th3rex: août 2020

lundi 31 août 2020

Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly are 'very happy' and 'in a very serious relationship'

The new celeb couple was confirmed by an insider to People Monday, who said that the Daily Show host, 36, and actress, 40, are 'very happy' with one another.

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The Juicy Lucy Burger

Meet the Juicy Lucy, the ultimate cheeseburger with the cheese inside the patty.

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Niecy Nash gets married to woman who sang at her last wedding

The actress revealed she wed her longtime friend Jessica Betts as she looked lovely in a strapless white gown and her wife had on a shirt and tie with vest and slacks during an outdoor ceremony.

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Mariah Carey 'wasn't ready' to announce pregnancy on Ellen show

Mariah Carey discussed an 'extremely uncomfortable' 2008 appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show where the host tried to force her to reveal she was pregnant.

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Marvel honors Chadwick Boseman with an emotional tribute video to the Black Panther star

Marvel is honoring Chadwick Boseman with an emotional tribute video just days after the Black Panther star died from colon cancer.

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Kim Kardashian works her gym-honed body in hot pink bikini

In the snaps, the reality star, 39, posed by the beach in her tiny hot pink string bikini. Kim looked fabulous as she strode upon the sand with her gym-honed physique put on full display.

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Mariah Carey shades rumored past fling Eminem who is 'stressed' about her upcoming memoir

Her memoir The Meaning Of Mariah Carey is set to be released on September 29, 2020.

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The first Haunting Of Bly Manor trailer reveals creepy dolls, cracking bones, and pond ghosts

The nine-episode supernatural series - streaming October 9 on Netflix - centers on an American governess hired to tutor and care for two orphaned children

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Ellen's exec producer says it's been 'a couple rough months'

While Andy, 53, admitted things have been 'rough,' he also took an optimistic tone, saying: 'When we go through these things, I guess, when we learn the most about ourselves, and maybe even some growth.'

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RHONJ's Teresa Giudice, 48, and friends pose in bikinis

The pinup of reality TV shows shared new images where she was in a bikini as she spent time with her girlfriends in Mantoloking, a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey.

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Brad Pitt 'very proud' of his new $390 rosé Champagne from his $60M 'second home' at Château Miraval

The 56-year-old Oscar winner's limited-release bubbly hits US shelves on October 15

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dimanche 30 août 2020

Emma Roberts CONFIRMS she's expecting her first child with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund

Emma Roberts confirmed she was pregnant with her boyfriend Garrett Hedlund and revealed they were expecting a boy in a joyous Instagram post. Her mother confirmed the pregnancy in June.

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Life is Too Short…

Seneca once wrote:

It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested. But when it is wasted in heedless luxury and spent on no good activity, we are forced at last by death’s final constraint to realize that it has passed away before we knew it was passing. So it is: we are not given a short life but we make it short, and we are not ill-supplied but wasteful of it… Life is long if you know how to use it.

This is a profound statement and I would encourage you to read it again. The more I read it, the more I am inspired by it.

These phrases stick out the most to me:

“It is not that we have a short time to live… but that we waste a lot of it…”

“Life is long enough for the highest achievements if it were all well invested…”

“It is wasted in heedless luxury and spent on no good activity…”

“We are not given a short life but we make it short, and we are not ill-supplied but wasteful of it…”

I should, perhaps, end this article right now—with Seneca’s own words—rather than thinking I can improve upon them.

But maybe, for just a few short sentences, I will comment.

You (the person reading these words right now) were designed to achieve great things! You are unique in your being, your substance, your abilities, and your relationships. And there is no one else on the face of the earth who can live your life and accomplish your good.

Please, do not forget that.

There is no doubt that “success” and “achievement” are relative words and your highest achievement is different from someone else’s highest achievement. You may never lead thousands or cure cancer. But make no mistake:

There is a good that you are designed to bring into this world. And there are people in your life that you can serve and love better than anyone else.

Your highest achievement will be different than mine, but we both have one. And “life is long enough for us to achieve it.”

Unless, as Seneca wrote, “Our lives are wasted in needless luxury and spent on no good activity.”

It is up to us to decide, every day, to focus our energies on those things worthy of the one life we have been given.

Discard the inessential. Remove the distractions. Reject worthless activity.

Your life is too short… to waste accumulating material possessions.

Your life is too short… to be offended all the time.

Your life is too short… to chase accolades.

Your life is too short… to compare it to others.

Your life is too short… to waste watching 6 hours of television/day.

Your life is too short… to pursue riches.

Your life is too short… to not believe in yourself.

Your life is too short… to not forgive.

Your life is too short… to not speak your mind.

Your life is too short… to worry about the future.

Your life is too short… to regret the past.

Your life is too short… to live in fear.

Your life is too short… to be unhappy.

Your life is too short… to waste time on the trivial.

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Your life is too short… to live like everyone else.

Your life is too short… to not be true to yourself.

And life is too short to wait.

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Black Panther director Ryan Coogler pays tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman

The Black Panther director remembered being awed at Chadwick Boseman's ability to read lines in Xhosa on the set of Captain America: Civil War, which made he determined to direct him.

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Chadwick Boseman's posthumous tweet makes history as the most 'liked' post in Twitter history

Chadwick Boseman, 43, passed on Friday August 29 after his secret four year battle with colon cancer. The tweet announcing his passing is the most liked tweet in the site's history.

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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos

Crispy crunchy New Mexico style air fryer chicken tacos perfect for taco night.

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samedi 29 août 2020

Corey Feldman files lawsuit against We TV claiming he was held 'hostage' filming Marriage Boot Camp

Corey Feldman has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Courts against We TV and the production company behind the network's hit reality series Marriage Boot Camp.

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Chadwick Boseman tears up in video as he recalls meeting young fans with terminal cancer

Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman recounted meeting two young fans with terminal cancer in a moving 2018 video, two years after he had gotten his own secret cancer diagnosis.

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vendredi 28 août 2020

Oprah Winfrey and Kamala Harris lead the tributes for their Avengers co-star Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman died at the age of 43 after enduring a four-year battle with colon cancer.

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Justin and Hailey Bieber purchase a $25.8 million mansion in the private Beverly Park community

Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey have purchased a stunning new mansion in the gated community of Beverly Park for $25.8 million, making it the most expensive home the pop star has owned to date.

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Meryl Streep's nephew 'charged with assault and strangulation'

The Oscar winner's relative was allegedly involved in a serious road rage incident that took place in East Hampton, New York, on Monday that left an 18-year-old driver with a head trauma.

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Jennifer Lopez talks owning New York Mets baseball team

The 51-year-old star and fiance Alex Rodriguez are reportedly planning to purchase the New York Mets baseball team and Jennifer believes it'd be a major moment for US sports.

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Sofia Vergara, 48, is BLONDE and bikini-clad in 1990s video

Sofia Vergara worked as a model long before she landed her career-making role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the long-running hit series Modern Family.

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jeudi 27 août 2020

Heidi Klum WILL be allowed to take children to Germany for Next Top Model filming in deal with Seal

In return, Seal will get expanded visitation with the children both before they leave and upon their return, as well as being able to see them while they are in Germany if he so wishes.

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Edible Cookie Dough

Warning: consuming large amounts of this delicious and addictive edible cookie dough may not be unsafe, but may be extremely fattening.

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Judge overseeing Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt divorce says he 'can and will remain impartial'

The 45-year-old actress had earlier this month asked to take Judge John W. Ouderkirk off the case amid claims he had failed to disclose an existing relationship between himself and Pitt's lawyers.

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Kris Jenner files trademark on signature 'you're doing amazing sweetie' catchphrase

The 64-year-old momager filed trademark documents last week to lock up rights to 'you're doing amazing sweetie' according to a Thursday report from TMZ .

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RHONY: Dorinda Medley mocks Ramona Singer's 'bad facelift'

DailyMail.com revealed earlier this week that Dorinda, 55, was fired from the show after six seasons

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The Bachelorette will premiere in October as Clare Crawley is seen in a new poster

The reality TV show, which was filmed in the Palm Springs area this summer, will premiere on October 13, it was revealed on Thursday, as a new poster for the franchise debuted.

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Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Keanu Reeves has revealed it was the 1989 cult classic Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure that really changed his life.

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RHONJ: Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga wear swimsuits by pool

Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga showed off their swimsuit bodies by the pool on Instagram this Thursday. The sisters-in-law were evidently filming The Real Housewives Of New Jersey.

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Carrie Underwood records Christmas song with her son Isaiah

The 37-year-old said there was going to be a 'very special version' of the classic tune Little Drummer Boy which will include her 'own little drummer boy' Isaiah, aged five.

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Kris Jenner tears up over not being able to see 'lonely' mom MJ during quarantine in new KUWTK clip

The 64-year-old momager wiped the tears from her eyes during a family Zoom video call with Kendall Jenner, Scott Disick, Kim and Khloe Kardashian in a clip from KUWTK released Thursday.

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Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay joins Extra as new correspondent for season 27

Bachelor Nation fan-favorite, lawyer and podcast host Rachel Lindsay is officially joining Extra as the show's newest corespondent, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal.

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Dennis Williams, Former U.A.W. Leader, Is Accused of Conspiracy

The ex-president of the United Auto Workers is charged with using union funds for personal expenses. The case is part of a long federal investigation.

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Sports Illustrated vet Carol Alt, 59, spills on harassment in the Eighties

The bombshell revealed that she experienced plenty of harassment in the Eighties. She was hit on by old men wanting to lure her to photo shoots, had to take minders to hotel meetings.

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Kris Jenner tears up over not being able to see 'lonely' mom MJ during quarantine in new KUWTK clip

Soon, the Kitty Litter Will Come by Electric Truck

With deliveries surging during the pandemic, carriers like UPS and FedEx and companies like Amazon are renewing their push toward electric vehicles.

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To Pursue Minimalism, Change the Questions You Ask

I was introduced to minimalism in a sentence. But that sentence was quickly followed by a question.

On a Saturday afternoon, after spending many hours cleaning my garage while my 5-year old son kept asking me to play catch in the backyard, I began complaining to my neighbor about the project and the time it had taken to clean my garage.

She responded with a sentence, “Yeah, that’s why my neighbor is a minimalist. She keeps telling me I don’t need all this stuff.”

I looked over at the pile of dirty, dusty possessions in my driveway. As I did, in the corner of my eye, I saw my son swinging alone in the back yard—where he’d been all morning. Suddenly, I realized something important:

My possessions were not bringing joy into my life, they were actually distracting me from it.

I was struck in that moment with a burning question that I had never asked myself before, “What could my life look like if I didn’t own so much stuff?”

My entire life (growing up middle class in the middle of America) I had been told, “Make more, buy more, enjoy life more.”

But in that moment, everything changed. The truths that I believed to be true about life were replaced with an entirely new question, “What would happen if I owned less?”

The answer was not hard to imagine: If I owned less stuff, I’d have more money, more time, and more energy for the things that matter most.

The existence of an entirely new worldview was discovered… by asking myself a question I’d never thought to ask.

I have found, along my path to becoming minimalist, that learning to ask new questions is a powerful and effective strategy to owning less—almost essential. And that many of the obstacles to minimalism can be overcome by learning to ask different questions.

For example:

Instead of asking: “What if I throw out something I need later?”

Ask: “What if I keep a whole bunch of stuff I never end up using?”

Suddenly, you begin to see your hard decisions in a new light. Living your whole life with a house full of stuff you don’t use adds stress and anxiety and robs someone else of the opportunity to use it. There are negatives to holding on to things “just in case” we need them. But we rarely think of the negative consequences because we never ask the question.

Learning to ask a new question helps us overcome this obstacle to minimalist living.

The strategy can be tried in countless scenarios.

Here are some more:

Instead of “What if I lose friends because I choose a minimalist life?”

Ask “If my friends stop hanging out with me because I no longer buy the same things they do, are they really my friends in the first place?”

If you need nice things to impress your friends, they probably aren’t worth impressing anyway.

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Instead of “Will I regret not making this purchase today?”

Ask: “What could I do with the money instead?”

Because there is a good chance you could find more happiness and meaning not buying the thing you don’t need.

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Instead of “What if so-and-so gets mad because I got rid of the gift they bought me?”

Ask “Would my friend want me to keep around something I don’t need just because they gave it to me as a gift?

If you gave a gift to a friend and found out they no longer wanted it, would you want them to keep it just because you bought it? Probably not. Most people don’t give gifts to be a burden. Like you, most people would be upset that you kept something you didn’t want just because they gave it to you.

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Instead of “What if my kids get jealous because they don’t have as much stuff as the neighborhood kids?”

Ask “What life lessons are my kids learning if I buy them every toy they want?”

I’ll never regret the life lessons my kids have learned while we pursued minimalism. They have learned that you don’t overcome envy by giving into it. And they have learned to find contentment and happiness with what they have.

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Instead of “What if I get bored owning less?”

Ask “What might I be able to accomplish if possessions were not weighing me down?”

Rather than assuming you will be bored, trust in yourself and all you can accomplish. You’ll never know how far you can fly until you loosen the weight holding you down.

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Instead of taking no steps because “What am I going to do with my partner’s stuff?”

Ask “Which of my own stuff can I minimize first?”

You may be surprised how much of a difference you can make in your home by focusing on just your own stuff.

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Instead of “How am I ever going to minimize _________?”

Ask “Have I seen owning less benefit my life? Well then, how am I going to apply the principles here?”

You see, you don’t need to have all the answers before you get started. Where there is a will there is a way. And it’s true. If you’ve seen the benefits of owning less in other areas of your life, you’ll be able to find a workable solution for your book collection, paper piles, or yarn stash.

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Instead of “What am I removing from my life?” Ask “What am I adding?”

And rather than wondering “What if I fail?” Consider “What if I succeed?”

The next time you feel stuck, test out this little strategy. Try thinking through the problem from the other side and discover a brand new question to ask. You may be surprised how it changes your outlook.

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mercredi 26 août 2020

Mapo Tofu

Authentic mapo tofu at home is easier than you think: soft silken tofu in a spicy Sichuan chili pork sauce can be yours in under 30 minutes.

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Dr. Dre says estranged wife Nicole Young will not give him back motorcycle, golf clubs and firearms

The Compton, California native said in docs filed July 30, 2020 that Young, 50, refused to help one of his assistants who went to the Malibu home they formerly shared.

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Lea Michele shares first photo of her baby son Ever Leo

The black-and-white image was of the little boy's foot while in bed as one hand belonged to Lea and the other to Zandy. 'ForEver grateful for this true blessing,' she captioned the single photo.

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Sofia Richie wears thong bikini on Mexico birthday celebration

The model kept the party going for her 22nd birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico as she proudly flaunted her stunning figure around the pool on Monday.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Forget calling for take out: make this easy hands off, healthier, and cheaper homemade sweet and sour chicken instead.

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Lori Loughlin 'terrified about going to prison' amid COVID-19 pandemic

'Lori is still terrified about going to prison' in light of the ongoing pandemic, a source told PEOPLE .

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Miranda Lambert will perform at the Academy Of Country Music Awards

Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Old Dominion and Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi will perform at the 55th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards.

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Japanese Egg Sandwich

Tamago Sando たまごサンド

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mardi 25 août 2020

Mexican Rice

Mexican rice is a cornerstone of Mexican cuisine and one of the best executions of rice on the planet.

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Bella Thorne said she's taken in $2M from her page on X-rated website OnlyFans

The always-daring actress/author/entrepreneur, 22, said she's focused on a collaboration with filmmaker Sean Baker about the site and entertainers showcased on it.

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RHONY: Dorinda Medley FIRED after six seasons of show

After six seasons, Bravo has fired fan favorite Dorinda Medley from the Real Housewives Of New York, DailyMail.com can reveal.

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RHONY: Dorinda Medley QUITS after six seasons of show

'What a journey this has been. I have laughed and cried and tried to Make it Nice... But all things must come to an end,' began the blonde.

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lundi 24 août 2020

Seal claims that his ex-wife Heidi Klum has a 'secret agenda'

After his ex-wife Heidi Klum claimed that he only sees their kids at 'spordadic' times, Seal is firing back with claims that she has a 'secret agenda.'

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Christopher Nolan's Tenet may not screen in LA and NYC as Warner Bros. restricts drive-in showings

According to Variety on Monday, the studio will only permit it to be shown at drive-in screenings if regular movie theatres are open in the same locale. Theatres in LA and NYC remain shuttered.

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Dancing With The Stars: Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean 'to join'

McLean, 42, took to his social media on Monday to show off his newly toned physique, rumored to be for DWTS

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Gwyneth Paltrow, 47, looks sensational as she shows off her bikini body in the Hamptons

The 47-year-old Iron Man star looked flawless, displaying her fit physique in a striped two-piece, as she took to the waves to splash about.

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The Hills: New Beginnings may be shot under one roof 'bubble style'

The Hills: New Beginnings may be shot under one roof 'bubble style' for the reboot of Season 2. Producers are playing around with moving the cast into the same house or complex for shooting.

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Alison Sweeney will return to Days Of Our Lives as Sami when the soap resumes production next month

Actress Alison Sweeney, most known for playing the explosive Sami on NBC's Days Of Our Lives, will reprise her role when the sudser resumes production in September.

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Paris Hilton worries Britney Spears is 'treated like a child'

Paris Hilton expressed concern for her friend Britney Spears and the conservatorship she's been under since 2008. She also weighed in on her ex-friend Lindsay Lohan.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson jokes he 'fully expects' Justin Bieber and wife Hailey to 'have a baby'

During a visit with the 23-year-old supermodel's older sister Alaia Baldwin, the pair enjoyed some quality time with her adorable little girl named Iris, who was born on August 17.

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Tina Louise says 'life is good' as she flaunts her bikini body on the beach

Tina Louise was spotted cooling off from a summer heatwave at the beach in Santa Monica, California on Sunday following her short-lived romance with Brian Austin Green.

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Ariel Winter gets doted on by her boyfriend Luke Benward as they sunbathe

Ariel Winter showed off her curves in a bright red two-piece swimsuit, which she covered up in a sheer pink shawl. She relaxed at the beach at Laguna Beach with her boyfriend Luke Benward.

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Artem Chigvintsev announces he is returning to Dancing With the Stars

The 38-year-old professional dancer from Russia will be performing again on the hit series Dancing With the Stars, he revealed on Good Morning America on Monday.

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Mango Smoothie

How to make a mango smoothie just like they do in HKG.

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dimanche 23 août 2020

10 Decluttering Skills Every Parent Needs

Note: This is a guest post from Sandy Kreps of Modern Simplicity.

Stuff Management is an important life skill—not just for parents, but for the kids we are raising. Parents often stress about how to keep on top of their kids’ toys, books, and clothes, neglecting an important facet of life with kids:

Kids can’t learn to manage their own stuff if they don’t get the practice and support to do so.

Children need to learn how to sort through messes and decide what’s important to keep and what’s not. When my kids are grown, I want them to be armed with the skills necessary to manage their possessions, which means I need to help them practice now.

Many parents I’ve talked to are overwhelmed trying to manage their own home, let alone the prospect of teaching their children how to declutter and organize their own stuff.

But I’ve found there are only 10 critical decluttering skills that parents need to teach their children how to manage their own stuff and set them up for success in the future.

If you can conquer them all, your kids will be way ahead of most.

Ten Critical Decluttering Skills that Parents Need

1. The ability to distinguish between a “want” and a “need.”

A key part of decluttering and simplifying is the ability to determine what actually constitutes a “need” versus what items fall under the category of “wants.”

It can be difficult to tell them apart sometimes, particularly for children and teens. The basic idea of food, shelter, and clothing as needs is not as black and white as it may seem.

Yes, clothing is necessary, but are designer jeans a need? A letter jacket? New shoes? In some families, a cell phone may be a need for teens with lots of extracurricular activities, a job, or access to their own transportation, but is a smart phone a need or a want?

It really depends on the individual lifestyle and preferences of the family. Needs versus wants will be different for each family, and it’s up to parents to decide what falls into each category—not just for their stuff, but for your stuff as well.

In a multi-parent family, parents should work to be on the same page with what constitutes a need and present a united front to kids for consistency’s sake.

2. The willingness to model desired behavior.

Creating a minimalist lifestyle is not a “do as I say, not as I do” affair.

Parents have to be ready and willing to model the lifestyle they want their kids to reflect. Kids need to see their parents getting rid of their own clutter, curating their own possessions, taking responsible care of their own stuff, managing their own tasks and commitments, prioritizing what’s really important—BEFORE parents expect to see these traits regularly in their children.

3. An encouraging, coaching spirit.

Being a “Decluttering Dictator” isn’t going to work. Sorry, it just won’t.

Demanding that your kids get rid of their stuff isn’t going to result in long-term change—it’s just going to generate anger, frustration, and rebellion.

Encouragement, thoughtful consideration, and the willingness to coach instead of command are keys to teaching kids how to manage their own stuff. We want to instill good habits that can last a lifetime, not just temporary “my house, my rules” behavior.

4. The desire to ask the right questions.

Decluttering isn’t about just tossing everything that isn’t needed. It’s about looking at items with the intention of keeping what is useful and fulfilling.

The questions don’t stop at “do you use or wear this right now?” That’s too simplistic, especially for kids who still place emotional value in material objects.

We experienced a house fire a few years ago, and the aftermath has had a noticeable effect on how each of my kids manage their stuff.

My younger son, a preteen, keeps everything. There’s an unconscious fear of losing it all again. Keeping his nest feathered with lots of stuff, particularly stuffed animals and soft blankets, makes him feel safer and happier. He’s allowed to keep what he wants within the boundaries of his room and with a mandate that the room stays reasonably tidy.

My older son, a teen, realized he didn’t need, or even wants, a bunch of “stuff” to deal with anymore, and he has become a minimalist with a fondness for higher quality items that will last and that make him feel good. He has nicer things now that he puts a lot of thought into curating, and he’s quick to discard things he’s not using, aren’t “right,” or don’t suit him.

Decluttering has to be tailored to suit the kid’s personality and headspace, and you need to be willing to go beyond the easy “are you still using this” question. Other questions to consider include:

Do you use this regularly?
Does this item make you happy?
Does it help you feel safe? Loved?
Does this item bring up sad feelings?
How would you feel if this item was gone?
What feelings do you have when you hold this item?

5. The willingness to stay hands off.

As difficult as it can be, kids need to be in the driver’s seat when it comes to managing their own possessions, particularly as they get older.

Obviously tiny tots and preschoolers need lots of help, but older kids and teens need the respect and responsibility of deciding for themselves how to manage their possessions. If you’re modeling the behavior you wish to instill and helping your kids ask the right questions when it comes to making choices about what to keep and what to let go of, you have to trust that your kids can make the best decisions for themselves—with you there for guidance, not guilt.

6. Except when hand-on assistance is needed and/or wanted.

There is a time to back off and a time to get involved, and when help is needed, parents need to be willing to step in and offer the assist.

Chances are good that at some point, your child is going to want your help with their stuff. The important skill is the ability to help without feeling the need to jump in and take over (or if you do feel that need, the ability to restrain yourself!)

Kids need guidance and mentoring—they don’t need us to jump in and do it for them.

If I see my child struggling with managing his stuff, I’ll offer to help. Not demand to take over, not say “I’ll just do it for you,” but I’ll ask if he would like a helping hand, either with decisions, the manual work of cleaning, or both.

It’s tough even for adults to declutter their stuff, so kids can’t be expected to do everything on their own. Let them take the lead, and be willing to help them navigate the complex feelings that come with simplifying as well as the actual physical work required.

7. The ability to listen without judging.

Sometimes kids don’t know what to do with their things, particularly if they have a lot of stuff and have never really processed what it feels like to voluntarily let go of things.

They may be overwhelmed. They may be sad. They may feel anxious. All those feelings are totally fine and expected, and kids need to know that it’s OK to feel whatever they’re feeling as they learn to manage their own possessions.

As a parent, it’s important to be able to sit with them and just listen to your kids without placing judgement on what they’re feeling or saying. They need that safe space with you to learn to process their big feelings. Material possessions are often tied to memories, and kids are often anxious about losing a memory if they let go of an item associated with it.

8. The ability to explain options.

It’s easier to let things go when you have some choices on how to get rid of them. Part of decluttering is learning how to discard responsibly. Showing kids that they have options for how to let go of things can help them feel good (and even happy) with the decision of letting their stuff go.

Things that still have use left may be given to friends or family. Maybe there’s a charity in town, a homeless shelter, or a domestic violence home that can use your child’s discards. Maybe a church or hospital can use some outgrown toys for their nurseries.

Maybe a friend has a little brother or sister or maybe your child has a cousin that would enjoy those outgrown clothes. Maybe your child would like to try to sell a few things on a local buy/sell group, a yard sale, or eBay to earn some extra spending money.

Maybe they have some video games to trade at a game shop for something new-to-them. Maybe those beloved books can go to the city library or a school or preschool library.

Things that may no longer be useful may be able to be recycled instead of trashed bound for a landfill.

Giving your child options for how to get rid of their stuff may make things a little more complicated, but it can go a long way to making them feel good about their choice to simplify and to feel fulfilled knowing their discards can go to helping others feel cared for.

9. The willingness to provide needed resources, including books, coaching, and supplies.

Sometimes things are needed to help the decluttering process along, whether it’s boxes and trash bags or a good how-to book.

Maybe it’s access to a blog with decluttering encouragement, or a few minutes on the phone with a trusted mentor. Maybe it’s a ride down to the local charity to drop off some hard-fought discards. It might even be a few new supplies to organize that beloved collection your child wants to keep tidy or a little paint to freshen up the closet they worked so hard to declutter.

Keeping an open mind and being willing to listen to what your child is asking for to help them get the job done helps build trust that you’re a partner in the process.

10. The practice of patience.

There’s no doubt about it—decluttering and learning to live a minimalist lifestyle requires patience and hard work. Rooms don’t become cluttered overnight, so it’s unrealistic to expect everything to be clean and clutter free in just a weekend.

Being patient with your child as he learns this new skill, while encouraging him to keep working at it, will help both of you feel good about the progress both of you are making.

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Sandy Kreps helps families cut through the chaos of modern life and find a simpler path on her blog, Modern Simplicity. She has a free ebook, 101 Ways to Simplify Your Life. Or you can also follow her on Instagram.

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Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are helping them and other fledgling companies raise money and gain coveted stock listings.

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Encouraging Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Never underestimate the importance of removing stuff you don’t need.

Encouragement provides us with motivation to persevere. It invites us to dream dreams of significance for our lives. And it begs us to work diligently with optimism and promise.

Overcoming the pull of consumerism is a difficult challenge regardless of our stage in life. Simplicity requires encouragement. To that end, I hope you will find motivation in these articles below.

Each post was intentionally chosen to inspire simplicity in your life. For maximum effect, find a quiet moment this weekend and enjoy them with a fresh cup of coffee or tea.

Some Alternatives to the KonMari Decluttering Method | Treehugger by Katherine Martinko. Marie Kondo’s approach might be the most famous, but it’s not the only one. #clutterfreeapp

Morning Reflection: Use What You Have | This Wondrous Life by Danae Smith. As I look to take action on various dreams and goals this month, I’m reminded that I don’t need the newest, latest gadgets or a bigger home or fancier car. I don’t need the most picturesque setting.

Staying Focused with a Simple Method | Zen Habits by Leo Babuata. If you’re in a job where you could be doing a thousand things, staying focused for most of the day can become a big problem. We want to do too much.

The Unequal Future of Consumption | The New Republic by Frank Trentmann. This is a long read. But it explains well many of the shifts in consumerism taking place around the world due to the Covid lockdown.

How To Declutter Books | Joshua Becker on YouTube

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Milk Bread

The easiest Japanese milk bread recipe you could ever possibly want: so soft, so fluffy, so easy.

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Takoyaki Recipe

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Japanese Pancakes

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🎸 Where To Quickly Find Virtual Remote Internships That Rock

Whether you're looking for paid remote internships or willing to take on free virtual internships, they're all here.

Crowd facing the stage at a concert — Photo by Aditya Chinchure

Thanks to COVID-19, there's never been more demand for internships you can do from home, or with only a laptop and an Internet connection.

Not only that- companies have never been so willing to manage remote internship programs as they are now, but it's not like they have much of a choice.

Many of their employees are probably working from home too.

Having remote co-workers is a good thing for virtual interns because companies are more likely to provide remote employee services that they wouldn't have bothered with in the past, and co-workers are more likely to be sympathetic to interns in a similar situation.

But you need to get the remote internship first.

Here are the best places to find one.

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Best free and paid remote internship sites for 2020

1) Virtual Student Federal Service – general

VSFS connects U.S. citizen students with government to solve problems of global importance. More: vsfs.state.gov

The @VSFSatState #VirtualInternship program is open for application. With more than 2,000 positions in 50 federal agencies, students can gain real-world experience in research, graphic design, policy planning, calculation and more! #ApplyinJuly https://t.co/zDLG6K5Zq2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss pic.twitter.com/GlIsj7ZK6P

— DOS Careers (@doscareers) July 2, 2020

VSFS Intern

It’s almost time to #ApplyInJuly for the U.S. Department of State: Virtual Student Federal Service internship program! Join Allen, our DOS Diplomat in Residence – South, for a Facebook Live on 6/30 at 2pm ET to get your questions answered. RSVP: https://ift.tt/34iGwPR

Posted by U.S. Department of State – Careers on Thursday, June 25, 2020

2) Inside Sherpa – general

InsideSherpa runs company-sponsored virtual internships for university students to learn what its like to work in industry.

Hurray!! Completed the @Microsoft Engineering: Undergraduate & Masters Asia Virtual Experience Program and earned my certificate of completion. Thanks @InsideSherpa for the chance to learn what it’s really like to try out work @Microsoft – this has been an amazing experience. pic.twitter.com/BUPRjF4G7h

— Nishit Rathod (@NishitSRathod1) July 15, 2020

I’ve just completed the @LeoCussen Virtual Internship and earned my certificate of completion. Thanks @InsideSherpa for the chance to learn what it’s really like to try out work @LeoCussen – this has been an amazing way to kickstart my career

— Laura Iyaogeh (@LIyaogeh) July 14, 2020

I recently had the pleasure of completing the #Citi Institutional Banking Virtual Internship program provided by #InsideSherpa

It was a great experience.

Thank you #insidesherpa and #Citi for this opportunity.#virtualexperience #InsideSherpa #Citi pic.twitter.com/Q9mOJzqyD8

— ashikur rahman (@ashikur68075112) July 14, 2020

3) Way Up – general

The go-to platform for college students and recent grads to get hired.

4) Chegg Internships – general

Chegg Internships brings students and employers together in one centralized location, providing tools and services for students to develop the real-world skills they will need upon graduation and for employers to find the best candidates.

5) Riipen – general

Riipen is a platform that connects industry partners with educators to participate in short-term projects with students. We aim to empower emerging to talent to build skills and find jobs they love while helping companies grow and innovate.

The focus of this exciting new partnership w @BHERCanada & @riipen is to increase the accessibility to #WIL for all participants – #cdnbiz, #cdnpse & of course #students! Thank you to @NavdeepSBains for his continued support! Appreciate having such a great #WIL champion. https://t.co/wODK3h04dv?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

— Val Walker (@Val1Walker) June 9, 2020

6) Remote Internships – general

CareerUp connects talented students with internships abroad.

7) ProSky – general

ProSky gives you the ability to innovatively evaluate candidates and develop employees through succession pathways, so you can recruit, hire, and retain the best diverse talent & culture fit.

8) Hello Intern – general

HelloIntern is a part of knowledge@ initiative by Angaros Group. Our aim is to bring the concept of internship/apprenticeship to the centre stage.

9) Virtual Internships – general

Virtual Internships delivers remote internships with companies of varying size, sector and industry. There are great opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain work experience and kickstart their career, with international or domestic roles!

From June 22 LikePay got 4 virtual interns, who are all foreigners joining our team from outside of Japan.
This is an interesting experience and a challenge for both interns and me trying to manage them…
Anyway it sounds interestinghttps://t.co/E4xTo1Vn3e?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

— Igor LikePay (@kosmopolit__) June 30, 2020

10) The Intern Group – general

Award-winning internship program provider.

11) CEA Study Abroad – general

Since 1997, CEA has helped thousands of students study abroad and intern abroad in 22 cities across 13 different countries. Where will you go for a semester or summer?

Head over to our Instagram stories today to see what a day in the life as a CEA Virtual Intern Abroad is like!

Mallory, an @OUAbroad student, takes us through her typical day as a digital marketing intern for a company in Florence, Italy. pic.twitter.com/jUTssaBrQ9

— CEA Study Abroad (@CEAstudyabroad) June 23, 2020

12) Global Experiences – general

Global Experiences is the world's leading internship provider with programs in England, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Costa Rica, and the USA.

13) USAC.edu – general

Study abroad with USAC, a non-profit consortium of US universities providing over 50 authentic, affordable, and academically focused study abroad programs in 26 countries.

14) United Planet – general

For 17 Years United Planet offers volunteer opportunities in 35 countries to immerse you in local culture as you do your part to create a global community.

14) Capa – general

CAPA The Global Education Network offers study abroad & internship programs in Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Florence, London, Shanghai and Sydney!

Want to #intern abroad next summer? Read all about #CAPA alum Ashley's experience interning in #Sydney! https://t.co/e2Mzu6FjI7?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

— CAPA Advising (@CAPAadvising) October 28, 2018

15) Interns in Asia – general

Asia Internship Program is the leading internship creator in SE Asia

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Mikhael Sayat, an applicant of ours, has just completed his internship with GISTDA⠀ Mikhael is originally from New Zealand and did his internship in Thailand! ⠀ ⠀ Click on the link below and read more about his experience⠀ ⠀ https://buff.ly/3dNhN7z?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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16) isa by WorldStrides – general

International Studies Abroad (ISA) offers affordable study abroad programs for students in 60+ locations around the world.

17) Intern Abroad HQ – general

Hi, we’re Intern Abroad HQ! We connect students and young professionals with affordable intern abroad programs. Our programs include a guided reflection course, especially designed to combine personal development with professional competency building.

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Mamma needed a break so I got to have some baby snuggles – #MidwiferyInternship #NICUnurse #InternAbroadHQ #MediTrip

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18) CRCC Asia – general

CRCC Asia is the leading provider of international Internship Programs in Asia. We offer placements abroad in 14 sectors including finance internships, business internships, marketing internships and more.

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It was indeed a great wall. Who'd have thought you can camp on the great wall of China!! And who'd have thought I'd actually survive the hike …the most surreal weekend #greatwall #hiking #beijing #china #internshipsabroad #travel #crccasia

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Five of our students have been awarded an experience of a lifetime with a fully-funded eight-week internship in Ho Chi Minh City. Nick Badger, Samuel Bennett, Waimirirangi Mihitea, Aaminah Ghani and Te Maiora Rurehe will be jetting off to Vietnam in December. ・・ Te Maiora Rurehe, a second-year law student, is one of the five PMSA recipients who will be jetting off next month. Studying at Waikato has been a steep learning curve for Te Maiora, but the co-president of the Māori Law Students’ Association says he’s thrilled to be given the opportunity to intern in Ho Chi Minh City. “It’s not very often that people get the chance to intern during their second year – and to be doing that in Vietnam is just brilliant,” he says. ・・ Samuel Bennett, a first-year engineering student, is also looking forward to experiencing life in Vietnam and sees this as a unique opportunity to build ties with community leaders in his field of studies. “I’m extremely humbled to be receiving the Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia,” he says. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to meet and serve people in a new culture and context.” ・・ Congratulations to you all, and we hope you have an amazing time in Vietnam!

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19) Symba – general

Symba is an all-in-one enterprise internship management platform. We help organizations execute internship programs with ease, from on-boarding to off-boarding, while ensuring valuable experiences for the interns.

Meet our new intern, @_anikapasilis and her her blog- From Canceled to Remote: My Journey as an Intern During COVID-19 https://t.co/R2uSfxT6xG?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss via @symba_io

— Ahva Sadeghi (@ahva_sadeghi) April 24, 2020

I am extremely honored to be apart the beta launch for Symba’s #MyInternRocks series. This is a useful start up website for new founders/entrepreneurs with interns. @symba_io #Houston
Here is the link to read the article https://t.co/26TKvOWHWU?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss pic.twitter.com/ILDcvxCB0v

— Choose to DO, Inc.® (@ChoosetoDOInc) October 20, 2018

20) Capital placement – general

Capital Placement offers global internship programmes for students and recent graduates, with one of our 1500+ partner companies, across 25+ industries.

21) Absolute Internship – general

Absolute Internship is an award-winning global internship program. We offer students the opportunity to gain work experience in incredible global cities!

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We can't wait to be back in #Asia with the #Absolutetribe. You have now the possibility to intern abroad in #Singapore, #Shanghai or #London starting in November, December or January 2021! Applications open #winterprogram #absoluteinternship #internationalstudents

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22) China Internship Placements – general

We provide Internship Placements into Multinational organizations in China w/ Chinese Language Study & Full Immersion

23) Kaya Volunteer – general

Responsible travel and global volunteer opportunities!

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You might think you need to be 18 years or above to volunteer abroad with Kaya, but you'd be wrong! We offer over 30 projects which have places for 16 – 17 year olds in countries such as Swaziland, India and Costa Rica plus many more. Above is a great picture of some of our volunteers on our under 18's project in Costa Rica! #volunteer #volunteerabroad #instatravel #sustainabletravel #voluntourism #wandertheworld #kayavolunteer

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24) Start Me Up – general

We specialize in remote internships.

25) Puentes – general

Our social company, Puentes Abroad, bridges undergraduate students and recent graduates to unique academic, professional, and cultural opportunities with Argentine and Uruguayan companies and organizations.

26) Next Step Connections – general

NEXSTEP is led by a purpose-driven team of dedicated professionals from France, United States, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Japan. We all united by shared values and a strong passion to innovate and advance the experiential learning or ‘beyond classroom’ education sector. Since 2008, this team has engaged, equipped and empowered students and professionals to reach their full potential through transformational experiences.

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Explore nature with our interns in Australia! #hikingadventures #naturegram

A post shared by nextstepconnections (@nextstepconnections) on Oct 12, 2017 at 6:36pm PDT