Category: Odds and Ends

Michael Moates lost his Twitter account and the dream of a seat in Congress in the span of a few days. A 24-year-old sometimes-journalist and occasional peddler of the QAnon conspiracy theory, Moates has also been Dec. 30, the right-wing wunderkind took to Twitter to announce a long-shot Libertarian bid to represent Texass 26th House District in Congress. About a week later, his campaign had been suspended. Moates has been banned from Twitter before. Previously, he had more than 200,000 followers under the Twitter @freedom_moates, where he has made headlines…

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Michael Moates lost his Twitter account and the dream of a seat in Congress in the span of a few days. A 24-year-old sometimes-journalist and occasional peddler of the QAnon conspiracy theory, Moates has also been Dec. 30, the right-wing wunderkind took to Twitter to announce a long-shot Libertarian bid to represent Texass 26th House District in Congress. About a week later, his campaign had been suspended. Moates has been banned from Twitter before. Previously, he had more than 200,000 followers under the Twitter @freedom_moates, where he has made headlines…

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The Witcher, starring Henry Cavill, dropped on Friday, and it appears the best thing to come out of it was a song. Best song Toss a coin to your Witcher cant get enough of it #TheWitcherpic.twitter.com/Ssyvihlg7I — Aaron Watson (@awats15) December 22, 2019 During an interview with Turkish magazinetitles of several pieces performed by the character Jaskier, the strumming bard. One composition, Toss a Coin to Your Witcher, from the end of episode two, is a certified slapper. Its got catchy lyrics and a big breakdown that people are loving.…

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The woman, who goes the Twitter handle @issyr_, shared the video on Thursday and said the incident took place at Baybrook Mall in Friendswood, Texas. https://twitter.com/issyr_/status/1210352761897914368 issyr_ tweeted.One other Twitter user said she experienced a similar incident at the Woodlands Mall, which is also in the Houston, Texas area. Same thing happened to my best friend when we were at forever 21, Twitter user @peddieddie wrote in response. He was in the stall next to her and he put his phone in his shoe and stuck it under the wall…

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ShareTweetPin If I could sum up the problem with American Evangelicalism’s view of sex, it would be this: We have made sex outside of marriage too low, dirty and shameful, simultaneously making sex within marriage too high, glorious, and ecstatic. There are essentially three ways to see sex: Gross, God, or Gift. If you think it’s Gross, then it should not be discussed, thought of, or ever done. Some of you are familiar with this paradigm of sexuality, raised in overly legalistic homes or churches which either avoided the subject or heavily condemned it.…

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its annual report on the biggest risks humanity faces given the state of the world. Extreme weather is the top risk by likelihood, while failure to address the climate crisis is the top risk in the impact category. In every category considered, environmental issues are the most common threat as determined by those surveyed by the WEF, which included multistakeholder communities, the network of its advisory board, and members of the Institute of Risk Management. Following climate crisis inaction, the top 5 risks by impact are the use of weapons of…

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An 80-year-old man in India sought medical help after he found blood in his urine, was having trouble urinating, and was experiencing other symptoms of a urinary tract infection. However, he soon discovered that his problems went beyond a simple UTI, as one of his testicles had become calcified, with an “eggshell” forming around it. A physical inspection revealed he had a “grossly enlarged” right testicle, which was “stony” to the touch. A CT scan of the area revealed he had an abnormal collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis (the pouch…

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Celebrities continue to be moved by the heartbreak currently happening in Australia. And as you might imagine, the ongoing wildfires are hitting very close to home for native Chris Hemsworth and his family. The actor and his brother Liam Hemsworth are both from Melbourne, where the Marvel star actually still resides there with his wife Elsa Pataky and children. In a huge move, the 36-year-old took to his Instagram on Monday to share that he is donating $1 million toward the cause. He explained: “Hey there guys. As you’re well aware, the brush…

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Days after In addition to chatting about his celebrity status, recently released compilation Jack Boys, and more, he spoke candidly about his leading lady: Stormi Webster. Speaking about the toddler, the 27-year-old shared: “I’ve been spending time with my family and with my daughter, Stormi. Being a dad is better than what I thought it would be. Stormi is one of the best human beings I know. She’s like my best friend. She makes life a little bit easier. She just inspires me and she surprises me every day with how…

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Courtesy of Starbucks Is Starbucks’ Coconutmilk Latte Vegan? It’s Complicated By Lara Walsh Jan 7, 2020 On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Starbucks rang in the new year by releasing three specialty beverages catering to customers with dietary restrictions. If you’ve looked them over, you might be wondering if Starbucks’ Coconutmilk Latte is vegan. Here’s what you should keep in mind if you don’t consume any animal products. The new drink, which will sell for between $4.95 and $5.75, will become a permanent part of Starbucks’ menus nationwide when it debuts on…

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