Feed RSS



Congress slams Facebook over Instagram’s effects on kids’ mental health at hearing

"InstaGREED."That's what U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) claimed the IG in Instagram really stood for at a Congressional hearing on Facebook's effects on children's mental health.The Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection grilled Facebook's global head of safety, Antigone Davis, on Thursday over the company's own research. The documents were leaked to the Wall Street Journal, which found that "Instagram is harmful for a sizable percentage of [teens], most notably teenage girls."Senator Markey wasn't finished with Instagram with his play on words either. "Instagram is that first childhood cigarette meant to get teens hooked early," Markey said.The Senator from Massachusetts pressed Facebook's Davis on whether the company would promise not to include features such as "like" numbers and follower counts on...

Continue reading



Wile E. Coyote Physical Science Genius 4-Book Set Review

Who remembers watching Looney Tunes cartoons growing up and laughing at Wile E. Coyote’s antics as he tried to catch the Road Runner? As a kid, I absolutely loved the classic duo and always looked forward to seeing what crazy inventions Wile E. Coyote could come up with to catch the bird. That’s why I was so excited to learn that my homeschool kids can now learn physics through Wile E. Coyote! The Wile E. Coyote Physical Science Genius 4-Book Set explains the science behind the coyote’s many inventions and his failed attempts. The book is full of comical illustrations and clear, short texts that capture the law of physics in a fun way! Wile E. Coyote Physical Science Genius...

Continue reading



Dita Von Teese / ‘Even when I was a bondage model, I had big-time boundaries’

 ‘I’m not wearing any short skirts. I’m not an exhibitionist!’ … the burlesque star.  InterviewDita Von Teese: ‘Even when I was a bondage model, I had big-time boundaries’As the star dives into a giant glass of fizz for her first online extravaganza, she talks about this new golden age for burlesque, why the French Strictly gives her costume problems – and how #MeToo has changed herScarlette Johansson and Dita von TeeseDita von Teese / This much I know / The young Marilyn Monroe was a pretty girl in a sea of pretty girlsDita Von Teese / This much I Know / ‘Staying pale takes some effort in LA’Lyndsey WinshipWed 29 Sep 2021 06.00 BST D ita Von Teese is looking...

Continue reading



The Show Must Go On, With Photographer Sarah Collins And Family

The Show Must Go On, With Photographer Sarah Collins And Family Family by Sally Tabart Photographer and performer Sarah Collins and actor and TV writer Justin Kennedy, with their daughters Polly (6) and Daisy (1). Photo – Zoe Eley. Sarah and Polly in their gorgeous garden. Photo – Zoe Eley. Hanging out on a beautiful day in the garden. Photo – Zoe Eley. The family live in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges. Photo – Zoe Eley. Baby Daisy was born in the height of lockdown in 2020. Photo – Zoe Eley. Polly is a born entertainer! Photo – Zoe Eley. ‘Polly adores her little sister so much and Daisy thinks Polly is a total rockstar’, says Sarah. Photo – Zoe Eley. Polly...

Continue reading



How to Figure Out Your Priorities

  KEY POINTS It can be helpful to make a list of your top priorities in each life domain, including work, family, and relationships. It may be easiest to focus on a few high-priority items at a time. Taking action on your priorities may require you to first identify the challenges in your way. Do you know what is high-priority for you? Or do you feel like everything is high-priority and don’t know what to do first? Or, are you just too plain busy to ever get to the high-priority stuff? If you’re reading this, then you’re likely looking for more help figuring out your priorities. Don’t worry, we can help. What, Exactly, Is High-Priority? Well, the answer depends on...

Continue reading