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https://nerdist.com/article/the-jim-henson-company-not-selling-studio-lot-to-the-church-of-scientology/

We don’t need fancy pollsters to tell us The Muppets have a higher favorability rating than the Church of Scientology. One group scores high and the other….does not. The massive difference in public opinion is why many were distraught over a recent report regarding the two groups. Last week Jeff Sneider of The InSneider wrote The Jim Henson Company was on the verge of selling its legendary studio lot on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles to the Church of Scientology. But don’t worry about Miss Piggy having to sit down for an audit anytime soon. The Jim Henson Company has said that is definitely not happening.

Deadline was the first to “suppress” the report The Jim Henson Company Lot will soon end up in the hands of the Church of Scientology. While the famous studio is up for sale, The Jim Henson Company released an official statement totally saying the controversial church is a possible buyer.

In regards to recent rumors about the sale of the La Brea studio lot, the Henson family is not in any business dealings with the Church of Scientology, and that organization is not in consideration as a potential buyer of the property. It is still the family’s intention to move The Jim Henson Company to a new location it can share with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, but at this time the family is not in escrow with any buyer.

The Church of Scientology owns many high-profile real estate holdings in Los Angeles. But Deadline says a church insider denied any discussions over the property.

The Henson family purchased the famous lot in 1999 and it has served as the company’s headquarters ever since. (Disney, who owns the rights to The Muppets and not the entire Jim Henson Company, does not own the lot.) The front of the studio pays homage to its famous past and present. The entrance features a statue of Kermit dressed as Charlie Chaplin’s The Tramp. That’s a nod to the lot’s original 1917 name, Charlie Chaplin Studios.

Who will ultimately end up buying the Jim Henson Company studio lot is unknown. Fortunately fans of The Muppets know it won’t be renamed for L. Ron Hubbard anytime soon.

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https://www.thenerdelement.com/2024/10/05/nfl-week-5-picks-and-week-4-prediction-updates/

Good evening, everyone! Today I want to discuss which picks I go correct and which ones I got wrong! So, let’s get started, shall we?! I predicted that the Vikings would beat the Packers 31-25, but the final score was 31-29 Vikings over the Packers. My prediction there was so close!!! I predicted that the Bucs would beat the Eagles 29-20, but the final score was 33-16 Bucs over the Eagles. I predicted that the 49ers would beat the Pats 34-21, but the final score was 30-13 49ers over the Pats. I predicted that the Ravens would beat the Bills 31-30, but the final score was 35-10 Ravens over the Bills. I predicted that the Lions would beat the Seahawks 31-21, but the final score was 42-29 Lions over the Seahawks.

I predicted that the Rams would beat the Bears 27-13, but the final score was 24-18 Bears over the Rams. I predicted that the Steelers would beat the Colts 34-17, but the final score was 27-24 Colts over the Steelers. I predicted that the Jets would eat the Broncos 35-17, but the final score was 10-9 Broncos over the Jets in a low scoring game. I predicted that the Cards would beat the Commanders 27-20, but the final score was 42-14 Commanders over the Cards in a blowout. Well, I should have never overestimated the Cards offense and underestimating the Commanders who have scored on every drive without punting the ball away and turning the ball over. I predicted that the Chargers would beat the Chiefs 23-20, but the final score was 17-10 Chiefs over the Chargers. I predicted that the Dolphins would beat the Titans 31-23, but the final score was 31-12 Titans over the Dolphins.

Overall, I have gotten 5 out of 11 picks correct!!!! Now, let’s get to the NFL week 5 picks, shall we?! The next game I will predict is the Jets @Vikings game. I think the Jets will beat the Vikings 24-21. The next game I will predict is the Ravens @Bengals game, the divisional rivalries. I think the Bengals will beat the Ravens 24-22. The next game I will predict is the Dolphins @Pats game, the divisional rivalries. I think the Pats will beat the Dolphins 31-13. The next game I will predict is the Bills @Texans game. I think the Bills will beat the Texans 34-27. The next game I will predict is the Raiders @Broncos game, the divisional rivalries. I think the Raiders will beat the Broncos 30-23. The next game I will predict is the Cards @49ers game, the divisional rivalries. I think the 49ers will beat the Cards 38-17. The next game I will predict is the Packers @Rams game. I think the Packers will beat the Rams 34-16. The next game I will predict is the Giants @Seahawks game. I think the Seahawks will beat the Giants 40-15. The next game I will predict is the Cowboys @Steelers game on Sunday night football. I think the Cowboys will beat the Steelers 28-14. The last game I will predict is the Saints @Chiefs game. I think the Chiefs will beat the Saints 42-24.

So, what do you guy’s think about the NFL week 5 picks?! I would love to hear your thoughts and comments are down below! Stay tuned for NFL updates.

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https://www.essence.com/beauty/probiotic-synbiotic-healed-my-gut-skin-health/

Comstock Images / Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated October 4, 2024

“Probiotic” is a buzzword in the wellness space commonly used to market fermented foods––think: kombucha, kimchi, and yogurt. Brands often misuse the under-regulated term to sell their products solely because fermentation requires microbes, like living bacteria, to ferment the food. But, this is only half of the truth. 

Prior to 2001, there were only 760 papers about probiotics. Now, research has conducted over 50,000 studies with “probiotic” in the title. The commercial market of probiotics is hitting a high, too, reaching nearly $60 billion dollars in 2023 and projected to reach over $100 billion by 2031. 

However, the actual definition of a probiotic defined by the UN/WHO expert panel is “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.”

While “all diseases begin in the gut,” according to Hippocrates, eating only fermented foods does not mean you’re consuming gut-healthy probiotics. So, I turned my kombucha addiction into taking Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. 

The gut is linked to conditions like type 2 diabetes, obesity, IBS, depression, and even cancer. It also controls the health of our skin through what is called the “gut-skin axis.”  While the skin microbiome isn’t as vast as the gut microbiome, its estimated trillions of microbial cells play a vital role in our skin’s defense against the environment, helping maintain homeostasis. 

From managing inflammation to skin type, texture, and adult acne, the daily synbiotic (containing both living probiotics and non-living prebiotics) has been the foundation of my diet for the past month. I ordered a 30-day supply of 60 capsules, which are arguably the most effective synbiotics on the market due to their double-capsule shell engineered to actually survive digestion and deliver potent strains to the colon.

Taking two capsules per day, I noticed gradual improvement in my skin’s health throughout the month. First of all, I had less breakouts. Relatedly, for the irregular pimples I did have, I experienced minimal inflammation which caused my hyperpigmentation to be less dark and easier to fade. I had a smoother texture and hydrated skin, even after frequent use of tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide, which helped regulate my oil production. 

As a beauty writer refusing to use buzzy topical formations––like “probiotic” eye creams and skin serums––to replace the verified whole-body benefits of potent strains (DS-01® has 53.6 billion AFU), taking oral supplements has proven to heal my body from the inside out.

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https://www.themarysue.com/best-shows-like-heartstopper-ranked/

If I don’t get more shows like Heartstopper, my ticker will stop ticking. Netflix has yet to renew the heartwarming show for a fourth season, and unlike Celine Dion, I don’t think my heart can go on without more. What will I watch in the meantime? These 10 best shows like Heartstopper should do the trick.

10. Genera+ion

Despite only lasting for one season, Genera+ion is one of the best ensemble shows to tackle queer themes. It’s about a group of queer high schoolers who help each other survive in their conservative town. Like Heartstopper, it’s a show about the importance of queer friendships, and how sometimes family is the one you choose, not the people you’re related to by blood.