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Monthly Archives: March 2022
Dillon Gabriel Makes Strong Oklahoma Debut In New Helmet That Looks Like It’s From The Future – BroBible
Posted: March 23, 2022 at 6:24 pm
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The Dillon Gabriel era at Oklahoma has begun. Although it may be short-lived, given that he has only one year of eligibility remaining, it comes with a lot of hope for the Sooners to continue their success and it also comes with a new helmet.
Gabriel is one of a few college football players who chose to wear the new Riddell Axiom helmet this season. He was seen getting fitted for the new lid earlier this spring and he got to wear it for the first time during the first spring practice on Tuesday.
The helmet, which is custom-fitted to the players head, is designed to increase player safety. It has a lot of new features that put the player first and are considered the most advanced, personalized football helmet on the market.
It also looks more like a race car helmet than a football helmet.
Ohio States C.J. Stroud is also going to wear the new helmet this fall.
The biggest aspect of the helmet is the smart technology that is connected to Riddells new InSite Analytics software. The software allows teams to view head impact date on individual players and position group analysis.
Web-based, the analytics platform show as the quantity of team and individual head collisions increases or decreases on both a daily and weekly basis. It also includes charts that show the frequency of impact to specific locations, such as the back, front, left, right, or top of the head.
The technology is a huge breakthrough in the space and could see a significant increase in how head injuries and hits to the head are documented, treated, and perhaps most importantly, viewed.
Players are fitted for their helmets through Riddells Verifyt app. It scans thickness, shape and contour of an athletes head, and Riddell takes that date to add interior liner pads to the helmet that properly fit the athlete in terms of comfort and protection.
The helmet also includes flex system panels to improve impact response and a new facemask that is intended to better manage and respond to the energy of an impact. Riddell also installed a panoramic visor that strengthens the facemask structure and provides a better view of the field.
Sooners head coach Brett Venables had nothing but good things to say about his new quarterback during the offseason.
And on Tuesday, Gabriel looked very good in his first practice with his new team. Although, he definitely looked different than the rest of the players on the field in his new lid.
One throw from the first spring practice stood out in particular. It was a dime.
Gabriel will have to compete well in the spring and during the early fall practices this summer, but he and Stroud will likely be the first two starting quarterbacks in college football to take the field wearing Riddells Axiom helmets come Week 1.
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‘Dubai Expo shows we can make this world a great place to live in, also in SA’ – CapeTalk
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Futurist Graeme Codrington returns from the Expo excited about possibilities, also for power generation in SA - The Money Show Image of Dubai Expo 2020 posted on Facebook @Expo2020_teamsa
Expo 2020 Dubai finally kicked off in October 2021 after being delayed for a year.
It closes its six-month run at the end of March.
The world expo's described as a showcase of "the best global examples of collaboration, innovation and cooperation" through the theme of Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.
It features Pavilions from 192 countries around the world, including South Africa.
Bruce Whitfield chats to futurist Graeme Codrington (partner at TomorrowToday) about his impressions during the week he spent there as a guest of the Institute of Directors SA (IOD).
Its been billed as the greatest show on earth and it was spectacular... I walked 29 kilometres in two days!
I think I first saw an advert for Dubai 2020 on Emirates Airlines probably at least eight years ago! They had this idea that they would bring the whole world together... It was not a tourism expo to show off your country but a future-focused expo.
It's amazing to see what they've achieved in Dubai... It's that mindset of 'we can do anything', and when you've got oil revenue and a lot of low-cost workers you can do quite a lot.
This expo site was built, again, in virgin desert and will be converted into a new business district over the next few years.
Codringto highlights some of the national pavilions, where countries chose from the overarching themes of opportunity, mobility and sustainability.
Finland built this massive, weirdly shaped wooden room... When you get into the building they show you that room is actually capturing carbon dioxide out of the air... which they turn into methane that runs a machine that then sucks the desert air in and extracts water (100l a day) ... and then powers a coffee machine... You could literally have a cup of coffee that came from thin air...
I thought it would be almost a science fiction view with gadgets of the future... but then I realised they weren't in fact trying to show us a science fiction view of some far distant future fuelling our imaginations. They were trying to show us what's possible now.
Singapore's was literally just a building in the desert that was entirely self-sustaining, beautifully green in this searing heat... to say we don't have to wait twenty or thirty years... We can do this now.
Codrington came away inspired that the world _can _solve especially mobility and sustainability issues.
... and that's hugely important here in South Africa as we see the ravages of extreme weather and climate change hit our economy and our country.
Whitfield asks whether the expo also made Codrington apprehensive about the future, considering how far South Africa is behind in this technological sphere.
We're not as far behind as many think we are Codrington retorts.
I think, for example, that there are some very quick-win solutions we can get with power generation... In terms of putting up wind farms, solar farms, we're doing jolly well in South Africa.
All we need now is for the government's will to allow us to connect some of the private generation of power into the national grid and we're talking, within the next 12 to 18 months, about a very different system.
That's what I came away with... The one way of looking at the world is looking at everything that's not working, and the other looks at possibilities and opportunities.
"We can make this world a really great place to live in (even here in South Africa)" Codrington says in conclusion.
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Kim Kardashian debuts one of her most futuristic looks in skimpy outfit – The News International
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Kim Kardashian, who's enjoying a dreamed life with her new beau Pete Davidson after split from Kanye West, debuted one of her most futuristic and risqu looks to-date in Miami this weekend.
The 'Kardashians' star stepped out for the evening in a sleek gray latex outfit with her sister Khloe Kardashian to attend an event.
The 41-year-old American beauty's matching set look consisted of slim-fitting leggings, as well as a plunging bra each featuring a faint sheer for a silver effect.
The mum-of-four also wore oversized sunglasses to elevate her look. She went transparent in a coordinating gray pair of PVC booties. The ankle-high set featured a cloudy transparent texture within a pointed-toe silhouette, making Kardashians bare feet fully visible.
Khlos look was equally sleek, featuring a slim-fitting blue minidress with a corset bodice, mesh panels and plunging neckline. The piece was paired with strappy silver sandals.
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The Best Solar Chargers of 2022 – Futurism
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The best solar chargers solve one of the most common problems faced by campers and travelers: How do I keep my devices charged when theres no outlet around? A solar charger is effectively a solar panel with charging ports built into it, so you can top off your devices battery using a renewable source of energy. Over time, however, the term solar charger has been used as a more generic term to describe similar gadgets like a battery pack with a solar panel on top of it. To account for this, our guide also includes recommendations that fit this more broad definition.
Using any of the solar chargers in our guide, regardless of its shape, size, or style, will be more eco-friendly than using a power adapter and cable to charge your device. Solar chargers are a great first step into transitioning your personal energy consumption from traditional sources to renewables because they require little space, almost no setup, and can even be used indoors (as long as the chargers solar panel is in direct sunlight).
If you live in a sunny region, plan on taking a days-long camping trip this summer, or want to hit your personal sustainability goals this year, these are the best solar chargers to get right now.
Best Overall: TWELSEAVAN Foldable Solar Charger Best Budget Solar Charger: Anker 24W Solar Charger Best Solar Charging Battery Pack: Riapow Solar Power Bank Best Solar Charger For Security Cameras: Wasserstein Solar Panel Best Premium Solar Charger: Raptic Titan 225 Power Station + Solar 100
At their core, solar chargers are eco-friendly versions of the chargers and battery packs we rely on every day. This allowed us to judge solar chargers using the same standards. Our solar charger recommendations needed to be easy to carry around, powerful enough to charge all of our devices, and have a failsafe if the weather was less than ideal. The solar chargers in this guide were chosen after careful research into all of the options that are currently available, but well continually update it as new models become available, and we have the opportunity to conduct hands-on tests.
Size: Many solar chargers can be folded and stored when theyre not in use, which makes it possible to carry them around in a backpack. We considered a solar panels size when folded and unfolded when doing research for this guide. Its important to remember that larger panels are more powerful, but more cumbersome to carry, and vice versa. Weve listed each solar chargers unfolded size in the specs section below because its a signifier of the amount of space youll need when setting it up.
Ports: A solar chargers ports determine which types of devices can be used with it, and how many gadgets can be charged simultaneously. USB-A ports can output enough power to charge smartphones, Bluetooth headphones, and other smaller electronics, while USB-C ports can be used to charge tablets or computers. A solar chargers power output will always be limited by how much sunlight its getting, which means it may not hit its maximum power output at all times.
Battery Capacity: If the solar charger were recommending has a battery pack connected to it, we factored in its battery capacity (how much energy it can store) while doing our research. Solar chargers with built-in batteries are useful because they allow you to charge your devices even when the sun is down or the current weather conditions are cloudy.
Durability: Solar chargers are designed to be used outside, so we made sure that all of the picks in our guide were designed to survive being exposed to some level of moisture. Carefully consider the climate of the area you live or plan to travel to when choosing your solar charger. You may also want to pack some of the best rechargeable batteries.
Why It Made The Cut: Twelseavans Foldable Solar Charger balances power and portability, while offering the ability to upgrade your solar power setup with a large external battery.
Specs: Size: 64.6 inches long x 20.5 inches wide Ports: One USB-C, two USB-A, one DC Battery Capacity: N/A
Pros: Large panel Wide array of ports Works with solar generators
Cons: No built-in battery
Twelseavans Portable Solar Charger is the ideal choice for campers planning multi-day trips, or anyone who wants to turn their backyard into a mini solar farm. Its one of the bigger solar chargers in our guide, measuring more than five feet long when fully unfolded, but that size is necessary to provide enough power to its three charging ports. Were especially impressed that this standalone solar panel has a USB-C port capable of outputting up to 60 watts of power, which means it can charge a 13-inch MacBook Pro or Nintendo Switch at their maximum charging speed.
Twelseavan designed its solar charger with four flip-out kickstands, which tilts the panel upward on an angle. The company says this allows its solar charger to get up to 30 percent more sunlight than laying flat. One of the main reasons this solar charger took the top slot in our guide is its DC port, which allows you to charge a large-cell (ultra-high capacity) battery made by companies like Jackery and Ecoflow. These batteries can store an enormous amount of power, so this feature makes up for the fact that this solar charger doesnt have a built-in battery. Yes, getting a large-cell battery roughly doubles the price of your solar charging setup, but its nice to have this option.
If portability isnt your priority, we recommend Twelseavans Portable Solar Charger without reservation. Its powerful enough to charge any portable device, and offers a nice upgrade path if your needs change.
Why It Made The Cut: Ankers 24W Solar Charger can charge up to three devices at once, fits in a backpack, and costs far less than $100.
Specs: Size: 38.8 inches long x 12.1 inches wide Ports: Three USB-A ports Battery Capacity: N/A
Pros: Portable Affordable Flexible
Cons: No built-in battery No fast-charging USB-C ports
If portability *is* your main deciding factor when choosing a solar charger, Ankers 24W Solar Charger is the one we recommend. Its the smallest traditional solar charger in our guide, but Anker didnt skimp on any key features when designing it. The solar charger has three USB-A ports with a maximum power output of 12 watts per port. This means its powerful enough to charge smaller devices like smartphones or wireless headphones. The 24W in this solar chargers name refers to how much solar power it can absorb, its able to output up to 36 watts of power to your devices.
The only real downside is that Ankers Solar Panel cant be used to charge larger gadgets at their full speed (if at all). This limitation is likely due to the solar chargers relatively small size, but its something to keep in mind depending on your needs. If youre looking for a solar charger to take on a day trip, you wont have to worry about its charging ports being an issue.
Anker touts this solar chargers thin and flexible panels, which are the main reasons why this charger is so thin. To optimize performance, Anker built two kickstands into this solar charger, which allows it to catch sunlight at an angle. If youre a hiker who wants to rely on solar power rather than a power bank, this is the best solar charger for your needs.
Why It Made The Cut: This high-capacity battery pack can charge up to four devices at the same time, and is powerful enough to work with smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and laptops.
Specs: Size: 6.8 inches long, 3.5 inches wide Ports: Two USB-A ports, one USB-C port Battery Capacity: 30,000mAh
Pros: High battery capacity Comes with charging cables Great port selection for its size
Cons: Small solar panel Larger than most battery packs
Riapows Solar Bank is the best eco-friendly battery pack weve seen, and a must-have if you dont mind its petite solar panel. Realistically, youll be best off plugging this solar charging battery pack into an outlet for a full charge, and using its solar panel to keep it from depleting quickly while you charge your devices on-the-go.
The Solar Banks biggest selling point besides its solar panel is its high battery capacity. You should have no problem recharging your smartphone several times over when the Solar Bank is fully charged. Were also fans of its mix of two USB-A and USB-C ports, which are complemented by three built-in charging cables. This setup allows you to charge up to four devices at once. One of the integrated cables can only be used to charge the Solar Bank itself.
One of the Solar Banks additional features is its pair of LED flashlights, which could come in handy during overnight camping trips. We generally dont recommend using power banks with LEDs because they consume a lot of energy to run, but the Solar Chargers high capacity makes that a non-issue.
Power banks have become an essential accessory for travelers, but arent generally associated with sustainability. Riapows Solar Charger bucks that trend, and its built-in solar panel alone makes it worth the upgrade from the battery pack youre using now.
Why It Made The Cut: Wassersteins Solar Panel can recharge your battery-powered outdoor security cameras, so you dont have to worry about topping them up.
Specs: Size: 11.8 inches long x 7.8 inches wide Ports: One DC port Battery Capacity: N/A
Pros: Works with the most popular outdoor security cameras Can be mounted at any angle Doesnt require special tools to install Comes in a two-pack
Cons: May require professional installation if youre not comfortable with DIY projects Can only be used with one type of gadget
Outdoor smart security cameras have become a lot more affordable lately, and many of them run on battery power, which allows you to install them wherever you want instead of being restricted by the location of your homes outlets. Unfortunately, that means you had to worry about keeping the cameras battery charged, at least until Wassersteins Solar Panel came along. This solar charger can be connected to a Ring Stickup Cam Battery, Ring Spotlight Cam, or Reolink Argus Pro security camera, topping up the cameras battery every day, so you dont have to worry about it conking out.
Its worth noting that both Ring and Reolink have started offering their own solar chargers, but getting a first-party accessory locks you into using their camera hardware. Getting a solar charger from Wasserstein gives you the freedom to switch from one to the other if one companys cameras fit your home security needs more effectively later on.
Installing Wassersteins Solar Panel onto the top or side of your home requires either a drill or screwdriver, which is great if you only have a basic toolbox on hand. Once its installed, you can tilt the solar charger at any angle. Wassertein includes the cable you need to connect its Solar Panel to your security camera.
If you move or decide to change the location of your camera, you can easily unscrew and reinstall this solar charger in a new location. We like that Wassersteins Solar Panel uses standard Phillips head screws, which wont leave big, deep holes in your home.
The only factor you need to consider before picking up this solar charger is that it may require professional installation if you feel uncomfortable with home repair. To be clear: installing Wassersteins Solar Panel requires no prior experience with electrical work or any other specialized renovation skills, but its something to keep in mind. If youre unfazed by the prospect of an eco-friendly weekend project, pick up a set of Wassersteins Solar Panels.
Why It Made The Cut: This bundle of a high-powered solar charger and high-capacity battery pack offers incredible performance at an excellent price.
Specs: Size: 76 inches long x 18 inches wide Ports: Five USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, one AC output, one 12V Car Port Battery Capacity: 225 Watt Hours
Pros: High battery capacity Extremely fast charging Can power anything from a smartphone to a TV
Cons: Large and heavy Expensive
If youre fully committed to taking as much of your gear off the grid as possible, but cant install rooftop solar panels, this bundle of Raptics Titan 225 Power Station + Solar 100 Foldable Portable Solar Charger is the perfect choice.
The Solar 100 is a large, standalone solar charger with two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and one DC output. At 76 inches wide, its our largest Solar Charger recommendation, which means its also the most powerful one. That power comes with a higher price tag and a hit to portability, though, which is why were primarily recommending it to people who are very serious about reducing their reliance on traditional power sources.
We can easily recommend Raptics Solar 100 on its own, but we think this bundle that also includes the companys Titan 225 battery is the better way to go. For context: A Solar 100 Solar Charger typically costs $299.99 on its own, but Raptic is charging $340 for both pieces of gear. You end up saving $160, and end up with an ultra-powerful solar power solution that can help you get through a week-long camping trip, or multi-day blackout.
Raptics Titan 225 has three USB-A ports, one USB-PD port, an AC outlet, and a 12V car port. It holds enough juice to fully recharge a laptop several times over, and can power any appliance up to 100 watts. This 50-inch TCL TV only requires 45 watts of power during typical use, which should give you a sense of how powerful the Titan 225 is. Raptics bundle basically allows you to get the Titan 225 for $40, which is why it made this guide.
If you need a solar charger for casual uses a day trip, for instance Raptics Solar 100 and Titan 225 are overkill, but theyre a great choice if you have more serious energy needs. Each of these components are excellent investments in their own right, and can be used independently if need be. We actually recommend you keep the Titan 225 in your car at all times in case of an emergency; its always helpful to have a powerful battery if youre stuck somewhere.
Your Environment: It should go without saying that a solar chargers performance will be directly tied to how much sunlight is available. If youre going to be in a very sunny environment, any solar charger will do, but we recommend getting one with a battery pack if not. Knowing you have enough juice to power your gadget even if you encounter a rainy day (or two) can help put your mind at ease.
Getting A Solar Panel instead: If youre primarily interested in charging larger gadgets, and have enough space, it may be wise to get a dedicated solar panel instead of a solar charger. A solar panel will take up a lot more space, require a dedicated area where it can be permanently attached (for the best results), and require a bigger up-front cost, but can pay for itself over time by lowering your electric bill.
Longevity: Solar panels the key component of a solar charger can last up to 30 years, according to a 2012 study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. One of the main reasons for their long life is that newer solar panels are less susceptible to degradation caused by exposure to extreme heat.
In general, solar chargers are best-suited to charge smaller gadgets like smartphones, which dont require a tremendous amount of power to top up.
A solar charger will still be able to convert some solar energy in cloudy conditions, but you may have a worse or less consistent experience.
You can use a solar charger at night only if the solar charger has a battery pack attached to it.
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) offers guidelines on solar panel recycling, and we highly recommend checking out its suggestions before throwing your solar charger into the trash.
Solar chargers are an excellent first step for anyone who wants to make their life more eco-friendly, but cant install full-sized solar panels onto the roof of their home. Instead, you can start by slowly weaning yourself off the electrical grid one small gadget at a time. Making little tweaks to your lifestyle may not feel like a lot of progress, but its better than doing nothing.
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This local couple is launching a new concept eatery with ‘retro-futuristic’ Electric Ramen – Daily Press & Argus
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GENOA TWP. Livingston County chef Mark Skelton and his wife Emily Underwood are launching what they calla new concept for the local restaurant scene.
The coupleare gearing up to open Electric Ramen by early next month,at5584 E. Grand River Ave., in a storefront in the Middletown Market building.
"We're using traditional techniques and sensibilities, but with a modern twist," said Skelton, 40, who wanted to open his own place after working as a chef for decades, mostrecently at Brighton Bar & Grill.
Skelton said Electric Ramen's recipes will featurea modern, pan-Asian twist to ramen dishes, influenced by Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indian and other styles of cuisine.
The restaurant will focus on made-to-order takeout, curbside pickup and delivery through DoorDash. The couple have indoor dining for about 14 people and are consideringoutdoor picnic table seating in the future.
"We felt there was a big demand for something like this and nothing around here. You have to go to either Ann Arbor or Royal Oak …Novi. I feel there is a lot of saturation with other concepts, so I think we'll be a new concept," Skelton said.
He said he hopes the restaurant will be approachable forpeople who are not as familiar with the culinary verbiage associated with Asian cuisine. The menu, for example, lists the English names of dishes and ingredients, so everyone will know what they are getting.
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He said he wants to use some non-traditional ingredients and also source as much as possible from local food producers.
"Ramen places usually use the same ingredients and it's usually a battle of the broths," he said.
Michigan mustard greens, roasted sweet corn andjalapeno peppers all made their way onto Electric Ramen's menu.
"We've got great mushrooms (locally). Instead of importing, we have things like Chicken of the Woods," Skelton said.
One dish he is excited about is the Korean barbecue pork belly ramen with a soft-boiled egg, candied bacon, watermelon radish, scallions and a sweet Thai chili broth.
Guests can customize their order by selecting between house noodle, udon noodles or rice noodles, and substituting a different broth.
There will also be several bao, or steamed bun, dishes that feature Asian slaw and miso aioli, including Korean barbecue pork belly, Kobe short ribs, wild mushroom and sweet potato, and smoked chicken, as well as sides and a kid's menu.
The restaurantwill have vegan and gluten-free options, and guests maysubstitute marinated tofu for any protein.
Underwood, 33, said she and her husband have been talking about opening their own place for years. She used to work for restaurants in the front of the house and management, and she will be in charge of the "behind the scenes" stuff, such asaccounting, marketing and social media.
"It's been fun to bounce ideas off each other," she said.
She said the restaurant is an elevated version of fast-casual food.
"Normally for ramen, you would have to sit down to eat it," she said. "We're definitely trying to pivot to mostly takeout, which is a trend."
The couple describes the restaurant's dcor as "retro-futuristic," with neon signs, a brightly colored graffiti pattern wrapped around the counter and the classic arcade game"Tron: Discs of Tron," which was originally released in 1983.
Skelton said he was partially inspired by 1982 futuristic sci-fi "Blade Runner," pointing to a scene in which actor Harrison Ford's character is in a noodle bar.
The couple envisions their Genoa Township location could be the first of several.
Electric Ramen will cookusing only electricity no gas flames hence the name.Skelton said going all-electric makes cooking more efficient. They will do it all with pasta cookers, soup wells and electric ovens.
"This is something that could be replicated somewhere that couldn't accommodate a regular restaurant, like maybe airports, hospitals, kiosks and on campus," he suggested.
He said they would love to open more locations, including in smaller towns.
"There's Fenton, Milford … there are these cool little towns, you get off the beaten path. I think this concept will work well in those markets."
Jerome Kamano recently became thenew owner of Middletown Market, where Electric Ramen is leasing space. Kamano opened his firstUltimate Pizza and Krispy Krunchy Chicken inside the market a few years ago.
Kamano said someone askseveryday about when Electric Ramen will open.
"He's been working really hard to get it together," Kamano said. "I think it's going to bring something to this area, something different."
He said having other businesses in the complex and inside the market, which is also home to It's So Fluffy Gourmet Popcorn, helps all the vendors.
"We have the(pizza and chicken) restaurant in here, but we don't worry about competition. Any business will always bring more people to the complex," he said.
In additiontoadding Electric Ramen as a tenant, other improvements are happening at the market, which is now focused on becoming a spot for specialty liquors, wines and craft beers. They plan to host free liquor tastings each week, starting withtequilaMarch 25-26, andthey also recently added hand-dipped ice cream.
"We're going to fix the parking lot. We're refreshing the signs and repainting the outside, making sure it looks fresh. We've cleaned up the inside," he said."We're trying to take it to the next level."
ContactLivingston Daily reporterJennifer Timar at jtimar@livingstondaily.com.Follow her on Twitter @jennifer_timar.
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Precision Medicine Market Updated Development Data, Key Futuristic Trends by Product and Application| Key Players IBM Watson Group, Roche Holding AG,…
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The stupidity of lockdown revealed society’s nihilism | David McGrogan – The Critic
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When I sat down to write a piece reflecting on the second anniversary of the March 2020 lockdown, I initially thought it would be about what the past two years have taught us about law, civil liberties, and the state. Instead, Id like to talk about the thing that has occupied my mind most ever since Boriss famous press conference shortly before the lockdown was given legal effect: namely, the nihilism of modern life. This is illustrated perfectly by the way in which the interests of children were treated during the pandemic.
Nihilism has often been described with a simple phrase, supposedly uttered by Madame de Pompadour, the lover of Louis XV, on seeing his disappointment after the French defeat at Rossbach in 1757. To cheer him up, she laughed off the defeat by reassuring him: Aprs nous, le dluge (After us, the flood). What she is commonly thought to have meant by this was that any catastrophe or disaster occurring after one is dead is completely irrelevant to ones happiness. One might as well enjoy ones life, safe in the knowledge that whatever comes afterwards has no consequence.
Aprs nous, le dluge should have been the motto of the past two years. As long as one was safe and able to enjoy ones splendid isolation with ones gin, ones tonic, ones Netflix, ones Amazon Prime account and ones lockdown puppy, what consequence was it that government debt was skyrocketing to 103.7 per cent of GDP? What consequence was it that quantitative easing would inevitably lead to eye-watering levels of inflation? What consequence was it that a generation of children were not just being denied schooling, but were being inducted into a world of addiction and vice by being babysat by screens for days at a time? What consequence was it that our young people, and their children, and their childrens children, would likely have to deal with the fallout from all of this for their entire lives?
What can one say about a society which sees nothing wrong in forcing children to stay at home for months?
The blitheness with which these issues have been treated over the past two years puts one in mind of Edmund Burkes famous warning, that the possessors of a commonwealth, unmindful of what they have received from their ancestors, or of what is due to their posterity, might commit waste on the inheritance of the young. Apart from being bad in itself (passing on societys wealth to the young is one of the most important duties of adults), this would have the even worse effect of teaching the younger generations the same bad habits, to the ultimate ruination of the commonwealth itself.
Burkes warning has been ignored for decades, but the experience of lockdown confirmed its horrible predictive power it is bad enough that we spend 60 billion a year (that could be spent, for example, on education) merely on servicing debt, and that inflation will soon approach 10 per cent (meaning that savers will lose a tenth of the value of their childrens inheritance in a single year). But what is truly terrifying is that most of the adult population of the country do not seem to care, and certainly have no interest in teaching to children the message that the nations wealth is a valuable inheritance that they are to steward, and pass on to their own children in turn.
And thats just the economic side of life: what can one say about a society which sees nothing wrong in forcing children to stay at home for months, without meeting or playing with other children, and inflicting great mental harm as a result merely to make adults feel safe? It is a society shorn of loyalty to anything larger or longer-lasting than the immediate physical existence of its members; a society comprised of individuals in the truest sense, thinking only of their own health and in signalling their own virtue in purportedly protecting others.
A healthy society would have considered the wider ramifications of such a lockdown
This overriding sense of nihilism that nothing matters after ones own bare life is over, and certainly not the future of our children cannot of course be attributed to lockdowns themselves. The response to Covid is a symptom of a profound malaise.
Burke aptly described the inhabitants of his ruined commonwealth as little better than the flies of a summer leading meaningless, acultural, disconnected and atomised lives, with no interest in what came before them or what was going to follow, and no loyalty to lasting values or the notion of a culture passed down from one generation to the next. The fact that so few people saw fit to think through the consequences of all of this for future generations indicates how far along the path to fly-like lives so many of us have gone, and how difficult it will be to reverse course.
I do not claim to know what the best government response to the pandemic would have been. Reasonable people can disagree about this measure or that. But a healthy society would have considered the wider ramifications of the vast expenditure and social disruption that lockdowns and associated restrictions caused, and the impact on the young. It would have considered the consequences for our societys future, and not merely the immediate preservation of the health of adults. The fact that it didnt, and still wont (the Covid inquiry will apparently have little or nothing specific to say about the effect of lockdowns on children) speaks of a deep sickness in our social foundations and it will take a lot more to recover from that disease than will the path back to normality from Covid.
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Aries season started on March 20. For those who didnt receive it in last weeks horoscope, happy birth season!
Its Aries season! Finally, a fire sign has a prominent place in the sky again. Its perfectly timed with the weather warming back up. Dont be intimidated by this shift; not much has truly changed, and any fears will only be magnified if you let yourself be devoured by the flames of newness.
Happy birth season! Let some sunshine into your life through means of celebration. Even if youre already a party animal, you likely want to throw a bash even harder than usual due to the seasons changing. If youd rather stay in and celebrate life quietly, that is perfectly valid as well. Dont let anyone convince you that youre not worthy of having fun.
Practice independence. Your loved ones are happy to be anchors for you, but it shouldnt become an expectation for them to always uplift or soothe you. These are skills anyone can utilize on themselves, and it may prove beneficial for you to learn how to be your own hype man for those moments when others cant.
Stop jumping the gun. It takes a lot in you to hold back when youre waiting for something, but learning how to be patient and accept this waiting period can lead to more fruitful results once you are able to let loose. Dont worry about missing your opportunities; your powerful intuition wont let you miss out.
How are you enriching yourself? Your life may have fallen into a series of boring patterns lately. Ask yourself how youre staying motivated, whether your classes are pushing you enough, whether your friend group is a help or a hindrance. This introspection should at least be momentarily entertaining, and at most, inspiring.
Confront the naysayers. Despite being called the most vain or self-centered sign, you are hyper aware of when the attention you receive is in bad faith. Keep advocating for yourself, especially when its difficult. If people try to rag on decisions youve made, let them know its not their place to think for you. Because, truthfully, its not!
There is no magical fix-it spell. You have a tendency to be hard on yourself, and you likely believe youre doing things wrong. Heres a secret: nobody actually knows how to be perfect. Most of the time, people just get lucky. And what is luck but a cosmic coincidence? Find optimism in nihilism it would certainly fit your brand.
Adjust your mindset when necessary. How your stubbornness manifests is through your indecisiveness, which can make you appear difficult to work with. Dont change yourself completely because of this, but know when its time to put your foot down and be serious. Avoidance will only create problems later.
Do you set arbitrary boundaries for yourself? Perhaps you believe that once you complete so many tasks, then youll deserve a reward. Perhaps this is true; however, the way you choose to discipline yourself could be limiting your happiness. Dont avoid the pleasure of having or doing something just because you believe you shouldnt.
Dont compare yourself to others. Everyone has a different set of struggles as well as varying capabilities to carry them. Even if you think other people have it worse, you are still allowed to have it bad! Everybodys journey is different and incomparable to anyone elses. Remind yourself of this throughout the week.
Lost momentum is not equivalent to failure. Lately, you may have been putting in more effort to express yourself and reach out to others. Perhaps, though, something recently changed and those efforts feel lost. Feeling distraught that youve lost the wind in your sails means that youve experienced the wind before. Reroute and find it again.
Be ready for anything. Venus and Mars are currently in Aquarius, meaning you are more likely to feel their effects. You may feel more creative, sensual, caring, but also more intense, controlling, claustrophobic. The energy this week could be vicious, but it might not. Youll just have to be brave and find out for yourself.
Reassess your goals. While Mercury is still hanging out in your sign, take the time to think about your future. This is especially encouraged now that the astrological calendar has moved back into bright-eyed, bushy-tailed Aries territory. Are your aspirations still realistic? Rework your ambitions just in case life throws you for a loop later.
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Why How I Met Your Father Is The Show We Need Now – The Nerd Stash
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How I Met Your Fatherhit American screens on January 18, 2022. A Hulu exclusive, the show always had a tough act to follow. How I Met Your Mother was one of the most beloved sitcoms of the noughties and early-10s. Predictably, this new spin-off was subject to high expectations and a wee bit of skepticism (despite Barney Stinsons famous assertion, new isnt always better. Certainly so when it comes to series reboots and spin-offs).
And thus, when HIMYF aired earlier in the year, reviews weremixed. Critics shrugged their shoulders ineffectually at the series, it was okay, but it pretty much retreads the ground of HIMYM. Hillary Duff and co. were likable enough, and the new gangs hijinks were chuckle-worthy. But the question remained what new material did How I Met Your Father offer the world? The answer, in many critics summation, is none.
And, in their defense, theyre right in their reviews about HIMYF. The episodes released thus far have shown a loyal faithfulness to its predecessors formula. Many quirky, mismatched characters have adventures in New York nightclubs, laughing amongst a barrage of cutaway gags and pop culture references. And also, much like its predecessor, the series maintains a steady diet of heart underneath its zaniness. Much like Ted was the emotional center of HIMYM, Duffs Ted-genderswap, Sophie plays the same role for her series. And its for the reasons mentioned that despite its downfalls, How I Met Your Fatheracts as a fitting antidote to modern-day nihilism in TV and society.
Funnily enough, despite accusations in reviews that HIMYF lacks originality, it appears incrediblydistinctive now, given the current slate of telly. From the emotional abuse of Succession to the comic-relief-turned-Greek-tragedy of Better Call Saul, modern television seemingly reflects the nihilistic hearts and minds of the Western world. Now, by no means is this is a criticism of said shows. In fact, these shows are very well-written and explore the dark side of humanity in complex and compelling ways. There is always room for shows like these.
That said, in a world bewitched by COVID-19 and country invasions and wars, there is also room for fantasy. This is where light-hearted shows likeHow I Met Your Fathercome in. HIMYF is the televised comfort food you can consume while lying on the couch. It shows us a diverse cast of different backgrounds coming together, getting along and having fun adventures, and learning hard lessons about love all the while. The cast, as mentioned above, all have their quirks and are like a family you can return to watching every week.
Indeed, the cast of How I Met Your Father is very charming. The golden spoon-fed fish-out-of-water Brit, Charlie, is pure fun, his struggle to adapt to lower-class New York life often a reliable source of comedy. Likewise, Jesse, who appears to be HIMYFs Robin, is a handsome and endearing music teacher who is a widespread internet meme after his ex-girlfriend turns down his proposal on a YouTube video. And then we have Hillary Duffs Sophie, the character who lives inside all of us a photographer searching for the one. And although Sophie has her own quirks (i.e., Trains Drops of Jupiterbeing her comfort song for all situations), she also has depth. She is the daughter of a single mother who often had to big sister her mother.
This is just the tip of HIMYFs iceberg. However, it affirms my point. The show maintains a delightfully relatable cast (who also prove a good laugh) for millennial and Gen Z viewers that light up an otherwise grim real-life.
One of the elements HIMYF borrows from its predecessor is its unrelenting optimism. While How I Met Your Mother was often compared to Friends during its initial run, it did have something its inspiration didnt. It had the series-long mystery of the titular Mothers identity. The show revolved around Teds journey to the Norman Rockefeller-picket fence dream of starting a family. Now, HIMYF does this via Sophie.
Sophies faith that she will meet the one despite her hang-ups is unshakeable. And whats more, shes blessed with the support of her friendship group. Even Jesse, who acts as the series will they-wont they love interest, shows a great deal of empathy towards Sophies plight, especially in Episode 3s coda. After all, Jesse himself has been heart-broken before and possesses the same goal love-wise. He gives Sophie the contact deets for the Vice Principal of the school where he works after realizing they hit it off. Hes a good guy deep down.
But the shows focus on young people finding love isnt the only way it challenges our everyday nihilism. The pilot itself clarifies that the show is a celebration of what makes NYC beautiful. Although admittedly cheesy, Sophies best friend, Valentina, has a deep affection for the city she calls home. So much so she is anxious to get her outsider-boyfriend Charlie to see it. More importantly, HIMYF wants us to see it. And, to some degree, it succeeds.
Alicia Keys once sang that NYC is the concrete jungle that dreams are made of. And, if anythings inevitable, then its that HIMYFagrees. And its not merely via the pilots ending bridge scene, where the citys lights shine in the background, that this is made apparent. Instead, its through every detail in the show.
In Episode 3, for example, a running gag has a strange man called Frank ask various characters to open wide. Much to Charlies detriment, he learned this isnt a wise request to indulge. Because once the unwitting subway-rider opens their mouth, Frank randomly prods their tongue and gums. And yet, as absurd as this sounds, the show plays this for laughs and depicts the seemingly-homeless Frank as one of the many vibrant and characteristic colors in New Yorks diverse color palette.
Indeed, the magic of NYC is subtly promoted via its cast alone. This is a show that has the Caucasian Jesse have an adopted Asian sister, Ellen, who is a lesbian. This is also the show with Jesses roommate and best friend, Sid, of Indian descent, who runs a bar. The message here being? No matter who you are, NYC has a place for you. Lady Liberty is seldom seen in this show, but her message is written all over Season 1. Undoubtedly, itll continue to shine in Season 2.
Now, as its reviews indicate, by no means is HIMYFa perfect show. Theres plenty to criticize. Since the show employs the same hook as its predecessor (who is the protagonists soulmate?), it feels less compelling. That is, after all, what made How I Met Your Mother unique, despite its similarity to Friends. It made the show feel like it had a purpose and direction, even despite its weekly over-the-top comedy hijinks. It proved that single-camera sitcoms could let loose the laughter while keeping things meaningful and sincere with profound meditations on love.
At this point, How I Met Your Father is still finding its voice. Its trying some new things (this time, for example, the elder protagonist, played by Kim Cattrall, is obvious, unlike future Ted from HIMYM). But ultimately, it still rests on the laurels of the original show. It is a hopeful message, and endearing characters are a welcome escape from the nihilism and despair of modern-day television and film. And, if the writers can shake things up going forward, then long may it continue.
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EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE Reflects Lifes Beautiful Chaos – Nerdist
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Everything Everywhere All At Once is a mess.Its a chaotic and warped film, but isnt that how life is, too? A24s latest film, starring Michelle Yeoh, is A LOT to take in. But, the meaning behind all the disorder is what makes it the most stunning and brilliant film so far this year. Just like in life, once you embrace the chaos, youll find the true beauty in the story of family, the choices we make in our lives, and embracing what we have.
Directed by The Daniels, a.k.a. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All At Once tells the story of Evelyn Wang (Yeoh), who is seemingly miserable with her life. She runs a failing laundromat with her kind husband Waymond (Ke Huy Quan) and they are in a loveless marriage. Evelyn also takes care of her ungrateful father (James Hong). And shes estranged from her daughter, Joy (Stephanie Hsu), who yearns for her family to accept her longtime girlfriend.
Evelyn comes off as unhappy, rude, and pushy. But its only because she tries to keep everything and everyone afloat. She ultimately ends up disappointing everyone, including herself. On the way to visit their IRS auditor (Jamie Lee Curtis), another universes version of Waymond takes over his consciousness. The alternate version tells Evelyn of the multiverse that exists. It is up to this version of Evelyn to defeat the evil entity known as Jobu Tobacky, who is hellbent on destroying the multiverse.
Evelyn uses an earpiece to jump the multiple subconsciousness of Evelyns from other universes. This universe hopping allows her to acquire their special skills, including martial arts, sign flipping, and culinary knife skills. But, this only happens after performing a weird act like blowing into someones nose or eating a stick of Chapstick. These different universes are not just extreme versions of Evelyn. Viewers also glimpses into her life if she had made other choices. These include never marrying Waymond or becoming blind as a child.
The pacing of the film is intentionally swift, adding more absurdities as the movie continues. But there is always a purpose. There is a rich and deep story within the ridiculousness of it all that makes one laugh, scream hysterically, cry, and question what matters most in life. Adding a Chinese American family provides some specific nuances to generational pressure and burden. However, its not necessarily the main focus. The true appeal of the story is the concept of nihilism vs stoicism. And, despite the choices weve made, how we can find meaning and purpose in them.
Yeoh is finally given a role that extends her acting past the beautiful and elegant icon shes most known for. Her performance contains so many layers from being neurotic and clueless at times to the compassionate and serious Yeoh weve seen many times. The glamorous star even gets to do some unexpected slapstick humor. Yeoh never misses a beat during the mayhem, which is necessary for the story to flow.
Quan is equally impressive as Waymond. There are so many subtexts to Quans performance that touches on perceptions of Asian actors, particularly Asian men, and their roles. He is given a fully fleshed out character who is initially perceived as meek and battered by his dominating wife, but is truly the heart of the film. The multiverse of Waymond contains a range from a quiet, kind man to a martial arts master with an exciting and mind-blowing fight scene. He also gets to look like the suave leading man in a Wong Kar-Wai film. Hsu is a star in the making with her performance as Joy. The way her character feels the brunt of her mothers disappointment and carries this guilt and burden is all too relatable.
The Daniels are known for their frenzied music videos, including the iconic Turn Down For What by DJ Snake and Lil John. Together, they utilize their skills of excessiveness to create this spectacular multiverse that feels ludicrous but makes complete sense. At times, the lunacy does feel like overkill; however, there are enough emotional pauses and moments of levity that keeps the story grounded. There is just so much metaphorical depth to the film that stays with you even after the credits roll.
Everything Everywhere All At Once is an existential story about the meaning of life and the choices we make. And, through its endless possibilities, this film reminds us that we only have this one life. The title fits the narrative perfectly and is reflective of how life really is: chaotic, complex, and cannot be fully explained, but felt.
Everything Everywhere All At Once is available in theaters nationwide on March 25, 2022.
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