Players know that storytelling is of utmost importance in Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), but alas, we can’t play games all the time. That’s why I’ve pulled together this list of 10 fantasy book series for Final Fantasy fans: so you can enjoy a fantastic narrative while giving your eyes a much-needed break from screen time.
You wake up, have a cup of coffee, shower, shave, open your mouth and smack both cheeks like they do in old-school Gillette commercials for no reason, and then leave for wherever. And somewhere in between all that routine, you also put on your favorite jeans, favorite t-shirt, and favorite shoes. Makes sense. Fair enough.
Image Credit: andrew_shots / adobe stock If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. MoreShopping Sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. When it comes to creating the perfect wardrobe, stocking up on a few basic essential items is an absolute must.
Monthly charity donations of £20 started as direct debits in 2017 will be worth £14.90 in two years’ time, according to a new report by Pro Bono Economics and the Charities Aid Foundation. The cost of giving: What UK charities need to know about inflation, published today, shows that the £5.7bn of total donations made
In boardrooms and on basketball courts, billionaire Mark Cuban says he’s noticed one factor that consistently leads to success: team culture. On an episode of the “Re:Thinking with Adam Grant” podcast this week, the “Shark Tank” investor and Dallas Mavericks owner said creating collaborative working environments is more important than amassing raw talent. He said
(CNN) — Hundreds of flights have been canceled and thousands of passengers forced to change plans as French air traffic controllers took industrial action over pay on Friday. Europe’s biggest airline Ryanair grounded 420 of its flights across Europe as the 24-hour strike affected connections from airports around the continent. Rival budget carrier EasyJet was
When moviegoers were introduced to Avatar in 2009, the original Avengers had yet to be assembled, the Star Wars sequel trilogy wasn’t even a twinkle in Lucasfilm’s eye, nor the Jurassic World trilogy for Universal, each of which have since come and gone. As Avatar: The Way of Water gets closer to release, one might
It’s finally here! Broadcast TV returns with gusto. Frankly, we’re surprised how much attention broadcast still gets despite dwindling numbers, but we’re here to walk you throught it, as usual. Get all of the exciting premiere details below, and find out what we’ll be covering this season, too! Saturday, September 17 8/7c Girl in Room
News Bad Bunny Shares Documentary About Puerto Rico With New Video for “El Apagón”: Watch It unravels some of the economic and social injustices happening on the superstar’s beloved home island By Allison Hussey September 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter Bad Bunny in “El Apagón” (Still via YouTube) Facebook Twitter Bad Bunny has shared a new
Lots of beach-based activities when you’re living along Miami Beach. Image: Oceana Bal Harbour Home to year-round sunshine, clear blue waters, and plenty of beaches, Miami is the go-to destination for luxury waterfront property. From the beaches of Key Biscayne to the city views over Biscayne Bay, there are endless options available. Nowhere does luxury
Megan Miranda knows how to land a twist, and her latest thriller demonstrates that to dizzying effect. Set in an isolated and hazardous pocket of the Appalachian Mountains, The Last to Vanish elegantly builds a near-gothic atmosphere as it tells the story of an inn with a troubled past and the locals who are keeping
Next week begins Banned Books Week, and rather than passively “celebrate” banned books, let’s spend this week regrouping and taking a series of small action steps toward actually curtailing the non-stop assaults on intellectual freedom and First Amendment rights. I’ve pulled together a list of seven action items for the week plus several bonus actions
In this article IP FDX UBER ADBE FE SNOW FedEx received its first five of an order of 500 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) from BrightDrop. Courtesy: Fedex Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. FedEx – Shares of the delivery giant slid about 21.4% after the company preannounced disappointing results for the
Few designers today tread the line of bad taste and good taste like Tom Ford. In fact, he’s been doing it for almost 40 years now, since working for brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci. He defined, then redefined, then redefined again what the modern woman wants and needs. In Ford’s mind’s eye, she
TORONTO — Over a career that has taken her from child actor to the director’s chair, Canadian filmmaker Sarah Polley has spent enough time on set to have a feel for the standard rhythms of a shoot. But there was something different about the female-led production of “Women Talking,” Polley said, of the first feature
More than 1,000 charity volunteers will help people as they queue to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II, government figures show. St John Ambulance will provide 600 of those volunteers, to support people waiting to see the Queen as she lies in state at Westminster Hall. The SJA says 2,000 of its volunteers
Saturday AM Update: TriStar/eOne’s The Woman King is coming in higher than expected, with an $18M opening boosted by lively word of mouth off an A+ CinemaScore and a massive 95% positive on Comscore/Screen Engine’s PostTrak. Friday, including $1.7M previews, came in at $6.8M. Comping this Black female epic to previous Hollywood titles was a challenge,
Bill Maher begs to differ with the maxim, “There’s no time like the present,” because he says the past is being unfairly dragged. Maher made a case against the concept of “presentism” — making moral/ethical judgments about the conduct of people in the past based on current norms. His argument is laced with some pretty
In this article F Ford Chair Bill Ford and President and CEO Jim Farley converse in front of newly revealed Mustang Dark Horse at The Stampede in downtown Detroit on Sept. 14, 2022. Ford DETROIT – Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley was in his element Wednesday night, surrounded by gearheads and the automaker’s new 2024
Keanu Reeves is set to return for Constantine 2, a sequel to the 2005 superhero film, from director Francis Lawrence. As The Hollywood Reporter notes, Lawrence is also returning for the sequel, while Akiva Goldsman will serve pen the script. The first Constantine film was written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello. Based on DC’s Hellblazer comic, Constantine centers Reeves as John
In this article BA The Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 aircraft stands on its parking position at Frankfurt Airport, with another Lufthansa aircraft in the background. The first Boeing 787-9 jet landed at its new home base in Frankfurt. Hannes P. Albert | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Boeing‘s deliveries rose to 35 planes last month, helped
Escape, by definition, is rarely easy, and in Uncultured, Daniella Mestyanek Young illustrates just how difficult it can be. Leaving the Children of God, the cult she was born into, and surviving the U.S. Army, a group she chose to enlist in as a young adult, have both left many scars. Lucky for readers, she
Authors using pseudonyms is nothing new. In fact, there are still five that are unknown, with another mystery author story fresh from the headlines this week. They choose a pseudonym for many reasons: to avoid the limelight, to remain anonymous, to avoid criticism, or to protect their identity. Some authors write under a pen name
Apple’s design may have stalled, but the latest iPhone still has the potential to disrupt through major photo and video upgrades (while the new Apple Watch could capitalize on gaps in the lucrative health care market). But are customers ready to drop upwards of $1,500 for the Pro upgrade? By Nick Bilton September 16, 2022
Cuts to local government funding have contributed to a “postcode lottery” in volunteering opportunities for young people, a report says. The place where someone grows up “powerfully determines” the level of support they get to volunteer with charities, according to research published today by the Institute for Community Studies. The report Volunteering Journeys, which was
Cecilie Arcurs | Getty Images There’s about one month until the Oct. 17 tax deadline extension, and experts say filers need to prepare, especially for more complicated returns. An estimated all-time high of 19 million American taxpayers filed an extension for their 2021 returns, according to the IRS. Kevin Brady, a certified financial planner and
As we all know, one of Ewan McGregor’s best performances is playing the young poet Christian in Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge!. But did you know that Ethan Hawke could have been the one to show off his singing chops and star opposite Nicole Kidman? The Boyhood actor recalls the time he “crushed” his Moulin Rouge!
Sometimes the only way to truly love New Orleans is to leave it. Whether you’re fleeing from the brutally hot and humid weather or simply looking for a respite from the Big Easy’s riot of colors and sounds, here are a few of the best day trips from New Orleans. Scout new ways to explore
When The CW canceled Legacies, there were plans for a follow-up series, Julie Plec revealed Friday on THR’s Top 5 Podcast. Legacies was canceled earlier this year after four seasons, but the creatives were well aware that the looming sale of The CW complicated a renewal. “In my opinion, The CW handled [the cancelation] in
If you haven’t been paying attention to IMANU, it’s not too late. In fact, now is the perfect time to catch up with the release of his debut album, Unfold, out today on Deadbeats. The young artist has been on my radar for a big but truly burst into my consciousness with his explosive b2b with