TV-MA | TV Series, 5 episodes, 1h 1m | Thriller, Drama | June 16, 2022 There are dead-zones of un-hire-ability that actors need to navigate in order to extend a career that’s inherently, constantly in jeopardy of drying up and blowing away. For example, a particularly difficult age is 28: too old to be the teen heartthrob, but…
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Some Prescription Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia
A study is indicating that a commonly prescribed class of drugs may substantially increase dementia risk. The drugs, known as anticholinergics, are used to treat a variety of conditions like bladder problems, depression, and Parkinson’s disease. They work by inhibiting the chemical messenger acetylcholine, helping to relax or contract muscles. The discovery was made through a…
Ancient Queens in French Academic Paintings
July 17, 2022
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Arts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightFrench Academic ArtLife & TraditionPierre-Narcisse GuérinQueen DidoWilliam-Adolphe Bouguereau
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French Academic art encompasses numerous traditional genres, from portraiture to still-life, but Grand Histories may be among the most noteworthy of the period. These paintings take inspiration from the past, as the name implies, but artists elaborated on source materials to create nobler, more compelling narratives. Ancient, legendary queens, along with the captivating stories surrounding…
2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport 4×4
Toyota 4Runner is powered by a 4.0L DOHC V6 with Dual Independent VVT-i, delivering 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. The engine is accompanied by a 5-speed automatic transmission with ETC-i. I would have preferred more gears. The 4Runner is excellent on the trail. Its strength is found in its steep climbing ability and…
Prairie Rose: A Bold Defender of American Liberty
July 17, 2022
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"Let the Hurricane RoarArts & CultureArts & TraditionbooksBrightLaura Ingalls WilderLife & TraditionRose Wilder LaneWilliam Holtz
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Today, Rose Wilder Lane (1886–1968) is best remembered, if she is remembered at all, as the daughter of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the beloved “Little House” books, children’s stories that Rose helped shape and edit before they appeared in public. Rose Wilder Lane, circa 1905–1910. National Archives. (Public Domain) Yet Rose was a woman…
Photos: Cheetah Hitches a Ride, Surprising Tourists With a Chance for Close-Up Shots
July 17, 2022
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AfricaanimalsArchivedBrightcheetahInspiredInspiring NewsLife & TraditionPhotosrideSerengeti National Park
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A cheetah decided to take some rest and hitch a ride across the Serengeti Plain of southeastern Africa, giving tourists a very up-close and personal glimpse of her majestic build. The too-close-for-comfort footage was taken by Denice Alex Massawe, the owner of Top Deck Safari. Massawe spotted the predator mother-and-daughter duo in July 2021 prowling across…
Treasured Libraries: Man Travels to 101 Countries Photographing Libraries All Over the World
July 17, 2022
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ArchivedArts & CulturebooksBrightCreative WondersInspiredInspiring NewslibrariesLife & TraditionPhotosTravelWorld
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Photographer Richard Silver, 60, has traveled to 101 countries capturing timeless architectural wonders through his lens. His favorite subject of all are libraries, and his stunning collection shines a light on their splendid glory, all over the world. “Libraries offer symmetry to me,” Silver told The Epoch Times. “The books are lined up, aisles, desks,…
‘She Is Just Perfect’: Girl With ‘1-in-a-Million’ Hair Disorder Embraces Resilience, Inspires Others
Shilah Calvert, 12, from Melbourne, Australia, has hair that draws attention—it sticks straight out of her head. It’s not unusual for people to stop and stare, do a double take, or even attempt taking photographs of Shilah. While her standout blonde hair, the result of a genetic mutation, has led her to often face unwanted attention…
Film Review: ‘Where The Crawdads Sing’: A Faithful Adaptation of the Mammoth Best-Seller
July 16, 2022
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"Where the Crawdads Sing"Arts & CultureBrightDaisy Edgar-JonesDelia OwensFilm & TVLife & TraditionOlivia Newman
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PG-13 | 2h 5min | Drama, Crime, Thriller | 15 July 2022 (USA) A movie one might expect to see released in the late fall awards-bait season, “Where the Crawdads Sing” [WTCS] is nonetheless dropping in mid-summer where superhero, animation, and action fare rule the multiplexes. However, if the larger-than-expected audience at the pre-release screening of this film is any kind of…
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‘Message of Hope’: Washington Audience Praises Shen Yun’s Final 2022 Performance
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Domenic Savini, assistant director of the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, said he waited for a long time to see Shen Yun Performing Arts, and was “so happy” to finally get a chance to see the final 2022 performance of the company at the Kennedy Center Opera House on July 17. Mr. Savini, who is also…