There are a lot of great robots in science fiction. In fact, when you think of the science fiction genre, robots are on of the first things that comes to mind. But what makes a robot great? What makes for the best sci-fi robots from books? Is it their capability? Is it their personality? Or something else? Probably it’s a little bit of everything. Robots have been around in some form or another for a century. In fact the word “robot” was first used in R.U.R, a play by Karel Čapek. Though the very first robotic character is considered to…
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 26: Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Grande recently shared a three-minute video addressing “concerns” about her appearance on TikTok. By Meaghan Wray Date April 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter I rolled my eyes. While scrolling past Ariana Grande’s recent TikTok about body image, beauty and health, I rolled my eyes so far into the back of my skull I saw stars. If I have to see one more video of a thin, conventionally beautiful…
“One partner is ready for marriage, the other may have doubts,” the streamer teases. “An ultimatum is issued. And in just over eight weeks, each couple will either get married, or get out, after they each choose new potential partners in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different futures.”The process, as you can imagine, comes with its share of hurdles and roadblocks. In the teaser, one person states plainly, ”I don’t want permanence. I don’t want stability. I want freedom,” while another makes reference to Harry Potter in order to express disgust. “I don’t even want to say…
Brad Paisley is currently overseas making his first visit to Ukraine, after collaborating with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a song called “Same Here” in February. Proceeds from that track went to benefit United24, which is the country’s official fundraising platform.Paisley is a global ambassador for United24, and during his current overseas trip, the singer landed in Kyiv and gave a performance in the city’s Mikhailovsky Square, against a backdrop of — according to ABC — destroyed Russian military equipment.”It’s an emotional experience seeing all of this firsthand,” Paisley commented during a press conference, referring to the wreckage caused by the war in…
kali’s time The Colombian-American singer put her smooth R&B sound on display on the second day of the music festival Kali Uchis brought her lush R&B sounds to Coachella during a Main Stage show that included surprise appearances from Omar Apollo, Tyler, the Creator, and more. Appearing from behind a flurry of feathers, she opened the performance with “Telepatía,” which she sang atop a Greek column-flanked stage, recalling the dreamy aesthetic of her latest album Red Moon In Venus. The set included a bevy of guests. Tyler, the Creator appeared first. Although there were technical difficulties with his mic, he…
Those of you old-school shooter fans itching to get your hands on Apogee Entertainment’s upcoming Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition will be happy to know that the team of Apogee, Nightdive Studios and New Blood Interactive will have a demo available for you to try this June. The remaster of the 1994 cult classic FPS will launch during Steam Next Fest: June 2023 Edition on June 19th. In addition to the demo announcement, the devs have a fresh look at the game’s new features and content over on the game’s Steam page, including content from the “lost” betas of…
Because the best way to tackle misconceptions is by getting informed. By FASHION for Essencelle.ca Date April 13, 2023 Facebook Twitter Birth control shouldn’t be taboo. And yet, there’s still a hush-hush mentality when it comes to talking about safe sex, reproductive health, and contraception. Enter: Essencelle, with the goal of raising awareness about these very topics. “Birth control is probably the number one empowerment tool for women,” says Rupinder Toor, a family doctor and founder of a women’s clinic in Calgary. Dr. Toor weighs in on some of the most common queries and myths surrounding contraception. To learn more about your…
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe are celebrating their son’s career milestone.The former couple, who wed in 1999 and finalized a divorce in 2008, were both in attendance at their 19-year-old son Deacon Phillippe’s album release party for his project A New Earth. As seen in photos shared to Ryan’s Instagram April 14, the Legally Blonde actress stepped out for the event in a red, button-up top paired with jeans. Meanwhile, The 2nd actor sported a white shirt with an orange, grey and white cardigan. The former couple’s daughter Ava Phillippe, 23, was also present for the celebration, where she rocked a green…
Thirteen years ago today (April 16, 2010) was a significant day for Alan Jackson: It was on that date the country music icon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, sealing his fate as a bona fide superstar.“I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” a humbled Jackson said during the ceremony. “I’ve had so many hits on the radio … I’ve played every state … and parts of the world. I’ve done so many things and enjoyed so much … I’ve played for three presidents in the White House, and I’ve played some of the worst bars you’ve…
More Born Pink Fresh off historic Coachella headlining set, K-pop superstars announce four U.S. concerts this August Fresh off Blackpink’s historic Coachella headlining set, the K-pop superstars have announced an “encore” extension to their Born Pink North American stadium tour. So far, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have revealed four additional shows to their sold-out 2022 trek: August 12th at East Rutherford, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, August 18th at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, August 22nd at San Francisco’s Oracle Park and August 26 at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium. Check out Blackpink’s website for the detailed ticket presale and on-sale information.…
Arkane and Bethesda have released their third character trailer for Redfall, this time focusing on Remi De La Rosa. Described as “a brilliant combat engineer who has spent her life on the frontlines,” Remi is a member of the Coast Guard, who were in the process of rescuing survivors caught in the vampire disaster in Redfall. Putting her engineering skills to good use, Remi created Bribón, a highly advanced robot designed to be a decoy, cover and attack drone. In fact, Remi’s primary ability, “Siren”, has Bribón distract nearby enemies to draw enemy fire. In turn, Remi can utilize her…
Roald Dahl’s books are being edited to make them less offensive. Joke is, nothing has really changed. No matter how many tweaks are made to try and push classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into more politically correct territory, Dahl’s books are still harmful. There are a number of things that make defending Roald Dahl a questionable move, but I’d like to address the way his books reinforce stereotypes about physical attractiveness. Dahl wasn’t creative enough to make his antagonists’ actions reveal their character, and his shortcuts in using negative physical descriptions as a stand-in for actual development have…
And why microtrends are “leaving a graveyard of garments behind in the dust.” By Natalie Michie Date April 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter This article was originally published in April 2022 and has been updated. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty to love about Coachella fashion. I mean, where else would you see Harry Styles and Shania Twain perform in matching sequin ensembles? Over-the-top outfits have come to define the event, but that’s starting to change. RELATED: The Ultimate Guide to Canada’s Best Vintage Stores As fashionable festival-goers dress to impress in the crowded desert, a culture of overconsumption has become…
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles are gearing up to stick the landing on their wedding day.The Olympic gymnast and the Houston Texans safety have obtained a marriage license. Simone shared the sweet news on April 14 by posting both a photo of herself and Jonathan posing with the license to her Instagram feed and Instagram Story. She wrote under the April 14 post, “Almost time to say ‘I do.'” This update on their journey to marriage comes after Jonathan got down on one knee in February 2022. At the time, Simone shared a few looks at the magical moment to her…