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Staten Island podcaster makes celebrities confess their ‘You know I’m right’ moment
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After years of working in media, Prince’s Bay resident Nicholas Durst, 31, developed a catchy theme and hook for his podcast that features a range of celebrities, including many well-known sports figures. It all started when his wife, Rosalie, gave him a shirt for Christmas that said, “You Know I’m Right.”…
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The best time to buy bedroom furniture, according to the experts
Buying bedroom furniture involves a significant investment, not to mention some careful planning. Perhaps you are redesigning the whole space and are seeking a more modern look, or simply need to replace a bed frame or wardrobe that has seen better days. Once you have thought through how you want the space to feel and…
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The #1 Whole Grain to Eat to Help Decrease Cholesterol, According to Dietitians
When you think of a whole grain that helps lower cholesterol, you may think of oats; after all, there has been a ton of research and media coverage around this whole grain. Still, other whole grains, such as bulgur, deserve the spotlight too. If you are looking to add a whole grain to your weekly…
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Research Highlights | Bryan Bollinger | Can Social Media Messaging Help Save Our Environment?
Overview: In a paper titled, “Making Prosocial Social: The Effectiveness of Social Proof for Energy Conservation Using Social Media,” NYU Stern Professor Bryan Bollinger, along with co-authors Kenneth Gillingham (Yale University) and Kelley Gullo Wight (University of Indiana), examines how social media can be best utilized to encourage energy-saving behavior. Why study this now: Tackling…
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Columbia band Prosperity Gospel howls ‘anti-Fascist post-black metal’ on sophomore album
The four-piece Columbia band Prosperity Gospel is definitely not a religious group. In fact, they’re about as far away from gospel as you can get. The band touts itself as “anti-Fascist post-black metal.” The band’s foundation is in a genre called “black metal,” a particularly brutal strain of heavy metal music known for fast tempos,…
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Why Knicks, Lakers qualifying for In-Season Tournament knockout stage isn’t all good news
Getty Images The New York Knicks qualified for the In-Season Tournament’s knockout round as the Eastern Conference’s wild card, and everyone seems to be happy about it. Players and teams are really into this thing. It’s been a legitimate jolt for the league in what is typically a dead zone in the NBA schedule as…
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Baddie Fashion: a big, bad AW23 fashion special
Our final winter cover sees Dazed editor-in-chief IB Kamara step behind the camera to capture the season’s most major fashions on a cohort of rising faces. Styled by Andra Amelia Buhai, the editorial serves up the hottest AW23 Saint Laurent looks – all sharp shoulders and slick pencil skirts – alongside standouts from Louis Vuitton,…
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Rat Snacks? Inside the Weird and Wonderful TikTok Food Trend
Rats are scavengers. They don’t care what they eat—if it’s edible, it’s good enough. And this is the premise for one of TikTok’s latest trends: the rat snack. We’re not talking about fancy recipe videos here. In fact, quite the opposite—these snacks are cobbled together and unconventional. Let’s be honest, whether you’re on TikTok or…
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Top 20 Things to Do for Kids in Houston: December 2023
The Christmas Market in Old Town Tomball offers tons of vendors and German-themed fun | Courtesy of Tomball German Fest Create some holiday magic at the best kid-friendly things to do in and around Houston for December 2023. This month, take in dazzling holiday displays around town, experience the Victorian times, walk among the dinosaurs,…
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Perspective | 14 books that aren’t bestsellers — and that’s what makes them special
It’s that time of year. You need holiday presents and you don’t know what to buy. Allow me to offer this gentle reminder: Books (1) are fast and easy to wrap, (2) come in multiple varieties at every price point, (3) can be ordered online or personally mailed using the U.S. Postal Service’s bargain media…
