Cody Diekhoff of Chicago Farmer on Upcycling Used Guitar Strings and Touring in “Barbara Streisvan”
Chicago Farmer (Cody Diekhoff) tours in a 250,000‑mile Chevy Express dubbed "Barbara Streisvan," currently undergoing rust repairs. His wife’s side business, Twice upon a Strings, upcycles his used guitar strings into jewelry sold at shows, with 20% of proceeds supporting art‑therapy programs. Diekhoff’s music income has shifted from solo gigs to a collaborative band model, highlighted by his new album "Homeaid" that explores community and working‑class narratives. He now embraces management, production, and visual‑artist partnerships, moving beyond a pure DIY approach.
Introducing Tell Me How You Eat
Amber Husain’s third book, *Tell Me How You Eat*, expands her previous explorations of flesh and labor to a sweeping meditation on humanity’s relationship with food. Drawing on examples from World War II starvation experiments to modern vegan debates, the work...
M.L. Stedman Is Back — With Another Impossible Dilemma
M.L. Stedman returns with *A Far‑Flung Life*, a 448‑page novel set in 1958 Western Australia. The story follows 17‑year‑old Matt MacBride, the sole survivor of a fatal crash, who awakens with amnesia and a hidden child he must protect. Stedman...
A Living Archive of Peruvian Soul Food
In Lima’s bohemian Barranco district, chef José del Castillo has opened Isolina, a restaurant that functions as a living archive of traditional Peruvian home cooking. Named after his mother, the venue serves dishes such as layered causas, sharp ceviches, and...
YouTube: Why Is My Kohlrabi Skinny?
The article explains why kohlrabi plants often grow tall and skinny instead of forming the desired swollen bulb. It identifies four primary causes: cramped spacing, cool soil temperatures, excessive nitrogen, and pest pressure from cabbage moths and worms. Christy offers...
Losing Your Gut Is the Number One Reason Why Individuals Fail.
The blog argues that losing one’s gut intuition is the primary cause of personal and professional failure. It explains how growing responsibilities and algorithmic certainty dull this internal compass, leading to indecision and misaligned choices. The author introduces the book...
Sonoff Radiator Valve TRVZB Gets PID Smart Heating Update
Sonoff has launched firmware version 1.4.4 for its TRVZB Zigbee thermostatic radiator valve, adding a Proportional‑Integral‑Derivative (PID) control algorithm. The new "Smart Temperature Control" replaces the previous binary on/off logic with dynamic valve positioning that modulates heating output. This change curtails...
Emil Cioran: On Individual and Cosmic Loneliness and the Weariness of Being Human
Emil Cioran distinguishes two forms of loneliness: the personal, felt even amid beauty, and the cosmic, arising from an awareness of the universe’s isolation. The essay argues that individual loneliness is a self‑contained drama, while cosmic loneliness reflects an objective...
Your Movie Rocks: Super Mario Bros.
The 1995 Super Mario Bros. film arrived with a $48 million budget, promising a live‑action translation of Nintendo’s iconic platformer, but its gritty, cyber‑punk reinterpretation clashed with the franchise’s family‑friendly image. Critical backlash and a domestic box‑office of only $20 million signaled a major...
10/10 You’re Great: ‘Richard D. James Album’
Alternative staff highlights the ongoing relevance of Aphex Twin’s 1996 release, *Richard D. James Album*. The piece marks the album’s anniversary, noting its influence on electronic music and its continued streaming popularity. The article also includes a playful visual of...
Jennifer A. Nielsen’s Magnitude Is Thrilling Historical Fiction
Jennifer A. Nielsen’s new middle‑grade novel *Magnitude* dramatizes the 1906 San Francisco earthquake through the eyes of Cora, an 11‑year‑old searching for her family. The hardcover, released March 3, 2026 by Scholastic Press, delivers fast‑paced action, mystery, and vivid descriptions...
In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde
Liz Tomforde’s *In Her Own League* introduces Reese Remington, the first female owner in Major League Baseball history, and field manager Emmett Montgomery in a slow‑burn, dual‑POV romance. The novel weaves baseball’s competitive world into every conflict, exploring gender dynamics,...
You Belong Here
The author recounts being invited to Vice President Kamala Harris’s 107‑day tour and the surge of imposter syndrome that followed. The piece reframes imposter syndrome as a mix of disbelief, awe, and feeling unprepared rather than pure self‑doubt. It outlines...
The Martini Shot (2025)
Stephen Wallis’s new existential comedy‑drama *The Martini Shot* debuts on UK digital platforms via Miracle Media. The film stars a veteran ensemble—including John Cleese, Derek Jacobi and Morgana Robinson—centered on a terminally ill director who stages a final, surreal shoot. While the cast...
Quantum Repeaters: Overcoming Loss for Long-Distance Entanglement
The blog explains how quantum repeaters overcome photon loss to enable long‑distance entanglement, turning quantum communication from a laboratory curiosity into a deployable technology. By storing and swapping entangled photons across a chain of short fiber links, repeaters can extend...
The Conversation Every Mom Must Be Having With Her Daughter
The post urges mothers to have intentional, faith‑based conversations with their daughters about body dignity, love, character, and digital conduct. It frames the body as a sacred temple rather than a strategic asset and distinguishes fleeting attention from lasting worth....
Why Weight Training With Full ROM Is NOT Enough for Mobility
Weight training performed through a full range of motion does not automatically provide comprehensive mobility. While heavy squats and deadlifts can improve certain joint angles, they often fall short on deep hip flexion, ankle dorsiflexion, and thoracic extension. Targeted mobility...
Bisila Noha: Ile Ọkàn (House of the Soul)
Spanish‑Equatoguinean ceramic artist Bisila Noha presents "Ile ọkàn (House of the Soul)" at OmVed Gardens in Highgate from 20‑29 March 2026. The solo show, curated by Thrown, expands a 2025 Nigerian residency into a shrine‑like installation that blends sculpture, vessels,...
Catherine Opie Portrait of Sir Elton John And Family Unveiled At NPG
The National Portrait Gallery has added a new photograph by Catherine Opie that depicts Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish, and their sons in the family library, marking the first portrait of the Furnish‑John family in a national collection....
The Reason You’re Afraid to Be Funny on Stage
Speakers often avoid humor because they fear a single joke bombing, which they think could ruin future bookings. The article argues that this fear is misplaced, noting that audience expectations for business presentations are far lower than for stand‑up comedy....
#596: Why Do Omega-3 Trials Show Mixed Results?
Omega‑3 supplementation trials produce mixed results due to differences in dose, population risk, and chosen endpoints. High‑dose EPA/DHA studies in secondary‑prevention cohorts with elevated triglycerides, such as REDUCE‑IT, show significant cardiovascular benefit, whereas lower‑dose primary‑prevention trials like VITAL and ASCEND...
Vagus Nerve, HRV and Gentle Movement: The Biology of Calm You’re Probably Not Activating
The post argues that chronic cortisol elevation, not cortisol itself, drives stress‑related health issues by keeping the HPA axis overactive. It highlights the vagus nerve’s role in shifting the nervous system toward parasympathetic dominance, measurable through heart‑rate variability (HRV). Gentle,...
I Dedicate This Music to a World without War
The article spotlights a 2010 solo performance by pioneering sound artist Pauline Oliveros, in which she dedicates her music to a world without war. The piece appears in a visual installation for documenta 14, featuring typographic work by design studio VIER5....
Kayla Painter ~ Tectonic Particles
Kayla Painter’s ambient‑electronic album *Tectonic Particles* arrives on the Quiet Details label, pairing meticulously crafted field recordings with minimalist piano and synth textures. The record unfolds like a sonic ecosystem, moving from forest‑floor whispers in “Forest Floor” to water‑drip electronica...
Jonathan Anderson.
System Magazine preview features Jonathan Anderson, the British designer behind JW Anderson, highlighting his recent collaborations and aesthetic direction. The piece, photographed by Juergen Teller and styled with creative partner Dovile Drizyte, underscores Anderson’s influence on contemporary fashion. Although the...
What a Wonderful World: An Audiovisual Poem at The Variety Arts Theater
What a Wonderful World: An Audiovisual Poem transforms the Variety Arts Theater into a six‑floor, after‑hours immersive film exhibition in downtown Los Angeles. The program interweaves historic cinema excerpts with avant‑garde video art, presented on everything from massive projection walls...
In Conversation. Jonathan Anderson, Benjamin Bruno and David Sims.
Renowned fashion designer Jonathan Anderson sat down with emerging creative Benjamin Bruno and iconic photographer David Sims for a moderated dialogue led by Jonathan Wingfield. The conversation explored the intersection of high‑fashion, digital fabrication, and visual storytelling, highlighting how sustainability...
Vintage. Archivism.
System Magazine is set to publish a new feature titled “Vintage. Archivism.” authored by Gemma A. Williams. The piece explores how contemporary creators reinterpret vintage visual culture through archival techniques. A portrait by Kin Chan Coedel accompanies the preview, signaling...
Karl Holmqvist at Galerie Neu
Swedish artist Karl Holmqvist is mounting a solo show titled "Paint With Make‑Up" at Galerie Neu in Berlin from February 7 to March 7, 2026. The exhibition repurposes cosmetics as a painting medium, presenting a series of works that blur the line between beauty...
SoiL Thornton at The Wattis Institute
The Wattis Institute in San Francisco is presenting “8 Hours of Rest: SoiL Thornton” from Jan 20 to Mar 7, 2026. The multidisciplinary show blends large‑scale furniture, phosphorescent paintings, video loops, and archival prints to interrogate rest, sleep, and self‑care within a capitalist framework....
Questionnaire. Chitose Abe.
System Magazine announced an upcoming questionnaire with Japanese fashion designer Chitose Abe, authored by Loïc Prigent. The piece, currently pending online publication, promises an in‑depth look at Abe’s creative philosophy and recent collections. System highlighted the interview as a key...
Momentum. Will Welch.
The System Magazine teases an upcoming feature titled “Momentum. Will Welch.” while providing only a placeholder image and a brief note that the full article will appear online soon. The announcement signals the publication’s intent to explore Welch’s recent surge...
In the Words of… Amanda Harlech.
System Magazine announces an upcoming feature interview with fashion icon Amanda Harlech, complemented by photography from Juergen Teller, creative direction by Dovile Drizyte, and styling by Tallulah Harlech. The piece highlights Harlech’s decades‑long influence on luxury branding and will be...
Reflections on My Mindful Teaching Journey
Roberta Schnorr reflects on integrating her personal mindfulness practice with the unpredictable demands of classroom teaching. She describes how daily meditation, targeted breath and body‑awareness exercises, and intentional self‑inquiry help mitigate reactivity, anxiety, and over‑attachment to outcomes. By tuning into...
My New Book Announcement: Liar's Kingdom
Andrew Weissmann announces his upcoming book, Liar’s Kingdom: How to Stop Trump’s Deceit and Save America, slated for publication on May 19. The work proposes concrete legal reforms to prevent habitual liars from holding elected office, drawing on anti‑misinformation statutes...
Night Sky Highlights for March 2026
March 2026 offers a packed celestial calendar, highlighted by a total lunar eclipse on March 3 that will turn the Moon a deep red. A rare Venus‑Saturn conjunction peaks mid‑month, while the vernal equinox on March 20 marks the astronomical start of spring....
Timeseven – Lost in Nashville (Single)
Timeseven, an Indiana‑based indie group, will release their new single “Lost In Nashville” on April 3. The track fuses acoustic country guitar, banjo‑like plucks, ghostly brass, soft jazz and orchestral strings, creating a midnight‑mood ballad. It features major‑label country vocalist Brad Williams...
C.R. Knight – You Got A Bad Thang (Single)
Arkansas‑born singer‑songwriter C.R. Knight returned to the spotlight on Valentine’s Day with "You Got A Bad Thang," his first single in eight years. The track fuses 1970s‑style blues, country guitar licks, and soulful R&B, delivering a retro yet fresh sound....
11 Rare Color Changing Gemstones: Alexandrite, Sapphire & More
The article catalogs eleven of the world’s rarest colour‑changing gemstones, from the ultra‑valuable alexandrite to UV‑reactive hyalite opal, detailing their hue shifts, price per carat, and rarity levels. It highlights key buying considerations such as certification, multi‑light inspection, and provenance....
Early Summer Predictive Wildfire Outlooks: Significant Wildfire Potential Remains, But What Does It Look Like Compared To Last Year?
Predictive Services unveiled new spring‑summer wildfire potential maps, highlighting that significant fire risk persists into early summer. March has already recorded above‑average temperatures and below‑average precipitation across the western United States, intensifying drought conditions. The outlook suggests an early‑season fire...
Self-Education University: How Writing Changed the Way I Think
Rania Gebagi’s March 2026 blog post explores how a disciplined writing practice reshapes cognition and personal reality. She argues that transcribing thoughts onto paper forces clarity, turning abstract ideas into concrete plans. The piece outlines specific techniques—daily journaling, bullet‑point mapping,...
In Defense of the Midlife Crisis
The author argues that a midlife crisis is less a comedic trope and more an awakening—a deliberate self‑examination that grants agency after decades of following a childhood‑set trajectory. By framing life in three acts—childhood, young adulthood, and midlife—the piece suggests...
Manuel Mathieu to Debut at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale Di Venezia
Haitian-born artist Manuel Mathieu has been invited by curator Koyo Kouoh to debut at the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, in 2026. His multidisciplinary practice—spanning painting, sculpture, film, installation and olfactory art—examines historical violence, cultural memory and...
Centre Pompidou Confirms 2027 Closure for Major Five‑Year Renovation
The Centre Pompidou will shut its doors in 2027 for a five‑year, €300‑million renovation that tackles asbestos removal and a full technical upgrade. Designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the iconic 1977 structure requires deep structural work to meet...
Engineers AI Can’t Replace, and How to Become One?
Recent mass layoffs at Stripe, Google and Meta have intensified the debate over AI’s threat to software engineering jobs. While AI can automate routine coding tasks, industry leaders argue that engineers who master AI‑augmented workflows and focus on high‑level system...
I'm Struggling Right Now... And That's Okay
The author openly admits to feeling overwhelmed despite personal growth in managing depression and anxiety. Global crises and political turmoil intensify the sense of helplessness, making everyday moments feel fraught. By shifting from self‑criticism to self‑compassion, the writer highlights a...
Upcoming Metal Releases: 3/1/26 – 3/7/26
The article lists metal albums slated for release between March 1 and March 7, 2026, featuring acts from Norway, Finland, the United States, and Canada. Vreid promises its most focused and aggressive black ’n roll, while Qwälen continues its black‑metal‑punk...
Swirling Without Blades
Researchers observed a ring of hydrogen bubbles rising and rotating clockwise during electrolysis, despite the absence of any fan blades. The rotation is caused by a Lorentz force generated by the interaction of electric currents and magnetic fields in the...
Using Stories to Support ADHD Brains
Manal, an ADHD coach and late‑diagnosed adult, released *All Aboard the ADHD Brain Train: First Day Frenzy* to teach executive‑function skills through story. The children’s book follows characters Lola, Boogie and Sam, illustrating emotional regulation, working‑memory gaps and internal chaos...
The Endowment Effect
The post explains how the endowment effect makes people overvalue their current lifestyle, treating any change as a loss. It describes how this bias sets a comfortable reference point, causing delays in decisions like buying a beach house. The author...