Normal people spent the COVID-19 lockdown watching new shows like Indian Matchmaking or the latest season of The Umbrella Academy . But I'm not normal. After countless conversations with people that've ended in "How the hell have you never seen that?" I've discovered I have a tendency to overlook film and television masterpieces, or simply watch them many, many years after their release. That was the case for the Harry Potter franchise , which I didn't start reading and watching until 2009. CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. It happened last spring, when, after having seen only three Marvel movies , I decided it would be fun to watch them all, back-to-back, over an insane two-and-a-half-day period . Now that I have ample time to sit at home and stare at a screen instead of socialize with humans, I decided it was time to consume another series I'd heard people rave about: … [Read more...] about I watched Lost for the first time. Here’s why it’s the perfect 2020 binge
Word is bond
Stokes swore at me: Siraj
England’s star all-rounder in his defence said he was 'being competitive'. IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli and England's Ben Stokes exchange words while umpire Nitin Menon intervenes. Photograph: BCCI India pacer Mohammad Siraj on Thursday said England all-rounder Ben Stokes swore at him on the opening day of the fourth and final Test here, an incident "handled well" by skipper Virat Kohli during an on-field showdown with the visiting player. Kohli was seen having an animated discussion with Stokes after the all-rounder allegedly swore at Siraj. Umpire Nitin Menon had to intervene for play to resume after England were reeling at 32 for three. "He was swearing at me, so Virat bhai intervened and handled that well. These things happen at ground," Siraj said at the post-match press conference. Stokes, on his part, played down the incident. "Pretty animated was that (the conversation)? Look at it from a different way, you know, two-three guys who care … [Read more...] about Stokes swore at me: Siraj
Missing man tracked down after police uncover hidden message on Christmas card
A MISSING man was tracked down thanks to movie-style detective work after police uncovered a hidden message on a Christmas card. Officers were desperately hunting a 67-year-old man from Crook, County Durham , who they believed was heading to the Northumberland area. But with no mobile phone and no other leads, hopes to find him had started to fade. In a desperate hunt for clues, PC Bruno Lee and PC Martin Coates of Bishop Auckland’s D Relief team decided to check the man’s post, Chronicle Live reports. Officers found a Christmas card and on holding it up to the light, noticed the faint imprint of a word and a phone number. It appeared somebody had been resting on the card while writing a note, leaving an indent on the card beneath. From the hidden message, the officers were able to make out a phone number in the Alnwick area. The team carried out further checks to find an address, which ultimately led them to the missing man. The gentleman confirmed he was … [Read more...] about Missing man tracked down after police uncover hidden message on Christmas card
Katie Price backs Ant Middleton and praises his ‘tough love’ on Who Dares Wins set
Katie Price has thrown her support behind Ant Middleton after he was axed from SAS Who Dares Wins for personal conduct. The former glamour model, 42, appeared on the 2020 celebrity edition of the series but was forced to leave early because she was recovering from a breast reduction surgery and was not physically healed enough to take part. The mother-of-four credits meeting Cold Justice author Ant during her short stint on the show for turning her life around and says she is keen to work with him again. Katie told The Sun Online: "I would do another show with him at the drop of a hat." Her representative added: "Katie looks back on her time on SAS: Who Dares Wins with fondness. It was, in Ant's words, 'no s*** banter and tough love' that Katie found her strength, and fight. After the show, she turned her life around and a year on, is smashing it." Former Page 3 icon Katie backing Ant follows on from the adventurer having to leave his job with Channel 4. The … [Read more...] about Katie Price backs Ant Middleton and praises his ‘tough love’ on Who Dares Wins set
8 Creative Ways to Use Your Smartphone Underground
1. Edit Photos and Video Instagram makes photo editing quick and easy, but if you're a perfectionist with time to kill, choose from a variety of apps that let you modify the smallest aesthetic details of a picture or video. Whether you're sharing on Vine or posting to Facebook -- once you're no longer underground, of course -- your smartphone snaps are sure to stand out. You can also give yourself a photography refresher on the go with Nikon Learn and Explore (Free). Apps for iOS : Photoshop Express (Free), Pixlr-o-matic (Free), Diptic ($0.99), Magisto (Free), Splice (Free) Apps for Android : Photoshop Express (Free), Pixlr-o-matic (Free), Diptic ($0.99), Magisto (Free), Splice ($2.99) Check out Mashable 's recommendations for video editing apps and photo editors for more picks. Image: Flickr, cobalt123 2. Improve Your Vocabulary Use your extra train time to bolster ( verb : to add to, support or uphold) your verbosity ( … [Read more...] about 8 Creative Ways to Use Your Smartphone Underground
JetBlue Shows First Moments of FAA-Approved Gadget Use on Flights
After the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that it would begin easing restrictions on passengers' use of electronic devices during flights, JetBlue captured the new policy in a video. See also: Score the Best Flight Deals on These 10 Sites Deploying a team of two videographers, the airline created the video, below, which shows its first moments of in-flight gadget use. “The video was created so we could give a behind-the-scenes look,” Jenny Dervin, a JetBlue spokesperson, told Mashable . “We just wanted to show how we were able to implement the policy immediately.” Featuring real passengers flying from New York City to Buffalo, N.Y., the video shows them holding their electronic devices, newly freed from previous in-flight usage restrictions. “At 4:15 p.m. ET on Friday, we got approval from the FAA, and we sent the word out in a message to each aircraft.," Dervin added. JetBlue sent its staff message (seen in the above photo) to aircraft via the … [Read more...] about JetBlue Shows First Moments of FAA-Approved Gadget Use on Flights