100 exclusive brand outlets by FY ’28. The company already operates over 35 stores across major Indian metros and is...
Hilton Enters Mongolia with the Signing of Conrad Ulaanbaatar, Marking a New Chapter for Luxury Hospitality in the Capital
Hilton announced the signing of Conrad Ulaanbaatar, its first property in Mongolia, a 227‑room luxury hotel within the mixed‑use Eco Tower in the capital’s central business district. The hotel is slated to open in 2028 and will feature four dining venues,...
Introducing The Definitive, 172-Page, Ultimate Music Guide: Yes
Kelsey Music Publishing has launched a 172‑page “Ultimate Music Guide” dedicated to progressive‑rock icons Yes. The hardcover arrives just before the band’s 2026 Fragile tour in the UK and is sold through the retailer’s online shop. Inside, readers find an...
“Tree Work” By Photographer Reave Dennison
Reave Dennison’s new series “Tree Work” showcases 29 silver‑gelatin prints documenting maritime and forestry labour in British Columbia, captured over five years while he worked as a log salvor and arborist. The exhibition opens at Pale Fire in Vancouver on March 19 and...
The Level Share Fate Insurgency
The Level releases a new indie‑rock single that returns to straightforward songwriting, featuring a light‑strummed intro that builds into a confident groove. The track’s chorus drops at the 1:16 mark, adding a subtle swagger before settling into a catchy, boogie‑infused...
Hire Motivation, Inspire Growth—Not Just Skill.
Great companies don’t hire skilled people and motivate them. Great companies hire motivated people and inspire them.
Portraits of Human Connection
Emmet Gowin’s new exhibition, *Baldwin Street: Photographs 1966‑1994*, opens at Pace Gallery in New York, showcasing three decades of intimate family portraits taken on his childhood street in Virginia. The body of work captures everyday moments—children at play, kitchen scenes,...
Inside MSC Cruises’ Partnership with ORCA to Strengthen Marine Research
MSC Cruises is launching its inaugural Alaska season in summer 2026 with a science‑led partnership with marine‑conservation group ORCA. A dedicated Marine Mammal Observer will be stationed on the upgraded MSC Poesia to identify whales in real time, guide navigation,...
March 13, 1989: Quebec Goes Dark
In March 1989 a series of intense solar flares—including an X4.5 on March 10 and an M7.3 on March 12—produced coronal mass ejections that struck Earth on March 13, triggering a massive geomagnetic storm. The storm drove aurorae visible as far south as...
Tilly Norwood Creator Defends Her Controversial Synthetic Character
In this episode of The Business, host Kim Masters interviews Aline Vander Veldin, co‑founder of Particle 6 Productions, about her synthetic AI character Tilly Norwood. Vander Veldin explains that Tilly is intended solely for AI‑generated content and is not meant to...
Base Training Isn’t Just for Beginners—9 Other Instances Where It’s the Appropriate Plan
Base training, a low‑intensity mileage buildup, is often dismissed as only for beginners, but experts say it’s a cornerstone for runners at any level. The article outlines nine scenarios where returning to a base phase—after a race, burnout, extended time...
NASA Begins Building Nuclear-Powered Dragonfly Drone for 2028 Launch to Saturn Moon Titan
NASA’s Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory has started building and testing the Dragonfly rotorcraft, a nuclear‑powered drone destined for a 2028 launch to Saturn’s moon Titan. The car‑sized craft will use a radioisotope power system, marking a shift from solar‑driven...
86% of Musicians Report Mental Strain as Creative Burnout Hits All-Time High
A Ditto Music survey of nearly 2,000 independent artists finds that 86% are experiencing mental strain and creative burnout. Social media pressure tops the list of causes, cited by 52% of respondents, while 24% point to financial insecurity. The relentless...
Growing Crystals Tiny and Large
Researchers at Rice University confirmed that Thomas Edison’s 1879 carbon‑filament bulb unintentionally produced graphene when a 110 V current was applied for 20 seconds. Building on James Tour’s Flash Joule Heating method, they replicated the process, showing a cheap, rapid route...
Call for Entries: Northern Animation Network
The Northern Animation Network launches its 2026 call for entries, allowing animators to submit a single short‑film entry that will be considered by four major Nordic and Baltic festivals—Fredrikstad, Viborg, REX, and BLON. The initiative uses a shared FilmFreeway account,...
Institut Quantique Joins Qblox Excellence Center Program to Advance Distributed Quantum Computing
The Institut quantique at Université de Sherbrooke has become a Qblox Excellence Center, integrating Qblox’s modular control electronics into its Quantum FabLab. The partnership targets distributed heterogeneous quantum computing, aiming to build scalable, fault‑tolerant architectures across superconducting, spin and hybrid...
Matthew Liebeck
London-born trumpeter Matthew Liebeck, now based in Berlin, is set to release his quartet’s second album “Wishes”. The record blends drum‑and‑bass rhythms with post‑bop jazz, reflecting his influences from jungle, bebop and 70s fusion. After two years of playing Berlin’s...
The Story Behind Iran’s only Van Gogh: ‘At Eternity’s Gate'
Vincent van Gogh’s 1882 lithograph *At Eternity’s Gate* – one of only seven surviving copies – resides in the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art after passing through Rockefeller, dealer Eugene Thaw, and Farah Pahlavi. The print, inscribed by Van Gogh in English, later...
Retailers Are Boarding The Airport Retail Boom
India’s airports are evolving into major fashion destinations as passenger traffic tops 350 million annually, driving a surge in non‑aeronautical revenue. Retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Levi’s and luxury houses like Hugo Boss are expanding storefronts across existing and upcoming terminals, despite rents...
Great New Prog You Must Hear From Devin Townsend, Green Carnation, Midge Ure, Teramaze and More in Prog's Brand New...
Prog magazine has introduced a brand‑new "Tracks Of The Week" column, curating seven fresh progressive‑rock releases for fans to stream and vote on. The series highlights a charity single, “Do You Wonder?”, which raised money for Amnesty International and topped...
Great Coaches Prioritize Your Growth Over Their Agenda
An effective coach doesn't need you to be a certain way. They have no agenda. Just your growth. Thats it. They know that if you're too rigid, you'll rebel far too hard in the other direction.
Embrace Discomfort Today, Reap Comfort Tomorrow
The more comfortable your life is now, the less comfortable it will be 10 years from now. Invest discomfort today to win more comfort in the future.
Caren Wuhrer Shooting Her Debut Feature, Große Mutter - Production / Funding - Germany
Caren Wuhrer’s debut feature *Große Mutter* is currently in principal photography in Hamburg’s Steilshoop district under the Nordlichter talent initiative, a joint programme by NDR, MOIN Filmförderung and nordmedia. The coming‑of‑age drama follows a disillusioned teenager and a weary septuagenarian...
Master CGM for Athletes: Science, Myths, Practical Tips
Clear science. Practical guidance. Common myhts challenged. Join us to learn how to use CGM effectively and responsively with atheletes. https://t.co/q43bbIu6Me https://t.co/Yl2muIZiGN
Strengthening My Back Takes Time, Friday Motivation
Back has always been a weak spot for me. But putting in the work to build it is fun. Give it time… Pumped for Friday. Let’s go! 💪🏻🚀 https://t.co/UKx1xWUOyt
The Boy of the Blue Pews
In "The Boy of the Blue Pews," the author reflects on growing up in a Baptist church where rows of blue pews symbolized a tight‑knit community that shaped his values, ethics, and sense of belonging. He describes how the congregation...
Gorillaz Fans Aren't Happy About This
Gorillaz released their latest album, The Mountain, to strong fan reception, while co‑creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett sparked controversy by suggesting the virtual band could be handed to a new generation of artists. The interview revealed a plan to...
Oscar Crawl #10: Train Dreams
Train Dreams is a period drama set in early 20th‑century America that follows a solitary lumberjack whose family is killed by a wildfire. The film repeatedly invokes the exploitation of Chinese railroad laborers as a symbolic conscience. Critics praise the...