Need Compact Tripod for Long Bike Tour
We are going on a bike trip in a few weeks and need to figure out a tripod/monopod solution. We're going 20-30 miles a day but don't want to slept our current set-up on our backs. Any suggestions? They are rental e-bikes, we have no idea what they are going to look like or if they will have any sort of pannier (we've sent an email out to see), but this is what we are working with.
AI Companions Ease Loneliness Yet May Heighten Distress
#AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time by Aalto University @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/4U6LpqTo2b #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #DL https://t.co/EPCji97wij
Seeking Fellow Wolf Tower Fans, Feeling Alone
Wolf Tower by Tanith Lee (I think the series is actually called The Claidi Journals). All of my Wolf Tower pals please rise up because I've never met anyone else who has ever read it 😭
Set Boundaries: Compassion Without Absorbing Others' Emotions
Highly sensitive people often absorb the emotional and mental energy around them. While sensitivty is an asset, its important to become discerning what belongs to you and what doesn't. You can be compassionate toward others whithout internalizing their stuff. #mindfulness...
Mouth Tape Boosts UFC Fighter’s Breathwork Training
Cool to see @jiri_bjp using mouth tape in training ahead of his @ufc bout. Breathwork. Let's go for that.
Stella Pecollo Shines in Charming but Flimsy Rom‑com
#YouMeAndTuscany - weak script, but Halle Bailey & Regé-Jean Page are charming and Italian set is a delight. Story shd have leaned into food angle more. Real find here is Stella Pecollo who steals all her scenes, need to see...
Act Only When Calm and Centered for Easier Life
Leave with this --> The wisest thing you can do for yourself and for others is to act only when your heart and mind are calm and centered. Peaceful and clear makes life much easier.
Grifters Weaponize NASA Name While Vilifying Mainstream Science
I was tagged in a video that said 'NASA Scientist discovers new physics'. It should come as no surprise that there was no new physics and the guy was only loosely connected to scientific research at NASA. But what boggles...
Mature Friends Choose Honest Talk Over Social Media Drama
It’s such a blessing to have emotionally mature friends. If we have a disagreement, we aren’t running to Tik Tok, we aren’t making sneak disses on x or threads, we are calling each other to talk & being honest.
Artemis 2 Updates: NASA, Canada Host Evening Conferences
Today, Apr 8: NASA's Artemis 2 Daily News Conf is at 5:00 pm ET. Canadian Space Agency will have one at 7:00 pm ET incl Prime Minister Carney. Then a crew media conf at 9:45 pm ET. The NASA...
Bad Employee? Blame the Manager, Not the Worker
“When an employee consistently performs poorly and/or has a bad attitude, and they’ve been in the job for a considerable time, the individual is no longer the problem; their manager is.” — https://t.co/NGK6CN9pNW #leadership #management #workplaceeffectiveness https://t.co/02wu84kmpS
Dad in 40s Discovers Birding with Smart Camera Birdhouse
A smart birdhouse with a camera inside arrived today, because as a Dad in my 40’s, birding has come for me.
Statins Cut Mortality for Over‑80s Without Added Risks
Should people over age 80 use statins? The answer is increasingly: YES. A recent study found that patients over 80 on statins had a one-third reduction in mortality. Perhaps more telling, people who stopped their statins appeared to have a 1/3...
Flu Shot Cuts Alzheimer’s Risk Up to 55%
💉 Want to reduce the risk of Alzheimer' by 55%? A simple flu shot at the dosage recommended by the CDC for those 65 and older should do the trick. With 165,000 people in the study, they also...
U.S. Creator Invited to Jamaica’s Kingston Carnival
So excited to be one of two U.S creators invited by the Jamaica Tourism Board to participate in this year’s Carnival in Kingston 🇯🇲 💃🏿
Exploring Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls, Exotic Eats, Boma Fun
Having the most amazing time at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Third African country in 10 days so far. And here we got to try some really exotic foods and a Boma shows. Zimbabwe is so much fun.
New Trailer Reveals Comic‑Book Mystery 'Captain Tsunami'
Charming Trailer for 'Captain Tsunami' Film - A Comic Book Mystery https://t.co/qteSOOXOlA #CaptainTsunami #family #comingofage #mytery #MadeleineMcGraw #PJMarino https://t.co/hiWbmvsawq
Master Productivity: Capture, Organize, Prioritize, Execute, Review
Simple productivity process: Capture everything 👉 Organize it 👉 Prioritize it 👉 Execute 👉 Review.
Holding Convictions While Embracing Others: Forward Together
"That is part of what makes 'Forward, Together' land the way it does. It does not ask us to give up our convictions. It asks us to hold them in a way that leaves room for other people. And it...
Teaching and Coaching Blur Work‑Home Boundaries
Final week of my book's edits. An excerpt from the preface: "As a teacher and a coach, your work life and your home life are connected. In my experience, they merged into one. I was a teacher and a coach at...
Collab Would Produce an Epic Track Longer than American Pie
These two artists ever collab on a track it’ll be so long it makes American Pie feel like Heartbreak Hotel
Only a Few Hundred Tesla Model S/X Remain.
Only a few hundred Tesla Model S & X cars left in inventory. Order now if you want one.
U.S. National Seashores: 10 Sites, First Named 1937
Did you know in addition to national parks and rainforests, the U.S. also has national seashores? There are 10 total and Cape Hatteras National Seashore was the first, designated in 1937 🐚🌊
Fisherman Sandals Are Back—My Top Picks Revealed
Fisherman sandal season is rapidly approaching—it’s time to hop aboard and reel in a pair Wrote about why these style shoes are lovely, why my favorite pair is my favorite and 4 more awesome pairs Link in bio https://t.co/WqkYY4w660
Runners Overdo Uphills, Underuse Downhills, Disrupt VO2 Balance
Most runners push too hard on uphills and don’t push hard enough on downhills, relative to the goal of maintaining an even VO2. “Spontaneous pacing during overground hill running,” Townshend et al., MSSE 2010.
Success Starts With Learning From Those Who Know
The secret to success is simple.... learn what you don't know from those who know more than you. For me, it started with a library card and weekly trips to my local library. The picture below is where I went...
Synthetic Biology Platform Outpaces De‑extinction Hype
Most people hear “bring back the woolly mammoth” and say, “impossible.” Colossal might be considered a de-extinction company, but Ben Lamm is actually building a synthetic biology platform with consequences that could be much bigger than bringing back mammoths. -- $10B...
New Reviews Reveal Inside the Box’s Impact
The latest round of reviews for Inside the Box. Check my bio for more info and pre-order links. https://t.co/ndN8CnIj7o
30 Minutes Outdoors Boosts Kids' Focus, Mood, Sleep
We go outside every single day regardless of weather, even if it is just for 20 minutes. My kids behave differently, focus better, and sleep better on days when they get real time outdoors. Sunlight sets your circadian rhythm through the...
Reading “No Grass Grows”: 25 Years Touring The Stranglers
What are we reading? Title: “No grass grows on a busy street - 25 years on the road with The Stranglers” Author: Baz Warne @stranglersofficial #Books #Music #SocialSelling #Reading #bazwarne https://t.co/LJ1gRC3Bwt https://t.co/ppfq9f6849
Embrace “No” To Discover Genuine Opportunities
Founders: If you're afraid to hear 'no,' you'll never hear a genuine 'yes.' Real opportunities are born when you push past the comfort zone of maybe.
Grief Shapes Parenting: Lost Childhood, Unmet Ideals
I don't think we talk enough about how grief shows up in parenting - for the childhood you didn't have, the parent you wanted to be, the version of this that looked easier in your head.
Ansaras' Healthcare Investments Transform Haiti and Beyond
Jim and Karen Ansara have invested deeply in creating healthcare facilities in Haiti and other countries, with growing impact. Guest Contributor, Susan Barnett Reports: https://tinyurl.com/yc6e924m GlobalHealth
White Cat Entertainment Expands, Partners with Rylend Grant
It's official. White Cat Entertainment @WhiteCatStories is growing. Thrilled to be working with @rylendgrant https://t.co/yJE5wKvhFn
First 60 Pages Reveal the Unseen Sprint Ahead
If you want to know the path we are now sprinting down, read the first 60 pages of this book. The Brits never saw it coming either, until it was too late. https://t.co/oX1NeGWhO7
Airport Lounges Add Hidden $5.30 Cleaning Fee
Airport Lounge Charged A $5.30 Cleaning Fee At The Door — Drip Pricing Comes To Priority Pass - View from the Wing https://t.co/faJj7bMx0n
New Doc Series Shows Prisoners Competing in Extreme Workouts
Official Trailer for 'ConBody vs Everbody' Prison Work Out Doc Series https://t.co/GidASNCHKS #docs #ConBody #CossMarte #Criterion #DebraGranik https://t.co/vwwxpgspUG
Kids Redefine ‘Extraordinary’ as Even More Ordinary
My son’s making the impassioned case that “extraordinary” means something is even more ordinary than usual and although my evidence is strong—“that’s not what it means”—I’m still somehow losing the argument.
Chemistry Enhances Life, But Healthy Habits Remain Essential
Rule 1 regarding Rx stimulants, HRT, peptides, supplements, psychedelics, whatever: “Better living through chemistry still requires better living” = You still have to do the right things. In fact, that’s the place to start. And in many cases, stay.
Keanu Reeves' Genuine Excitement About Acting with Scorsese
Keanu Reeves’ reaction to getting to work with Martin Scorsese (both acting) sounds pretty accurate.
Let Replaceability Ignite Your Daily Impact
You are replaceable. But don’t let that scare you. Instead, let it LIGHT A FIRE in you. 🔥 Impact isn’t a highlight reel of your past, it’s what you’re doing TODAY.
Big Artists Skip Festivals, Driving Costs and Talent Gaps
Coachella’s dilemma is this: Big artists no longer need festivals. But festivals cost more money than ever to run. Higher prices. Fewer A+ level stars. Tougher product to sell.
Strengthen Key Muscles and Stabilize Foot to Prevent Injuries
How to avoid hyperextension- Elbow = strong biceps Knees = strong hamstrings These mucles catch the force of your forearm and lower leg during fast extension. How to avoid ankle rolls- Get really good at foot stability. Weight on the ball...
Avatar Franchise Rakes $6.7B, Future Still Undecided
🧵New @thewrap: #AvatarFireAndAshTHx4ELEMENTS franchise at Disney should be looking at the next installment after 3 global hit films making $6.7 billion for the company. But James Cameron tells us “We haven’t even made a decision if we’re going forward right...
Early Cancer Detection Saves Lives—Don’t Wait for Symptoms
When cancer is found early, the chances for a cure are dramatically higher. The controversial part: most people never look. Don't wait for symptoms.
Collaborate to Master AI’s Rapidly Expanding Frontier
The frontier of AI is already too vast and moving too quickly for any one person to keep track of alone I say this as someone who spends most of my working hours immersed in it. It's impossible to keep up,...
Sleep Hacks: 5 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Rest
Diet and exercise get all the attention. But poor sleep can blunt the benefits of both. Here are 5 research-supported habits that transformed my sleep quality ↓
AI Artists Evolve Storytelling as Tools Advance
Papadu's mind is a little weird. Been watching his work evolve since the beginning of AI generated media. Back when people had seven fingers. Do you have an AI artist you like to follow for years? How has their storytelling...
Accept Life’s Gifts and Losses, Say Yes
"People can’t, unhappily, invent their mooring posts, their lovers and their friends, anymore than they can invent their parents. Life gives these and also takes them away and the great difficulty is to say Yes to life." Baldwin on love, the...
Runners Carry Genes That Guard Against Soft‑Tissue Injuries
Born to run? Competitive runners have better genes for resistance to injury: "Collagen Gene Polymorphisms Previously Associated with Resistance to Soft-Tissue Injury Are More Common in Competitive Runners Than Nonathletes." https://t.co/LRVb5hkLFx https://t.co/GroBFhSk2T