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Five Ways to Get More Out of Letterboxd

Letterboxd is the best thing to happen to film nerds since IMDb, which is almost surprising given how straightforward it is. Like the Film Twitter answer to Goodreads, it is a social network/online catalogue where you can rate or review movies, pick a few of your favorites to highlight on your profile, and follow your friends and favorite critics. Yet, Letterboxd is more than just "what if social media, but for movies?" Dig a little deeper and you'll find some useful tools for managing your cinema obsession.If you haven't used Letterboxd before, it's available for Android, iOS, or on the web. Anyone can access it to browse movies, read reviews, and see user ratings, but in order to make a watchlist or leave your own reviews, you'll need to create a (free) account. And that's where the fun ...

The Who announce The Song Is Over North American farewell tour

9May

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The Who announce The Song Is Over North American farewell tour

The Who is saying goodbye once again — but first, the band is embarking on one more tour. The English rock band announced the news of their final tour, titled The Song Is Over Tour, on May 8 and called it the “grand finale of their illustrious six-decade career.”“Every musician’s dream in the early 60’s was to make it big in the US charts. For the Who, that dream came true in 1967 and our lives were changed forever,” lead singer Roger Daltrey said in a statement.“The warmth of the American audiences over the years have been inspirational to me, and reflect the feeling I remember getting after hearing the first rock records coming across the radio. Musical freedom! Rock gave us a feeling of generational rebellion,” he continued. Story continues below advertisement ...

Healthy diet in childhood can delay onset of menstruation in girls: Study

9May

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Healthy diet in childhood can delay onset of menstruation in girls: Study

Eating a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and whole grains in childhood can delay the onset of menstruation in girls, according to a new study. The findings, published in the journal Human Reproduction remained unaltered by the girls’ body mass index (BMI) or height, both of which have been associated with the earlier onset of periods. The study has implications for health in later life as it is well known that women who started their periods at an early age may be at higher risk for diabetes, obesity, breast cancer, and diseases of the heart and blood vessels. “I think our findings highlight the need for all children and adolescents to have access to healthy meal options and the importance of school-based breakfasts and lunches being based on evidence-based guidelines,” said Holly Har...

Measles cases show signs of exponential growth in western Canada, say health experts

8May

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Measles cases show signs of exponential growth in western Canada, say health experts

The number of confirmed cases of measles in Alberta is soaring, from 193 confirmed cases on May 1 to 313 cases on May 8 — a period of just one week. Nearly two-thirds of cases are in the southern part of the province, which includes Lethbridge, Taber and Medicine Hat.And the real number of cases in Alberta is probably much higher, according to the province’s former chief medical health officer, Dr. James Talbot, during a virtual press conference on Thursday, organized by the Alberta Medical Association.“Because it takes time for measles to infect someone, cause symptoms, develop the rash, and be reported after a lab test confirms it, numbers reported in Alberta are actually lagging behind the number of infections,” added Talbot.An illness that was once considered eradicated in Canada is n...

Carney’s plan to boost Canada’s foreign service needs more details: union – National

8May

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Carney’s plan to boost Canada’s foreign service needs more details: union – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to invest in Canada’s foreign service, arguing that diplomacy is becoming increasingly important in a dangerous world. A union official representing foreign service officers and a senator who once served Canada overseas say they’re optimistic about Carney’s plans but they want to see the details.The Liberal election platform said a Carney government would send “more Canadian diplomats and officials abroad” to expand trade and “restore Canadian leadership.”It also said the Liberals would issue a “new, full foreign policy” and launch a complementary national security review.A spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office said no additional details were available.Carney is expected to name his new cabinet later this month. Story continues below adve...

Alberta separatism gets Fox News attention after Carney-Trump meeting

8May

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Alberta separatism gets Fox News attention after Carney-Trump meeting

The renewed push to have Alberta separate from Canada has caught the eyes of some pundits on Fox News, who are suggesting the discontent could play into the larger trade and security negotiations between Canada and U.S. President Donald Trump. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced this week that she doesn’t want Alberta to leave Canada but, if enough residents sign a petition asking for a referendum on it, she’ll make sure it’s put to a vote in 2026.Smith — who delivered her speech a day before Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Trump at the White House — also presented a list of demands for Carney’s new Liberal government, and threatened to take steps to assert Alberta’s sovereignty if Ottawa didn’t address the province’s grievances.Those remarks, and the calls for secession from some...

Why Now Is the Best Time to Find Running Shoes on Sale

8May

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Why Now Is the Best Time to Find Running Shoes on Sale

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Running seems like a cheap sport—you just need shoes!—until you actually go shoe shopping. The right footwear can make or break your experience. They can also break your budget; even the most basic models are well over $100 new. (That being said, keep in mind that the most expensive shoe isn't necessarily the best for you.)Of course, you can search for deals at any time—there's usually something being discounted no matter when you look. But if you want a specific shoe on sale, it's worth watching the schedule of new releases. And the ultimate hack: New shoe models tend to be introduced in the spring, making right now an excellent time to snag discontinued models. Spring is the best time to buy running shoesJust lik...

OTT platforms in India directed to discontinue streaming of Pakistani content

8May

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OTT platforms in India directed to discontinue streaming of Pakistani content

Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, the Ministry of Information nd Broadcasting has directed OTT platforms to discontinue streaming of content originating from Pakistan. The Ministry has advised any and all streaming sites in India to not air content from Pakistan from immediate effect. MIB issues advisory to streaming platforms The advisory by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting comes in the wake of strikes by Indian armed forces on terror sites in Pakistan to avenge the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other strea...

Mother’s Day 2025: 5 ‘ghar ke nushke’ mom comes up with to cure your sickness

8May

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Mother’s Day 2025: 5 ‘ghar ke nushke’ mom comes up with to cure your sickness

Every time you get sick who do you to go to? Your mother! It is like mothers have a home remedy for every sickness that you can ever suffer from, and in the process, make your feel better. The world gets ready to observe Mother`s Day 2025 on May 11. While there are many different things to celebrate about your mother, nothing comes close to her home remedies when you are sick because they cure you almost instantly. While these may differ in every home, some of these are really common in Indian households: “Drink this kadha, you will be fine” Got a bad stomach? Drink this kadha and you will be fine, your mother says. While kadhas may vary in every region, and you may not even know the ingredients, it still does the trick even though it’s not even tasty because it is quite bitter almost a...

Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by 4 former employees – National

8May

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Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by 4 former employees – National

Smokey Robinson has been accused of sexual abuse by four of his former housekeepers in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. The women allege he repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him at his home in Chatsworth, Calif.The suit, viewed by Global News, seeks at least US$50 million in damages over the alleged assaults, which the women say took place between 2006 and 2024, and labour violations, including a hostile work environment, illegally long hours and lack of pay.“Obviously, no amount can compensate these women for what Mr. Robinson subjected them to,” the women’s lawyer, John Harris, said at a news conference on Tuesday.The four women each say Robinson would wait until he was alone with them in his Los Angeles home, then sexually assault a...