1964 Lambeg Drum Stick‑In: First Epic Drum Battle
Long before viral drum battles, there was the 1964 Lambeg Drum Stick-In in Banbridge—a thunderous BBC-covered showdown where the last drummer standing earned eternal bragging rights. https://t.co/vwnvLb6dRK
Cities Lose Kids because Families Become Invisible; Make Them Visible
My theory (and solution) on the fertility "crisis" has been consistent for years: Young people move to the The City for school, opportunity, adventure etc. But they are reaching the (not unreasonable) conclusion that having kids means moving away. So they...
Thin Celebrity Videos Perpetuate Harmful Weight Stigma
Hey, so I'm going to say this *gently* to ya'll... Posting videos about how *shockingly thin* a celebrity is, doesn't reduce weight stigma. It reinforces it. It keeps the focus on body size as something to analyze, compare, & react to. Whether...
New Trial Compares Dara‑Bor‑Dex vs Cy‑Bor
EAA241 - Ph 2 RCT Dara-Bor-Dex vs Cy-Bor-Dex in the treatment of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma with Light Chain Cast Nephropathy (LCCN) [Study activated 8/11/25] @keruakous https://t.co/1NgvVZ3fTA #NCT07085728 #mmsm @eaonc https://t.co/18HJ5kRuNj
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#EAOnc EQUATE EAA181 Effective Quadruplet Utilization After Tx Evaluation: Ph3 RCT NDMM Not Intended for Early ASCT [Activated: 10/27/20] PI= @myelomaMD https://t.co/qD26HMx3J8 #NCT04566328 #mmMRD #mmsm @eaonc @mweissmdphd @VincentRK @LynneWagnerPhD Wei Snyder Kostakoglu @mtmdphd
Sweet Petunia Releases Debut Album, Joins Ani DiFranco Tour
Sweet Petunia's debut album 'Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown' is out now on Righteous Babe Records, and the Boston duo hits the road this April opening for Ani DiFranco on her Spirit of Love tour. https://t.co/TADC18rwhg
Single Gene Therapy Dose Eradicates Brain Tumors in Mice
GENE THERAPY SAFELY ERADICATES BRAIN TUMOURS IN MICE A single dose of an innovative gene therapy could eliminate hard-to-treat brain tumours and prevent them from coming back, according to a pre-clinical trial in mice, reported in Nature. “More than 80 per cent...
Prioritize Any Exercise Over Ideal Balance
Love this from Eric Verdin @BuckInstitute highlighting evidence base for health value of exercise. Would strongly emphasize value of some exercise vs obsessing w "ideal balance" (cc @BStulberg , @ZekeEmanuel) Also remember sleep, nutrition; also connection/purpose, agency https://t.co/N6QYgecYjR
Rewatching Argento’s Phenomena in Stunning 4K UHD
Watching Dario Argento’s “Phenomena” again tonight, the Integral Hard Complete Edition in 4K UHD🪰🪰🪰🐝🐝 https://t.co/fwwAmXN9s5
Knight Cancer Institute Secures Record $2 Billion Gift
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute receives record $2 billion commitment from Phil and Penny Knight https://t.co/5rgDVaDUtv
Your Brain Chooses Cleaning Over Urgent Tax Deadlines
my brain is definitely telling me "nah, you don't need to work on those tax returns due in 7 days, you really gotta deep clean the whole house right now" im fine
Eva De Dominici, Chandler, Van Patten, Arjona Truly Testing for Role
Let's clear things up on the SUPERMAN SEQUEL testing: Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler & Grace Van Patten are the ones REALLY testing for a key role, as is Adria Arjona. Via @AaronCouch https://t.co/G7kga1DPlH
Simple Rewards Make Kids Finish Their Food
Kids are so lucky. I wish someone would tell me "you better finish that pizza if you want ice cream."
Neuroscience Must Redefine Methods to Embrace Consciousness
How should neuroscience evolve if it is to take consciousness seriously? An engaging discussion between Professor Kevin Mitchell and Dr. Tevin Naidu. https://t.co/zkgtRYn0Wv
Turning 30 Makes Friends Obsess over Back Health
You turn 30 and all of a sudden the homies start talking about back stretches
Turning Young Professionals Into Tech‑Government Dual Citizens
Arun Gupta watched technology and government talk past each other for decades. Now, through NobleReach Foundation, he's helping young professionals become “dual citizens” of both worlds. Ade Adeniji Reports: https://tinyurl.com/yue473p6 Related IP Resources: Grants for Economic Development -https://tinyurl.com/mshe3f2r Tech Philanthropists -https://tinyurl.com/kphzx6ke Donor Insights for Workforce...
High‑Achieving Women: It's Not Broken, You're Awakening
For the high achieving girl who did everything right and still feels off… you built the life that looks perfect on paper but you don’t care about the thing you spend 40 hours a week doing, and you’re wondering what’s...
Small Wins Don't Equal Finished Work
Sometimes I feel soooo productive I’m like YES I DID SO MUCH I MUST CELEBRATE. But really it’s just that I ate a healthy breakfast, had physical therapy, went to the gym, and responded to 1 email… Like I still have...
One Breakthrough Out of Countless Attempts Fuels Success
You read 100 books, only 1 changes your life. You try 20 jobs, only 1 makes you all your money. You go on 1,000 dates, only 1 becomes your spouse. Winning requires reps.
Dietary Amino Acid Restriction Shows Promise Against Pediatric Brain Cancer
Can rebooting the diet, eliminating 2 essential amino acids, help treat an aggressive brain cancer in children? mechanism and potential established from experimental model https://t.co/wmAFM2ErRB https://t.co/PAOr5SL30y
Kanye's Mature Response, Not Victimhood, Sets Example
Kanye's response is actually even and mature. Posturing as the victim or martyr is not what he should do if he wants a come back. His fan boys could learn from him.
Absorb Crowd Energy, Preserve Your Own Power
My advice for anyone running a World Major Marathon: feed off people’s energy all weekend, but don’t let it drain you before the race even starts
Success Comes From Adaptable Confidence, Not Certainty
It’s not just “confidence.” If you’re confident you have all the answers, I’m not confident you’ll be successful. If you’re confident you have the ability to find all the answers, and you have a working theory, and you’ve uncovered new evidence recently...
Focus on Five Core Habits, Ditch All Distractions
You only need 5 daily habits: - One to plan your day - One to do deep work - One to move your body - One to reflect and review - One to sharpen your mind Everything else is a distraction.
Burnout Varies by Role: Leaders Must Spot Signs
Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs. https://t.co/NhuafdWwaR What leaders need to know about how it shows up, why it happens, and what they can do to help. #burnout #leadership #culture #employeeexperience https://t.co/sPosPyFQJ1
Cook Strait Crossing: Windy yet Surprisingly Calm Seas
Crossing the Cook Strait from the North to South Island of New Zealand. Very windy but (disappointedly) not that rough seagoing. https://t.co/3UTxM1NrIq
Urolithin A Enhances Mitochondrial Health and Endurance
I'm fascinated by Urolithin A. It's a compound that stimulates mitophagy (mitochondrial autophagy), helping clear out and replace damaged or dysfunctional mitochondria. Recent studies show that urolithin A improves endurance performance and even keeps immune cells "younger" with age. The data are early...
Improving Study Skills Can Alleviate Student Anxiety
When students are anxious/depressed, one method of remediation might be TEACHING THEM TO DO SCHOOL BETTER. Just got this message from a mental health professional. https://t.co/WHYCuHUngi
Radical Hope: Build It Together, Not Wait For It
Today I presented on Radical hope at the Justice & Trauma Summit in Vancouver @thetraumainformedlawyer Honored to share space with @resmaamenakem and @eaarmah and be in community naming what healing really requires. My book is only a week out in the...
Labels Must Invest in Generational Hip‑Hop, Not One‑Hit Trends
Every record label should be trying to sign (and develop) generational hip-hop artists. The flash-in-the-pan, one-hit, vibes, data-driven era has no lasting power.
Chatbot Companionship May Actually Heighten Loneliness over Time
New evidence from Dunigan Folk shows that over time, turning to chatbots for companionship can actually increase loneliness. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09567976261427747
Nancy Prepares for Space Mission Exploring Dark Matter
I’ve been in a clean room all day with my friend Nancy here. She’s pretty cool and is about to go to space to explore dark matter and exoplanets this year. She’s Hubble’s cousin 🛰️ ✨ What have I missed...
Introducing Ember Orange Tubular Nylon – US‑Only Release
New colour (currently only in our US store) - Ember Orange in our Tubular Nylon weave. BarkAndJack.com
Constraints Spark Creativity, Productivity, and Satisfaction
Check the link in my bio for more info and pre-order links for my new book, Inside the Box, in which I share science and stories that show how constraints can make you more creative, productive, and satisfied. https://t.co/J8oY9KG2k1
Reflect Daily to Unlock Growth and Joyful Opportunities
Reflection is key for creating opportunity. We learn and grow when we ask, "What went well? What can I improve? What brought joy?" 💗 #wednesdaythought #GrowthMindset https://t.co/1L9yYnhXA4
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...
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 🇯🇲 💃🏿