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This drift into age denial is everywhere. The Washington Post reported last week that preteen boys are increasingly into body-building. One 12-year-old said that he started lifting weights when he was 7 and can now bench-press 80 pounds. He told the Post that his girlfriend likes his muscles, particularly his biceps. Of course, the boys are simply following girls who, at ever-younger ages, have been baring midriffs, shortening shorts and slathering themselves in cosmetics–all to look older and sexier....

Still, plenty of fans have produced some interesting takes on the underlying formula. Adversary Wordle, shortened to Adverswordle, is one such example and an unusual one at that. The game reveres the roles by putting the computer in the player’s shoes. RELATED: Wordle Chart Shows Apparent Decline in Popularity After New York Times Acquisition The idea behind Adversary Wordle is simple. Players choose a five-letter word, which the game tries to guess....

Giuliani has recently been targeted by Dominion Voting Systems in a $1.3 billion lawsuit over his claims that the company’s voting machines helped “steal” the 2020 presidential election from Trump. Most recently, Giuliani served as the public face of the Trump campaign’s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in courts and state legislatures. As part of his efforts, Giuliani and other Trump supporters claimed that Dominion voting machines had been programmed to flip votes away from Trump to President Joe Biden....

Mercedes’s eight-race winning streak was halted after Sebastian Vettel, in only his second race for Ferrari emerged triumphant in Malaysia. Mercedes had looked near invincible before Vettel’s victory showcased the team’s vulnerabilities. Vettel’s win, which was Ferrari’s first since 2013 has jolted Mercedes into rethinking their strategy for the season. Terming the loss in Malaysia a ‘wake-up call’, Mercedes motosport head Toto Wolff said that the loss had provided the team an opportunity to introspect....

Its port and video-out selection is good but not great, and it lacks USB-C. Overall, the majority of those looking for a versatile, yet affordable, mini PC will appreciate the Aero 2 Pro. But most consumers will prefer one of its competitors, particularly the ECS Liva Z3, a MeLE Quieter3Q, or a GMK Nucbox 5. In truth, the only reason to choose an Aero 2 Pro over an ECS, MeLE, or GMK is if you need a VGA video output....

The Raptors on Friday host a Pacers team that is playing to avoid a seven-game losing streak, which would be their longest in five seasons. With Indiana getting just 54 points per game from their starters (No. 28 in league), expect Friday night to be a lopsided contest. AccuScore has the Raptors as solid 84.4 percent favorites to win the game outright, which translates into money-line odds of -540. The average score after 10,000-plus simulations is 104-92....

Line: Duke -12, Total: 146.5 (check The Linemakers on Sporting News’ odds page for current point spreads and totals). With an average score after 10,000-plus simulations of Duke 79-Syracuse 64, there’s about a 57 percent chance the total combined score stays UNDER 146.5, a 1-star (out of four) AccuScore hot trend. This season, when the simulated total has differed by 4.5 points or more from the posted total in Las Vegas, AccuScore has gone 331-294 (53 percent, +760 units)....

She expressed her disapproval of the quarterback’s six-game suspension, saying the message states that the league doesn’t care: Solis also noted in the press conference that she’s there to be a voice for those who felt they didn’t have the power to speak up: NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association, gave Watson a six-game suspension. However, the league is fighting the suspension via an appeal....

Some of the other features of Acer TravelMate P243 are a 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processor (Ivy Bridge) with the choice of dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT 630M GPU. It comes with a 14-inch LED-backlit display with a 16:9 aspect. Acer also claims that their new product will use 30% less energy. Coming down to storage and memory options, TravelMate P243 offers an extended memory slot of up to a 750 GB HDD, and 8GB of RAM....

The 32-inch Acer Nitro XZ322QU’s defining features are its curved display and 165Hz refresh rate. Curved displays are great for gaming, and are especially great for someone that has to stare at a computer monitor for long periods of time. It takes some time to get used to a curved monitor after using a flat-screen, but the benefits, while not game-changing, do become apparent after prolonged use. Some players may also find curved monitors more immersive for gaming, so if one has the option between a flat-screen monitor or a curved screen, curved is likely the way to go....

This article will discuss the benefits of active relaxation and different techniques. Benefits of Active Relaxation The goal of active relaxation techniques is to decrease the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for increasing arousal, stimulation of body systems, and stress. Active relaxation techniques focus on inducing a relaxation response, which can help: Reduce stress and anxiety Decrease pain Improve mood Lower blood pressure Control heart rate and breathing Decrease muscle tension Active Relaxation Techniques You can use several active relaxation techniques to help manage stress and increase relaxation....

The Call of Duty publisher has been in a tough spot lately, frequently being the source of controversy and often placed in a negative light as more details emerge about the company’s inner workings. Almost exactly one year ago, Activision Blizzard was sued by the state of California over a multitude of workplace violations which eventually spawned the unionization efforts of Raven Software QA workers. Amid a major lawsuit and ongoing worker strikes, Microsoft announced its plan to acquire the company and bring its many studios under the Xbox brand....

This Endowment, along with other charitable donations by Activision Blizzard, fall under the categorization of Corporate Social Responsibility. This umbrella includes money “given back” from the corporation to the community, attempting to contribute to philanthropic or charitable works. Activision Blizzard recently hired Brian Bulatao, former Under Secretary of State Management under Trump, to manage its Corporate Social Responsibility. RELATED: Activision Blizzard Shareholder Criticizes CEO Bobby Kotick’s Salary This is not the first time Activision Blizzard has hired from a controversial political administration, but this case does merit special attention....

Activision Blizzard has been the parent company of Raven Software–known for Star Wars: Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast, Quake 4, and its heavy involvement in the Call of Duty franchise– since it acquired exclusive publishing rights for the developer’s games in 1997. Right before the holiday season last year, Raven laid off 12 temp workers from the QA department without warning, prompting employees of both Raven and Activision Blizzard to strike in solidarity with the terminated workers....

As part of a quarterly call on behalf of Activision, CEO Bobby Kotick suggested that the days of consoles outdoing each other are long gone, replaced in favor of platforms that provide persistent online communities. Amidst jabs at Nintendo’s new console and the PSN down time, Kotick revealed that Activision has made more than half of their revenue for 2011 through digital sales. With map packs like the recently released Escalation, Activision is able to not only keep their online community for Black Ops going, but also continue to profit from them....

The Think Like a Man star, whose full name is Terrence Jenkins, was followed to his home in the Los Angeles suburb of Sherman Oaks, where he found himself blocked in by a silver Jeep Cherokee carrying four masked men, according to KTTV. Former BET and E! News host Jenkins, who had a passenger in his car, was then reportedly ordered out of his vehicle. His car was shot at as he sped away....

The condition is caused by inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. The symptoms can be very unsettling, but because ADEM resembles several other neurological disorders, an accurate diagnosis may take up to a few weeks. Most people who have an episode of ADEM recover with minimal long-term deficits after getting treatment. Symptoms The symptoms of ADEM begin suddenly and are often preceded by an infection, but this is not necessarily the case....

Vanderbilt athletic director David Williams said Franklin told him Thursday afternoon that he has not taken a job at another school, according to the Associated Press. Earlier Thursday, CBSSports.com's Bruce Feldman reported that Franklin's hiring was imminent. MORE: Petrino to Louisville | Top coaching jobs | Top 10 teams for 2014 Vanderbilt defensive end Caleb Azubike confirmed what Williams said. Azubike told The Tennessean that Franklin had not made a decision and was still considering his options....

“I’ve read several stories suggesting that that’s something that the league wants, this notion of two super teams, that it’s a huge television attraction,” Silver said Tuesday during a wide-ranging media conference. “I don’t think it’s good for the league, just to be really clear. I will say whoever is the prohibitive favorite, try telling that to the 430 other players who aren’t on those two teams.” MORE: Where every free agent landed...

On Monday night, it was the Thunder who stayed hot. Steven Adams scored 21 points, Russell Westbrook added 18 and the Thunder routed the Pistons 110-83. “I thought we played a very complete game,” Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan said. “There were things we could have done better, but I’m pleased that we went on the road and played this well against a very good team.” Paul George added 17 points for the Thunder, who are 15-3 since losing their first four games....