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Pink Villa
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 7 Introduces Makoto; Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In 'Crossing Lines,' Stendhal slaughters a yakuza group using his 'Bloodcurdle' Quirk, with help from Kuin who wanted to get rid of her liabilities. Soga then confronts her, but gets ambushed and forcibly injected with Trigger. Haunted by memories of being ridiculed for his Quirk, he transforms. Koichi tries to intervene, and is paralyzed alongside Soga by Stendhal. Knuckleduster arrives, defeats Stendhal, and shatters his beliefs and mask. Though defeated, Stendhal reevaluates his ideology and escapes. He later disfigures himself and vows to purge corrupt elements of society with his new twisted conviction. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 7 will introduce Makoto, a sharp, older college student who offers to help Koichi as he risks failing his classes due to vigilante activities. In return, he will agree to act as her bodyguard during her research project. However, Makoto's chosen topic is none other than 'the vigilantes of Naruhata,' which will place Koichi in a difficult position. As she investigates the masked heroes, Koichi must protect her without revealing his identity, risking exposure with every step. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 7, titled 'Makoto/Truth,' is scheduled to air in Japan on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:00 pm JST. International viewers can expect it the same day, around 2:00 pm GMT / 7:00 am PT / 10:00 am ET, though regional differences may affect availability. In Japan, the episode will be broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Yomiuri TV, and streamed on ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Crunchyroll will stream My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episod e 7 internationally with subtitles. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates from the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime.
Buzz Feed
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
People Are Sharing The 'Modern' Names They Really Don't Like, And I'm Curious If Your Kid's Name Is On This List
Love it or hate it, but unique baby names are becoming more popular than ever. Netflix / Via It seems like there are so many babies who are named after places or things, and the spellings of traditional names have evolved extensively. I've rounded up 19 different responses below: 1. "Braxton is possibly the worst ~normal~ name I've ever heard. Why name a kid after false labour cramps?" – kootny 2. "Chasity. Did someone make that up? It is like someone's mother could not spell 'Chastity' and here we are." – visual_treat869 3. "Any names after luxury things. Chanel. Bentley. Mercedes. Ew. Ew. Ew." – hot-top2120 5. "Nevaeh. Backwards heaven. I can't stand it. It's not as original as you think. Stop it, people! No offense to those named that. It's not your fault." – Unlucky-Part4218 6. "Anything gun-related. Pistol, Colt, Remington, Trigger, etc." – TangerineLily 7. "Any girl's name that ends in 'ley' or 'leigh'...over it, haha." – limabean72 8. "Nicknames as first names — Bambi, Betty, Lexie, Teddy, Minnie." – sphvp 9. "Cash. Why are you naming your child after a currency?" 10. "Oliver. It was cute for a second, but now there are 10,000 million tweens running around called Ollie, and it's too much." – odd-goose-8394 11. "Aurora. Feels like a mouth full of marbles when I say it." – sunny_dayz247 12. "Oakley doesn't get enough hate. It's HIDEOUS." – siriuslytired 13. "Caitlyn, Caitlin, Kaitlynn, Kaitlin, Katelynn, etc. No chance of spelling it right, ever." – oilsuspicious3349 14. "Naming kids after random words or nature spots like Branch and Cove." 16. "Legend, saint, phenomenal, etc." – Ok_Blueberry_2843 17. "Cooper. It's a last name. And a barrel maker. Awkward when your kid goes to Cooper high school and his name is Cooper." – Separate-Swordfish40 18. " why??"
Telegraph
02-05-2025
- General
- Telegraph
I was struggling to make adult friends so I took a conversation class – here's what I learnt
We have forgotten how to talk to each other – and technology may be to blame. A new survey out today, conducted by The Week Junior, has found a quarter of families don't talk to each other over dinner, while an astonishing 77 per cent of us have our phones on the table while eating. And that's the families who do sit down to eat together – which only one in three actually do! Of course, these habits have a knock on effect as we grow up. If children aren't learning to converse with their parents, they'll struggle at school and beyond. Inevitably, if we're all glued to tech, then our conversation skills will fall by the wayside: we'll lose the ability to speak to each other and perhaps, even more importantly, listen. I can already feel that happening in my own life. Having moved to Cheltenham from the North West last year, I'm keen to make more local friends but struggling to delve beyond small talk and dive into something deeper. Existing friendships, meanwhile, have begun to shrivel: limited to a series of half-hearted texts, or catch-ups that go little beyond life's latest happenings. In short, I feel isolated. When I meet new people, I resort to the standard phrase much beloved by the Royals – 'And what do you do?' So I decided to see if I could improve my chatting skills by taking a course. Transformational Conversations is a pioneering short course run by the organisation Trigger Conversations. As founder Georgie Nightingall reveals, Trigger 'began out of [her own] frustration and sadness with the question 'So, what do you do?'' It's available as an online version, or three days in-person followed by four Zoom coaching sessions. I chose the latter. The course is divided into six modules and even includes topics such as mindset and identity, with methods I recognised from cognitive behavioural therapy. Coupled with Georgie's infectious enthusiasm – 'let go of doing things right, the main thing is to have fun!' – I found it an engaging deep dive into what makes conversations tick. These are the six skills I learnt along the way. How to improve your conversation skills Build rapport (and never say this phrase) Time spent in close proximity increases rapport but there are things you can do to accelerate it, from eye contact and smiling to having confidence and going first. Small talk is also great for building rapport, or maintaining it for existing relationships, and can act as a gateway to deeper conversation if used creatively, such as 'breaking the script', for example. This means trying to use a more imaginative and quirkier approach than 'What do you do' as an opener, or even answering this standard question by telling people what you do in your spare time, for example. On the course, my American classmate Daniel does that impeccably, responding to me asking 'What do you do?' by telling me he's currently studying improvisation and contemporary dance in his spare time. My other classmates included Claire – an amiable Londoner who joked her Liverpudlian husband had better social skills than her – plus Susi and Uwe, an endearing couple from Bavaria. Talk to strangers Studies show that even brief social exchanges with strangers can improve our wellbeing – and they can be interesting too, despite a tendency for us to undervalue such interactions beforehand. 'Everyone has a bit of gold… at least one thing to say that will surprise you, amuse you, horrify you, edify you,' is how author Joe Keohane explains it in his book The Power of Strangers. We also tend to underestimate how interested and caring strangers are towards our own 'deeper' admissions, so don't be afraid to share. You never know, that stranger could even become a future friend or partner. It's important to break out of our comfort zone and talk to people who may have different political views to us. In fact, such is our fractured society that, in 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared loneliness a global health concern. 'High rates of social isolation and loneliness around the world have serious consequences for health and wellbeing,' declared Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general. 'People without enough strong social connections are at higher risk of stroke, anxiety, dementia, depression, suicide and more.' Learn how to listen One module that taught this especially resonated with me. Entitled 'Deep listening', the name itself suggests that the art of good conversation lies not in speaking, but listening. It's amazing what people share when you shut up for a little longer. 'There are three common levels of listening,' Georgie tells us, turning to write them on her trusty flip chart. The first is 'listening to respond', where a listener tries to find common ground but then takes over with their own story ('oh yeah you went to New York? It's been a while since I've been. I have friends there actually…'). The second is 'listening for facts' like who, what and where. This can be useful initially, as the speaker feels heard and you're gathering information, but can soon feel akin to an interrogation – particularly if you're sharing nothing yourself. A dead end quickly looms. The holy grail is the third, listening for experience: what is the meaning for them? 'You pick up on elements like motivations, values, beliefs and emotions. Questions are often quite open,' explains Georgie. She writes down some examples – 'What was that like?, What does that mean for you?' – adding that statements like 'You seem to value beauty' also work well. 'You're trying to join the dots,' adds Georgie, 'and this leads to a deeper level of conversation'. Reflecting on this, I realise that I often linger in the first two modes of listening. I don't necessarily hijack the conversation but it quickly fizzles out if I don't know where to go after we've established common ground. And I do a lot of 'fact collecting', sometimes at the expense of sharing things myself. Craft a good question Crafting questions during a group exercise later that afternoon, I realised just how much nuance – and how many potential openings – there can be in one sentence. Our practice statement, 'I loved running along the Thames yesterday', prompts questions from 'How does running fit in your life?' to 'If you could run anywhere, where would you go?'. If you know how to ask, a conversation can have endless possibilities. Go beyond collecting facts and ask follow-up questions that explore someone's individual experience (for instance 'What was that like?'). You could also use empathetic techniques such as labelling ('It sounds like you feel/think/like/value…'). Plus, there is always mirroring (echoing back two or three key words, e.g. 'started volunteering') to encourage your conversation partner to delve deeper (a favourite technique, apparently, of the late Queen). Avoid interrupting Even looking like you're about to interrupt can be off-putting for the speaker, who might need time to find the right words. Exceptions apply, of course, for instance if you need to close the conversation or if you feel you aren't being given enough space to talk, in which case a pre-frame of 'sorry to interrupt' can be helpful before you jump in. End on a high If you liked a conversation and want to keep in touch, acknowledge what you enjoyed when saying goodbye, and see if there are ways to connect. For example, after a professional networking event, you might say 'I've really enjoyed our conversation, especially the part about X. Let's connect on LinkedIn and I'll see you at the event next month.' I stay in touch with Georgie and the group with four follow-up weekly Zoom calls afterwards, and a WhatsApp 'accountability' group to inspire consistent action. As Georgie says, while it helps to use the methods intentionally at first, they eventually become second nature. There's a real sense of kinship in the WhatsApp group, as we explore our struggles and celebrate our wins. Some days we feel unsociable, some conversations thrive as others fall flat, but that's OK, we all agree. To use a Strictly Come Dancing cliché, it's all part of the journey. Have I made any good friends in Cheltenham yet? No. But I have much greater faith that I will. After all, I now know how to better connect – and that makes all the difference.
Associated Press
01-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Syntech Launches Chronos 68 Rapid Trigger Magnetic Keyboard: Precision Meets Competitive Speed
SHENZHEN, China, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Syntech, a leading innovator in performance peripherals, proudly unveils the Chronos 68 Rapid Trigger Magnetic Keyboard - a premium gaming keyboard engineered for elite performance and designed to transition seamlessly between high-stakes gameplay and professional productivity. With its Premium-grade aluminum chassis and carefully curated accessories, including a magnetic dust cover and ergonomic wrist rest, the Chronos 68 makes a striking first impression. But its true power lies beneath the surface - this is a keyboard built to deliver competitive advantage at every keystroke. At the heart of the Chronos 68 is advanced magnetic-axis technology, offering adjustable actuation from 0.1mm to 3.5mm and a blistering 8000Hz polling rate for lightning-fast response. The Rapid Trigger mechanism resets keys the instant they're released, while Snap Tap intelligently prioritizes input, preventing command conflicts during intense gaming moments. What truly sets the Chronos 68 apart is its seamless customization system. Dedicated hotkeys give users instant access to the intuitive software interface, enabling effortless profile switching and real-time configuration. Whether toggling between work and play or fine-tuning in the middle of a match, users remain in control without skipping a beat. The companion software (available as both an app and web interface) empowers users to: For FPS and MOBA enthusiasts, Super Tap redefines what's possible - allowing up to four unique commands on a single key through nuanced press patterns. The typing experience is equally exceptional, featuring unique fully-enclosed switches that produce a signature Pebble Cavity Tone, while durable PBT keycaps deliver crisp, consistent feedback with every keystroke. About Syntech Syntech ( ) develops award-winning peripherals that bridge the gap between gaming performance and professional precision - empowering users to excel in every environment. Media Contact [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Syntech
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
UNDP and Trigger Team Up to Supercharge SDG Startups and Businesses with Smarter Investment and Support
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 April 2025 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a landmark partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration brings together UNDP's global innovation and finance expertise with Trigger's strength in sustainable and scalable investment solutions. Led by UNDP's Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the initiative called ''Origin' will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of impact investment opportunities for mission-driven startups and businesses, particularly those nurtured by UNDP's accelerator programmes. Based in Singapore, Trigger is a leading investment management firm committed to building impact-oriented financial ecosystems to tackle global challenges from climate action and poverty reduction to health and education. Through this initiative, UNDP and Trigger will co-develop infrastructure and strategies to help promising SDG-focused ventures and businesses reach scale and sustainability. Key areas of collaboration include: --> Designing and launching investment opportunities for SDG-aligned startups and businesses that will be guided by structured acceleration and incubation pathways; --> Creating a next-generation AI and Web3-powered digital platform to connect startups and businesses with investors and streamline collaboration; --> Building a comprehensive, interactive database of startups and businesses supported by UNDP accelerator programmes, enabling smart matchmaking between ventures, donors, and investors; --> Delivering tailored capacity-building programs, including training in SDG impact management, innovative financing, business development, and agile project design; --> Rolling out a Digital MBA programme and peer learning workshops to upskill business owners and enhance organizational readiness for investment. 'We're seeing enormous potential in SDG-aligned startups, but they often struggle to attract the right kind of investment or support,' said Robert Pasicko, Team Leader for AltFinLab at UNDP Europe and Central Asia. 'This partnership with Trigger is about bridging that gap—making it easier for impact investors to find and fund ventures solving real-world problems, while giving those ventures the tools and networks they need to thrive.' 'This partnership is a critical step toward redefining how impact capital is mobilized and applied,' said Goh Seh Harn, Founder and CEO of Trigger Asset Management. 'We are building an ecosystem where capital not only scales businesses but also fuels systemic change for people and the planet.' By combining UNDP's global development reach with Trigger's leadership in sustainable investment, the partnership is poised to support a new generation of investment-ready startups and businesses capable of delivering economically sustainable, and measurable social and environmental impact at scale. More information at
