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Breadcrumb Trail Links Books Canadian author reflects back on a trip made by a young man who ‘is as foreign to me now as the temples and mosques he explored’ Mark Abley's new book looks back on his lengthy trip from Istanbul to Nepal in 1978. Photo by John Kenney Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Strange Bewildering Times…

Quordle 385 answer for February 13: The relaxing weekend is over and probably, you are sweating over today's Quordle answers. Quordle has thrown a scary puzzle your way and you will require some help to avoid this streak-breaker. For seasoned players who have been playing for some time, it's important to be cautious and not let your hard work go in vain. Newer players who are unfamiliar with the game's tricks should proceed with even more caution. To ensure a victory and protect your streak, be sure to check today's…

There are 91 awards to be handed out at Sunday’s 65th Grammy Awards, but one in particular may determine how history views this year’s ceremony.The 10 artists nominated for the prestigious album of the year trophy include pop idol Harry Styles, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, hip-hop great Kendrick Lamar and Grammy-beloved vocal powerhouses Brandi Carlile and Adele. But all eyes, at Crypto.com Arena and at home, will be on Beyoncé, whose critically adored “Renaissance” LP generated a leading nine Grammy nominations this…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeWhen it comes to winning an Oscar, the key is usually a good narrative.The young upstart bursting onto the scene with a sparkling debut performance. The faded star staging an unlikely comeback. The hell-bent Method actor transforming themselves completely in service of their craft.While the decision of who wins is often down to the arbitrary notion of “momentum” and whoever ran the…

Photo: Alphabet Workers UnionOver its 25 year history, Google has amassed a fortune and conquered the top layer of the internet thanks, in no small part, to human workers who test and oversee the company’s numerous search and ranking algorithm The proper functioning of those tools are paramount to the tech giant’s success, but the laborer responsible for that work are often contractors lacking the same pay and protections afforded to other full time Googlers. These members of the company, according to the Alphabet Workers…

Image: THONGCHAI.S (Shutterstock)New York City has always been a major hub for financial, commercial, and cultural development with its iconic skyscrapers and dense population. But over the past decade or so, we’ve been able to see the way the city has changed like never before—with Google Maps. Google Maps allows users to (depending on the location) view previous eras of an area using Street View. By entering Street View on Google Maps and clicking “See more dates” in the top left corner, you can see how a particular…

I wish I was more surprised by the absence of women in the best director category at the Academy Awards nominations that were announced on Jan. 24. Just a quick reminder: only seven women have ever been nominated for best director (Jane Campion has been nominated twice), and three have taken home the award, the first being Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker in 2010. So, as disappointing as it is not to see any women directors up for the most high profile honor in their industry, it’s not exactly shocking.…

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Monday, Jan. 30.Cannabis has become a multibillion-dollar industry in California, but some parts of that green machine could face new scrutiny from state lawmakers.Last year, the L.A. Times published Legal Weed, Broken Promises, a series examining the fallout of California’s recreational cannabis legalization in 2016. Times reporters uncovered political corruption, an increase in illegal cultivation, rampant wage theft, and hazardous, sometimes deadly…

Omega Red finally figures out how to shut Deadpool up in this preview of X-Force #37... by tossing him over a waterfall.Published Sun, 29 Jan 2023 23:27:10 -0600 by Jude Terror | Welcome to Bleeding Cool's preview of X-Force #37, the latest issue of the series by writer Ben Percy and artist Joshua Cassara! In this issue, Omega Red finally figures out how to shut Deadpool up… by tossing him over a waterfall! But what does this mean for the rest of the team? To find out, we turn to Bleeding Cool's AI writing assistant,…

Fortnite fans are counting down to the launch of The Kid LAROI’s Wild Dreams in-game event. The latest member of the Fortnite Icon series, Australian rapper Kid LAROI will be the star of his very own immersive experience. The Kid LAROI’s Wild Dreams island will be available to explore from 11pm GMT UK time on January 27. The island experience culminates in a concert, complete with brand new music.Epic Games explains more: "In this interactive experience, players will quest throughout the cybercity 'Laroitown,' ultimately…