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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in ‘Forever'
"You just have to open your heart and say, 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain.' Even if I get hurt again, it'll still be worth it — to live, to experience, to love," says Meagan Good, sharing one of the poignant takeaways she hopes viewers embrace from her Lifetime movie, Terry McMillan Presents: Forever. In the film, Good portrays Carlie, a resilient police officer, cancer survivor, and single mother of two who finds herself opening up to a second chance at love when she meets Johnnie, played by Taye Diggs. Johnnie, a military veteran. He falls deeply in love with Carlie, helping her rediscover the possibilities of connection and healing. More from GoldDerby 'Eureka Day' playwright Jonathan Spector talks vaccine debates, vicious comment sections, and 'the failure of a utopia' Breakout star Owen Cooper admits 'Adolescence' was 'very out of my comfort zone' Keanu Reeves gets his wings in 'Good Fortune' teaser, Taron Egerton sees 'Smoke,' and today's other top stories For Good, portraying Carlie was both meaningful and deeply personal. "My father was LAPD for 26 years," she shares. "I had recently gone through a divorce myself. I'm in a space now where I really want to be a mother. And then, ultimately, my uncle passed away from cancer." Having recently experienced her own new chapter of love with her husband, Jonathan Majors, Good found herself drawn to Carlie's journey. "I wanted to discover it with her," she explains. "There are parts of her story that I understand so intricately. I wanted to bring it to life in a way that empowers women, makes them feel strong and hopeful, and inspires them to believe in love again. To believe in everything life has to offer in every season — and to embrace it unapologetically." Reuniting with Diggs was also a perk. "I love Taye," Good says. "Taye and I did Kevin Hill years ago. I ended up playing the baby's mom on Kevin Hill when I was 24 years old. He's such a wonderful burst of light and energy — and an incredible actor. To be able to play with him and do all this heavy stuff — it's fun to do that with someone who has a very pure, optimistic, kind of childlike heart. At the same, Taye knows how to decompress and have a little fun." After Carlie recovers from cancer and Johnnie forms a close bond with her daughters, the police officer is fatally shot during a convenience store robbery. "It was shocking!" Good exclaims about reading the script. "I burst out crying. I wasn't expecting that. I'm not even watching this, I'm reading it!" "I just thought, life can often be like that," she continues. "We try to shy away from it because we don't want to think that way — we don't want to be afraid and we don't want to worry about it, but life does often happen in ways that we just don't anticipate. But what's important is, had she not said, 'You know what? I'm just going to try this love thing again,' she wouldn't have had someone to be by her side when she was going through her cancer diagnosis and ultimately beating it. She wouldn't have had the love, which turned out to be the greatest love in her entire life, before she passed." SEE Taye Diggs on getting his groove back in 'Forever': 'This role was very therapeutic for me' Good says her father, a veteran like Johnnie, had his own shocking reaction at the film's premiere. "My dad was in Vietnam," she shares. "After Vietnam he was a police officer. And we don't talk about Vietnam often, but I understood Johnnie's experience, because my dad, with PTSD and things that my mother would tell me — it deeply affected him. The one time I asked him about Vietnam he didn't say anything. He immediately choked up — and I'd never seen my dad cry before." "So, understanding Johnnie's story, I don't know why it didn't occur to me to warn my dad that was going to happen. It surprised him and I felt really bad about that. But I just realized how important it is to tell the truth in a story and to be as honest as possible because there's healing involved in that." Good, who also serves as a co-executive producer on Forever, says she has a clear vision for the kinds of films she wants to bring into the world. Collaborating with Terry McMillan, the acclaimed author of one of her all-time favorite movies, Waiting to Exhale, was an absolute thrill for her. "It was super powerful to see as a child," she recalls. "I grew up in Santa Clarita, where we were one of one Black family until probably junior high. And seeing [Waiting to Exhale], I remember thinking, 'Oh, these are women that look like me who are in all these different phases of life, who have all these different personalities, and different versions of what strength is. They're navigating life experiences that are unique in general to women, but also to women of color.' That film was mind-blowing to me. I had never seen anything like it. It helped shape me as a woman and the way I look at the world." Good also discusses her work on Prime Video's comedy series Harlem, her passion for directing, an upcoming collaboration with Tyler Perry, and her next film titled The Empty Nester. Watch the full video interview above. Terry McMillan Presents: Forever is available on VOD and is expected to air again on Lifetime later this summer. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'The Better Sister': Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks on their 'fun partnership' and the 'satisfying' killer reveal The Making of 'Beast Games': Behind the scenes of Prime Video's record-breaking competition series TV Documentary panel: 'Brats,' 'Chef's Table,' and 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band' Click here to read the full article.
NDTV
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Harley-Davidson Breakout Review; Power And Presence Galore
If you pick up a dictionary and look for the meaning of 'Breakout', you will find that it means 'a forcible escape', say from a prison. Or it can mean something which found sudden and massive success. But the Harley-Davidson Breakout that you see here, well, the name suits it because it is an escape from traditional Harley design and so, a breakout. I rode this motorcycle for a few days and it is difficult to not fall in love with it, despite its obvious flaws. Harley-Davidson Breakout: Design Alright so, one of the biggest draws of owning any Harley-Davidson motorcycle is the way it looks. And the story is the same yet different with the Breakout. Same, because the kind of presence and visual appeal that this motorcycle has is unlike anything on the road. And why is it different because, the way the motorcycle looks is a huge departure from how other Harley Softail motorcycles look. The 21-inch front wheel, raked out front end, a custom-looking LED headlight, and tear-drop shaped fuel tank make for a distinct design. In the middle, down below, you have this vast expanse of gleaming chrome and the two-into-two exhaust, which just looks so heavy metal. At the rear you see the off-set number plate and the chopped fender which shows off that massive 240 section tyre in all its glory. The other highlight is the 'Heavy Breather' air filter which sticks out, but not like a sore thumb. The Harley-Davidson Breakout looks more like a custom motorcycle than a model that would have rolled off an assembly line. I absolutely love the way it looks. Harley-Davidson Breakout: Features Now the Breakout gets a decent set of features, which include ABS and traction control along with a small negative LCD screen mounted on the handlebar, which shows all the required info, although it is a bit difficult to read under bright sun. Harley-Davidson Breakout: Ergonomics Sitting on the motorcycle is quite easy, since the seat height is a scant 665 mm. You seat low and you reach out to the handlebar, which is nice and wide. The footpegs are placed forward like it is on a cruiser. But if you were to drag it out of a parking lot, you will need solid strength because it weighs in at 310 kg. But does it disappear on the move? We are about to find out. Harley-Davidson Breakout: Engine Specifications It gets a 1,923 cc V-Twin also called the Milwaukee-Eight 117, which refers to the cubic-inch capacity. The behemoth of an engine is air-cooled, and it makes about 102 hp at 5,020 rpm along with putting out a mind-blowing 168 Nm at a relatively low 3,500 rpm. To put that into perspective, the Tata Nexon petrol, with a 1.2-litre engine makes 170 Nm at up to 4,000 rpm. Harley-Davidson Breakout: Performance Riding the Breakout literally makes you feel like the king of tarmac. The motorcycle pulls like a freight train. The sheer ferocity with which the motorcycle accelerates is something that you need to experience in order to believe it. You do feel vibrations on the handlebar and the footpegs but there is nothing that feels overly intrusive, except the loose fuel filler cap, which was sort of annoying. Also, shifting gears feels like an occasion. The metallic clang, with which the gear slots, well, to me, it feels satisfying. And if cruising at triple digit speeds is something that you like, the Breakout can do that with relative ease. Harley-Davidson Breakout: Ride & Handling Despite its sheer size and weight, it is not like you will be left with a sour taste as far as dynamics is concerned. The suspension is surprisingly decent, more so than the current crop of 650 cc motorcycles from Royal Enfield, I daresay, and yes, the motorcycle does take some time to lean, but when it does, you will start scraping your footpegs within no time. And don't expect to change directions on a dime, of course. One also has to be careful while negotiating big bumps, because I did end up scraping the underbelly a couple of times. The ground clearance is hilariously low at 115 mm. Now, if you want to go long distances on the Breakout, you will have to be mindful of the windblast which will surely play spoilsport about a couple of hours into the ride, unless your backside is not protesting already and your fingers aren't feeling tired from the pulling in the heavy-set clutch lever. Harley-Davidson Breakout: Price and Rivals VO This is the 2024 model of the Breakout and it is priced at Rs. 31 lakh (ex-showroom). While the 2025 model is listed on the company website, the price is yet to be announced. Yes, the Breakout is definitely expensive considering that you can buy the Ducati Diavel V4 for Rs. 27.2 lakh and the Triumph Rocket 3 for Rs. 22 lakh, both being significantly cheaper. Harley-Davidson Breakout: Verdict Riding the Harley-Davidson Breakout is an event. It has exceptional street presence and incredible pose value. The best part is the happy 'king of the world' feeling that it offers when you ride it. Because you know that all eyes are going to be on you. If you are a Harley owner or plan to own one, the Breakout in particular, then all the inherent flaws and that hefty price tag won't make a difference to your purchase decision. Photography: Rakesh Singh
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch Josh Freese Rip a ‘Monkey Wrench' Solo at Last Public Gig With Foo Fighters
Josh Freese, the Foo Fighters drummer brought in to fill the vacancy left by the late Taylor Hawkins, revealed Friday, May 16, that he'd been let go from the band. Freese spent about two years with the group, much of that on the road as the Foos supported their 2023 album, But Here We Are. Freese's last proper show with the Foo Fighters came at the very end of the band's 2024 'Everything or Nothing at All Tour,' which wrapped Aug. 18 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Per usual, the setlist was packed with plenty of hits from throughout the Foo Fighters' catalog, and there were a few moments where Freese got to show off his chops. More from Rolling Stone Foo Fighters Part With Drummer Josh Freese Ed Sheeran Previews Collaboration With Dave Grohl, John Mayer Watch Dave Grohl Get Funky With LCD Soundsystem Cover His drumming propelled the band through the breakdown of their There Is Nothing Left to Lose track, 'Breakout.' But even bigger was the furious drum solo he unleashed at the end of the Foo Fighters' performance of their 1997 classic, 'Monkey Wrench.' While the Seattle gig was Reese's last public concert with the Foo Fighters, he did take the stage with them one more time. Per the band played a private party for businessman and Anaheim Ducks owner, Henry Samueli, on Sept. 6 at the House of Blues in Anaheim (the party was referred to as 'Henrypalooza'). Unsurprisingly, there aren't a ton of videos online from the gig, but one clip finds the Foo Fighters covering a bit of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman,' while another features a snippet of the band's rendition of 'Best of You.' Freese actually would have played one more show with the Foo Fighters later that month at the Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut, but the band ended up canceling their headlining set. This decision was made not long after Dave Grohl revealed that he had fathered a child outside of his marriage. In announcing his departure, Freese said the Foo Fighters had told him they were going 'in a different direction with their drummer.' The drummer said that 'No reason was given, adding: 'Regardless, I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band. In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I've never been let go from a band, so while I'm not angry — just a bit shocked and disappointed.' A rep for the Foo Fighters declined to comment further. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Buzz Feed
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
30 Products For Bored Humans Who Want To Try Something New
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Come on. Admit it. You've always kind of wanted to churn your own fancy butter. 1. A pickling starter kit complete with everything you need to start fermenting small batches of INFINITE delicious things, from the traditional cucumbers and onions to yummy sauerkraut and kimchi to adventurous watermelon and mango 😋 . (If you've never had pickled mango before ... THANK ME LATER.) Promising review: "Perfect for a newbie like me! I've never fermented anything before. In fact, I'm quite a picky eater when it comes to food. I have recently come to learn so much more about fermented foods and how healthy they are for is, so I wanted to try it. I followed the cookbook instructions and my first batch of red cabbage was amazing! This kit gave me everything I needed to make my first batch and it was actually edible to me (remember … very picky eater) so it performed its job splendidly!" — Trisha Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in a larger kit). 2. A miniature arcade Atari so you can spend your day off in a time machine to the '80s — this itty bitty console is loaded up with ten playable retro-style games, including Pac-Man, Breakout, Asteroids, and more. Reviewers also mention how much they love giving them as gifts! Promising review:"I've put probably 10 hours in playing with this little system. It's an excellent little Atari clone, the screen is crystal clear, the games play exactly as expected, the sound is great the controller is a joy. This is an absolute must for anyone that loves retro games." — Doug Welyczko Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 3. "Pocket World," a stress relief coloring book for adults full of whimsical miniature Polly Pocket-esque worlds to color, with no two alike. I'm talking fairy gardens, tiny hygge-style living rooms, quirky restaurants, and more. Psst — Coco Wyo has a *ton* of other cozy stress relief coloring books with different themes in their Amazon storefront! Another psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon for $9.59! Promising review:"One of my favorites ever!!! The idea is perfect, and the pages are all unique and fun to color, with no repetition, and the details aren't too tiny. Great for anxiety if you're doing coloring for mental health. (I hate the pages that are just tiny patterns repeated endlessly. Makes my anxiety worse.)" — Ezra Johnson Get it from Amazon for $7.99. 4. And a "Through The Seasons" Reverse Coloring Book, which is a newer edition of the original Reverse Coloring Book that took the internet by storm — reviewers swear by this easy, calming artistic outlet to help ease their anxiety, relieve stress, and unleash their inner creativity without taking up too much brainpower. For those new to the concept — Instead of adding the color to these, you add the lines to create images within the colors. Sort of like a Rorschach test, but make it whimsical. Check out a TikTok of the reverse coloring book in action. Promising review: "Kendra Norton's beautiful art books, Reverse Coloring books, have changed my world! My whole life, I thought I was not creative and had zero artistic ability. Now, this has become my favorite form of artistic expression. I turn on music and/or an audiobook and allow myself to go for an adventure outside of my mind, beyond my mind, if you will. T his has become my favorite way to process through difficult emotions and experiences I'm working through." — K. DeWitt Get it from Amazon for $8.29. (Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 5. A low-maintenance little beginner's crochet kit complete with everything you need to create Rexy, your new pocket-sized dino BFF. Promising review:"I am beyond impressed! The kit truly comes with everything you need to complete Rexy, from the yarn to the hook and even the stuffing. The yarn provided feels incredibly sturdy and pleasant to work with, making the whole crocheting process enjoyable. What really stood out to me is how cute and well-designed each item in the kit is. Rexy is absolutely adorable, and I loved watching this little dino come to life as I crocheted. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding project, this kit is perfect!" — Lior mealem Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (and check out a ton of other beginner options on the Amigo Rumi storefront!). 6. A cult-fave, high-quality 100-piece Dog Park Puzzle so full of adorable details that it's just going to be a constant stream of serotonin every time you push another piece into place. Reviewers love not just the whimsical art style, but the fact that it's so well-made that there's never any glare on the image or "puzzle dust" when they put it together. Antelope is a small business that specializes in high-quality, unique jigsaw puzzles. Promising review: "This was my first time putting a 1000-piece puzzle together myself. Once I sorted the pieces out in sorting trays (highly recommend), I thought maybe this was a bit much for me. I started it a week ago and worked a little bit each day. I really enjoyed this. The pieces are very good quality. The details and colors are outstanding. I was constantly discovering something new I hadn't noticed before. I'm actually kinda sad I'm done, but I'll pack it away and bring it out again in about six months and have fun all over again." — ScubaReader Get it from Amazon for $21.59+ (available in six other whimsical designs and in multisets). 7. A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay to let you finally follow your inner pottery dreams without all the mess and effort of taking classes. After you pull the clay out to shape it, it'll harden on its own — no oven or any effort required! From there you can leave it as is or paint over it for a fun vibe. Psst — a lot of reviewers use silicone or plastic molds to get specific shapes! Promising review: "It's honestly just a really nice material to work with! If you want to create things with clay, this is definitely a good choice! It's definitely not for professional use, but I feel like that's a given? I mean, it is Crayola. But all in all, great for those who want to use it for fun!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $10.96. 8. A gorgeous pastel paint-by-number you can get in all kinds of intricate, deeply satisfying patterns for anyone who is looking for an activity that pairs perfectly with a screen-free night in. Amazon, Each set comes with a detailed numbered outline, four brushes, and a set of numbered acrylic paints with extra to spare. Promising review: "Colorful and fun! This is the third paint-by-number I've done, and by far the most challenging. Lots of fine point detail, and the paint brushes included were adequate, unlike other PBN sets I've bought." — Emily cox Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 12 styles). 9. A sushi-making kit perfect for beginners or intermediate sushi makers, so you can finally mix and match the exact ingredients your adventurous heart desires. I'm definitely going to sushi jail for this, but I've started putting peanut butter in my avocado rolls. Don't knock it until you try it. Anyway, each kit comes with two sushi rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, a paddle, a spreader, and a PDF of instructions, including recipes for six popular rolls. Psst — if you REALLY want to level up your homemade sushi game, I highly recommend adding this truffle seasoning on Amazon for $10.99! It tastes so startlingly decadent. I've been ordering it for years to put on my avocado rolls and shiitake rolls when I order sushi. Promising review:"Received this the other day and the wife and I had our own sushi night at home...I did not realize there were two mats in the package which was a nice little surprise... everything is made of good quality materials, easy to use and a good fun activity for date night at home. I will be getting a few more as gifts for a few product, received it quickly and for the price you cannot go wrong." — Timothy J Stegner Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 10. A beginner's embroidery kit for adults, so you can have something soothing to do with your hands while you marathon yet another podcast full of murder, murder, and a side murder. (At least now your stitching will be tighter than the main suspect's alibi!) Each kit comes with a simple design, a cotton cloth, a bamboo embroidery hoop, a little scissor, colored threads, embroidery needles, and instructions, so you should be raring to go when it arrives! Promising review:"I've never done anything like this before ... but I like to try new things, and I've just recently moved and wanted to decorate my house with some handmade decor. This kit is a great value for the price! It came with the hoop, more than enough thread, and two needles! The printed pattern is very clear and easy to follow, and the little sheet of instructions on what stitch to use and how to do it is clear enough (and anything I don't understand, I just watch a tutorial on YouTube). I'm about three hours into the project already, and I didn't want to put it down last night." — Abby Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 19 different patterns). 11. A Stealth core trainer that turns exercising into a *game* so you can trick your body into working out by occupying your brain with the business of "stealth speed gliding" and "galaxy adventure," which are just two of the catchy games in this system that help work your core. Amazon Stealth Fitness is a small business that specializes in unique at-home fitness equipment. Here's what BuzzFeeder Mallory Mower says about this gizmo:"Getting a Stealth board was the very best thing that has happened to me during quarantine. Mixing the fun of games on your phone with the natural endorphins you get from exercising is, to put it lightly, genius. I have two in my home, and my husband and I compete daily to see who can last the longest. My favorite game is the paragliding challenge; he's into the planet-blasting space adventure. Nerd." Promising review:"Fantastic purchase to solve the boring plank exercises after a year of doing them. This has a quick, easy, simple hit-it-and-forget-it daily with a game, three-minute max, and great results. Much improved core strength, reduce lower back pain, and a high five from my doctor. Highly recommend this for those in need of core buildup and help to manage the time to fit this into a daily schedule." — James Corey Get it from Amazon for $129. 12. An "Everyday Mindfulness"-themed word search book full of unique, relaxing puzzles designed to keep you engaged without stressing you out. Amazon, Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for! It lays flat to easily complete the word search and not have to fight with the book. There are different types of puzzles, and some have extra secret searches! It's great for the slow days at work!! I will definitely be buying more of these word searches!" — Roy Y Hahn Get it from Amazon for $11.68. 13. Or Murdle, Volume 1, a true essential for anyone who relaxes to true crime podcasts or Only Murders in the Building. The book is full of murder 100 mystery-themed logic puzzles with four different levels of difficulty that you can do solo or with pals, and in order or out of order (although if you do it in order, you get the full scoop on Deductive Logico and Inspector Irratino, whose hilarious misadventures guide you through the book). The best part?? Once you finish "Murdling," you can use your sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books! Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for awhile!" — Liz Gately Get it from Amazon for $10.25. 14. A mushroom growing kit that grows right there in the packaging, so you can add some sweet, sweet umami flavors to all your favorite dishes by sautéing, roasting, or air frying them up. Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food. Check out a TikTok of the mushroom kit in action. Promising review:"This product has been so much fun to watch! I followed the directions, exactly as written, and the mushrooms began growing within 3–4 days. I will say that I did soak them for close to 10 hours before putting them back in the box to grow and I believe this helped a ton. I also kept the box inside by a window with the blinds closed in order for them to get indirect sunlight. The mushrooms grew tremendously for almost a week before they started to shrink so I clipped them to cook with and they were DELICIOUS! This was such a fun product and process to watch." — Steph A Get it from Amazon for $19.97. 15. A set of cat-themed tarot cards purrrfect for first-timers, complete with a guide on how to pull the cards and how to interpret them. You'll be doing readings for everyone from yourself to your BFF to your actual cat, by the end of the week. Promising review:"Honestly, I saw this tarot deck and thought I needed this for ha ha's. But man. This deck's images are hilarious. It's so much fun, and I felt so drawn to it as soon as it was in my hands. I am smitten over these kittens. 😍 10000% worth the purchase!" — Kathryn Prouty Get it from Amazon for $17.45. 16. A beginner's guide to calligraphy that is far more thorough and specific about technique and ink types than other versions, and will have you writing inspirational messages to your friends and drafting fancy invitations to your dog's birthday party in NO time. Paper Peony Press is a Texas-based boutique publishing company that specializes in purpose-driven books. Promising review:"I've tried several instructional books on hand lettering. This book is the best by far. I won't say the names of the other books, but suffice it to say they are all at the top of the list when you search for hand lettering. It is the only book that gives practice for the base strokes and also discusses posture and how to hold the pen, and at what angle to the paper. It is also a lovely book to work with; nice artwork/illustrations. I recommend this book to other beginners out there!" — Karen Rorick Get it from Amazon for $24.98. 17. Yardzee, a jumbo dice game that boldly asked, "What if we took Yahtzee and made it ginormous?" This set includes six (lightweight!) giant dice, a storage bucket, and double-sided scorecards to play over 20 ridiculously fun outdoor games with the whole fam. Bonus: reviewers mention using it as game room decor when it's not in use, since it has such an elevated look! Swooc Games is a small business that specializes in unconventional, giant games for home and outdoor use. Promising review: "Our family loves Yahtzee, but Yardzee was so much more fun! It is like a giant lifesize game. It was so much fun to play outside as a family. We had ages 7–65 playing and enjoying the game. As a homeschooler, I also love that it sneaks in math and writing." — The Waldock Way Get them from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in two dice sizes). 18. The 369 Method Manifestation Journal, which you may find helpful not just for setting plans to achieve your goals, but to better help define them for yourself. The journal explains the "Law Of Attraction" method for manifesting, and gives you 12 weeks of space to help make your goals a reality, with lines to write your manifestations three times in the morning, six in the afternoon, and nine at night. Amazon Promising review:"This book is exactly what I needed to start my journey to a better life in 2024. This journal helped me write down my goals and mentally practice a positive outlook. I am excited for the journey ahead." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $7.79. 19. Hues And Cues, a DELIGHTFUL party game that's easy and fun to play no matter how well you know the other players. It comes with a board of 480 color swatches — the aim of the game is to make your friends guess which color swatch you're looking at with either one-word or two-word clues. Whoever gets the closest to the color in each round gets the most points! Emma Lord/BuzzFeed I played this at a friend's apartment with a mix of people I did and didn't know, and we all had a BLAST. It was a fun opportunity for us to reference hyper specific things when trying to lock down a specific shade (if memory serves, "zombie Barney" and "aggressive banana" were ones that got thrown around) and to get to know each other's tastes and ways of looking at the world. The rules and scoring system are super easy to learn, too, so there wasn't a big hurdle getting everyone on board. I highly recommend for some good, wholesome, often laugh out loud party fun! Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 20. A Gaiam starter set for yoga complete with all the basics, including a yoga mat, a yoga block, and a stretching strap, so you can tune into free yoga classes you gain access to with the set. Achieving mindfulness and flow in a chaotic world? Bring it om. Promising review:"I am not very limber and I have chronic spine issues, so having a block and strap was essential for me to do yoga. Before using this, I always ended up hurting myself or feeling bad about myself because I couldn't complete the stretches and would just give up. This kit made everything go so smoothly; I can adjust the block or the strap to help me stretch without hurting myself (or falling over). And I highly recommend the sitting techniques in the DVD as well as the meditation." — blightheavy Get it from Amazon for $29.98. 21. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a DEEPLY beloved, fast-paced card game suitable for kids and adults that will have everyone in fits of high-stakes giggles in no time. Bonus: each game only lasts 10–15 minutes, so you can go one or a few rounds depending on how much time you've got together. Amazon Dolphin Hat Games is a small business that specializes in family-friendly card games. Okay, so the rules: you divvy up all the cards equally, and then all the players take turns putting down cards that have different illustrations on them, saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza" in order. If the card put on the table matches the word that's being said in that moment, whoever slaps a hand down on the card first gets all the cards under it. You keep playing until someone comes in possession of all the cards (or until you all start craving tacos and pizza so much you drive yourselves to the nearest combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell). Promising review: "I got this as a family gift for Christmas and we have been loving it! It's easy to learn, quick to play, and so much fun. So much laughing, screaming, just really great family fun." — K Get it from Amazon for $9.84. 22. Oprah's The Life You Want: 100 Questions Everyone Should Ask," a set of conversation cards to help you start thoughtful conversations with friends and families to help you connect and make meaningful memories out of your time together. Amazon This was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things for 2024 — check out more of Oprah's picks on Amazon's gift shop! The one hundred questions are often open-ended and thoughtful, like "What would it take to feel truly rested?" and "What doorway is open to you?" making it an ideal set of cards for journal prompts, too! Get it from Amazon for $34.95. 23. A teensy DIY cheese kit with everything you need to learn to make four batches of farmer's cheese and live your most delicious life in a half hour. Urban Cheesecraft/Etsy Urban Cheesecraft is an Oregon-based Etsy shop established in 2009 that specializes in make-your-own cheese kits in a variety of cheeses, including vegan options. Each kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, flake salt, instructions, and "email support for life" — all you need is milk (and a mouth to consume it all). Promising review:"These kits are great gifts for the cheese lover and the person 'who's already got it all.' The packaging looks nice and gift-worthy and it's a perfect price range. I love that the recipient gets an experience as well as a tangible product and I can personally attest that the actual process is easy." — amyleannbohner 24. A beginner-friendly diamond painting coaster set perfect for anyone who has ever thought to themselves, "You know what the only thing better than cat coasters would be? Glittery cat coasters." The universe has delivered. Promising review:"The designs and colors are the same as shown on Amazon. Finished coasters sparkle, and the vibrant colors create eight very cute cats. There were plenty of beads to complete the project, and adhesion was excellent. Letters and numbers were sharp and easy to follow. I am delighted with these coasters." — PackLeaderJ Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five styles). 25. Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions, a bartender-beloved book for beginner- to intermediate-level cocktail enthusiasts that breaks down six iconic "root" cocktails — the old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whisky highball, and flip — to show you how to improvise and riff your own creations based on what combos work with the ingredients you have. Amazon Check out a TikTok of the cocktail book in action. Promising review:"This book has easily become one of my favorites. Great base knowledge and would recommend to anyone seeking to further educate themselves on spirits and cocktails. Even the first few pages is full of useful information. Purchase this for yourself or even as a gift. I cannot say enough good things about this book." — Adriana Get it from Amazon for $19.12. 26. A compact, travel-friendly microwave flower press kit so you can preserve the beauty of the flowers you find on your adventures no matter where you roam, and keep them in a little flower press journal to admire. This is unique from other methods because the microwave makes it a minutes-long process instead of days, and helps preserve the vibrant colors! Microfleur is a small business that specializes in unique flower-pressing products. Promising review: "Such a unique and easy-to-use product. I preserve dried flowers in resin, and this has been such a time saver. In literally minutes, you have a perfectly preserved flower. I've never had any burned or overcooked flowers doing it this way and it definitely beats pressing them in a book. I can't wait to buy these as gifts for a few other plant lovers in my life." — Jessie Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 27. A beginner's wood carving kit to get you started on an oh-so-satisfying, soothing hobby, so you can start gifting your loved ones with carved bluejays and cardinals in no time. Each kit includes two wood carving blocks (one cherry and one basswood), a carving knife, sharpening supplies, a template, and three types of sandpaper. Promising review:"The company is very supportive and their kit is great. It has everything you need to start working with wood. Additionally, I have really appreciated the professionalism and customer service received from them." — Sam Get it from Amazon for $32.99. 28. A set of washable paints for all of the fun of a good colorful mess with none of the consequences — these paints come right off skin and machine washable clothing, no muss or fuss. Reviewers swear by them for decorating everythingto good old-fashioned fingerpainting. Psst — a lot of parents use this to get painted impressions of babies' hands and feet, since it's so easy to wash off! Promising review: "This paint is great because I can let my kids really express themselves artistically because I know it will all wash off clothes and surfaces. I highly recommend for parents, teachers, babysitters, or anyone else looking for a good, but washable paint." — Brittany Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.29. 29. A "Winning Fingers" flashing cube game beloved by kids and adults alike — it lights up on all sides for four different types of quick-coordination games involving speed and memory that are super easy to learn, but will give you hours of game play trying to beat your top scores. Psst — parents highly recommend these for road trips, especially because it's not super loud! Amazon, Promising review: "Great game. It takes the best of Simon, the Rubiks Cube, Bop It, and anything else and throws it into one beautiful little brick. My girls fight over it, and that's only after I'm done using i t. Great great game, might as well get one for each kid. This is the kind of stuff that kids should be tinkering with over screen time. Nice job on this product." — CharlesF11 Get it from Amazon for $21.99. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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06-03-2025
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Red Sox prospects Anthony, Campbell and Mayer headline Spring Breakout rosters
NEW YORK (AP) — Boston's Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer headline the prospects participating in the Spring Breakout from March 13-16. The 30 big league organizations released their rosters Thursday for the second year of the Breakout. There will be 16 games at spring training camps in Florida and Arizona. Anthony, 20, had an .894 OPS with 18 homers, 65 RBIs and 21 steals in 119 games at Double-A and Triple-A last year. Campbell, 22, had a .330 average, .439 on-base percentage and .997 OPS with 20 homers, 77 RBIs and 24 steals in 115 games at three levels. Mayer, 22, hit .307 with an .850 OPS in 77 games with Double-A Portland. Cleveland's breakout roster includes Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in last year's amateur draft. Selected players must have rookie status: no more than 130 at-bats, 50 innings pitched or 45 days on an active big league roster. ___ AP MLB: The Associated Press
