Good Men

— Introduction to Siding Contractors Near Me When it comes to protecting your home and enhancing curb appeal, siding plays a crucial role. From keeping your house insulated to providing a fresh, modern look, siding is more than just an exterior cover—it’s your home’s first line of defense. That’s why many homeowners search for siding contractors near me when planning repairs or replacements. A trusted siding company can ensure quality installation, durability, and long-lasting beauty. Why Hiring a Professional Siding Company Matters While DIY projects may seem appealing, siding installation is not something to take lightly. Hiring a professional siding company comes wit…

. Here is a summary of the transcript from YouTube, slightly edited with AI. Did You Miss It? What a lot of us are afraid of when we say sorry is that we will get eaten. Yes. Like if I show weakness and admit fault, I can’t trust the other person not to take full advantage of the fact that I’m admitting some fault. Hey, you seem to have perked up. He’s been really miserable all day. He has been a bit sheepish, hasn’t he? Yeah. Down. Oh, I was absolutely gutted, Steve. I’ve been beside myself. Why is that, Matt? Well, you remember the Dating Made Simple event I did on the 20th? The one attended by over 10,000 people. Lovely day. I missed it. Do you mean you misse…

— In an era of on-demand digital experiences, the evolution of streaming platforms has drastically reshaped how audiences consume content. As technology continues to shift, businesses are rapidly adapting to stay ahead in the competitive OTT (Over-the-Top) market. From smart TVs to connected devices, consumers demand immersive, intuitive, and consistent experiences across platforms — and companies like Oxagile are helping bring those visions to life through custom media and entertainment solutions. The Growing Demand for Cross-Platform Streaming With the global OTT market projected to reach $316 billion by 2027, media companies are prioritizing innovation to deliver hig…

By Beata Mostafavi Transitioning from diapers to the toilet is a major step for young children — and their parents. Now a report shines a light on just how bumpy that journey can be. One in five parents say their child had potty anxiety during toilet training and another one in five say the process was harder than they expected, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. “Learning to use the toilet is a major step in a young child’s development and requires time, patience, and consistency,” said Mott Poll Co-Director and Mott pediatrician Susan Woolford, M.D. “Our report demonstrates that parents a…

By Alex Orellana for Instacart While we’re still in the thick of summer, many are already looking forward to what they consider the best time of year: pumpkin spice season. This iconic fall flavor often makes its debut while it’s still technically summer, which inspired Instacart to explore how popular pumpkin spice products are nationwide and when they’re showing up in carts.Pumpkin Spice Seasonality If it feels like pumpkin spice season creeps up earlier every year, you’re not imagining it. In 2024, the seasonal peak for orders containing pumpkin spice items occurred on September 17, a full 10 days earlier than in 2023. But this early surge came with a faster cooldown,…

… I want to sacrifice for something… Something true. Something that feels real. Something that helps me affirm that all of this nonsense I’m forcing myself to comply with, just because the world I live in today makes it seem important, is actually completely unnecessary. No, not just unnecessary… But…threatening to the thing that calls me. It’s something old. Ancestral. Something that demands answers. Something more than just transactions and work and fitting in. Something that doesn’t feel like a searing, heavy chain holding down a lively, fantastical soul. … Here’s the thing about sacrifice though: It doesn’t play for any team. It exists regardless of what we…

By Evan Lerner – U. Utah Nearly a quarter of people over the age of 40 experience painful osteoarthritis, making it a leading cause of disability in adults. Osteoarthritis degrades joint-cushioning cartilage, and there is currently no way of reversing this damage: the only option is to manage pain with medication, and eventually, joint replacement. Researchers are now demonstrating the potential for another option: gait retraining. By making a small adjustment to the angle of their foot while walking, participants in a year-long randomized control trial experienced pain relief equivalent to medication. Critically, those participants also showed less knee cartilage deg…

By Zhaoyin Feng, Hasya Nindita This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development projects abroad. Find more stories here. For much of the last 50 years, high-income countries have consumed massive amounts of plastic and trash and given little thought to what would become of it. This was largely because it was out of sight, out of mind, as much of that trash ended up being shipped overseas, first to China, and then recently to Southeast Asia and other Global South countries. But this model could be coming to an end as s…

— Success in the restaurant industry depends on more than preparing quality dishes. Guests expect authenticity, variety, and convenience, while operators face rising costs and strong competition. Thriving in this environment requires fresh thinking, where smart business choices blend with memorable dining moments. Every element, from menus to service flow, contributes to an experience that keeps patrons returning with anticipation. Progress comes less from sweeping overhauls and more from purposeful refinements that build momentum. Adjustments to menu offerings, adoption of innovative tools, and thoughtful staffing practices all open opportunities for lasting growth. Re…

Tallarines verdes is a beloved Peruvian dish that blends Italian influence with local flavors. Light yet satisfying, its vibrant green sauce makes it a standout whether served as a main or alongside your favorite proteins. A Note From Kristen I love exploring dishes from all over the world, and during my time living in Peru I fell in love with this one. Today, I’m excited to share one of my all-time favorite pasta recipes, tallarines verdes. It’s like pesto sauce but with a uniquely Peruvian twist that adds creaminess and a slightly sweeter taste. The combination of spinach and basil gives it a distinct flavor that’s hard to resist. If you’ve never experienced Peruvian c…

By Mark Keierleber, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. School (in)Security is our biweekly briefing on the latest school safety news, vetted by Mark Keierleber. Subscribe here. As students across the country return to school, a mass school shooting in Minneapolis has again reignited debates about the proliferation of guns in the U.S., campus security — and youth embrace of violent online extremism. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz this week announced plans to convene a special legislative session to consider tougher gun laws in the wake of the Annunc…

Recently, my son experienced a difficult breakup, and as a mother, I wanted to help. This breakup shattered his heart and caused him to reflect on what makes relationships work, and if he was willing to open his heart again. This was his first love, and as you know, the first love is the hardest. They had been together for 2.5 years and had been living together for 6 months until the horrible breakup. As they shared a home and life, his girlfriend noticed a discontentment lurking beneath her external joy. She genuinely cherished the moments with my son. Yet, there was a clear source of internal discontent within her. She told my son she was bored. She didn’t like adul…

By Anya Petrone Slepyan https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hxxU1q8cXiTA72JGQrFwL?si=8ce3273cd56c48fa Recently, I traveled around 6,000 miles from my home in Santa Fe, New Mexico to visit friends in Finland. Under their guidance I ate reindeer, drank vodka, marveled at public infrastructure, and spent hours in the sauna. I also had lots of conversations with Finns about politics, cultural differences, and of course, aliens. In part, that’s because I was doing research for Crop Circle Cinema, our new podcast about rural alien movies. But the topic came up organically, too. I was an ocean away from the southwestern high desert, but in our world of globalized mass media, N…

By Jim Hightower In a 2006 documentary, I assailed Texas Republican lawmakers for ramming a brutish gerrymandering scheme into law, doing my report from a street sign in central Austin. That sign was the exact location the GOP had used as the pin point for slicing up the city’s one congressional district into four pieces like a pizza. Each slice radiated far out of town, merging into Republican suburbs in distant cities — thus suppressing Austin’s progressive voice in Congress. Now here they come again, assaulting progressive voters throughout the state with gerrymandering. At the command of Donald Trump, our so-called “representatives” are submissively shoving millio…

By Liz Mineo | Harvard Staff Writer | Harvard Gazette ‘Future of Jobs’ report highlights value of emotional intelligence A recent report on “The Future of Jobs” by the World Economic Forum found that while analytical thinking is still the most coveted skill among employers, several emotional intelligence skills (i.e., motivation, self-awareness, empathy, and active listening) rank among the top 10 in a list of 26 core competencies. In this edited conversation with Ron Siegel, assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, he explains why emotional intelligence skills are crucial in the workplace, especially in the age of AI. What’s emotional intelligence…

The animated movie ‘Elio’ Is out now on Digital Pixar has made some wonderful films over the years. Each one has told some amazing stories and have taken viewers of all ages on some mind blowing journeys. When I first heard about Elio it looked like it could be a fun animated film. I was able to get a digital copy of this movie and here is what I thought of it. (c) Walt Disney Studios You can read the plot for this film here: Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. …

By Noreen Want to know how to save money when buying a house? We’ve got some ideas for you! From consolidating your shopping trips to sharing closing costs, these tips will help you keep more money in your pocket when you buy your home. Some of these may seem counterintuitive (wait, like, I should spend money on an inspector?), but I promise they’ll benefit you in the long run. Without further ado, here are 14 ways to save money when shopping for a new home. 1. Decide What You Want Make your choices. List your needs and wants, negotiables and non-negotiables, when it comes to buying a house. Then, don’t waste a minute looking at anything else. And don’t budge! This l…

By Greg Toppo, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. Jean M. Twenge holds an unusual place among Ph.D. psychologists. For the past two decades, she has toggled between the obscurity of the academy and the glare of academic fame. The author of two college textbooks and five books for non-academic readers, she is equally at home researching and writing about adolescent mental health, sleep disorders, digital technology, homework and narcissism. She was one of the first experts to warn nearly a decade ago that smartphones could hold negative conseq…

I once watched a conscious couple break up. They weren’t the type to hurl insults or storm out over whose turn it was to do the dishes. They didn’t weaponize silence or keep score of who cared more. They were the kind of couple who actually sat with presence instead of defensiveness, who could name their projections before they became daggers, who tried—really tried—to meet each other without turning love into a battlefield. And still, it ended. Meanwhile, there I was in the corner like an unpaid extra in a Nicholas Sparks movie—red-eyed, mascara streaked, clutching tissues like they were sacred scripture. At one point, I even blurted out a trembling, “Can you work it …

With special guest Kenji Yoshino Kenji Yoshino is the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at the NYU School of Law and the Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. He is the author of the new book Say the Right Thing. On this episode we discuss how to shift from a cancel culture to a coaching culture. Moving from Cancel Culture to Coaching Culture This podcast episode features Kenji Yoshino, the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law and Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Yoshino shares his journey from civil rights law to diversity, equity…

— Men often face significant hurdles when trying to maintain consistent fitness routines. Common obstacles include time constraints and a lack of motivation, both of which can derail even the most determined individuals. Innovative solutions, like gym membership management software, can help overcome these barriers by offering structured scheduling and personalized reminders. Balancing personal and professional commitments can make it challenging for men to prioritize their health and fitness goals. Despite good intentions, time constraints and motivation gaps often hinder consistency in fitness routines. Finding practical solutions to stay on track is crucial, as maint…

As recently as five years ago, courageous folks who dared to name and investigate what’s really happening in our social and ecological worlds were labelled ‘alarmists’ or ‘doomers.’ The consensus was that these ‘doomsayers’ were antisocial, misguided, dangerous, and wrong. But there is a thing called ‘reality’ — and reality has a funny way of intruding into our willful (and often delusional) human affairs and denial. No matter how hard we try (and try and try, endlessly) to reassure ourselves that everything is OK and things will ‘work out’ in the end, our actual reality keeps rearing its ugly (or beautiful?) head and screaming, “Do you see it yet? Do you get it yet?”…

New #research highlights how #deforestation for #mining, and oil #palmoil expansion are pushing rare species of #wildlife at #Indonesia’s #LakePoso to the brink. This unique ecosystem, home to critically endangered #fish and other endemic wildlife, is rapidly disappearing due to human-driven habitat destruction. Local indigenous communities and conservationists are calling for urgent action to halt the devastation. Protecting these species means addressing extractive industries head-on. Every action counts—use your purchasing power to support indigenous-led conservation and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife. #News: #research finds Lake Poso of #Indonesia’s rare speci…

A client recently said to me, “If I let myself feel this sadness, I’m afraid I’ll never stop crying.” Another described his anger as a monster locked inside him, one he was terrified might destroy everything if he let it out. Again and again, I hear the same quiet confession in different words: I’m afraid of myself. It isn’t just the fear of what life might throw at us. Often the greater fear is what lies within us – the emotions we’re trying to keep a lid on, the parts of ourselves we’ve judged, the power we’ve learned to mistrust. We keep these parts hidden, not only from the world but from ourselves, because to let them out feels dangerous. What if sadness drowns me? …

Hello Doc, I have been reading things here for a long time and while I don’t agree with you on everything, I have often thought about getting your opinion on things, as you clearly understand people way better than me. Now, just today, something came up and it will be a while before my next therapy appointment, so I could do with some advice. It isn’t exactly a dating question, but I know you’ve answered questions about general issues with socializing before. First up, I’m a 31-year-old German, bisexual, autistic (as you probably guessed) guy with moderate depressive disorder and severe social anxiety. I still live with my parents working on a university degree, that se…