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Aug262023 by Julia FosterNo Comments

Recent Study Uncovers Reasons to Avoid Adding Bananas to Your Smoothies

Smoothies are a popular and convenient way to incorporate essential fruits and vegetables into your diet. However, recent research conducted at the University of California, Davis, has revealed that the choice of ingredients in your smoothie can impact the nutritional benefits you receive. The study, recently published in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal Food and Function, utilized smoothies to investigate how varying levels of polyphenol oxidase, an enzyme found in many fruits and vegetables, can affect the absorption of flavanols by the body. Flavanols are bioactive compounds known for their heart and cognitive health benefits, naturally present in ingredients like apples, pears, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, and cocoa—common elements in smoothies. Researchers found t...

Aug262023 by Philip ScottNo Comments

Significant Leak Unveils Crucial Insights Regarding Intel’s 14th-Gen Core Processors

Technology

Intel is poised to unveil its 14th-gen Core 'Raptor Lake Refresh' CPUs later this year, following up on the Raptor Lake lineup introduced last year. Over recent months, a series of leaks have provided substantial insights into the forthcoming processors. However, the latest comprehensive information originates directly from Taiwanese motherboard manufacturer MSI. This revelation confirms pivotal aspects, including the nomenclature and core configurations across multiple chips within the upcoming next-generation family. The leaked details surfaced through an unlisted MSI YouTube video (via @DarkmontTech), which delves into key specifics about Intel's imminent CPUs. Although the video has since been made private, it discloses that the Raptor Lake Refresh series will leverage the Intel 7 ...

Aug262023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

ChromeOS 116 is being released: Introducing fresh autocorrect, enhanced search for cloud and local Files, and additional features

Technology

Google is in the process of rolling out ChromeOS 116, bringing a series of minor additions over the next few days. Among the updates in ChromeOS 116 is an "enhanced Autocorrection" feature, which comes enabled by default for English in compatible apps when using a physical keyboard. This feature automatically corrects spelling, typing, and other errors. Additionally, Google has improved the performance of Autocorrect, both with the virtual keyboard and in other assistive features. The Files app has received a search upgrade, now allowing simultaneous searches across local content and Google Drive. The search results page is equipped with various filters, including options such as "My files" or "Everywhere," as well as time-based filters like "Any time," "Today," "Yesterday," and mor...

Aug252023 by Julia FosterNo Comments

Elon Musk’s Five Key Principles for Achieving Entrepreneurial Success

Business

Elon Musk's 5 Essential Principles for Entrepreneurial Triumph When a visionary like Elon Musk, the mastermind responsible for groundbreaking ventures such as Tesla and SpaceX, imparts wisdom, any aspiring entrepreneur should take heed. In a recent episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, Musk didn't merely talk; he shared a treasure trove of insights that can pave the way to success. Budding entrepreneurs, brace yourselves! Below are the five potent keys to success according to Musk: Pursue Societal Impact, Beyond Just Profit Envision a world where your innovations aren't just commercial triumphs but catalysts for profound societal transformation. Musk's primary principle: "Create things that are beneficial to your fellow human beings." It's not solely about financial gains; it's about...

Aug252023 by Philip ScottNo Comments

$4 Ticket Offer: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Gran Turismo’ Compete for Dominance at the Box Office

Entertainment

Barbie and Gran Turismo Vie for Box Office Lead as Blue Beetle Struggles Against DCEU Curse In the weekend box office race, the veteran Barbie and newcomer Gran Turismo are neck and neck, while the reigning champion Blue Beetle faces challenges posed by the DCEU's track record. Unless Blue Beetle manages to generate substantial momentum before the weekend, it's likely to drop to third place. As Barbie continues to shine with over $1.3 billion in worldwide earnings, it approaches the weekend with estimates around $12 million domestically and a similar figure internationally. My expectation is that Barbie will surpass expectations in the U.S., landing in the $14-15 million range, contributing to a global tally of approximately $28 million. Looking ahead, several major releases are ...

Aug252023 by Julia FosterNo Comments

David Ayer’s Lingering Frustration Over Lack of Recognition for The Fast And The Furious

Entertainment

David Ayer has shared his complex emotions about The Fast And Furious franchise in an interview with Variety. The director of Suicide Squad, who was also one of the credited screenwriters for the original 2001 film that launched the franchise, spoke on Jon Bernthal’s Real Ones podcast this week, expressing his frustrations. Ayer voiced his discontent about the immensely successful multi-billion dollar film series, stating, “It's the biggest franchise in Hollywood, and I don't have any part in it. I have nothing to show for it, absolutely nothing, due to the way the industry operates." Ayer, who has also had his own conflicts with Warner Bros. over his preferred version of Suicide Squad, went on to claim that he was responsible for key elements in the first movie, such as shifting the s...

Aug252023 by Philip ScottNo Comments

Steelers Triumph Over Falcons with a 24-0 Victory

Sports

The Steelers wrapped up a flawless preseason with an ideal conclusion. Achieving a perfect 3-0 record, they secured convincing victories in all matches. The first-team offense exhibited its prowess by tallying two additional touchdown drives, maintaining a remarkable 5-for-5 record in touchdown scoring as a prelude to the 2023 season. Remarkably, the Steelers also emerged unscathed from the preseason without any significant injuries to key players, an aspect of utmost importance. During their final preseason clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Steelers asserted their dominance by shutting out the Atlanta Falcons with a resounding 24-0 triumph. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren spearheaded the first-team offense's limited time on the field, culminating in touchdown runs. Harris and W...

Aug252023 by Julia FosterNo Comments

Coaching Responsibilities Divided Among Four Staff Members for Three Games by Jim Harbaugh

Sports

Jim Harbaugh, the coach of Michigan, is set to sit out the initial three games of the 2023 season due to a suspension sanctioned by the university. In light of this, the team has disclosed the division of coaching responsibilities during his absence. For the opening game of the season scheduled against East Carolina on September 2nd, Jesse Minter, the defensive coordinator, will assume the role of the game-day coach. On September 9th, facing UNLV, Jay Harbaugh (Jim’s son), who serves as the special-teams coordinator and safeties coach, will oversee the first half. Subsequently, the run-game coordinator and running backs coach, Mike Hart, will step in as the head coach for the second half. On September 16th, in the match against Bowling Green, Sherrone Moore, the offensive coordinator a...

Aug252023 by Julia FosterNo Comments

A Novel “Hum-to-Search” Feature Under Testing on Android by YouTube

Technology

Google is currently in the process of testing a fresh feature on YouTube, allowing users to hum or record snippets of songs for search purposes. For those involved in the YouTube feature trial, the ability to hum or record at least three seconds of a song has been introduced, enabling Google to attempt song identification. Once the song is recognized, YouTube will present pertinent content related to that particular song. Essentially, this mirrors Google's distinctive approach to Shazam, a service owned by Apple. However, the experimental phase won't be accessible to everyone initially. Google has specified that it's being gradually rolled out to "a small portion of individuals around the world who use Android devices to access YouTube." This feature isn't entirely novel for Goog...

Aug242023 by Jordan CruzNo Comments

Southwest Airlines Modifies ‘EarlyBird’ Service Perk for Selecting Prime Seats

Business

European wholesale gas prices have experienced a decline following the apparent resolution of a planned strike at Australia's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. Concerns arose due to a potential walkout at Woodside Energy's North West Shelf plant, which had the potential to disrupt global LNG supplies and trigger a notable increase in gas prices. However, on Thursday, Woodside Energy reached a preliminary agreement with the unions, a development aimed at preventing the strike from taking place. Since reaching their peak on Tuesday, benchmark EU and UK gas prices have fallen by nearly 33%. Representatives of the employees at the North West Shelf facility expressed support for the in-principle agreement with Woodside Energy. A vote to ratify the deal was scheduled for 7:...