Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Artificial intelligence: The Future of Mankind

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Scientists reckon there have been at least five mass extinction events in the history of our planet, when a catastrophically high number of species were wiped out in a relatively short period of time. We are possibly now living through a sixth — caused by human activity. But could humans themselves be next? This is the sort of question that preoccupies the staff at the Future of Humanity Institute in Oxford.

The centre is an offshoot of the Oxford Martin School, founded in 2005 by the late James Martin, a technology author and entrepreneur who was among the university’s biggest donors. As history has hit the fast-forward button, it seems to have become the fashion among philanthropists to endow research institutes that focus on the existential challenges of our age, and this is one of the most remarkable.

Tucked away behind Oxford’s modern art museum, the institute is in a bland modern office block; the kind of place you might expect to find a provincial law firm. The dozen or so mathematicians, philosophers, computer scientists and engineers who congregate here spend their days thinking about how to avert catastrophes: meteor strikes, nuclear winter, environmental destruction, extraterrestrial threats. On the afternoon I visit there is a fascinating and (to me) largely unfathomable seminar on the mathematical probability of alien life.

Presiding over this extraordinary institute since its foundation has been Professor Nick Bostrom, who, in his tortoise-shell glasses and grey, herringbone jacket, appears a rather ordinary academic, even if his purple socks betray a streak of flamboyance. His office resembles an Ikea showroom, brilliantly lit by an array of floor lamps, somewhat redundant on a glorious sunny day. He talks in a kind of verbal origami, folding down the edges of his arguments with precision before revealing his final, startling conclusions. The slightest monotonal accent betrays his Swedish origins.

Bostrom makes it clear that he and his staff are not interested in everyday disasters; they deal only with the big stuff: “There are a lot of things that can go and have gone wrong throughout history — earthquakes and wars and plagues and whatnot. But there is one kind of thing that has not ever gone wrong; we have never, so far, permanently destroyed the entire future.” Anticipating the obvious next question, Bostrom argues that it is fully justified to devote resources to studying such threats because, even if they are remote, the downside is so terrible.

Staving off future catastrophes (assuming that is possible) would bring far more benefit to far greater numbers of people than solving present-day problems such as cancer or extreme poverty. The number of lives saved in the future would be many times greater, particularly if “Earth civilisation”, as he calls it, spreads to other stars and galaxies. “We have a particular interest in future technologies that might potentially transform the human condition in some fundamental way,” he says.

Monday, August 6, 2018

Do Fidget Spinners Effect your Health?

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There's a new trend literally spinning its way around the world, from classrooms to social media. But is it
actually doing what it's marketed to do?

WTOP reports that some fidget spinners – small top-like gadgets you can spin fast with your fingers, meant to
help children focus – are advertised as stress relievers on Amazon, and are even being touted as "perfect for
ADD, ADHD, anxiety and autism."

"Fidgets are great tools for kids who need them, as long as there are ground rules set up with the child and
educator in advance, and as long as the child can follow the rules," Maryland-based occupational therapist
Katherine Ross-Keller told WTOP.

But how could they help those with ADHD? Crista Hopp, an ADHD coach based in Virginia, told WTOP that
"when hands or any other body part is moving, an individual is able to focus more on what they need to."
That's not to say everyone agrees the toys are beneficial in a therapeutic sense.

"The spinner toys, in my opinion, and that of teachers I've spoken to, are just that – toys," according to another
Maryland-based occupational therapist Stephen Poss.

Fidget spinners, a type of "fidget object," could actually be counterproductive.
"Fidget objects are meant to be felt, so that visual attention can be focused on the teacher," he continued to
WTOP.

"Spinner toys are visually distracting, and I think that's their major drawback."
It's not just kids getting in on the fidget-spinner craze either.

"It is extremely satisfying to hold this spinning, whirring toy between your fingers," according to a blog
post from North Carolina-based science educator Beth Harris. "Part of this is the small resistance you feel when
turning the spinner from side to side. What you feel is actually the angular inertia of the spinning toy."

Nearly 11 percent of children ages 4 to 17 have received an ADHD diagnosis, according to the latest data
available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Friday, July 20, 2018

Weekly Update for July 20 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You


FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again This sequel to 2008’s “Mamma Mia!” follows a pregnant Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she learns about her mother’s (Meryl Streep) past. Streep’s character, Donna, is played by “Cinderella” star Lily James in flashbacks. (Press materials) Find screening info and tickets here. Maquia: When the...
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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Cheryl Boone Isaacs and Quincy Jones Working on Doc About the History of Black Hollywood


Former Academy prez Cheryl Boone Isaacs and music legend Quincy Jones are teaming up to share an important part of Hollywood history. The two are working on “American Film: The Black Experience,” a documentary that will explore “the untold story of African Americans in the entertainment industry,” per The Hollywood Reporter. Jones announced the project at...
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

BAMcinématek Hosting “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers” Film Series


BAMcinématek has lined up its next feminist film series. The Brooklyn venue is teaming up with Kino Lorber and the Library of Congress for “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers,” which kicks off Friday, July 20 and runs through July 26. Featuring women-directed films made from 1910-1929 — including projects from Alice Guy Blaché, Lois Weber, Nell Shipman, Grace Cunard,...
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

“Transparent’s” Trace Lysette to Star in and Exec Produce “Colors of Ava”


Trace Lysette is stepping into the limelight. Best known for her supporting role as Shea in “Transparent,” the recent “Pose” guest star will topline and exec produce “Colors of Ava,” Deadline reports. Described as “an uplifting and authentic love story set in Los Angeles,” the feature will cast all 10 trans roles with trans actors. Lysette...
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Monday, July 16, 2018

Exploring the Psyche: July’s VOD and Web Series Picks


All three of the picks for this month’s VOD and web series round-up spotlight a loaded subject: mental health. Long considered taboo, mental health has finally started to be talked about more openly in recent years. The tide is slowly shifting away from stigma, and towards more candid discussion. Women have historically been taught to...
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Friday, July 13, 2018

Weekly Update for July 13 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You


FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK What Will People Say – Written and Directed by Iram Haq Sixteen-year-old Nisha (Maria Mozhdah) lives a double life. When out with her friends, she’s a normal Norwegian teenager. At home with her family, she is the perfect Pakistani daughter. But when her father (Adil Hussain) catches her alone...
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

2018 Emmy Nominations: Tiffany Haddish, Sandra Oh, Issa Rae, and More


Tiffany Haddish can add Emmy nominee to her rapidly expanding list of accolades. The 2018 Emmy nominations are in, and the “Girls Trip” breakout just scored her first-ever nod for hosting “SNL.” She made history as the first black female comic to host the variety show. “Insecure” co-creator and star Issa scored her first Emmy...
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Unfinished Jane Austen Novel “Sandition” Coming to PBS’ “Masterpiece”


Thanks to numerous women behind PBS’s “Masterpiece” and British broadcaster ITV, Jane Austen’s unfinished novel, “Sandition,” will soon make its way to television. Deadline reports that “Masterpiece’s” Rebecca Eaton and ITV Head of Drama Polly Hill have commissioned “Bridget Jone’s Diary” co-writer and “Mr. Selfridge” creator Andrew Davies to adapt the novel Austen was working...
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Disney and UN’s Girl Up Launch Female Filmmaker Project


Just last month, Jennifer Lee was named chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios following the accusations against and exit of former chief John Lasseter. Now, Lee will be one of various female role models featured in a new project aimed at emerging female filmmakers. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Disney and UN Foundation Girls...
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Monday, July 9, 2018

Trailer Watch: Friendships Are At Stake in Season 6 of “Orange Is the New Black”


“Navigating adult female friendships is so complicated!” Suzanne (Uzo Aduba) laments as she tries to understand the inner workings of her new surroundings. If Litchfield Penitentiary had its fair share of interpersonal complications — and that’s putting it lightly — then one can only imagine what drama Litchfield Max will bring. According to the official...
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Friday, July 6, 2018

Weekly Update for July 6 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You


FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK Whitney (Documentary) With over 200 million album sales worldwide, and remaining the only artist to chart seven consecutive U.S. No. 1’s, Whitney Houston was the voice of a generation. Coming from an esteemed lineage of singers, Whitney was destined to be plucked from her gospel-singing roots to rule the...
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Thursday, July 5, 2018

Andrea Riseborough Creates Production Company to Support Women in the Industry


Looks like hanging out with Billie Jean King made a mark on Andrea Riseborough. The “Battle of the Sexes” actress is speaking out against sexism in her industry and taking a stand by launching a female-led production company. “There’s a very narrow version of women in film, who are either chaste, pure, and irrepressibly good, or...
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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Chance The Rapper Gets Engaged To Longtime GF Kirsten Corley At Backyard 4th Of July BBQ

Chance the Rapper is making an honest woman out of baby mama Kirsten Corley. We've got video of his sweet proposal to his longtime girlfriend at a backyard 4th of July BBQ.


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July 4th 2018: Fireworks Spectaculars Across the Country — See Pics From NYC, Philly & More

Happy Birthday America! The nation celebrated turning 242 years old on July 4, 2018 and we're got firework spectaculars photos from across the country for the big holiday.


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Kim Kardashian Shares Adorable Throwback July 4th Pool Party Pic With Kendall & Kylie Jenner — And Adrienne Bailon!

Memories, memories, memories!!


For the Fourth of July mid-week holiday here, Kim Kardashian West decided to share some old, nostalgic personal photos of a previous year's pool party an picnic for the holiday -- and we are sooooo happy for it!


Kim just posted this photo of her at a MUCH younger age alongside sisters Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner (who look like such babies!!!!) and long-time family friend Adrienne Bailon (below) on her personal blog!!!



Ahhhh! The nostalgia!!! Back in the days of the Cheetah Girls, and back when Rob and Adrienne were a thing!! How time flies...


Kim wrote along with the pic (below):



"Since it's the Fourth of July, I wanted to throw it back to these pictures we took in 2008 when we had a pool party. Such fun memories! We made a cake and everyone got thrown in the pool, lol. I hope everyone has a great Fourth of July today!"


Ha!!


Too fun!!


What'd y'all think, Perezcious readers?? And how'd you spend your Fourth??


Let us know in the comments (below)!!!


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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro And Jen Harley Reunite For Fourth Of July Fun Amid Ongoing Legal Drama

Uhhh... so much for all that relationship (and legal) drama from, like, two seconds ago?!


Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley have apparently buried the hatchet -- for now -- after publicly showing out together on social media by spending the Fourth of July holiday together along with their 3-month old baby girl, Ariana Sky.


Related: Watch Ronnie & The Situation Get Into Explosive Fight


The pair popped up on Ronnie's Instagram Stories a few hours ago, with a filtered selfie video of him and Jen making kissy faces along with some holiday-themed graphics and images.


Reportedly, they're together for the holiday because they've brought Ariana Sky to see the Jersey Shore star's family -- which could mean Jen is in for a, uh, special treat dealing with the in-laws.


Ch-ch-check 'em out (below):



Well OK then!


Seems like all is good and back to normal... for now...


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Gal Gadot Slays On A Gigantic Waterslide On The Fourth Of July: See The Video!

Gal Gadot is getting into the Fourth of July!
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Area Man Shoves 74 Wieners In His Mouth — America Rejoices, Victorious In The Only Contest That Matters

USA! USA! USA! USA!


America may be a pretty shitty place to live right now if you're black, or brown, or a woman, or LGBT, or somebody with a soul and/or a conscience (or any combination of all the above!), but if you're a big fat ol' white dude who loves wieners in your face, oh boy, do we have some good news for you!!!


As you can see (above), Joey Chestnut once again won America's finest tradition on Wednesday afternoon when he set a new world (!) record by consuming 74 hot dogs at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, New York.


An age-old July 4th tradition, this 102-year-old (!) ten-minute-long all-you-can-eat contest has lately been truly dominated by America's best eater, in Chestnut. And today, he did it again -- though he had 64 on screen at the end of the contest, officials later said he actually ate 74. Oooookay...


Eat it up, America! Our roads and bridges are falling apart, our schools are rapidly turning into underfunded lukewarm dog shit, and our leaders are more corrupt and hapless than they've ever been, but forget all that, because no one sticks wieners in their mouths like we do, damn it!!!!


USA! USA! USA! USA!


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Stormy Daniels' Hot Lawyer Says He May Run For President Against Donald Trump In 2020…

Just what you needed for your Fourth of July, right?!


Michael Avenatti -- AKA Stormy Daniels' hot lawyer who has really risen to prominence over the past year as the porn star goes toe-to-toe with Donald Trump -- is considering making a run himself!


On Twitter today, Avenatti was asked (maybe seriously, maybe not?) whether he was considering running for President in 2020, and the lawyer surprisingly had a serious, and significant, response (below):



Whoa!!!


What do y'all think, Perezcious readers?! A Trump-Avenatti show down coming??? Or will somebody else step up??


Let us know in the comments (below)...


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Kylie Jenner Built A Lavish, Air-Conditioned Doghouse That Is Nicer Than Most Apartments!

Kylie Jenner just raised the stakes!!


It's no secret the rich and famous like to shower extra love on their dogs (ahem, Paris Hilton!), but Kylie just took it a step above and beyond by building an incredible dog house that has both heating and air conditioning, among many other things!!


Related: Kylie Gives Kim Mommy Advice?!


The KUWTK star evidently felt her pups deserved a little bit of attention and love right now after, ya know, she gave birth to Stormi Webster and has since been doing the family thing with Travis Scott.


So, she up and created a huge, heated, air-conditioned dog house which -- judging by screenshots of one of her recent Snapchat videos of the place (below) -- looks pretty damn good!!!





Nice!!!


Jenner's whole menagerie -- which includes Italian greyhounds Norman and Bambi -- are for sure going to love living in there!


Related: The Sexiest Shots Celebs Have Shared!


Talk about plenty of room... can we get an apartment that size for a low rent here in El Lay?!


LOLz!!


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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Lily James to Co-Star with Gillian Anderson in “All About Eve” Stage Adaptation


A Hollywood classic is heading to London’s West End and Cinderella is going along for the journey. Lily James has signed on to star in a reimagined version of “All About Eve” with previously announced cast member Gillian Anderson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, rehearsals are scheduled to kick off in January, with performances starting...
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“Claws” Renewed for Season 3


Celebratory mani-pedis are in order. Deadline confirms the nail salon-set crime dramedy “Claws” has received a Season 3 renewal at TNT, following an impressive ratings showcase in its current second season. The June 10 premiere, “Shook,” earned 1.3 million viewers in the 18-49 demo, a 38 percent increase from the series premiere in 2017, per the...
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Submit Now: “The Spy Who Dumped Me” Female Storyteller Contest


Attention female filmmakers with “meaningful, heartfelt, and hilarious stories” you want to share with the world: a new contest is inviting you to share your stories about “enduring friendships.” The competition is celebrating the upcoming release of “The Spy Who Dumped Me.” Directed and co-written by Susanna Fogel (“Life Partners”), the buddy comedy stars Mila...
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Susanne Bier’s “A Second Chance” Secures Theatrical Release in the U.S.


U.S. audiences are finally getting the chance to see “A Second Chance” in theaters. Susanne Bier’s kidnapping drama debuted at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival and was released in Denmark in 2015, but the film just secured a theatrical run stateside thanks to Rock Salt Releasing. Deadline broke the news. “Game of Throne’s” Nikolaj Coster Waldau stars...
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Trailer Watch: Career Day Goes Awry in Judy Greer’s “A Happening of Monumental Proportions”


Career Day is shaping up to be a super memorable affair in a new trailer for “A Happening of Monumental Proportions.” Set in an elementary school, Judy Greer’s directorial debut tells a series of interconnected stories about students, teachers, and parents. The school’s groundskeeper has passed away unexpectedly. Since he’s already dead, medical services don’t...
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Nailing the Godmother Game From Afar

The role of the godparent has, in many cases, expanded far beyond being involved in a kid’s religious upbringing, and often, being considered an auntie has less to do with being sharing the same relatives and more to do with sharing a deep bond with the offspring of a dear friend. And how cool is that, for both the child in question and for the adults involved? I don’t think there’s such a thing as having too many positive, loving adult influences on a child, and there’s a reason the saying, “It takes a village” has stuck around — those…


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Podcast Ep 89: Travel Expert JetSetSarah

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, freelance writer and “jet-setter-in-chief” for JetSetSarah.com, is an expert on traveling (and shopping!), and she specializes in the Caribbean. Rough job, we’re sure, but happily this woman is more than up to the task! She brings her travel, beauty, fashion, and shopping advice to the show in this fun episode. You’re really going to dig the way she makes sure to keep fitness a priority, even though she’s on the road (or, in the air, really) so much of the year! Be prepared to start craving a cold, fruity drink — and your next big adventure! From how…


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Monday, July 2, 2018

Hot Tech to Heat Up Your Workouts

To get in an awesome workout, all you really need is a plan, some space, and the desire to get your groove on. via GIPHY Well, and maybe also a sports bra and a hair tie and sneakers, and perhaps a set of weights … you know what I mean. However, even though you don’t need a bunch of technology in order to get good and sweaty, sometimes a little added technical support and a few new tools can make working out even easier — and more fun! Below are a few cool pieces of tech I’ve gotten my hands on recently,…


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Friday, June 29, 2018

7 Hot New Workout Jams for July

We’re coming up on another hot month. via GIPHY So, here are some new hot tracks to help you to keep burning up those workouts! (And — pssst! — if you need workouts to do, we’ve got a slew of free ones here.) via GIPHY Sangria Wine, Pharrell Williams & Camila Cabello Move it side to side … Live Another Day, Matrix & Futurebound featuring Alex Hepburn More like work out another day. Humility, Gorillaz featuring George Benson Slower but such a good warm-up or cool down track. (So excited to have new Gorillaz!) Karaoke, Big Freedia featuring Lizzo It’s YOUR…


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Thursday, June 28, 2018

How to Build a Campfire

For outdoor wilderness enthusiasts, balmy summer weather is a reason to celebrate. My friends and I love soaking up the summer sun out on the lake or river. We try to take full advantage of gorgeous summer days by playing outside as much as possible — and what better a way to appreciate nature than taking a camping trip or enjoying a bonfire. One thing I have found surprising is that many of my most capable, bad-ass, granola friends don’t know how to build a proper campfire. I’m not sure why, but it’s a basic wilderness skill that virtually anyone…


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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Healthy Obsession: Watermelon Everything

Summer came on fast and furiously here in the Washington, DC area — as it always does. And right on schedule, I found myself standing in the produce aisle on my weekly trip to the grocery store drooling over the watermelon stand. Nothing says summer like watermelon. But here’s the funny part … when I was younger, I was so not into watermelon. It wasn’t until an early-September (and very hot and insanely humid) half marathon in 2013 when I was handed a piece of watermelon at the finish and thought to myself “my goodness, where has this deliciousness been…


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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

How Much to Pay Your Sitter

The first time we hired a sitter for our daughter, I was clueless. What was the going rate? Should I order her dinner? Do we tip? via GIPHY After quite a few texts back and forth with my mom tribe, I settled on a rate that felt fair — and decided to order pizza for her and round up the total amount. And it’s worked well ever since. Although, sometimes I do wonder if it’s the best thing … or if I’m over- or under-paying for my area. via GIPHY Which is exactly why this infographic from UrbanSitter is so…


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Podcast Ep 88: Feminist, Photographer & Entrepreneur Kyle Hepp

A self-described “serial entrepreneur who’s never had a real job,” Kyle Hepp is an internationally recognized wedding photographer, a CrossFitter who has placed top 10 in Chile’s female CrossFit rankings for several years, author of the book “The Maternal Instinct Myth,” and is in the process of seeking funding for a new gym software company with her boyfriend and “baby daddy.” The busy mom to 1 ½-year-old Ayla has all kinds of tips and tricks to help live a full life that’s a little more off the beaten path. Kyle lives the life of an expat in Santiago, Chile, and at…


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Monday, June 25, 2018

Our Feet Rise and Fall Together With Brooks Running

The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games are right around the corner — and I’m so psyched to say that I’ll be there for the start of the games, along with my fellow Brooks Running blog ambassadors, because Brooks is bringing us all out to Seattle to be part of the cheer line. And that’s exciting to me on several levels. For one thing, I get an incredible amount of joy out of cheering people on. If you’ve never grabbed a spot at a race and screamed your lungs out for total strangers, you’re truly missing out. But also, I’m enormously…


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Thursday, June 21, 2018

America’s Most 5K-Friendly Cities

It’s always fun to see how your city or state ranks with the rest of the country. Is it healthy? Does it cook? Is it happy? If you’ve ever wondered how your city stacks up in the running-5Ks department (now that’s a department we’d like to work in), we have the infographic for you! Created by Custom Ink, this infographic breaks down which cities have the best attributes for 5K races, based on: safety, typical weather conditions, landscape, race frequency, and even brewery access (since many running events are now followed by beer). Check. It. Out. (We can hear the Chicagoans…


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What You Need to Know About the Summer Solstice

Summer is my favorite time of year. It means freedom: road trips, adventures, late nights, and overall, a good time. The stars are kind enough to mark each year with a summer solstice. You may be wondering: What is a solstice and why should I care? Well, we have some answers. What is a Solstice? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, a solstice occurs when a planet’s rotational axis is in either the southern or northern hemisphere. In the northern hemisphere, our summer solstice is usually on the longest day out of the year, which means more daylight — yay! On…


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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Touring the Breweries of Virginia’s Blue Ridge

Folks have been plotting vacations around wine since, well, pretty much forever — something to which Jenn can clearly attest — but I know more and more people who are doing the same thing when it comes to craft beer. I spent a day in Portland, Ore. (after this race … and subsequent wine tastings) checking out the beer scene (and falling in love with Cascade Brewing, which is a must-visit if you’re a fan of sour beers, because they are the pioneers of that movement), and I have a few friends who’ve visited places like Asheville, Grand Rapids, and…


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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

My Everchanging Grief

As I live with my grief day to day, month to month, year to year, I realize more and more what “they” say is true. Grief is not a destination. It is a journey that changes daily, and just when you think you have it figured out, it changes on you. It’s been a little less than four years since my husband and I said our goodbyes to our daughter Ilana. That first year, there were more tears than I have cried in my entire life. There was more heartache than one should endure in a lifetime. There was sadness,…


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Podcast Ep 87: Siri Daly

Siri Daly is not only the creator of the Siriously Delicious food blog, author of Seriously Delicious: 100 Nutritious (and Not So Nutritious) Simple Recipes for the Real Home Cook, and the spouse of Today and The Voice co-host Carson Daly, but she is also the mom to three active kids. This woman knows what it means to be busy! In this fun, breezy discussion, we chat with Siri about how the self-taught “passionate home cook” manages so many meals and schedules in her day while remaining (relatively) sane.   Siri spent years working in television production before embracing life as…


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Monday, June 18, 2018

Beauty for Those Who Sweat

Guys, here’s some fun news: being healthy and active is so popular now that companies and entrepreneurs are creating beauty products just for those of us who sweat! via GIPHY And while we all know that we’re beautiful exactly as we are, there’s no doubt that sweat makes you, er, sweaty. via GIPHY So, for all of your fit and sweaty situations, we’ve compiled a great list of some of the companies and entrepreneurs who are making sweat even more beautiful (and have sent us goodies to test out). via GIPHY Now, go get ’em, gorgeous! Bath & Body DirtyBird…


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Friday, June 15, 2018

Hot Yoga: Tips and Tools We Sweat and Swear By

When I tell my friends about how much I love the hot yoga classes I’ve been attending, I get some version of the same response every time: “That sounds awful. We live in Florida. It’s already hot! I sweat way too much for that!” Oh, you think you sweat too much? Have you met me? via GIPHY YOU GUYS. I sweat a lot. I sweat right through my ponytail in a hip hop dance class. I sweat profusely in regular, non-hot yoga. Hell, I’m sweating a bit right now, typing in my office. (My friends are not wrong — it is hot here.)…


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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Yoga to Boost Your Strength and Courage

We all have those days when we don’t feel quite like ourselves — like something’s a little off and we’re  not feeling our usual level of awesomeness. I’ve been there, too — so many times. Sometimes I know why (not enough sleep, being overworked, too much … AHEM … celebrating). But the most frustrating times are those moments when I really can’t put my finger on why I feel out of sorts, almost as if there’s just some weird energy lurking around that I just can’t seem to shake. Enter yoga. It really is such a fabulous tool for tuning into…


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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Unique Ways to Get Your Collagen

Collagen, collagen, collagen. via GIPHY Every where I go and every time I scroll, it seems like people just can’t get enough collagen. via GIPHY I get it. With purported benefits such as improving everything from gut health to to cardio health to joint health, it is the current hotness in the nutrition world. via GIPHY And, on the off chance you’re into collagen these days, too, but are getting a bit tired of the ol’ bone broth … via GIPHY Let me introduce you to two other ways to get your collagen in. And, guys, they are SUPER tasty! Vital…


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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Why You Should Send Your Kid to Summer Camp

I was lucky enough to go to a fantastic summer camp as a kid. My mom, being the savvy lady that she is, negotiated a deal with an all-girls outdoor wilderness camp near Bemidji, Minn., Camp Birchwood. My mom would work as the camp nurse and her four daughters would attend camp for free. I spent my adolescent summers kayaking, hiking, and learning how to backpack in the great Northern Minnesota wilderness. Needless to say, this was exactly what I needed as a teenager. My summers at Camp Birchwood helped me gain confidence, learn how to stay organized, and be…


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Podcast Ep 86: Ultrarunners Scott and Jenny Jurek

If you are in the market for some mountain-sized, kick-ass motivation, this is the ep for you! We were lucky enough to chat with Scott and Jenny Jurek about their epic running adventures under occasionally hellacious circumstances. Scott is one of the greatest long distance runners of all time with a whole slew of victories under his belt, including winning the Western States 100-Mile Run seven consecutive times. (Like whoa!) In 2015, Scott decided it was time to bow out of his competitive running career by taking on one more epic journey — running the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. But…


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Monday, June 11, 2018

Make This Summer Your Healthiest Yet With the 10 in 4 Challenge

It’s getting hot in herre … so be your healthiest yet. via GIPHY Wait. That’s not how it goes? via GIPHY But that’s how we think it should go because we’re about to launch our summer edition of the 10 in 4 Challenge and, ladies, it’s going to be just like the summer sun … hot, hot, hot! Especially if your definition of “hot” isn’t about what you look like at all, but is about feeling good and healthy inside and out — because that’s what the 10 in 4 Challenge is all about. It’s our weight-loss with self love…


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New Athleisure Looks You’ll Love (Because We Sure Do!)

Hey, girl. You are looking good. Exactly as you are. via GIPHY But, if you’re looking for a new athleisure look — you know, just for funsies, we have some suggestions. Because we’ve been wearing the below A LOT and are really loving them — and think you will, too! via GIPHY (And, disclosure, some of these are affiliate links so if you do get your online shopping on, you’re helping to support the site — thank you.) American Fitness Couture Get Twisted Tank Top ($43) American Fitness Couture got a Fittie this year, and this tank (which they sent…


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Friday, June 8, 2018

Sprint Set Swim Workout

Swimming is a sport that brings out a lot of feelings among athletes. I find that a lot of people who swam as a kid found themselves burned out — and so, even now, if I ask them to join me for a swim workout, they make a face: via GIPHY And then, we have the folks who never really learned proper form or a variety of strokes, and invariably their response is more like: via GIPHY Look, I get it — I actually find swimming a bunch of easy laps to be pretty peaceful, but, you know, I … like…


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Thursday, June 7, 2018

The Power of Saying ‘I Am’ to Build Confidence

While the words “I am” have long been used for empowerment and manifestation, it wasn’t until I heard Oprah Winfrey talking about it in her Lifeclass that I took notice. When she said that whatever follows the words “I am” will come looking for you, it gave new meaning to this notion that we can shape the reality of our own lives. It goes like this: Whatever you say after “I am” becomes a declaration of your truth, a statement of who you are. If you use words like “I am exhausted,” or “I am broke,” you are putting that…


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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

This Cooking Web Series Is Adorably Addictive

Do you guys remember when Kristen shared this Tiny House Cooking recipe? via GIPHY Well, every time we’d talk about it or mention it in our editorial meetings, I’d always think of the web series Tiny Kitchen and be, like, OMG, Kristen, you love that, too? via GIPHY And, every time, she’d be, like, Jenn, no — this is for people who live in small spaces, like apartments with little kitchens. Not, like, a dollhouse. via GIPHY Then I’d remember that they’re different. And … start gushing all about Tiny Kitchen and how adorable it was and how much it just…


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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

6 Places to Visit With Your Kids This Summer

Summer is fun. Summer liberates my schedule from all the errands, homework, and worries that the school year brings. Oh, wait. I’m a mom … not a teenager counting down the days until I can sleep in until noon. I’m not my 5-year-old making plans for all the places we will visit during summer vacation. Cancel the liberation. Summer vacation as a mother with a school-aged child takes on a new meaning. Now that I’ve experienced a year with my son in school, I’ve indulged in more availability during my day to do things that normally would take more time…


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Podcast Ep 85: Nutrition Expert Whitney E. RD (Part 2)

Whitney English Tabaie is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified personal trainer, founder of Whitney E. RD … and we had so much fun talking to in our first interview (catch it here in case you missed it) that we decided to have her back on! We delve into a whole slew of subjects for our second information-packed chat with the former E! News reporter who traded in the red carpet for scientific studies — and never looked back. Whitney talks about what it takes to become a registered dietitian (RD), and explains exactly what they can (and cannot) say about treating…


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Monday, June 4, 2018

The Best Dumbbell Exercises for Your Back

I love fitness gadgets and I’ve amassed my fair share of them, but over the past few months I’ve tested all the exercises to come up with the best moves you can do for every part of your body using only dumbbells. Be sure to read through them all here and give me your thoughts. As we’ve seen over the previous dumbbell exercises posts, sometimes simplicity is better. Whether that’s because you’re traveling and the hotel gym is not what you’re accustomed to, or because you wanna work on your bench press but you don’t have a spotter, dumbbells really can be an…


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Friday, June 1, 2018

The Soundtrack for Your (Awesome) June Workouts

It’s June. It’s hot. And your workouts are about to get pumped UP with these eight new tracks. Consider this new playlist the soundtrack to your best workouts of the month! Nice For What, Drake If you don’t mind some f-bombs, this is nice for a workout. (See what we did there?) All the Stars, Kendrick Lamar & SZA This one is a bit slower, so it’s best for a warm-up, recovery jog/ walk or a cool down, but we cannot stop jamming to it. Americans, Janelle Monae You know what. Just go ahead and put the whole damn “Dirty…


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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Water Workouts: 2 Kayaks to Try

Love working out in the great outdoors? Yeah, me too. And one of my favorite ways to have a fun, fit, outdoorsy day is to grab a kayak and get out on the water for a few hours. Recently, I had a chance to borrow a couple of cool kayaks that are quite different than the kayaks I bet you’re picturing right now. One can be carried like a backpack (yes, really!), and the other is pedal-powered rather than powered by paddles. Pretty cool, huh? Ocean Kayak Malibu Pedal From a fitness perspective, the Ocean Kayak Malibu Pedal ($2,199.99) kayak…


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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Tart Cherry Gin Cooler Recipe

Remember when we shared this Old Fashioned Cherry Pie Cocktail recipe a few weeks back? Well, now that it’s warmer, we’re looking for a lighter, brighter cocktail to sip on our patios. A little something like this Tart Cherry Gin Cooler, which we tweaked from a recipe in Esquire. What’s doubly awesome is that it’s quick and easy to make, so it’s great for entertaining. Tart Cherry Gin Cooler INGREDIENTS 5 tart cherries 1/2 fresh lime, squeezed 2 oz gin 4 oz ginger ale 1 lime wedge sprig of mint for garnish DIRECTIONS Add the sugar cube and sour cherries to your…


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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Easy Ways to Give Back That Work With Any Budget

Sometimes I catch myself daydreaming about what I would do if I had an extra million or if I won the lottery. I dream up such elaborate plans that sometimes I actually get down about not being able to see my dreams materialize. It can be frustrating. But recently, I came downstairs to tell my husband that I had an epiphany. I realized that I needed to start focusing less on what I wish I could do and more on what I can do. I may never be able to write a million-dollar check or build a new wing in…


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Podcast Ep 84: Registered Dietitian Heidi Schauster on Eating Disorders and Nutrition

It’s one thing to know the importance of self-love — and it’s another to truly feel that love for yourself, no matter what condition your body is currently in. In this episode, we talk with Heidi Schauster, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S of the Boston-based Nourish Words Nutrition Therapy. A certified eating disorders nutrition registered dietitian with more than 20 years of experience, Heidi has some incredible ideas on weight-inclusive wellness and diet culture liberation, and she wants y’all to know that you are already worthy of self-acceptance right now, at this moment — and you’re absolutely capable of overcoming just about…


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Monday, May 28, 2018

21 Most Embarrassing Pictures In The History Of Internet

The Internet is where you can discover anything. It is where viral things happen. People have begun making recordings, images to get celebrated and viral and some of them are exceptionally popular. Today we are discussing the most humiliating pictures found on the web that is excessively amusing, making it impossible to oppose a chuckle. All things considered, the photos are of aggregate outsiders yet who doesn’t needs a decent snicker. As you will look down you will have a decent chuckle.


These Are The 21 Most Embarrassing Pictures On Internet Till Now!


1. Caps At The Right Place.



2. The Dog Fetched Something Very Unusual.



3. That Is What We Call Right Signals.



4. That Boner Is Absolute Embarrassment.



5. Dreams Come True.



6. You Need To Know Where The Camera Is. Embarrassing!



7. Embarrassing Couple Goals.



8. That is The Perfect Bikini.



9. Youngsters Learning Their Lessons.



10. The Embarrassing Way To Fetch.



11. That Is Loads Of Stuff.



12. The Young And The Old Bikini.



13. That Must Be Magic.



14. Truly, You Are Looking At A Boner.



15. This Is The Precise Example Of Being Caught Red Handed.



16. The Wrong Hole.



17. Puppy Knows The Tricks.



18. That Is Pleasure.



19. The Wrong Hunt.



20. Sweetheart Doesn’t Know What To Do.



21. Wake Up! Wake Up! Woman!



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Growing up can be extreme, particularly when you have no clue what you’re doing with your life. Notwithstanding the greater part of the great circumstances and awful circumstances that your day is loaded with, it’s additionally loaded with the humiliating occasions.


At the time, you may have thought ‘this is the most noticeably awful thing ever,’ however actually it’s extremely not that huge of an arrangement.


Luckily for you, your most humiliating minute wasn’t gotten on camera and shared to a huge number of individuals on the web. In the event that you need to feel better about yourself, here are 21 humiliating photographs that circulated around the web.


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