The original Star Wars trilogy started sci-fi movies on the path of mind-blowing special effects and grand stories told by A-l ist celebrities. After a 16-year hiatus, George Lucas returned to dole out the prequels from 1999 to 2005, whether or not anyone wanted them. (We did not). As the credits rolled on Revenge of …
We like to think that we’re totally in control of our thoughts and behaviors, but are we? The human mind is extraordinarily complicated, relying on an intricate nervous system and incorporating both “nature” and “nurture” factors to make us who we are. While we might think that we’re feeling sad or angry for one reason, …
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The 2021 Academy Awards will be interesting. This year, movies pushed their release dates indefinitely, waiting for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and a safe return to movie theaters. But it feels like it’s been a while since anyone took the Academy Awards seriously. They’re not a true reflection of what’s good in Hollywood–remember …
The lottery game of chance involves the distribution of prizes among purchasers of tickets. The game of lottery has a long history. Among all the games of odds, lotteries have been and are still very popular. The most prevalent form of lottery game is lotto, which involves a random selection of numbers. Participants in this …
CBD – you’ve been hearing all about it lately from family and friends, but what is it precisely? You may have noticed that it is often marketed in vague terms, with promises that it can soothe your anxiety and increase your daily focus. But at the same time, you may have also noticed that this …
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No one’s cup runneth over with empathy for the hardships that come with celebrity. Constant paparazzi and public scrutiny are a small tradeoff for wealth, fame, and the ease of living that comes with winning the capitalist game. But the constant publicity tours–interviews, press jags, talk shows–looks miserable to endure. Celebrities always need fresh content …
The recycling business is booming, says the Environmental Protection Agency, with the industry producing $173 billion in revenues in recent years and generating jobs for over 1 million people. The use of recycled materials is well known in design, fashion and technology, but they have an increasingly large scope of use in weird and wonderful ways. …
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All across the country, people found a cathartic way to release pent-up frustration and boredom; with fireworks. From Seattle to Denver, Lincoln to New York, police are receiving more fireworks-related calls than in years passed. It’s not all celebratory. For veterans with PTSD, the increased fireworks extend the yearly stress surrounding Independence Day across more …
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Most people are aware of the major investment asset classes. You have stocks, bonds, gold, real estate, etc. But did you know that there are dozens of other investment categories? And some of them are downright strange. 6 Unusual Investments Traditionally, the key to successful investing has been the access to information. Successful traders …
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Have you been bemoaning the extra pounds you’ve put on while being in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic? I know I have. But that’s definitely not the situation for Alyssa Clark. Running a marathon – a long-distance race of 26 miles – is for many the ultimate goal in their quest for physical fitness. And …
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