So Xavier, let’s talk about the Big Brother of it all. You faced a special dynamic in not only having fellow houseguests, but specifically a chunk of people from your cast. Was there some unspoken agreement you would look out for each other?Xavier: Not a damn thing was unspoken! (Laughs.) There was a group chat with everyone on BB23 where people said, “We need to look out for each other....
What’s The Equalizer about? The new series follows Robyn McCall, a woman who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn. To a trusted few, she is The Equalizer—an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden, who’s also dogged in her pursuit of personal redemption. To the rest of the world, McCall appears to be an average single mom quietly raising her teenage daughter with the help of her Aunt Vi....
Donald “Red” Grant (From Russia With Love, 1963): The role that sparked the acting career of RobertShaw—many years before he played the salty boat captain Quint in Jaws—was this stone-cold killer employed by Bond’s nemesis organization, SPECTRE. His climactic, close-quarters hand-to-hand, life-or-death duel with Bond in a train car is one of the franchise’s all-time top fight scenes. Auric Goldfinger (Goldfinger, 1964): The gold-obsessed bad guy (GertFröbe) devises a plot to set off a nuclear device at Fort Knox just to make sure his stockpile was the most valuable in the world....
Trans fats come with a slew of health warnings and, unfortunately, they aren’t always easy to spot when reading food labels. According to Alicia Galvin, RD and resident dietitian for Sovereign Laboratories, the easiest way to avoid trans fats—and negative fats, in general— is to eat as minimally-processed foods as possible. This isn’t always feasible, however, so here’s what to know about trans fats for the next time you’re at the store buying packaged foods....
The topsy-turvy twist on the most recognizable of all Christmas decorations has taken holiday decorating by storm the past few Decembers—from shopping malls and living rooms to hotel ballrooms and corporate reception areas. (Back in 2017, designer Karl Lagerfeld designed an extravagant 16-foot upside-down tree for the lobby of the iconic Claridge’s Hotel in London.) The flipped-over Christmas tree is a big part of the holiday aesthetic showcased by social media influencers and interior decorators in recent years, and numerous artificial tree manufacturers are now selling upside-down evergreens as part of their Christmas tree offerings....
“A good starting place is a Facebook group that is doing what you want to do,” Pettit tells Parade. “There are many for solo women travelers including Girl Camper, which was just chosen by Facebook as one of their exceptional communities. Not only can you get practical wisdom from women who are already RV-ing but you get the inside track on great campgrounds, places to hike, and friends to do it all with....
The pop star took to the awards show’s stage for the first time to perform his hit “Watermelon Sugar.” Styles went shirtless for the performance, wearing just a leather pantsuit and green boa, which had fans “losing” their minds on social media. “harrystyles wore a leather suit, was shirtless, AND had a boa on as he opened the grammys I AM LOSING MY MIND,” one tweeted, while another wrote, “SHIRTLESSHARRYSTYLES IN A FULL ON LEATHER SUIT AND NO SHIRT....
In season 14, the Detroit Youth Choir came this close to winning, finishing second only to Kodi Lee. “We came in second place,” choir director Anthony White pointed out in the video package on Monday night before the performance. “Before AGT, we were just a local community choir in Detroit for 20 years. We would take rudimentary talent, pour some water on it, and grow it. We take kids who are rough around the edges and show them who they are—diamonds in the rough....
Exploring humid rainforest climates calls for a blend of linen and practicality, found in these crisp and comfy Rebecca Vallance Verano Shorts. $297, mytheresa.com The battery-operated Northpoint Vintage Lantern has a 150-lumen light output sure to brighten your path—wherever your adventures take you. $17, amazon.com Blunt compared her Dr. Houghton character to Indiana Jones, so it should be no surprise that she dons the fedora-style hat made famous by the archaeologist....
Make sure you have the Wendy’s mobile app downloaded, because you’re going to need to order through it in order to cash in on these deals. Now, buckle up, because there is a lot to go over! Through Nov. 27, customers will have the opportunity to snag free fries of any size with any Wendy’s mobile carryout purchase. Even better? The offer refreshes in the Wendy’s app each week. Through Nov....
When is May Day 2021? May Day is on May 1 every year. This year, it falls on a Saturday. What is May Day? May Day, also known as Workers’ Day or International Workers’ Day, is celebrated in several countries around the world, especially in Europe. The day honors the struggles and achievements of labor movements fighting for workers’ rights. In some countries, it’s a public holiday similar to Labor Day in the U....
What is Nowruz? Nowruz is the Iranian (sometimes still called Persian) New Year. When is Nowruz 2021? Nowruz 2021 is on March 20. Nowruz falls on the vernal equinox (first day of spring) each year. Other years, it can fall on March 19 or March 21. How long is Nowruz? The length of Nowruz celebrations can vary, but it lasts 13 days in Iran. What countries celebrate Nowruz? Nowruz is a mostly secular holiday in Iran, as well as in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan....
This new trend is providing a way for younger workers to let off some steam and seek some revenge in the workplace. Not too long ago the most popular way to do this was with quiet quitting, but now things are getting a little more “aggressive.” Instead of quietly sitting back and doing the bare minimum at work (and instead of communicating concerns to their managers), individuals are taking action in a big way....
While it could be easy to see or hear the term and disregard it as just another innocent social media fad or dance, unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. So, what is the Blue Whale Challenge, exactly? We’ll explain what it means and why it’s so important to take it seriously. What is the Blue Whale Challenge? The Blue Whale Challenge is a social media challenge that encourages participants to engage in self-harm and dangerous activities each day, leading up to the final day when they are encouraged to commit suicide....
The challenge, of course, is figuring out exactly how many calories it takes in order to lose weight in a health way that doesn’t leave you feeling super-hungry all day along. As it urns out, science has already done it for you: the 1200-calorie-per-day threshold seems to be the sweet spot, providing your body with enough fuel to get through the day while still helping you drop a few pounds....
There’s no denying that interest in plant-based eating has skyrocketed the past few years. For some, this simply means incorporating more plant-based foods into their diet. But others may want a more specific eating plan to follow; having set guidelines can make it easier to stick with a particular way of eating. But with several plant-based eating plans out there, including the Mediterranean diet, vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian, it can be tricky to figure out which one is right for you....
“As with all viruses (flu for example), immunity wanes after time, which is why we give flu shots every year. The same rationale is applied to SARS-CoV2, which is a virus and our body’s immunity to this virus may wane over time, requiring a ‘booster’ shot,” saysRobert Weber, PharmD, MS, BCPOS, administrator of Pharmaceutical Services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and an assistant dean in the Ohio State College of Pharmacy....
Last year was the physical phase, or doing everything in our power to protect our health and the health of our loved ones by staying away from people and staying home. Now, we’re going to have to do a lot of emotional work and find ways to process such a traumatic and life-changing experience. “During the ‘heat’ of the pandemic, some of us were in overdrive, taking our temperature, hoarding toilet paper, monitoring our oxygen levels, obsessively washing our hands and surfaces, making sure we had masks on, learning how to use Zoom, etc,” says Dr....
Worldwide, McDonald’s sells 75 hamburgers per second! So where exactly did hamburgers originate? What is the origin story of the humble hamburger—does it have a single inventor as some claim? The Hamburger Origin Story You may have heard that Hamburg, Germany is the home of the first hamburger. While the inspiration for the hamburger did come from Hamburg, the sandwich concept was invented much later. And, in fact, the concept of minced beef likely predates Hamburg, according to some....
