Close your eyes.Picture Mark Zuckerberg.What do you see?Perhaps you envision the Meta boss and Facebook founder in a gray T-shirt, spotlighted on a Silicon Valley stage.Maybe his cartoonish metaverse avatar hovers before you with legs, or without them.Possibly Jesse Eisenberg, the bony actor who played the fledgling tycoon in The Social Network (2010), appears in your mind's eye.
I owned a small laundromat called The Laundromat on Fire Island.Carol walked in with musty sheets and towels from her share house.I quoted her $48.50(this was in 1976).I'm from the Bronx, she said.I don't pay $48.50 for laundry.I'm going to the other place.She left in a huff, returning only an hour later, all disheveled, hot and annoyed.
Tiny Love Stories: Her Gifts Drove Me Crazy Then Guilty'
Every birthday, my Filipino grandmother gave me pearls: necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings.Always tissue-wrapped and labeled with her fine handwriting.Pearls are what she believed a woman should be: polished, elegant.When I was in my punk-rock teens, her gifts drove me crazy then guilty.Please, grandma, save your money!
UFC veteran Tony Ferguson arrested on suspicion of DUI in Hollywood
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UFC veteran Tony Ferguson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Sunday after his truck struck other vehicles and rolled over in Hollywood, police said.Ferguson, a former interim lightweight champion for the Ultimate Fighting Champtionship, was driving south on Wilcox Avenue around 1:47 a.m. when his Silverado hit at least two other vehicles and flipped over near Sunset Boulevard, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
Are fighting robots being manufactured in the United States? Nope, it's special effects
debunked This video was created using special effects.Observers Are there really robots ready to take over the world?The robot who appears in a viral video looks ready to do just that when he does a showy backflip and throws a few punches.A number of posts online claimed that the robot was made by Boston Dynamics, an American robotics company, who were also said to have shared the video online.
TikTok Can't Believe The Hunky 'Night Agent' Star Was On 'iCarly' As A Teen
Fans have been tuning into Netflix's new series The Night Agent so much that it's already been renewed for a second season, in part thanks to star Gabriel Basso.But viewers crushing on hunky FBI agent Peter Sutherland have seen him before without even knowing it.Before transforming into his latest character, Basso was a child actor who appeared in some of your favorite nostalgic TV shows, including , where he played none other than Freddie Benson's doppelgänger.
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A chapter ends for this historic Asian American bookstore, but its story continues
Beatrice and Harvey Dong say farewell to their beloved Eastwind Books shop.Kori Suzuki for NPR The narrow storefront on University Avenue that once housed Eastwind Books of Berkeley now sits empty.The bookshelves are gone, dusty shadows on the pale yellow walls the only reminder of how tall they once stood.
Football is the most dangerous team sport for kids. See how other sports rank.
Every time there is a head trauma, cardiac arrest, or other major injury among professional sports, parents take a deep breath.That athlete is someone's child.Could that be my child?Cardiac events during sports are uncommon for anyone, said Dr. Stuart Berger, division head of cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
How to protect your kids when they play sports, according to doctors
Every time there is a head trauma, cardiac arrest, or other major injury among professional sports, parents take a deep breath.That athlete is someone's child.Could that be my child?Cardiac events during sports are uncommon for anyone, said Dr. Stuart Berger, division head of cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
'Polite Society' Hides a Brilliant Bollywood Tribute in Plain Sight
Spoilers: Director Nida Manzoor tells IndieWire why she insisted on including an iconic song her protagonist uses as a distraction during a key sequence.[Editor's note: This story contains spoilers for "Polite Society."]It took everything I had not to yell out loud during " Polite Society."
How 'We Are Lady Parts' Creator Nida Manzoor Blew Up the Action-Comedy for Her 'Bonkers' Film Debut
A chemical combination of trust, talent, and "post-'Scott Pilgrim'" Hollywood made "Polite Society" into one of the year's most entertaining debuts.Though she's the only writer credited on it, filmmaker Nida Manzoor had a very special writing partner on her debut feature " Polite Society."
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Happy Monday, everyone!Wrap up Women's History Month at the National Women's History Museum's Black feminist exhibition opening this week, and then dive into more history at the new "Afrofuturism" showcase.Or, you can celebrate the cherry blossoms at an outdoor pink party.Best Things to Do This Week
In Nida Manzoor's World, Martial Arts and Jane Austen Belong in the Same Movie
Polite Society is an action caper filled with martial arts battles and secret lairs.It's a romance in which two smart, impossibly attractive people fall in love.It's a Jane Austen-esque comedy of marriage in which a teenager meddles in her older sister's love life while their parents look on in dismay.
As the first rays of sun pierced through the clouds covering snowcapped Himalayan peaks, Jigme Rabsal Lhamo, a Buddhist nun, drew a sword from behind her back and thrust it toward her opponent, toppling her to the ground.Eyes on the target!Concentrate!Ms. Lhamo yelled at the knocked-down nun, looking straight into her eyes outside a whitewashed temple in the Druk Amitabha nunnery on a hill overlooking Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
Review | 'Polite Society': Sci-fi and kung fu stew, sweetened by comedy
Nimra Bucha, left, and Priya Kansara in "Polite Society."(Parisa Taghizadeh/Focus Features)StarOutline (2.5 stars) "Polite Society" is a comic book movie, but probably not the kind you think.Yes, it's colorful and action-packed, with silly on-screen titles and a plot that is over the top to the point of ludicrousness.
China's rotten girls' are escaping into erotic fiction about gay men
The hand around his waist held him tighter, their bodies pressed closer together, and Xie Lian's struggling hands were firmly folded and crushed against his own chest; unable to move.His lips were still securely sealed, the kiss deepening, and a stream of gentle, chilled air slowly passed through.A god kisses a ghost king, and a love story, movie deal and KFC sponsorship are born.
Michelle Yeoh: Kicking Ass Across the Multiverse | Features | Roger Ebert
Yeoh never planned to be an action star, but her training in ballet laid the perfect groundwork."Every little girl should have the opportunity to have ballet training because it teaches you such control of your body," Yeoh said."At the age of four, I had been going to ballet classes because I loved movement.
The Princess movie review & film summary (2022) | Roger Ebert
There's really not much to say in a traditional "plot" section of a review of "The Princess."Our heroine wakes up chained to a bed at the top of a tower.
London Ukrainian school grows fourfold as refugees seek refuge in capital
L ondon's largest Ukrainian school has almost quadrupled in size since the war began, expanding into five new premises as refugee families continue to find refuge in the capital.St Mary's Ukrainian school in Holland Park now has 800 pupils, compared to around 220 a year ago, and the number of staff has increased by 350 per cent.
Returning 'MVP' on TV hopes, titles and his legacy
Coverage: Live coverage on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app from 23:55 BST.In taking minimal damage while being out-wrestled for Bellator's interim welterweight title in front of his home fans in London, Page, nicknamed 'MVP', wanted a swift return to action.The 35-year-old was left in limbo however, with the promotion telling him they "'didn't have any suitable opponents on hand and he would have to wait'".
Editor's Note: Sign up for CNN's Stress, But Less newsletter.Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it.Sighs those long, exhales of breath often accompanied with a bit of a whimper have long been seen as a sigh of melancholy, frustration or even despair, leading us to ask the sighing person, What's wrong?
Could Paxlovid solve one of the pandemic's biggest puzzles?A new study at Stanford University aims to find out.In the nation's first medical trial of an antiviral strategy to treat long COVID, scientists are testing the drug to see if it helps ease the misery of fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, body aches, digestive symptoms and heart problems.
Connecticut elementary teacher accused of using chokehold on students
A Connecticut teacher resigned after she was arrested and accused of putting chokeholds on three students, including one who passed out, officials said Monday.Stefanie Sanabria, 50, is no longer teaching at Brookside Elementary School after her arrest last week in connection to the Feb. 24 incident, according to a statement from Norwalk Public Schools.
The Sports Bar Replacing Rocking Horse Opens in Logan Square
Roundhouse, a new sports bar that pairs game day viewing with eclectic culinary mashups like Italian beef fried rice and cheeseburger egg rolls is open in the former home of 12-year-old neighborhood fixture Rocking Horse at 2535 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square.Logan Square isn't known for sports bars, but this ownership group, which shares investors with Uproar in Old Town (including Dante Deiana of Barstool Sports fame) sees potential in giving the area a rare sports-focused spot.
Andreescu recalls journey to tennis return that made Australian Open win possible | CBC Sports
Bianca Andreescu traces the path that brought her back to the tennis tour after a mental health break and, on Monday, put her back in the win column, thanks to beating a seeded opponent at the Australian Open to what she calls "an 'Aha' moment" on a beach in Costa Rica during a spiritual retreat nearly a year ago.
P90X has been around for almost 15 years and boasts a fan club of celebrities for one good reason: It works.An abbreviation for Power 90 Extreme, the 90-day program was developed by fitness guru Tony Horton as a way to build muscle and burn fat by introducing new moves that challenge the body every session.
'Power Rangers' star Jason David Frank's true superpower was his love for fans
Jason David Frank, best known for his starring role in the '90s television hit Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died by suicide at 49.While foremost a martial artist - he had a 4-0 record in amateur MMA, was inducted into the Karate Union Hall of Fame in 2003, and owned a chain of karate schools - Frank was also an actor and performer.
NEW YORK Jason David Frank, who played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver on the 1990s children's series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died.He was 49.Justine Hunt, Frank's manager, said in a statement Sunday that Frank passed away.She did not name the cause of death or say when he died, but asked for privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.
Jason David Frank, who played Tommy Oliver in the '90s Power Rangers show, has died
Jason David Frank, pictured waving to the crowd during the 2013 DragonCon parade through downtown Atlanta, has died.The 49-year-old played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver on the 1990s children's series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers." Jonathan Phillips/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP NEW YORK Jason David Frank, who played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver on the 1990s children's series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," has died.
The story behind a celeb-studded wedding party at 1928 Beacon Hill
The vintage-chic 1928 Beacon Hill restaurant played host to several Hollywood stars for a private wedding celebration at the end of October.Celebrity stylist Ilaria Urbinati and martial arts expert Johnny Hunt, a Boston native, exchanged their vows on Oct. 15 in Cambridge.Then, the happy couple and their family and friends - including actors Rami Malek, James Marsden, and Yolanda Masterson as well as fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff - partied the night away at 1928.
It's Autumn! So, what do Londoners do in their free time?
The Brits are known for being pretty creative when it comes to leisurely activities in their spare time.From photography, painting, or getting crafty, 3 out of 4 people say they try to do at least one creative activity when they have the chance.Of course, there are some of the less imaginative, somewhat predictable activities that have maintained their popularity over the years, such as going to the cinema or theatre or even reading.
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Say goodbye to the 'tiger mom'. Welcome to the school of jellyfish parenting | Emma Brockes
t was the violin practice, in the end, that broke me.I hung on, last year, through clashing after-school activities entailing frantic cab rides between venues so we were never there on time.
Follow a Capoeirista's Journey From the Bay Area to Brazil | KQED
When capoeirista Ricky Lawson II teaches new students in the Afro-Brazilian art form of capoeira, he often speaks about the deep spiritual energy in capoeira's birthplace-Salvador, Bahia.
'Faith' Review: Training to Fight Demons at a Monastery
The director of this Italian documentary, Valentina Pedicini, died in November, 2020, of liver cancer.That's a terrible shame for a variety of reasons.
Doctor killed in Laguna Woods shooting was trying to disarm suspect, save others
The churchgoer killed when a gunman opened fire at a Laguna Woods church Sunday was a sports medicine doctor and master of martial arts who was slain while trying to stop the shooting, authorities said Monday.
Father says new Covid treatment helped him recover to see daughter's big match
A leukaemia sufferer has told how a new antiviral Covid treatment helped him recover from the virus in time to see his daughter score a try in a rugby final at Murrayfield.