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Michelle Rodriguez in Fast and Furious

Not only did they go to space in a car, but it looks like F9: The Fast Saga also saved movies. The ninth movie in the franchise (or tenth, if you’re counting Hobbs & Shaw) hit theaters this weekend and had the biggest box office draw since 2019. While most of 2020 was a wash for movies, there were some things that hit theaters in January through March that didn’t have that much of a box office draw.

So, F9 is the biggest since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and honestly, that feels right. According to Variety, the movie pulled in a $70 million opening weekend, and that’s what you get when the family is back together, baby. The movie, while very much in the world of absurdity that the franchise lives in, is exactly the kind of movie to get audiences back to the movies. It is high action, fun, and easily one of the best action series out there right now. So who wouldn’t want to go celebrate being vaccinated with F9? 

It feels nice to be writing about box office totals and people heading to the movies. For a while, no one knew if the movies would survive the pandemic, yet here we are, and I’m happy that one of the biggest movies ushering us all back in is F9: The Fast Saga. We did it all for Dom Toretto.

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June 29, 2021

Things We Saw Today: F9: The Fast Saga Brings in the Box Office Big Bucks

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Michelle Rodriguez in Fast and Furious

Not only did they go to space in a car, but it looks like F9: The Fast Saga also saved movies. The ninth movie in the franchise (or tenth, if you’re counting Hobbs & Shaw) hit theaters this weekend and had the biggest box office draw since 2019. While most of 2020 was a wash for movies, there were some things that hit theaters in January through March that didn’t have that much of a box office draw.

So, F9 is the biggest since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and honestly, that feels right. According to Variety, the movie pulled in a $70 million opening weekend, and that’s what you get when the family is back together, baby. The movie, while very much in the world of absurdity that the franchise lives in, is exactly the kind of movie to get audiences back to the movies. It is high action, fun, and easily one of the best action series out there right now. So who wouldn’t want to go celebrate being vaccinated with F9? 

It feels nice to be writing about box office totals and people heading to the movies. For a while, no one knew if the movies would survive the pandemic, yet here we are, and I’m happy that one of the biggest movies ushering us all back in is F9: The Fast Saga. We did it all for Dom Toretto.

(via AV Club, image: Universal Pictures)

Here are some other stories we saw out there today:

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June 28, 2021

6 Childhood Dynamics That Can Lead To Adult Anxiety

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Living with anxiety can often feel, for those who are affected, like tasks and situations that come so easily to others – things that are non- eventful – are such a struggle for them. “I feel like my brain is broken,” is something you might hear a lot from those who struggle with anxiety. They don’t understand why they notice what they notice, and fixate what they fixate on, while it feels like everyone around them just sort of skates through life. The smallest comment from a neighbor or feedback from a boss can leave their mind and body riddled with anxiety for days, interrupting their sleep, and even manifesting in physical ways such as stomach aches and teeth grinding.

 

The truth is that anxiety disorders rarely come from nowhere. Like many mental disorders dealt with as adults, anxiety comes from – you guessed it – childhood. At least that’s true in many cases. Traumatic experiences in adulthood can certainly lead to anxiety disorders, but for a lot of individuals, persistent and prevalent dynamics from their childhood are to blame. While it can feel futile saying, “This is my parents’ fault,” there can be some peace found in knowing that some situations would give anyone adult anxiety. It’s not just you. Here are childhood dynamics that have been proven to increase the risk of adult anxiety,

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Growing up in financial stress

Those who only face financial stress for the first time as adults might have the mental tools to combat that. Growing up in a stable and financially fruitful home gave them a solid foundation from which they could assess adulthood financial stress. But children who grow up in poverty don’t yet have the mental tools to distance themselves from the associated stress. The bills fall on their parents, sure, but the children internalize the constant stress their parents feel and express surrounding money. According to ScienceDaily, research shows that growing up in poverty increases both stress and feelings of helplessness in adults. A study even found that sons have a 40 percent likelihood of making the same type of income their fathers did, which doesn’t bode well for kids who grew up in poverty, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported. Participants in one study were asked to remember sequences of information. Those who grew up in poverty remembered much less information than the others in the group, showing that growing up in poverty can even impact one’s ability to absorb information.


June 28, 2021

Nintendo Baby Room Decor To Level Up Your Nursey

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We’ve found the best Nintendo Baby Room decor to level up your nursery. Whether it’s Pokemon, Super Mario, or Legend of Zelda these adorable decorations will inspire your gamer baby.

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Nintendo has been a significant staple in many people’s lives. From the nostalgia of the retro games to the anticipation of the new releases, it’s no wonder Nintendo is incredibly popular to date. We’ve already featured Pokemon baby clothes, Legend of Zelda baby clothes, and Video game baby clothes but a gamer family can’t stop there. With all the fantastic characters and beloved series that can be incorporated into designing and decorating rooms, why not have a special nursery for your newborn dedicated to the world of Nintendo? From Super Mario Bros, Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, Kirby, and all the Nintendo consoles there is an endless amount of creativity that can be (incorporated) into a beautiful and nerdy nursery. 

We have curated a perfect list of baby blankets, teethers, nightlights, art prints, and everything else needed to create a darling nursery room full of iconic characters and series to truly bring out the passion of gaming within!

Super Mario Bros Baby Room Decor

Super Mario Art Prints

Super Mario Art Prints

No baby nursery would be complete without beautiful art prints and decorations. These Super Mario art prints truly capture the essence of a Nintendo nursery! With favorite Nintendo characters featured in a gorgeous watercolor style of art. These digital downloads are in the size of 8 x 10 to curate the perfect art collage possible!

Yoshi Egg Nightlight

Yoshi Egg Nightlight

Let there be light with this super precious Yoshi Egg nightlight! It’s perfect for the many adventures ahead or being the guiding light next to the family while playing beloved Yoshi theme games like my personal favorite, Yoshi’s Story!

Super Mario Bros Zippered Diaper Pouch

Super Mario Bros Zippered Diaper Pouch

Pouches and bags are always useful for organizing. This Super Mario zippered pouch is great to keep diapers or bibs in. This pouch can also be machine washed as well for any messes throughout the day. Also perfect for any on the go travels as well.

Mink Bowser Baby Blanket

Mink Bowser Baby Blanket

Baby blankets are a necessity, and the softer the better! This bright and beautiful Bowser blanket is double sided with popular characters on the other side. Super soft with its mink fabric!

Super Mario Mystery Question Box Pouch

Super Mario Mystery Question Box Pouch

There are many familiar symbols and items in the Super Mario Bros games, and one particular is the mystery question box that you jump up and smack for goods at random. With this cube pouch, you can fill it with anything to save space in the room! It looks super awesome as a decoration, too. Fire Flowers, 1-Up Mushrooms,  Mini Mushrooms, Mega  Mushrooms, and Blue Shells not included.

Baby Princess Peach Plush Doll

Baby Princess Peach Plush Doll

Princess Peach of Mushroom Kingdom will be looking over your own nursery kingdom. The precious baby version of Princess Peach is perfect as a plush companion for your little one. With a portable size to bring along on any journeys but also ideal to display in the nursery.

Super Mario Bros and Yoshi Art Decor

Super Mario Bros and Yoshi Art Decor

Covering the walls of a nursery with beautiful art is a no-brainer, but when it’s of a super cute whimsical design of Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi it’s a definite must-have. Printed on gloss cardstocks and two different sizes to choose from.

Legend of Zelda Baby Room Decor

Legend of Zelda Master Sword Baby Rattle

Legend of Zelda Master Sword Baby Rattle

Your tiny hero is going to shake, shake, shake in style with this radical master sword baby rattle. This rattle is literally shaped and designed like the master sword itself! May also protect the baby during any adventures ahead.

Legend of Zelda Crochet Baby Dolls

Legend of Zelda Crochet Baby Dolls

If comfort and cute are what you’re aiming for, then these super adorable and beautifully handcrafted Legend of Zelda crochet baby dolls are perfect for having in the Nintendo Nursery. There are two dolls to choose from, Princess Zelda and the heroic Link, or you can have the set to truly have the Kingdom of Hyrule within the nursery.

Legend of Zelda Music Box

Legend of Zelda Music Box

The soothing sound of a music box is an absolute need for any nursery. It’s especially spectacular when it’s coming from a gorgeous carved Zelda theme one! With this particular one, The Song of Storms is played, which should always be on a video game-loving family’s playlist!

Legend of Zelda Master Shield Baby Blanket

Legend of Zelda Master Shield Baby Blanket

Your adventurous baby will be going on many journeys, and those ventures might encounter some unlikely creatures and villains! Obtaining this master shield will surely protect the family or just look really fantastic in the nursery! 

Legend of Zelda Master Sword Nightlight

Legend of Zelda Master Sword Nightlight

The dark can be scary, but now your tiny one can conquer the darkness with this master sword nightlight! With the Hylian Crest insignia for the button, this nightlight is a fantastic find for every brave and fearless family!

Various Nintendo Games Baby Room Decor

Animal Crossing Felt Mobile Characters

Animal Crossing Felt Mobile Characters

The Animal Crossing craze never seems to dim down, and quarantine definitely helped with that. With bountiful creativity, fantastic music, loveable and not-so-loveable characters, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is definitely a Nintendo game worth having in your little one’s room. This beautifully handcrafted mobile has many choices of characters and symbols that you can perfectly curate for your own!

Animal Crossing K.K. Slider Plush

Animal Crossing K.K. Slider Plush

Speaking of fantastic music, what would Animal Crossing be without the infamous musician K.K. Slider? Having this plush dog in the nursery is a fantastic ode to the rock star himself! 

Pikachu Amigurumi Rattle

Pikachu Amigurumi Rattle

The noises of rattles are quite a soothing sound for a baby, but why not have one that can be a great visual representation. This darling Pikachu Amigurumi rattle is beautifully handcrafted to bring delight to every family. With the Pikachu head, ears, and even a tail, your darling little one will be shaken away with the most adorable rattle yet!

Kirby Face Inspired Bib

Kirby Face Inspired Bib

Beautiful blue, yellow stars and a cheerful Kirby printed all over make up this gorgeous and beautiful blanket. Cheery and bright, this blanket will definitely liven up the nursery! Time to cuddle up!

Kirby Velveteen Plush Baby Blanket

Kirby Velveteen Plush Baby Blanket

A baby is going to get messy, so why not protect the little one with this perfectly adorable Kirby bib! Teaching the baby not to inhale food, just like the pink amoeba does, will be a proper eating lesson on dining etiquette.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Mural

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Mural

This gorgeous art mural of all the Smash Ultimate characters is truly stunning. With the art style of the actual mural shown when choosing the difficulty within the game, your nursery will feel like you definitely stepped into the Smash universe. With a 93 inch long width, visitors will definitely be stunned and your tiny one will have lots of visual stimulation!

Nintendo Characters Hamper

Nintendo Characters Hamper

With Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Pikachu, Mario, Luigi, Fox, Megaman, and other loveable characters all over this hamper, it’s a stylish way to keep a tidy fashion in the nursery. It can also be used as a wastebasket or even a place to store baby accessories!

Various Nintendo Consoles Baby Room Decor

Nintendo Controller Silicone Teether

Nintendo Controller Silicone Teether

As parents, it’s no secret that the pain of teething for a baby can be a tough milestone in their life. So why not have a super awesome gamer-themed teether to help this not-so-awesome situation? This Nintendo controller silicone teether is perfect for retro fans!

Nintendo Gameboy Teether

Nintendo Gameboy Teether

If a game boy is more of your family’s style, then look no further than these super cool Gameboy teethers. In choices of grey and pink for any and every baby in the world to chow down on.

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June 28, 2021

Doritos Commits $5 Million To Amplify The Voices Of Black Innovators And Creators

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Doritos Commits $5 Million To Amplify The Voices Of Black Innovators And Creators Courtesy: Doritos By Jasmine Browley ·June 28, 2021June 28, 2021

Black art and culture move the world. 

In recognition of this, SOLID BLACK™, Doritos’ new multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding was launched to bolster the voices of Black innovators and creators and provide them with resources to continue driving change.  

The initiative kicked off with the moving commercial featuring Luke James during the 2021 BET Awards on June 27.  “Doritos has long been a brand that believes in igniting and championing bold self-expression and authenticity,” said Stacy Taffet, vice president of marketing, Frito-Lay North America in a news release. “We are proud to provide a platform and resources to innovators and creators who are making a lasting impact on culture and hope that their stories can inspire the next generation in the continued effort to create a more equal and diverse world.”

Watch the first weekend of the Wealth & Power stage during the Essence Festival of Culture, including conversations with leaders from the Disney, NBA, Universal Studios, Femme It Forward and more. Click HERE to watch all of the conversations.

In total, Doritos will invest more than $5 million to amplify stories of Black joy, strength, and resilience, including the inaugural class of SOLID BLACK Changemakers — seven members of the Black community using innovation and boldness to drive culture and give back to their communities. Each Changemaker will receive $50,000 to continue their work, and their stories will be spotlighted across all of Doritos’ public channels, including its website, social media, packaging, and TV advertising. 

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To further support Black entrepreneurs across the country, Doritos is also committing $100,000 to National Urban League, the historic nonprofit civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment. For more information, visit www.doritos.com/SOLIDBLACK.

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