Flamin Hot Mac n Cheetos are here to hurt your insides
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Flamin Hot Mac n Cheetos are here to hurt your insides
Burger King has announced a new artery-clogging concoction that will keep you warm this winter. Actually, it will probably just make you feel like trash, but it'll taste good going down!
The company announced in a press release the return of its Mac n' Cheetos, which is essentially a twist on a mozzarella stick, but instead of gooey cheese the inside has Mac n' Cheese and the outside is covered in Cheetos dust. This time, however, the marriage got a little spicer with the addition of Flamin' Hot Cheetos dust.
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The Flamin' Hot Mac n' Cheetos will be available starting November 30 "for a limited time at participating Burger King Restaurants," according to the fast food chain, so like, don't wait because often these ridiculous limited edition food items don't last long.
A five piece will only set you back $2.69, but can you really put a dollar amount on gluttony?
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The internet made sooooo many jokes about Trumps fake news trophy tweet
Perhaps the biggest bummer about Twitter's new 280-character limit is that it allows the current president to compose tweets like this one:
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On Monday morning, President Donald Trump hit Twitter to suggest a "FAKE NEWS TROPHY" for whichever news network he deems produces "the most dishonest, corrupt" coverage of his presidency. As usual, Fox was excluded from Trump's media rage.
In the same tweet, Trump referred to himself as the American people's favorite president with a parenthetical "(me)." According the most recent Gallup(opens in a new tab) poll, the self-described "favorite" president's approval rating currently sits at 37 percent.
Naturally the internet jumped all over Trump's first tweet of the day. Some even have a solid suggestion for Trump's proposed "FAKE NEWS TROPHY":
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Project Entrepreneur expands accelerator program to help more women entrepreneurs build scalable companies
Since launching in 2015, Project Entrepreneur(opens in a new tab) — a media partner of Mashable — has trained more than 1,200 aspiring entrepreneurs representing 131 U.S. cities. Its annual venture competition has yielded an alumnae community of nearly 400 women entrepreneurs, with the 2016 finalists reporting $10+ million raised in seed and pre-seed funding.
Now entering its third year, Project Entrepreneur (PE) — an initiative from the Rent the Runway Foundation and UBS Elevating Entrepreneurs(opens in a new tab) — is expanding the number of winning companies in the accelerator from three to five.
“We are so excited to continue working with UBS in providing women with the tools they need to create high-growth companies, and see their visions through,” said Jennifer Hyman, CEO and Co-Founder of Rent the Runway. “Past participants in our accelerator continue to inspire us with their incredible progress, including closing rounds of funding. We are eager to provide the next class of talented female founders with the tools and support they need to scale, and to see the disruption their companies bring to various different industries.”
PE's annual venture competition is open to female founders who are in the prototype or beta stages, have their first paying customers, or are generating revenue. The top 200 applicants will be invited to attend the PE Intensive in New York City on April 13-14, 2018, a free two-day event comprised of in-depth workshops, expert speakers and a pitch competition. The five winning founders will each receive a $10,000 grant, a spot in the five-week accelerator program at Rent the Runway’s New York office and mentorship and engagement with UBS executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. Founders interested can apply online(opens in a new tab); but don’t wait, as the deadline is December 1st!
Last year’s winning companies included: New York-based LOLI Beauty(opens in a new tab), the first BIY (Blend It Yourself) clean and green beauty brand; Scottsdale-based The Touchpoint Solution(opens in a new tab), a neuroscience wearable that alleviates stress by altering the body’s stress response in as little as 30 seconds; and San Francisco-based Lace & Liberty(opens in a new tab), merging direct-to-consumer convenience with luxury bespoke bridalwear. Two additional New York-based companies were hosted by The Knot/XO Group Co-Founder Carley Roney and designer Rebecca Minkoff: Repeat Roses(opens in a new tab), a sustainable floral waste removal business that gives back to people and planet, and Reboundwear(opens in a new tab), athleisure wear with a purpose, respectively.
“The caliber of companies we're seeing through Project Entrepreneur further validates what we've always believed — that there is an incredible population of talented female founders in cities and towns across the country,” said Lori Feinsilver, UBS Head of Community Affairs & Corporate Responsibility, Americas. “Being able to reach these women and provide them with access to resources and support that will help fuel their growth gives us confidence that we can indeed level the playing field.”
Visit projectentrepreneur.org/apply(opens in a new tab) for details on Project Entrepreneur’s Venture Competition, and check out PE’s resources including #theTools podcast(opens in a new tab), blog posts(opens in a new tab) and educational modules(opens in a new tab).
This article is part of a media partnership between Mashable & Project Entrepreneur. For more information, visit here(opens in a new tab).
Two people trying to run the same government agency makes for a really awkward first day
Revolutionaries, take note -- if you're planning a government takeover, please use high quality breakfast pastries.
That's a lesson that White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney(opens in a new tab) apparently hadn't learned when he stepped into the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau today. He was there to take on an additional job as the agency's director.
The only problem? The agency's acting director, Leandra English, refused to cede it to him, in the workplace drama of the decade.
As a Trump appointee, Mulvaney wasn't exactly welcomed at at the job, so he brought crappy Dunkin' Donuts as a way to "ease" himself into an agency he's expected to destroy.
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On Friday, Director Richard Cordray(opens in a new tab) stepped down, leaving English to serve as acting director. Last night, English filed a lawsuit claiming that she is the "rightful acting director" of the agency. English has asked the court to impose a temporary restraining order to prevent Trump from appointing anyone, arguing that she is entitled to her position under the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform Law(opens in a new tab).
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None of that stopped Mulvaney. On Monday, the Budget Director stepped into the CFPB, ready to take on his new job.
This is how English responded in an email sent to 1,600 staff.
"I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. With Thanksgiving in mind, I wanted to take a moment to share my gratitude to all of you for your service,” English said(opens in a new tab), signing the note with her title, "Acting Director."
And that, my friends, is what we call a death drop.
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Here's how Mulvaney responded:
“Please disregard any instructions you receive from Ms. English in her presumed capacity as acting director.” Mulvaney said(opens in a new tab). “I apologize for this being the very first thing you hear from me. However, under the circumstances I suppose it is necessary. If you’re at 1700 G Street today, please stop by the fourth floor to say hello and grab a doughnut.”
If Mulvaney, a budget hawk, thinks he can sway members of an agency whose jobs he's poised to eliminate with Dunkin' Donuts, he's out of his mind. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(opens in a new tab) was explicitly designed to protect consumers from banks and credit card companies. Mulvaney once famously called the agency "sad" and "sick." He is not, as members of the agency likely know, their friend.
And dude, if you're going to try and win your staff over with breakfast pastries, at least go for something slightly more delicious than Dunkin'. Some suggestions:
Krispy Kreme
Entenmann's Coffee Cake
Savory bacon cheddar scones
Literally anything else
The case is currently being decided. In the meantime, here's Twitter's majority opinion on the issue:
We actually have two people claiming to be the CFPB acting director and this is *not* a romantic comedy where they fall in love at the end. pic.twitter.com/R80kPJdQrN(opens in a new tab)
— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
Donuts were a big hit at cfpb. Like they always are. @MickMulvaneyOMB(opens in a new tab) pic.twitter.com/zgX5Y1Rlt3(opens in a new tab)
— john czwartacki (@CZ) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
If there's a Trump strategy here, it's to sideline her as a CFPB messenger by starting round 10,000 of the stupid "Pocahontas" story
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
what if i went to the cfpb with bagels and was like "i am your new king, follow me"
— Matt Levine (@matt_levine) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
we should find out who is the real acting director by threatening to cut the CFPB in half
— Alexandra Petri (@petridishes) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
Chef José Andrés, the man who single-handedly served 3 million meals to Puerto Rico post Hurricane Maria, had the best response of them all.
@CFPB(opens in a new tab) team members! i know is confusing. To have two bosses? Please bring a proof you work there to any of our DC restaurants and first drink is on us...
— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) November 27, 2017(opens in a new tab)
Woman posts video of crocodile attack, and it is heartstopping
Welp, this is a close call.
A tourist was bitten on the leg by a crocodile on at Cape Tribulation in Queensland, Australia on Monday night, while standing on a creek bank close to the waters edge.
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A Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) spokesperson said in a statement the crocodile was estimated to be 2 to 2.5 metres (78 to 98 inches) long.
A video posted on the Facebook page of Ally Bullifent shows the crocodile attack, which comes out of nowhere. It'll be sure to give you a shock.
The EHP said it would carry out a site assessment of the area on Tuesday, and will possibly target the crocodile "for removal" as it has displayed dangerous behaviour in a designated area. This means it'll be moved to a crocodile farm or a zoo, according to the Cairns Post(opens in a new tab).
For authorities, it also serves as a reminder about staying safe in areas where crocodiles might be around. Earlier this year, an 18-year-old boy was attacked by a crocodile while reportedly trying to impress a girl.
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Town crier who announced Prince Harrys engagement to Meghan Markle is 100% fake
England, with its quirky traditions and old-fashioned customs, is a land of endless fascination for outsiders, nominally for people from the former colony of the U.S.
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So it's understandable why a town crier -- with his elaborate, red and gold robed dress and tricorn hat -- attracted people's attention on social media when he was depicted in an ABC News video as he announces the news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement outside of Buckingham Palace:
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"Oyez, oyez, oyz!" He yells in the video. "Buckingham Palace is proud to announce the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. God save the Queen!"
It can't get any more British than this.
Business Insider posted a similar video, calling him "the Royal Town Crier":
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However, it turns out the eccentric guy is not officially appointed by the Queen, nor is he a real town crier. His real name is Tony Appleton, from Romford, east London, and he's been making royal announcements for years, bell and scroll on hand.
In 2013, he fooled prominent American broadcasters(opens in a new tab) including Rachel Maddow and Anderson Cooper when he announced the birth of Prince William and Kate's firstborn, Prince George, outside St. Mary's Hospital.
"I'm a royalist. I love the royal family," he told (opens in a new tab)AP(opens in a new tab), while acknowledging he had no official royal role. "I came unannounced."
Still, many Americans fell for it:
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Cheeky theory is the best explanation yet for the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle engagement
News of the engagement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle caught Americans' imagination just like any other story about the British royals -- births, anniversaries, celebrations, jubilees, and so on.
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But what if behind the jolly facade of a couple in love wishing to declare their commitment before God and the nation there's an actual conspiracy to reclaim a former colony, lost in a never-forgotten, embittered war?
That's the joke Greg Pollowitz, editor at Twitchy.com, dug up to explain the royal announcement:
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Meghan Markle is American, so the future offspring will be Americans! Da-daam! Boom! Mic drop!
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It was just a cheeky tweet, but it went absolutely viral and people just loved it:
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There was the obvious Brexit reference:
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As well as the Trump one:
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Some conjectured a crossover between two incredibly popular TV shows:
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But in general the tweets reacting to the joke were just hilarious:
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While someone took it a bit too seriously:
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Dog, sick and tired of waiting in car, slams his paw on the horn
It will be a long time before America finally grants dogs the right to drive.
Until then, dogs will have to do what they can to keep themselves entertained. Take this pup, who was recently left alone in a parking lot in " target="_blank">Nanaimo, British Columbia(opens in a new tab), and slammed its paw on the car horn out of exhaustion. And then it kept it there. For a long time.
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The video was captured by Joris Wiggers and posted on Facebook by Elizabeth Herman(opens in a new tab). It's not entirely clear that the dog knows how to get his paw off the horn, but no problem, doggo, that's what driver's permits are for.
Arbys bought Buffalo Wild Wings, so heres what a combined menu would look like
On Tuesday it was announced that Arby's owner Roark Capital will acquire(opens in a new tab) Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4 billion (or roughly(opens in a new tab) 162,271,805 orders of BWW House Samplers).
Per Reuters(opens in a new tab), though the wings restaurant will become property of Arby's, it'll still operate on its own.
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We think this is a huge mistake.
Consider the disturbing menu possibilities a marriage of Arby's meats and BWW wings might afford us.
Our suggestions for this menu full of abominations below:
A half-pound Beef 'N Cheddar sandwich dipped in Bourbon Honey Mustard sauce, rolled in Desert Heat seasoning and deep fried
An entire smoked brisket coated in Blazin' hot sauce and served whole on a bed of deep-fried Cheddar Cheese Curds
Potato cakes drenched in Wild sauce
Beer-battered roast beef tacos
An Arby's House Sampler, featuring 12 classic Roast Beef sandwiches stacked in a pyramid
A Crispy Chicken Farmhouse Salad dressed with Hot BBQ sauce
Boneless Wings coated in Cheddar Cheese sauce
A Corned Beef 'N Cheese Slider cut up into pieces and sprinkled over Buffalo Mac & Cheese
A Cheese Curd Bacon Burger with a Pizza Slider speared on top
Every Arby's slider stacked in a tower and adhered to each another with smears of Parmesan Garlic sauce
The pastry shell of an Apple Turnover, filled with the B-Dubs Blender shake flavor of your choice
A large Ultimate Chocolate Shake blended with a slice of Chocolate Fudge Cake and drizzled over a plate of Dessert Nachos
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Cops share photo of a driver that went a little too hard with their Christmas tree
Look, if you want to cut down a massive Christmas tree, and stick it up inside your two-story living room, go for it. But maybe don't endanger anyone's life in the process.
Police in Massachusetts put up a post on their Facebook page on Friday, reminding people to please transport their Christmas trees safely. They really shouldn't have to do this, but here we are.
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"One of our officer's stopped this vehicle on Route 20 today," the cops said on Facebook(opens in a new tab), posting a photo of what appears to be a Prius topped with a Christmas tree.
The tree is so large, it completely obstructs the view of the side and rear windows. It's not clearly visible, but we're also guessing that it wasn't tied down very well.
While the tree transport was outrageous to say the least, most people in the comments were upset that the police decided to call the tree a "holiday tree" instead of a Christmas tree.
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2017 was the year Congresswoman Maxine Waters was elected president of All in With Chris Hayes.
From the moment she declared that the director of the FBI had "no legitimacy" and then death dropped in front of a gaggle of shellshocked reporters, 79-year-old Auntie Maxine has had our blood loyalty. Every floor she walked on in 2017, whether it was in the Capitol or at the MTV Movie Awards, became her stage and ultimately, a property in her empire.
More so than any other "deplorable" president with a Ziploc bag of fleas for a brain, Maxine Waters was the de facto leader of the free world/MSNBC in 2017.
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Congresswoman Waters gave us so many viral gifts in 2017. Here are just a few of them.
1. The time she accused James Comey of having no credibility and then just walked on out
2. When she revealed that she was "never going to go" to Trump's Inauguration because, "I don't honor him, I don't respect him and I don't want to be involved with him."
3. The time she was asked what she would do once she was done impeaching Trump, and she replied: "Impeach Pence."
4. When she delivered MTV's first ever "Best Fight Against the System" award, did a plié, and got a standing ovation.
5. When she tweeted that it was time for our "racist throwback" Attorney General to go back "to the plantation"
Sessions doesn't remember what he said, when he said it, & where he was when he said it. Don't blame him. Time to go back to the plantation.
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6. Her "Bye, Felicia" moment
Tillerson's plans are backfiring. Russia sanctions still in place, State is in shambles, & he discovered his boss is a moron. Bye Felicia!
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7. When she busted out this stunner of jean jacket, rose pants ensemble at the Tax March
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8. When she started railing against Trump and told a room full of supporters, "We've got to stop his ass"
9. The moment she just said it:
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10. And the tweet that did it too:
Trump asked what Blacks had to lose. It was apparently healthcare, housing, college admission, & freedom after Sessions locks everyone up
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11. That day Bill O'Reilly tried to humiliate Auntie Maxine and just ... lol, sorry bro. She can't be intimidated.
12. When she "reclaimed her time" from Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin
13. So the internet did too
14. And the Women's March made "Reclaiming my time" the theme of a whole convention
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15. When Congresswoman Maxine Waters finally passed on her torch to the generation that needs it the most.
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Reuniting with teachers on Twitter is so incredibly wholesome
Most days, Twitter is a digital hellscape. But the social media platform isn't all bad. Sometimes it helps reunite old friends, and in extremely wholesome cases, it reunites people with their former teachers.
Student/teacher reunions are one of the most delightful interactions you can find on Twitter. And luckily for us, the summer of 2020 has brought together several noteworthy teachers and students.
The most recent reunion, which took place on Wednesday night, was between actor Kerry Washington and her eighth grade teacher, Tiffany Bluemle.
Washington hosted the third night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. During her remarks, Washington gave a shoutout to her eighth grade teacher for teaching her about the Constitution.
"When I was in seventh or eighth grade, we memorized the preamble of the Constitution," Washington said. "And I've never forgotten it. The first 15 words of our Constitution are, 'We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union.' We say 'more perfect' because our union is not without flaws."
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Bluemle, Washinton's former teacher, tweeted that she "nearly fell off the couch" when she heard the actor mention the eighth grade Constitutional Law class that she taught.
"I was her teacher. And so proud of her professional accomplishments and political advocacy," Bluemle wrote.
It wasn't long before Washington saw Bluemle's kind words, and tweeted her own response: "OMG!!!! Hi Thank you for watching!!!!! And thank you for inspiring me and sooo many other students!!!"
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Washington's heartfelt Twitter reunion with her eighth grade teacher came just days after Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez caught up with one of her former educators on the platform.
Ocasio-Cortez delivered a DNC speech on Tuesday, but on August 12, after learning that she'd have only 60 seconds to deliver her remarks, she tweeted a poem by Dr. Benjamin E. Mays — one that U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings recited in his first speech to Congress(Opens in a new tab).
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Ocasio-Cortez's second grade teacher, Ms. Jacobs, replied to the tweet with supportive words, and the two shared and emotional moment.
"You've got this. Remember all those poems we recited together in 2nd grade? It was prep for this moment. You've got this," Jacobs wrote.
Ocasio-Cortez replied by saying, "Ms. Jacobs! Is that you?! Yes, I do remember the poems we recited in second grade! You prepared me perfectly for this moment. Thank you for teaching me, encouraging my growth, and believing in me as a child."
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Ms. Jacobs replied to her former student's tweet once more, and said, "You are my superhero!" She also said she still has the page Ocasio-Cortez wrote in her end-of-year teacher book, which we're going to need to see ASAP.
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Other Twitter users who have had especially influential teachers in their lives are able to appreciate reunions like these on a deeper level. And some just found it extremely touching to witness such unexpected reunions.
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For those who think that students are the only ones who benefit and learn from relationships with their teachers, just know, teachers cherish the bonds made, too. Just look at how much reconnecting meant to Ocasio-Cortez's second grade teacher.
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Dog gets super pumped every time someone scores a basket
Sign this pup up for the cheer squad at the next basketball game! Casey Dickinson(Opens in a new tab)'s dog, Cooper, prefers that you actually score buckets in games of fetch.
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As Casey writes on Twitter, Cooper cheers with a "huge howl" every time someone scores a basket. And he's noticeably disappointed when his fetch partner misses, even letting out a low growl.
Perhaps Cooper is using positive reinforcement conditioning on his family to make them better free throwers? Or maybe he isn't ready for March Madness to be over. The world may never know.
Anthony Bourdains first time at Waffle House is a spiritual, unpretentious must-watch
In 2015, Anthony Bourdain went to Waffle House for the first time.
Like many people who go to Waffle House, he and chef Sean Brock paid a late-night visit, slipping under the yellow awning into a world Bourdain aptly described as "marvelous -- an irony-free zone where everything is beautiful and nothing hurts."
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In the Parts Unknown clip, which people shared fondly on Twitter Friday in the wake of Bourdain's death, the two watch the southern chain's classics being cooked -- fried eggs, waffles, hash browns held together with gleaming cheese and studded with chunks of ham. (You might recognize the music from Chef's Table.)
As a kid, Brock explained, this was the only restaurant he'd ever visited where he could actually watch his food being made.
Then, at Brock's recommendation, Bourdain eats pecan waffles slathered with all the butter in the packet, with every bit of crisped batter obscured by syrup. "You don't come here expecting the French Laundry," Brock says. "You come here expecting something amazing."
"This is better than the French Laundry," Bourdain replies.
And his unpretentious reverence, his willingness to have a spiritual experience at a Waffle House, is what many people loved and will continue to love about Bourdain.
For me, watching the Waffle House clip is a spiritual experience in and of itself. I feel, palpably, my own potential to connect -- to listen, learn, and be nourished by food, by people, and (most importantly) by the godly combination of the two.
If you want to talk to someone or are experiencing suicidal thoughts, text the Crisis Text Line(opens in a new tab) at 741-741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline(opens in a new tab)at 1-800-273-8255. Here is a list(opens in a new tab) of international resources.
Tesla to start selling solar roof only with Powerwall battery
Tesla is changing the way it sells its solar roof and solar panels.
According to Tesla Technoking and Imperator of Mars (check his Twitter bio(Opens in a new tab)) Elon Musk, the company will only sell its solar products bundled with its Powerwall battery starting next week.
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According to Musk, solar power from Tesla's solar roof and panels "will feed exclusively to Powerwall. Powerwall will interface only between utility meter & house main breaker panel, enabling super simple install & seamless whole house backup during utility dropouts."
Musk also said that Powerwall is getting upgraded via a software update next month. He says that Powerwall 2 has "better than advertised" peak and steady power capability, and now that it has enough operational data, Tesla can unlock these higher capabilities. Musk claims the power increase may be bigger than 50% at an ambient temperature of 30 degrees Celsius (86°F).
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According to Electrek, which reported Tesla's halt on taking orders for Powerwall(Opens in a new tab) without other solar products last month, the change has to do with the popularity of Powerwall(Opens in a new tab). The outlet claims that Tesla's production capabilities simply cannot match the demand, which is why the company is tying Powerwall to its other solar products.
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Given that Powerwall was already unavailable without solar panels or solar roof, the fact that you soon won't be able to buy the panels or roof without a Powerwall isn't very surprising. The upgrade to Powerwall itself is notable, as the gains may be significant, though Musk does say they will depend on the individual unit's production date.
Fiona the Hippo turns 2, gets a birthday song from her hippo crush
Queen of the internet, Fiona the Hippo, just turned two. And as if that fact alone didn't warrant an article, another internet famous hippo just sent Fiona a pretty sweet birthday song.
Fiona, who lives and reigns in Cincinnati Zoo, got a special birthday song from Timothy, her male famous hippo counterpart from San Antonio Zoo, who has been courting her on social media (opens in a new tab)for some time now.
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San Antonio Zoo tweeted a video showing Timothy attempting to "sing" a birthday song for Fiona by letting out a grunt-like hippo sound, before letting a five-person mariachi band take over.
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Timothy's birthday greeting came after Cincinnati Zoo had shared their own special birthday video. Fiona's care team got her a birthday cake worthy of the queen that she is, and Fiona, famous lover of snacking, dived right in.
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They also posted some pretty cute throwback pics of Fiona's journey from premature hippo baby to 1,000-pound hippo DIVA.
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Happy birthday, girl!
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This golden retriever holding an egg in her mouth is almost unbearably wholesome
Golden retrievers have "soft mouths,"(opens in a new tab) which means they can be trained to carry delicate objects without damaging them. This is as wholesome as it sounds.
An example of this truly delightful phenomenon is currently making the rounds on Twitter. User @laurdreyfuss(opens in a new tab)'s aunt, a vet tech, tested the soft mouth theory with her own golden retriever by presenting her with a raw egg.
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The result is the tensest one minute and five seconds I have ever witnessed. But the dog -- whose name is Sookie -- passes with flying colors. Not only does she hold the egg with a gentleness previously only seen in Pixar shorts, but she seems reluctant to give it back. (!!)
Reader, I cried.
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Since the original tweet has over 400,000 likes, it seems likely that other people love Sookie as much as I do. And why wouldn't they? She's cute, she's a good girl, and she's multi-talented.
Here's a bonus video of her balancing a treat on her nose.
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TikTok wouldn't be TikTok without its iconic green screen effect.
The feature, which allows users to record themselves superimposed over an image of their choosing, is ripe for dance trends, citing sources, and even tricking parents(Opens in a new tab). Users don't even need an actual green screen to use it, which certainly makes things easier.
TikTok has so many green screen effect options, the green screen gets its own section in its editing suite.
Here's how to use them.
Access the basic green screen effect menu
To post any TikTok video, tap the + symbol at the bottom of your screen.
The green screen feature is popular on TikTok.Credit: screenshot / tiktok
That brings you to TikTok's extensive recording and editing suite, where you can either record videos in-app or upload your own. To access the green screen feature, tap the square labeled "Effects" in the lower left hand corner.
You'll find available effects, including the green screen effects, by tapping the icon on the lower left.Credit: screenshot / tiktok
Pick an effect
There, you can scroll through TikTok's countless video effects. Scroll to the right, where you'll see a tab labeled Green Screen. Once that tab is open you can choose one of TikTok's green screen effects.
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To use the most basic effect, tap the first icon on the upper left side of the menu. The app will prompt you to choose an image from your phone's photo library.
Scroll to the right to find all of the TikTok's green screen effects in one section.Credit: screenshot / tiktok
Choose an image from your library
TikTok will automatically superimpose you onto the image you choose. While the app is good at identifying users within an image, the green screen effect does work better when the user is recording against a solid-colored background.
Users can also resize themselves and place themselves anywhere on the green screen background — such as in the office, instead of the bed you may or may not have been working out of for the past year and a half.
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Personalize videos with other green screen effects
TikTok's other green screen features follow the same basic steps: tap the icon you want, choose the image you're using for a green screen, and then adjust your size and placement. For the green screen video function, for example, follow the same steps and choose a video from your library to record over. To use the green screen sticker function, select an image from your library and place it where you want, and then record your video as usual.
Making use of some green screen features requires a little more user input, like TikTok's green screen eyes and mouth feature for instance. This mildly terrifying feature allows the user to edit their own eyes, nose, and mouth over static images. People use it to animate objects, give their pets some personality, or even impersonate other people.
To use this feature, select the image you want to use for your green screen. TikTok will identify your eyes, nose, and mouth, which you can resize and place over the image as you want. Here's a delightfully nightmarish example using my cat.
This popular, but nightmarish, green screen filter allows users to animate any image.Credit: screenshot / tiktok
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Duet other creators with the green screen effect
Earlier this year, TikTok released another feature combining two of its most popular video effects: green screen and duets. TikTok users can collaborate with other creators by recording themselves superimposed on another user's video. Like TikTok's other duet and stitch functions, this allows creators to react to one another, add on to videos, and immerse themselves in TikTok trends.
To use this function, tap the arrow icon at the bottom left corner the screen on the video you want to duet. Then, tap the "Duet" icon, which appears to the left of the one labeled "Stitch." Note that not every creator allows duets on their videos, though, which is why the "Duet" and "Stitch" icons may be grayed out.
When you first start the duet, it'll default to the standard side-by-side duet function. Tap "Layouts" on the right side of your screen, where you can select the kind of duet you want to use.
The new green screen duet feature is great for criticism and collaboration.Credit: screenshot / tiktok
When you tap "Green Screen," you can begin recording over the video you want to duet. Like the other green screen functions, you can resize the image of yourself and move it around. Resizing is especially helpful to avoid blocking the original video's focus, like in this example of TikTok creator hannah.plants showing off her monstera's roots(Opens in a new tab).
Green screen duets are helpful for collaborating with other TikTok creators.Credit: screenshot / tiktok
When you're done recording, tap the checkmark, which will bring you to TikTok's editing suite. You can record a voice over, control the volume of your video and the original video, and add filters, stickers, and text.
Once you finish editing your video, tap "Next" in the lower right corner of your screen. Add your caption, select your cover frame, and control privacy settings.
Hit "Post" when you're done! That's all it takes to make a green screen video on TikTok.
Smart scale comparison: Fitbit vs. Withings vs. Garmin
Shopping for a bathroom scale isn’t as straightforward as it once was. You can spend less than $20 or shell out well over $100; have your pick between WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity; keep the focus on body weight or also track your fat, muscle, bone, and water mass; and interact as much or as little with a companion app as you want.
Here are some of the major ways that three of the most popular at-home smart scales (Fitbit Aria Air, Withings Body+, and Garmin Index S2) compare — and which one might be right for you:
Price
The first big differentiating factor is price point. The Aria Air(Opens in a new tab) is the cheapest of the bunch, at $49.95. The Body+(Opens in a new tab) falls right in the middle, running $99.95. And the Index S2(Opens in a new tab) costs the most: $149.99. Keep those numbers in mind as you learn more about each scale — and don’t assume that the cheapest option is always the simplest, or the priciest one the most sophisticated.
Physical Aspects
Physically, the Aria Air, Body+, and Index S2 are more similar than dissimilar. They’re all about one inch thick, available in two colors (black and white), and boxy with rounded corners and a display in the top center. Size-wise, the Aria Air is slightly smaller than the other two, measuring 11.8 x 11.8 inches. (The Index S2 is 12.6 x 12.2 inches and the Body+ is 12.8 x 12.8 inches.) All three scales have a maximum weight limit between 398 to 400 pounds, and three units of measurement (pounds, kilograms, and stones).
The Index S2 stands out in one aspect: its multicolored display. While probably not a deal-maker, I’ll admit that it does make for nice stats viewing.
Bluetooth vs. WiFi
It may not seem to matter whether a scale connects to your phone via Bluetooth or WiFi. But that difference actually changes the weight tracking experience quite a lot.
Bluetooth-reliant scales — like the Aria Air — sync straight to your phone or fitness tracker. The caveat is that your device has to be nearby while you’re on the scale in order for the measurement to log.
WiFi-equipped scales — such as the Body+ and Index S2 — sync to your device through the internet. That means that your phone can be anywhere, and your data will automatically get recorded. WiFi scales tend to be more expensive, but also more convenient.
Scope of Measurements
When it comes to the amount of information a scale offers, more is appealing, but not always better. In addition to the accuracy limitations of at-home scales (more on that below), too much output can be overwhelming for some users. Others are here for all the data, even knowing that it’s not 100 percent accurate.
On the minimal end of the spectrum sits the Aria Air, which measures just weight and BMI. On top of those, both the Index S2 and Body+ offer the following body composition metrics: fat mass, muscle mass, bone mass, and water mass.
Accuracy of Measurements
In the accuracy department, the Body+ reigns supreme. Whether it actually is “the most accurate smart scale on the market,” as Withings advertises, is impossible for me to say. But it must be somewhere up there, since that claim is based on an independent lab’s weight performance test on similarly-priced scales.
The Body+ has another unique advantage over the other two scales: its patented position aid technology. The accuracy-boosting system helps you evenly distribute your weight on the scale using a system of arrows on the display, and only locks in a number when you’re properly positioned.
The Aria Air and Index S2 offer less information about the technology behind or accuracy of their scales, but it’s fair to assume that they’re relatively accurate on weight, but less so on BMI and body composition metrics.
Companion Apps
Each of the three scales has a companion app, which houses your weight-related metrics.
The Fitbit app(Opens in a new tab) (companion to the Aria Air) is designed as a one-stop fitness and health tracking shop, with weight being just one of many components (including exercise, sleep, heart rate, hydration, and nutrition) to focus on. The app, which is simple and colorful, basically serves as a record book for your daily weigh-ins (with BMI). By clicking on the scale icon on your landing page, you can view your data in a table or 30-day graph format.
In the fitness-focused Garmin Connect app(Opens in a new tab) (companion to the Index S2), weight feels secondary to workouts. You have to actively search for your weight stats by clicking the “More” tab in the bottom right corner, followed by Health Stats, and finally Weight. Once you’re in, you can then see each of the six metrics the scale tracks (weight, BMI, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass, bone mass, and body water percentage) in one-day, seven-day, four-week, and one-year graphs, with corresponding tables below.
The Withings Health Mate app(Opens in a new tab) (companion to the Body+) offers the most streamlined weight tracking experience of the three apps. There’s very little navigating required to see all of your body weight and body composition stats, which are presented in neat-looking graphs (weekly, monthly, quarter, and yearly) that you can drag your finger across to pinpoint individual entries. The emphasis in Heath Mate is on weight trend rather than single-day snapshots — which seems like a healthy approach.
Modes
User-specific modes is another area in which the Body+ shines. The scale features dedicated modes for pregnant women(Opens in a new tab), babies(Opens in a new tab), and athletes(Opens in a new tab) that offer personalized insights tailored to each lifestyle or life stage. In pregnancy mode, you get obstetrician-reviewed wellness advice and personalized weight tracking. Baby mode allows you to easily weigh (in your arms) and keep track of your little one’s weight. And athlete mode, which is meant for individuals who work out at least eight hours a week and have a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute, uses a slightly different algorithm that theoretically yields a more accurate body composition analysis.
Neither the Aria Air nor Index S2 offer such modes (although the predecessor to the Index S2 did have an athlete mode.)
Multiple Users
All three scales allow multiple users to track their weight, as long as they’ve downloaded the companion app, set up an account, and added the scale to their collection of devices. While the Aria Air and Body+ both max out at eight users, the Index S2 accommodates 16. Since these scales are intended for at-home use, most people will not take advantage of that capacity. But for very large families or teams, that might be a big tick in the Index S2’s pro column.
Decision Time
In this three-scale battle, the Withings Body+ scale is the clear champion. Smack in the middle, price-wise, it either rivals or outclasses both the Fitbit Aria Air and the Garmin Index S2 in every important category: It’s WiFi equipped, it measures body weight as well as body composition, its accuracy has been tested and proven in a lab, its companion app is intuitive and uncluttered, and it offers three user-specific modes.
The only scenario in which it would make more sense to get one of the other two scales is if you’re already plugged into the Fitbit (Aria Air) or Garmin (Index S2) ecosystem, and could just tack weight onto the data you’re already collecting in an app you’re familiar with.
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