HSS Studies Contribute Early Evidence to Help Guide Emerging Perioperative Considerations for Patients Using GLP‑1 Medications
At the ASRA annual meeting, Hospital for Special Surgery researchers presented two studies on peri‑operative management of patients taking GLP‑1 agonists. A multicenter ultrasound assessment of 354 elective surgery patients found no statistically significant difference in full‑stomach incidence between GLP‑1 users and non‑users, despite longer reported fasting times. A retrospective review of 45,537 hip and knee arthroplasty cases showed GLP‑1 use climbed from 3.7% in 2021 to 12.8% in 2024, driven mainly by semaglutide and tirzepatide. The data underscore the need for evidence‑based guidelines as GLP‑1 prescriptions expand.
An Invitation
Steve Pavlina posted a new, unedited one‑take video titled “Open,” aimed at people who appear successful outwardly but feel hollow inside. The raw format emphasizes authenticity, and viewers are invited to explore his Open program via a dedicated landing page....
Natalia Tsupryk ~ Vil’na
Ukrainian composer Natalia Tsupryk releases her first full-length album, *Vil’na*, a deeply personal collection reflecting the war’s impact on her homeland. The record revisits earlier EP material, adds a reimagined traditional wedding song, and introduces two new pieces, “Anti‑Drone Nets”...
Best Chord Progression Tools for Songwriters in 2026
The 2026 ranking of chord‑progression tools, refreshed in April, evaluated over 20 applications through five weeks of real‑world songwriting. Song Cage topped the list, followed by Hookpad, Scaler 3, and Chordify, with each tool scored on palette depth, ease of use, borrowed‑chord...
The Deep Code 06: Karma Is Code
The post frames every mental, verbal, and physical act as a line of code written into a subconscious "substrate," a process the author calls karma accumulation. Over a lifetime, these micro‑decisions stack, creating automatic patterns that dictate how quickly we...
Vintage Archivism.
Chinese collector Brain La founded ARCHIVISM in 2023, amassing an 8,000‑piece vintage fashion archive that includes rare Margiela, McQueen and Céline items. The agency transforms the collection into shoppable pop‑up exhibitions such as “The Collector’s Room” and a Phoebe Philo‑era Céline...
Compass Pathways Commends White House Executive Order to Accelerate Research and Access for Psychedelic Treatments
Compass Pathways welcomed the White House Executive Order aimed at speeding up research and access to psychedelic therapies for serious mental illness. The biotech highlighted its COMP360 synthetic psilocybin, which has delivered statistically significant results in two Phase 3 trials for...
Tulips - Amber Wilkinson - 20300
Tulips is a 16‑minute UK short film directed by Rhys Prichard that dramatizes a grandfather’s struggle with dementia as his family confronts his loss of independence. The narrative follows his daughter‑in‑law’s teenage daughter, Sophie, who films the moment in an...
Fauci And CDC Proven Wrong As Massive Denmark Study Shows Masks And Vaccines Failed To Stop COVID
The blog post argues that masks and COVID‑19 vaccines failed to curb the pandemic, citing a large Danish study as evidence. It quotes Anthony Fauci and former CDC chief Rochelle Walensky asserting that vaccines, masks, tests and antivirals were the "tools"...
Dynamic Liquid Crystal Elastomers Drive Adaptive Soft Robotics at Liquid Interfaces
Researchers at Chengdu and Sichuan Universities, together with the Université de Sherbrooke, have created a 3D‑printed soft robot that operates at the air‑water interface and can switch among three distinct propulsion modes using only a near‑infrared light beam. The robot’s...
“Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Getaway” Coming Soon To Disney+
Disney+ will debut an animated adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s 12th ‘Diary Of A Wimpy Kid’ book, “The Getaway,” later this year, timed for the holiday season. The film follows Greg Heffley’s family as a tropical vacation spirals into comedic chaos....
Friday Box Office: ‘Normal’ Is No ‘Nobody’ as ‘Mother Mary’ Opens Well in Five Theaters
Friday’s domestic box office was dominated by holdovers, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie pulling $7.43 million and staying on track for a $30 million weekend. Among new releases, the crime thriller Normal earned $1.06 million in 2,060 theaters, positioning it for a...
The 28 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World (Bucket List Guide)
The article ranks the 28 most beautiful waterfalls worldwide, highlighting iconic sites from Dettifoss in Iceland to Victoria Falls in Africa. Each entry details height, flow, unique features, and visitor tips, noting cinematic appearances and seasonal considerations. The guide emphasizes...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”
The Next Best Picture Podcast released a new episode reviewing Lee Cronin’s reimagining of "The Mummy," starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and others. Produced by horror veterans James Wan and Jason Blum, the film adopts a darker, more brutal tone reminiscent...
You’re Not Hard to Love, You’re Hard to Follow
The post argues that high‑capacity, “neurocomplex” adults process information at a speed that outpaces most colleagues, creating a visibility gap in relationships. Their insights arrive quickly but often without translation, leaving others struggling to keep up rather than to love...
How Regulating Clinical Empathy Prevents Physician Burnout
The article argues that physicians burn out not from caring too much but from unregulated empathy that turns patients' stories into personal trauma. By distinguishing a patient’s story from their feelings, clinicians can practice regulated compassion, reducing emotional exhaustion. Research...
Books to Unrot Your Brain: A Training Syllabus
The post warns that America’s collective attention is eroding, citing research that shows adult screen‑task focus fell from 2½ minutes in 2004 to just 47 seconds in 2023 and that 40% of adults didn’t finish a book last year. It...
The Secret to Being Happy, the Price We Pay for Meaning, 10 Questions to Answer and More
Wisereads Saturday’s April 18, 2026 edition curates the week’s most compelling long‑reads, spotlighting essays on the science of happiness, the personal sacrifices tied to a meaningful life, and a provocative "10 questions" framework for self‑reflection. The roundup blends psychology, philosophy, and narrative...
'Mummy' Friday Box Office: Sometimes Original Is Better
Warner Bros. released Lee Cronin’s reboot of "The Mummy" during a pre‑summer weekend that saw overall box‑office receipts dip about 39% from the same period in 2025. The film opened to mixed‑negative reviews, earning a 45% rating on Rotten Tomatoes...
Group Pushes Ottawa to Ban Flavoured Vapes
Anti‑smoking groups and a University of Ottawa doctor are pressuring Health Minister Marjorie Michel to prohibit flavored vaping products nationwide. They cite a Health Canada study showing that 21% of the 300,000 Canadians who quit smoking in 2024 used vapes, while...
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates for #1961Club
Rebecca Foster’s review for the #1961Club revisits Richard Yates’s 1961 novel Revolutionary Road, focusing on the Wheelers’ façade of 1950s suburban bliss and their desperate plan to flee to Paris. The critique highlights how Yates layers irony, showing the couple’s...
Gucci Is Going After Ray-Ban Meta, With Google’s Help
Luxury group Kering confirmed that Gucci is teaming with Google to develop AI‑powered smart glasses, targeting a 2027 release. The eyewear is expected to run on Google’s Android XR platform and integrate Gemini AI, though neither company has officially verified...
From Wandsworth to Queensway
The former Whiteleys shopping centre on Queensway has been repurposed into luxury flats and the Six Senses hotel, which houses Whiteleys Kitchen. The restaurant bills itself as British but delivers uneven food quality and a price tag that reaches $128...
Your Spine Shrinks 2cm Every Workday
People lose up to 2 cm of height each workday as spinal discs compress from prolonged sitting. A Dublin product manager measured a 1.8 cm drop by 6 pm, confirming research that the average daily loss is about 19 mm. Traditional stretches like cobra...
So You Think You Can Read XIII
Molly Young’s spring‑time post, “So you think you can read XIII,” offers two hand‑picked book recommendations, recounts a quirky publishing saga, and shares updates from her network of domestic license‑plate correspondents. The piece blends personal essay with cultural observation, positioning...
At Home with Designer Pierre Gonalons in His Jewelbox Paris Apartment
Pierre Gonalons, a French product and interior designer famed for blending heritage craft with contemporary flair, opens his compact Paris apartment to reveal a living showcase of his design ethos. Trained at École Camondo and listed among AD’s Top 100 Designers,...
How to Deal with the Paralysis Caused by Perfection
The article explains how perfectionism fuels a hidden paralysis, where the mind stays busy rehearsing, refining, and fearing embarrassment while real work stalls. It argues that the imagined "ideal self" who can execute flawlessly is fictional, and progress requires acting...
Miranda Lee and the Ethics of Attention
Curator Miranda Lee challenges the fast‑paced art market by designing exhibitions that prioritize slower, more reflective attention. Her physical show RECRAFTED introduced intentional pause points, while digital projects like MULT Coexistence and MULT Island embed layered narratives that require exploration...
10/10 You’re Great: ‘Return to Love’
The latest episode of “10/10 You’re Great” features Zac from The Alternative, who champions LVL UP’s under‑appreciated 2016 album *Return to Love*. The hosts riff on the record’s lyrical depth, while also noting a J. Mascis sighting and a tongue‑in‑cheek Slobodan chant....
Quick Garden Games You Can Set Up In Minutes On A Sunny Day
Parents often struggle to keep kids engaged outdoors on a sunny afternoon, but a handful of quick, low‑prep games can fill the gap. The article lists ten garden activities—obstacle courses, shadow tag, water relays, and more—that can be assembled in...
Is Cardboard Safe in Your Soil?
The popular "lasagna gardening" technique often uses cardboard as a weed‑blocking layer, but recent analysis shows the material can harbor PFAS, mineral‑oil aromatics, phthalates, and heavy metals from recycled fibers and inks. These contaminants are embedded within the paper matrix,...
When Math Isn’t Enough: AI, Authenticity, and the Missing Fifth Element
The feature article in the FASO newsletter argues that AI‑generated content feels off because it is mathematically perfect, triggering an uncanny‑valley response. It cites Forbes data showing 55% of audiences are uncomfortable with AI in advertising, suggesting a trust gap...
Spotlight Interview: JENNY ALIEN
Jenny Alien, a transatlantic ten‑piece band known for its “atomic combat chips” sound, is set to play Loud Women Fest in New York City on May 16. Frontwoman Cam explains the quirky origin of the band’s name, which stems from a...
Stop Trying to Clear the Noise—The Interruption Is the Message
The post argues that the modern obsession with eliminating distractions is misguided, proposing that interruptions are actually valuable signals rather than mere noise. It draws on Michel Serres' "parasite" theory, which frames unexpected intrusions as catalysts that force systems to...
The Quiet Anxiety That Can Drive Action
The article describes a subtle form of anxiety that fuels nonstop activity, often appearing as disciplined productivity. This "quiet anxiety" creates a constant pull to stay busy, using action as a way to regulate internal tension. When the pace slows,...
Fear of Staying the Same vs Fear of Change
The post contrasts the immediate, loud fear of change with the quieter, long‑term fear of staying the same, showing that both carry hidden costs. It explains how the brain prioritizes short‑term discomfort, causing many to avoid transformation despite accumulating missed...
Motivation Tied to Others’ Opinions
People often perform better when they know others are watching, as external recognition fuels motivation. The blog explains that tasks become high‑energy under visible accountability but lose momentum in private settings, revealing an uneven effort pattern. It argues that reliance...
The Habit of Letting Yourself Down
The post explains that repeatedly breaking small promises erodes self‑trust and turns into a habit of letting yourself down. It describes how the brain tracks consistency, rewarding kept promises with confidence and penalizing broken ones with resistance. The author argues...
Magdalena Bay’s 'Imaginal Disk' Movie Will Premiere This June at the 2026 Tribeca Festival
Magdalena Bay’s visual‑album film *Imaginal Disk* will debut at the 25th Tribeca Film Festival on June 4, 2026, with a world‑premiere screening followed by a stripped‑back performance and a discussion led by director Amanda Kramer. The feature, directed by Kramer—who...
Neglecting Your Own Long-Term Well-Being
The post argues that knowing what benefits your long‑term well‑being is not enough to spur action. Readers often postpone self‑care, waiting for ideal conditions that rarely materialize. This delay creates a widening gap between insight and behavior, turning awareness into...
How to Be More Strategic
The post contrasts tactical thinking—reacting to immediate demands—with strategic thinking, which asks what move today will position you best in three years. It argues that financial fragility or emotional neediness erodes the luxury of strategy, citing Jim Camp’s insight that...
Why All The It-Girls Are Whimsy Maxxing
Evie Magazine’s latest post urges the so‑called “it‑girls” to double down on whimsical style, framing it as a deliberate lifestyle choice rather than a fleeting fad. The piece highlights how women are curating fantasy‑filled wardrobes and home décor—think crystal doorknobs...
Sip Saturday
M.H. Elrich’s weekly "Sip Saturday" devotional blends a biblical lesson on unbelief with the 2019 "Storm Area 51" meme, urging women to trust God despite doubt. The piece links Hebrews 3:19 to modern pop culture, offers a prayer, and promotes...
Time - Chapter 8
In Chapter 8 of the portal‑fantasy series “Time,” protagonist Lizzie returns to her rural hometown of Bronard, Missouri after a decade of evading a prophetic curse. She brings with her Veronica, a child marked by demonic forces, seeking the mystical protection...
How Credentialing and Culture Impact Physician Mental Health
Physician burnout and mental‑health stigma are intensifying as 46% of health workers report frequent exhaustion, costing the U.S. health system roughly $4.6 billion a year. Credentialing forms that probe mental‑health history and drug use create a privacy fear that discourages clinicians...
Why GLP-1 Medications Require Expert Nutrition Guidance
GLP‑1 medications are reshaping obesity and diabetes treatment by delivering significant weight loss, but their appetite‑suppressing effects can lead to protein shortfalls, vitamin gaps, and muscle loss. A recent Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics survey found 98% of professionals flag...
You Do Not Need a New Plan — 18 April
The post argues that when progress stalls, the reflex to redesign a plan often hinders results. It explains that most failures stem from abandoning a plan too early rather than from flaws in the plan itself. Consistent execution, even when...
Drowning Out the Noise
Andrew Marzoni recounts a weekend in the Catskills that coincided with the Unite the Right rally and the Charlottesville tragedy, juxtaposing personal leisure with national upheaval. He describes his own numbness to the violence and the subsequent shame he felt...
New Release Review - COUTURE
French director Alice Winocour’s new drama “Couture” unfolds during Paris Fashion Week, following horror‑film director Maxine (Angelina Jolie) as she races to shoot a promotional short while grappling with a breast‑cancer diagnosis. The film also tracks a South Sudanese teen...
In the Green Room with CHROMA’s KT Hall: “We Learned About Mortality at Such an Early Age”
British indie rock trio CHROMA dropped their new album "25 Forever" today, a two‑year effort described as a "furious requiem for the quarter‑life crisis." Frontwoman KT Hall highlighted standout tracks like "People Pleaser" and "Coalminer’s Granddaughter," emphasizing the record’s focus...