Today we visit with Skye P Marshall, currently stars opposite Academy Award winner Kathy Bates on CBS's highly acclaimed one-hour drama series MATLOCK. We will talk about her performance in Qasim Basir's independent feature TO LIVE & DIE AND LIVE alongside Omari Hardwick, Amin Joseph, and Corey Hardrict.
TRAILER: https://youtu.be/19Zlvmn
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Splurge
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
More and more parents are letting their kids take the reins when it comes to planning family vacations—and it’s paying off. A recent survey of 2,000 American parents found that 22% have allowed their children to plan the entire trip. The result? Happier families. In fact, 82% of parents reported their best vacations occurred when their kids had a say in the planning process. When children are involved, parents usually have them help plan activities (89%) and restaurants (54%). And kids love being involved, with 86% wanting to give more input and 53% expressing a desire to plan most of the vacation. Their dream trips often include meeting celebrities, visiting amusement parks, attending concerts, and enjoying beach days. While some children want to plan epic journeys across multiple states and countries, 40% prefer to explore destinations within their own country, favoring places like Florida, California, and Hawaii. And apparently, parents are embracing their children’s creativity: 84% said they are drawing inspiration from their kids’ ideas — and 88% are planning to bring some of those dream trips to life. By involving kids in the planning process, families feel they’re creating more memorable and enjoyable vacations for everyone.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Tom Felton is venturing back to Hogwarts. He’ll reprise his role as the platinum blonde villain ‘Draco Malfoy’ in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Broadway. He will join the show on Nov. 11 for 19 weeks. This marks Felton’s Broadway debut. It’s also the first time an original “Harry Potter” cast member has joined the stage production of “Cursed Child.” It takes place 19 years after the final Harry Potter novel. In the story, Draco — as well as ‘Harry’, ‘Ron’ and ‘Hermione’ — are grown up and sending their own children off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
An Austrian newspaper has come under fire after Clint Eastwood said an alleged interview with him published by the paper to mark his 95th birthday was “entirely phony”. In the interview, which was picked up widely by North American media, Eastwood criticizes a lack of fresh ideas in the film industry, saying “we live in an era of remakes and franchises.” In a statement, Eastwood said: “I can confirm I’ve turned 95. I can also confirm that I never gave an interview to an Austrian publication called Kurier, or any other writer in recent weeks, and that the interview is entirely phony.”
Russell Crowe, Jacob Tremblay, Shailene Woodley and Annabelle Wallis have signed on to star in “Unabom”, a new thriller on domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, to be directed for Netflix by Janus Metz. The pic follows Kaczynski (played by Tremblay)’s transformation from Harvard prodigy into the infamous Unabomber, who carried out a nationwide bombing campaign in the U.S. from 1978-95, killing 3 people and injuring 23.
DID YA KNOW!?
While we’ve been going all-in on fad diets and weight-loss drugs, a company in Japan has developed “a fizzy drink that morphs into jelly once it hits your stomach, making you feel full without piling on calories.” The drink, named “In Tansan”, uses a chemical reaction with your stomach acid to solidify into a jelly-like blob that traps carbonation — and fills you up. A news outlet reported that the drink keeps hunger away for about 2 hours. The texture is said to be “a little strange, like a slippery liquid with a jelly twist”.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
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A survey says that 16% of people of say they have been known to ask for a doggy treat when they go through the drive-thru.
When it comes to hiring, Indeed CEO Chris Hyams isn’t into asking the usual interview questions. Instead, he’s been asking one simple thing for the past 15 years: “Apple or Android?” It might sound like a casual icebreaker, but it’s actually his way of digging deeper. For him, it’s not about picking the “right” answer (or even the right phone, for that matter) — it’s about how job candidates think, explain their choices, and share a bit about themselves in the process. After asking the “Apple or Android” questions, Hyams says what follows is usually a 15-minute conversation that gives him insight into how people make decisions. By the way, most candidates say iPhone, often because they were put on a family plan while in high school. Others talk about the apps they love — or even what they’d change about the platforms — and that’s where he says it gets interesting. For Hyams, it’s not just about phones. It’s about curiosity, adaptability, and how someone thinks through long-term choices. So remember that next time you’re meeting a potential employer, and they start with what at first seems like a casual, off the cuff question.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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"If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball." – Patches O'Houlihan, "Dodgeball" (2004)
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ The world’s total number of insects is estimated to be a billion times greater than that of the human population.
✓ Kraft singles cannot be advertised as cheese, because USFDA standards state a food can only be identified as cheese if it contains “at least 51% real cheese”.
✓ Originally, the Eiffel Tower was to be erected in Barcelona, but the plan was rejected because citizens thought it was an eyesore.
✓ People who regularly play video games are faster at making real-life decisions.
✓ The human brain has the same consistency as tofu.
WEIRD NEWS
Tinder is testing a “height filter” that lets users set minimum and maximum height preferences for matches—but only if you’re a Platinum subscriber. The new height option popped up on Reddit and other forums, and appears in the Discovery section of the app. While Tinder has always let users filter by age, orientation, and distance, this marks a new level of customization—for a price. The premium tier starts at $39.99/month and also includes perks like priority likes, an interest filter, and the ability to message before matching. Tinder says it’s all part of helping people “connect more intentionally,” and stresses that this height filter is just a test, not a permanent change. It is supposedly meant to give users more control, without fully blocking out potential matches. But the move has sparked debate about at what point “intentional” starts to become “superficial.”
QUESTION OF THE DAY
In a survey, 60% of fathers said they are better than their own father at THIS. What is it?
Answer: Being a father
HEIDI HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL
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THE LIST
THE BEST SPORTS MOMENTS OF THE CENTURY – SO FAR:
1. Tiger Woods Wins the 2019 Masters: After a decade-long major championship drought and personal setbacks, he completed a remarkable comeback by winning the 2019 Masters, securing his 15th major title and reigniting global enthusiasm for golf.
2. LeBron James Delivers Cleveland’s First NBA Title in 2016: James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a historic victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit and ending Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought.
3. Usain Bolt’s 9.69-Second 100m: Bolt stunned the world by winning the 100-meter sprint in 9.69 seconds at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, celebrating before the finish line and setting a new world record with apparent ease.
4. Michael Phelps Wins 8 Golds at the 2008 Olympics: Phelps achieved the unprecedented feat at the Beijing Games, surpassing Mark Spitz’s 1972 record, and solidifying his status as the most decorated Olympian.
5. The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series: The Chicago Cubs ended a 108-year championship drought by defeating the Cleveland Indians in a dramatic 7-game series, culminating in a 10-inning Game 7 victory that captivated baseball fans. (And Harry Caray would have turned over in his grave – if his glasses didn’t get in the way!)
6. The Patriots’ 28-3 Comeback in Super Bowl LI: The New England Patriots, led by Tom Brady, executed the largest comeback in Super Bowl history by overcoming a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons, winning 34-28 in OT.
7. Kobe Bryant Scores 60 in His Final Game: In his final NBA game, Bryant delivered a vintage performance by scoring 60 points against the Utah Jazz, leading the Lakers to a comeback victory and ending his career on a high note.
8. Simone Biles Dominates the 2016 Olympics: Biles showcased her extraordinary talent at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning 4 gold medals and 1 bronze, and redefining excellence in women’s gymnastics.
9. Kawhi Leonard’s Buzzer-Beater Hits Every Part of the Rim: Leonard’s dramatic buzzer-beater in Game 7 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals bounced on the rim 4 times before dropping, propelling the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA title.
10. The Malice at the Palace: The 2004 brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills led to significant suspensions and reshaped NBA policies on player conduct and security.
GOOD NEWS
Strangers,
Nurses, And A Perfectly Timed Miracle
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