Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
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Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mercredi 31 janvier 2018
Hot Cheetos-Infused Vanilla Ice Cream Is Real, and We Can't Help but Say Hot Damn!
We've seen Flamin' Hot Cheetos macarons, elote, bagels, and now there's . . . ice cream! Drill'd Ice Cream in Fountain Valley, CA, has a special ice cream called Hot as Hell, which is "a blend of vanilla ice cream and Hot Cheetos topped with crushed Hot Cheetos."
Take a minute to absorb that description, because if you love Hot Cheetos, then this is right up your alley. You get the satisfaction of having the chips mixed in with the ice cream and also dusted on top, lending the perfect texture and extra flavor. You can order it in a cup, a regular cone, or a unicone (a unicorn-inspired cone), so get ready to savor this swirly fire-and-ice combination.
12 Cheap Amazon Prime Gems For Foodies - Everything Is Under $29
If you've ever gotten lost in Amazon's beautiful stream of retro kitchen goodies, especially those that every food-lovin' person needs (or, you know, wants to put on their Instagram), you're not alone. Whether you dream of the day you'll own a multipurpose stovetop/coffee maker/toaster oven appliance, or just wish you had some oven mitts that looked more like bear claws, we found 12 kitchen products you can't beat, all available on Amazon Prime. Look ahead, and prepare to swoon.
Why Gordon Ramsay's Sticky Toffee Pudding Is the Best Thing on the Menu at Hell's Kitchen
If you're thinking about getting a reservation at Gordon Ramsay's new Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Las Vegas, there's one important question to consider: what should you order? The menu is full of enticing entrees and appetizers that will jump out at you, like the incomparable beef Wellington and the tender Wagyu meatballs with slow-roasted tomato sauce and polenta croutons. It's the kind of place where you'll want to share multiple dishes with your table because there are so many flavors to savor. But there's gotta be one thing that stands out the most, right? To find out from the best possible source, I asked Gordon Ramsay face to face, "What's the best thing on the menu?"
"That's a really good question," Gordon said. He thought about it, mentally going through options, and then responded, "Every time I put a new version of my sticky toffee pudding, f*cking thing just gets better and better. I don't know whether it's the salted caramel or the amount of toffee that we steep inside." Sticky toffee pudding, a traditional British sponge-cake dessert, is something Gordon has been making for years, but he's improved upon it and changed up the ingredients many times. At Hell's Kitchen, it's drenched in salted caramel and topped with speculoos ice cream. And yes, it's ridiculously good.
"We've modernized it in a way that we give you your own little sort of tray bake," Gordon said. One order of sticky toffee pudding (pictured above) is big enough for two or three people to share, depending on how much room you have left after dinner. The cake is warm, soft, and bursting with comforting flavors of brown sugar and vanilla, and the cold speculoos ice cream on top takes the decadence over the edge. Hell's Kitchen at Caesars Palace isn't a restaurant you'll likely be visiting on a regular basis, so don't pass up your chance to try this can't-miss dessert.
Sip on This: The Truffle Cocktail and Other Top Drink Trends For 2018
If the last few years in cocktails have been marked by the moscow mule, it seems that things are about to change. New flavor profiles and a resurgence of liquors, including gin and mezcal, are hitting the palate in a big way, and more consumers are looking for richer, more in-depth cocktail concoctions.
"People are becoming more aware of what they are ordering and have access to a ton of information," Kyle Tran, beverage director at the New York, NY-based Library of Distilled Spirits, told POPSUGAR. "They come in and they want to almost stump you, but are really open to having a conversation about their favorite drinks. They will tell you what they like and then ask what you can make them that's similar but with a new twist," he said.
Additionally, he said, fresh ingredients and new flavors have been top of mind for the imbibing crowd this year, including the Library of Distilled Spirits's signature drink, the Madman, made with black truffle.
"It really is good, fresh ingredients that people care about in their cocktails, and we are lucky enough to have access to great ingredients. This allows us to expand the cocktail list a bit while also offering customers new flavors that they may not have had before," said Tran.
Evan Hosaka, lead bartender at Rosina inside The Palazzo Las Vegas, echoed Tran's sentiments, telling POPSUGAR that a modern twist on the classics will continue to trend in popularity this year, but seasonal ingredients and customization will be the key. To that, he explained that Rosina offers a beverage called The Seasonal Fix. Guests can customize the beverage with their liquor of choice, and it is served with seasonal ingredients such as muddled fruit and herbs.
Thomas Waugh, a 15-year craft libations veteran, noticed that consumers want both new and fresh but also reminders of yesteryear. For his new venture, The Pool Lounge, located in NYC, he chose a menu that riffs on classic drinks, celebrating the season's fruits, vegetables, spices, and even smoke. "We create drinks that focus on single flavors that are prime for the season," said Waugh. "The art is to amplify the flavors and achieve a multilayered complexity by building the recipes around them with complementary spirits and ingredients.
What else is going to be the drink in your cup this year? We have the scoop on the top-trending cocktails that will be making their way across the bar in 2018.
16 Love Stories to Read Before You See the Movie
There are a ton of books becoming movies, but if you'd rather read (and, later, see) something romantic, we've got you covered. There are several beautiful love stories in the works, while some are on the racier side (hello, Fifty Shades). Find your next romance to get sucked into - and then see if you can imagine your favorite actors as the love interests!
Winter Reading List: 47 Books to Curl Up With Before They're Movies
There's nothing more hygge than grabbing a good book and reading in front of a roaring fire during this cold weather - but you need tools for that. While you will have to figure out your own fireplace situation, we can furnish you with reading inspiration. There are some excellent books being made into movies and TV shows next year, and we have a big, handy list of all the books that are in the process of being adapted. Some hot recent titles like The Hate U Give are in here, along with titles from authors of other successful adaptations, like Big Little Lies' Liane Moriarty.
Prince William and Kate Middleton Have a Field Day Playing Hockey in Sweden
Prince William and Kate Middleton have officially kicked off their royal tour in Sweden and Norway, with a spot of hockey. The couple showed off their athletic side and got stuck into a game of Bandy hockey, which is similar to ice hockey. Judging from the pictures, they had a blast doing so. The Duke and Duchess wore matching bobble hats while playing the sport, and now we need to coordinate matching hats with our significant other.
The royal couple will be visiting Sweden for two days, before heading to Norway for another two days. In a statement, they said that they hope to "meet as many Swedes and Norwegians as possible" on their trip. Kate and William's packed morning of hockey will be followed by lunch at Royal Palace of Stockholm hosted by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, to officially welcome them to Sweden. They will end their day at a black-tie dinner at the Residence of the British Ambassador.
Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn Could Melt Snow With Their Steamy PDA
Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn appear to be on cloud nine ever since confirming their romance late last year. Following their Grammys date night, the couple was spotted packing on the PDA while walking Brandon's dog, Charlie, in NYC on Monday. In addition to holding hands and exchanging a few loving glances, Sam and the 13 Reasons Why actor stopped to share a few kisses on the street.
Sam and Brandon first ignited romance rumors when they were spotted making out in the Big Apple back in October 2017, and shortly after, Sam confirmed he was officially off the market during a stop on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Can you imagine if Sam made a surprise appearance on season two of 13 Reasons Why? We could only dream.
8 Rare Glimpses We've Gotten of Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn's Romance
It isn't hard to tell that Ed Sheeran is head over heels for his fiancée, Cherry Seaborn. Aside from writing a few songs about the 25-year-old, including the wedding-worthy "Perfect," the two always look madly in love whenever they're together.
Although they have been pretty private about their romance since they began dating in September 2015, they have given us a few glimpses of their love from time to time. Whether they're photobombing Taylor Swift at her Fourth of July party or they're grabbing a drink with Calvin Harris in Las Vegas, it's clear that these two make a "perfect" pair. See their sweetest moments ahead.
A Live-Action Anastasia Movie Is in the Works, but There's a Really Unexpected Twist
Following the ongoing trend in the movie and television industry, the story of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna is getting reimagined in a new live-action movie, Variety reports. The upcoming movie is not, however, affiliated with 21st Century Fox's 1997 animated movie Anastasia. Instead, it will portray an entirely new and fantastical story in which Anastasia discovers a portal that leads to the year 1988.
Emily Carey has already been announced as the movie's titular character. The 14-year-old actress previously portrayed a young Diana Prince in Wonder Woman, so she clearly has the chops to play another smart, scrappy young heroine. Joining her is Brandon Routh of Legends of Tomorrow fame, who is on board as Anastasia's father, Czar Nicholas II.
Production reportedly already began last Summer on the scenes set in 1988 and shooting is set to continue in April on the 1917 scenes. The director, Blake Harris, previously adapted The Little Mermaid based on the original Hans Christian Andersen novel of the same name. Though this movie is already underway, it's certainly not out of the question for Disney - who recently purchased 21st Century Fox - to create a live-action version of its animated classic sometime in the future.
How the Grammys Failed Women and the #MeToo Movement This Year
Image Source: Getty / Christopher Polk
Everywhere you looked at the Grammys on Sunday night, there were white roses. Artists, both male and female, proudly wore the flower on the red carpet to show support for the Time's Up movement, which was created ahead of the Golden Globes in an effort to combat workplace sexual harassment and assault across industries for women. As nice as it was to see musicians, actors, and even Grammys host himself James Corden incorporating white roses into their ensembles, the gesture felt hollow by the end of the night. All the flowers in the world don't mean anything if the music industry isn't actually honoring women for their hard work and talent, or at the very least, speaking out about #MeToo and the tidal wave of sexual assault and harassment claims that have dominated the national conversation over the past few months.
As the three-and-a-half-hour award show wore on, it soon became glaringly clear that, while there were an incredible selection of female performers and presenters on hand, very few women were actually stepping onstage to accept any awards. In fact, best new artist winner Alessia Cara was the only female musician to win a major Grammy. The dissonance was so jarring that it even spurred the hashtag #GrammysSoMale on Twitter. With so many immensely talented women in the music industry right now - many of whom were nominated - how did this happen?
If you ask Recording Academy president Neil Portnow, who obviously subscribes to the Bono school of musical thought, it's because they need to try harder. When questioned about the disproportionate amount of male to female winners by Variety after the Grammys, Portnow had this to say:
"It has to begin with . . . women who have the creativity in their hearts and souls, who want to be musicians, who want to be engineers, producers, and want to be part of the industry on the executive level. [They need] to step up because I think they would be welcome. I don't have personal experience of those kinds of brick walls that you face but I think it's upon us - us as an industry - to make the welcome mat very obvious, breeding opportunities for all people who want to be creative and paying it forward and creating that next generation of artists."
They need to "step up"? Really? To act as though the quality of albums that came out last year aren't on par with Grammys standards is to be willfully obtuse. I can only assume Portnow hasn't heard a single track off of Lady Gaga's Joanne, or a single second of Kesha's Rainbow. Or how about Kelly Clarkson's Meaning of Life? And Pink's Beautiful Trauma? All four of the aforementioned women were nominated for best pop performance for singles from those albums, but lost to Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You." Is "Shape of You" a good, catchy song? Yes. Is it deserving of an award? Sure, why not. Is it deserving of this award? Not in the slightest.
Pictured: Recording Academy President Neil Portnow. Image Source: Getty / Slaven Vlasic
I can only assume Portnow hasn't heard a single track off of Lady Gaga's Joanne, or a single second of Kesha's Rainbow.
The Grammys paraded people up and down their red carpet with white roses pinned to their lapels, but neglected to bring up #MeToo during the telecast, with the exception of Janelle Monáe, whose passionate introduction of Kesha's performance touched on "pay inequality, discrimination, harassment of any kind, and the abuse of power." Awarding Kesha with a Grammy for "Praying," which is about forgiving her rapist and surviving a waking nightmare, would have been the perfect opportunity to actually make those roses mean something. Not only that, but "Praying" is vocally stunning and Kesha's best work to date. In a similar vein, Gaga's "Million Reasons" is about recovering from devastating, life-altering heartbreak. Clarkson's "Love So Soft" is a soulful single from the first album she was able to make free from Clive Davis's control. Pink's "What About Us" is one of her most brutally honest tracks so far, complete with awe-inspiring vocals.
Sheeran's song is about the body of an anonymous woman in a club.
Best pop vocal performance wasn't the only major slip-up the Grammys made. Where was Lorde's solo performance? As the only female album of the year nominee, it was shocking to see her get zero stage time despite attending the show. A great deal of time was allotted for both U2 and Sting's solo performances, even though neither were nominated. Yes, Sting and U2 remain strong performers and fan favorites, but wouldn't those precious minutes have been better spent honoring one of the few women whose work got a high-profile Grammy nod this year? When asked about the decision to not to give Lorde a moment onstage by Variety, Grammys producer Ken Ehrlich deflected.
"I don't know if it was a mistake," he said. "These shows are a matter of choices. We have a box and it gets full. She had a great album. There's no way we can really deal with everybody." He also noted that things might change next year when Taylor Swift's Reputation becomes eligible for nomination, saying, "It wasn't her year. She was kind of off cycle. Hopefully we'll see her next year."
That's all well and good, but the Grammys don't need Taylor Swift in the building in order to give out a trophy to a female artist. Reputation is arguably the weakest of Swift's discography, paling in comparison to the emotional depth of Kesha's Rainbow and the lyrical ingenuity of Lorde's Melodrama. The fact those two albums barely made an impact on the Recording Academy this year is a tragedy, one that can't be fixed by flowers or pins.
Angelina Jolie and Her Kids Get Cultured During a Family Museum Day in Paris
Angelina Jolie brought her six kids - Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox Jolie-Pitt - to the Louvre for an afternoon of culture in Paris on Tuesday. The First They Killed My Father director bundled up in a sleek black coat and heels as she and her brood left the Hotel de Maurice before making their way to the historic museum. Before touching down in the City of Light, Angelina traveled to Zaatari, Jordan, to visit a Syrian refugee camp. While there, she held a press conference and called for a political solution to Syria's civil war, saying that "humanitarian aid is not a long-term solution."
Between her philanthropic efforts, Angelina has also made time to hit a few red carpets and has been bringing her kids along for the fun. Earlier this month, 14-year-old Pax was her date to the Golden Globes, where Angelina avoided a potentially awkward run-in with Jennifer Aniston. Angelina also brought daughters Shiloh and Zahara to the National Board of Review Awards gala, where they matched in all-black outfits.
Kiernan Shipka Has Already Accomplished So Much at Such a Young Age
Kiernan Shipka is making waves in Hollywood. The actress, who is best known for her role as Sally Draper on Mad Men, recently nabbed the lead role of Sabrina Spellman in the upcoming Netflix series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Given that Kiernan has been in the industry for quite a few years now and has two SAG Awards under her belt, it's easy to forget how old she is - or, in this case, how young she is. So, let's settle this once and for all: Kiernan was born on Nov. 10, 1999, making her 18. We can't wait to see what she has in store for us as Sabrina!
Pink Gets a Kiss From Her Daughter in Powerful "Wild Hearts" Music Video
Fresh off of her stunning, stripped-down performance of "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken" at the Grammys, Pink debuted a similarly simple music video accompaniment for the ballad. The video was shot in black and white and features the singer dressed in a white tank top and jeans as she belts out the song's powerful lyrics: "There's not enough rope to tie me down, there's not enough tape to shut this mouth / The stones you throw can make me bleed, but I won't stop until we're free / Wild hearts can't be broken."
Of course, her impressive vocals aren't the only amazing thing about the video. Around the 1:25 mark, Pink's daughter, 6-year-old Willow, pops up in a surprise appearance. Willow snuggles up to her mom, and at the end of the video, she plants a sweet kiss on her cheek. The singer also used the video as a way to raise awareness for her work with UNICEF, which she hopes will save and protect children around the world.
"As a UNICEF Ambassador, I am proud to work with an organization that supports and empowers women and children around the world," she said in a press release. "In honor of this incredible organization, in honor of this video for 'Wild Hearts,' and in honor of girls and woman all over the world standing up for themselves, I am going to be making a donation in all of your names to this wonderful organization, and I encourage you to do the same if the spirit moves you."
Watch the video above!
16 Things We Know About The Handmaid's Tale Season 2
We're officially in some new fresh hell in 2018, and when it comes to The Handmaid's Tale, we're already looking ahead. If you read the book, you'll know that the first season finale ends in the same frustrating way the book ends: June is taken into a mysterious van and carted off to a mysterious future somewhere else. In this case, though, we don't have to wonder endlessly. How much can we uncover about the show's next chapter? Well, blessed be the fruit - we've got a lot to go over. Let's see what we could uncover (under his eye).
1. It's Going to Be Longer
While the first season was 10 episodes, the second has been extended to 13.
2. Alexis Bledel Will Reprise Her Role
Thought you'd seen the last of Ofglen/Emily? Not so fast. Bledel has been confirmed as part of season two's cast! We'll get a glimpse of Ofglen in the Colonies, the toxic wasteland where women who commit crimes are sent as punishment. "We get to see the colonies. It's a terrible place where they send Unwomen to work them to death," executive producer Bruce Miller said during a pre-Emmy panel in August. Bledel also commented on her character's new situation, saying, "I'm very interested to see what that looks like because it's a completely different world we haven't seen on the show yet - and I'm scared."
3. The Colonies Are Even Bleaker and Darker Than They Sound
A new feature by Marie Claire describes the Colonies in all their grim glory. As a refresher, the Colonies are where deviants (known as Unwomen) get sent for misbehaving. The new story describes the Colonies as "a dark and grime-filled wasteland." Costume designer Ane Crabtree offered a bit more insight. "The Unwomen are kind of the new Handmaids in season two. They're turning over soil, trying to move radiation, so they get filthy," she revealed. "They have probably six months - at best two years - to live. We're trying to show that humanity in their costumes. I made beautiful sheer pieces to be worn under their outfits since they strip down, as their clothing is full of radiation." Yikes.
4. The Trailer Is DARK
Here, we get a glimpse of all the mayhem that lies ahead. Offred is covered in blood and lighting things on fire! The Colonies are here, and they look f*cking awful! Tension is surely bubbling over, and we can't imagine what else this next bank of episodes might hold.
5. Surprise, Surprise: The President Has Inspired Parts of the Season
While season one of the show was planned before the 2016 election, the same is not true for season two. When it comes to some of Trump's "draconian policies," as Marie Claire phrases it, creator Bruce Miller can't help but incorporate today's reality into the fabric of the show. "Oh, I think we can't help but let it influence us," he said. "We have let it influence us. And there are a lot of issues we brought up last year that we want to address this year in ways we never had time to."
6. Things Are Only Going to Get Worse All Around
Earlier this month, The Pool interviewed Elisabeth Moss and grilled her on what's to come. "Wait till you see what's coming! It's going to get worse, girl. Season two is going to be bad too, really dark." Here we were, thinking June might have been rescued from the Waterfords. Maybe it's not that simple.
7. June Is Covered in Blood in a First Photo
You might remember how ruthlessly June is whisked away at the end of season one. We have no idea who takes her or where she even ends up. But if the first pictures of the season are any indication, she is certainly not safe. We're rooting for you, June!
8. June's Romance With Nick May Intensify
Elle ran a profile of Moss in early June, and she dropped a small tidbit about her Gilead lover, Nick. "It's part of the reason that I'm really excited about a season two, she's in this position where she might be in love with two people," Moss said, "Honestly, I think she does love Nick - if I can speak for her - but I don't know if she knows that she does yet. But she has a husband who she also loves, who's the father of Hannah, who she also now knows is alive."
9. Pay Attention to the Marthas
Showrunner Bruce Miller noted, "The Marthas in general in Gilead are kind of invisible . . . it's been great for us that it's been such a slow and careful building of a relationship between Rita and Offred. That slow and careful build-up in season one leads to a payoff so that we can use her more in season two."
10. We Might See Aunt Lydia's Backstory
Meanwhile, Miller also spoke to The New York Times about season two. Aunt Lydia could still play a key role in the show's next chapter. "Aunt Lydia is one of my most fascinating characters," Miller said. "We would like to explore her back story, and what the lives of the aunts are like."
11. The Mayday Resistance Is Another Key Component, but Let's Not Get Too Excited
It's easy to assume Mayday means salvation for the Handmaids, but not so fast. "The Mayday resistance is going to be a big part of Season two," Miller admitted. "The part that I've been thinking about is that Mayday is not the handmaid rescue organization - it's the anti-Gilead organization. And the anti-Gilead organization is not necessarily a friend to June or a friend to Handmaids. If I was going to try to hurt Gilead, the first thing I might do is kill all the handmaids. You're trying to weaken the state."
12. The Waterfords Aren't Necessarily Going Away
After the finale, Miller talked about what's to come. In regards to the Waterfords, he said, "They're still a part of our plans for season two but in interesting ways."
13. We Will Meet June's Mother
Miller also explained how June's parentage could factor into the story. Miller spoke about June's mother: "We've been thinking about her a lot. June's mother is a big character in the book and representative of an interesting kind of feminism that was seemingly more of that time."
14. The Theme
"At the end of season one, we find out June was pregnant. The theme of season two is motherhood and what it means to be a mother," Miller explained at The Handmaid's Tale panel in August. "It's the way we mother our good friends and the people in our lives."
15. Luke and Moira Might Attempt a Daring Rescue
During the panel in August, Samira Wiley discussed the new possibilities season two holds since it's going beyond the story of the book. "The [first] season ends exactly where the book ends, and to be able to go in season two not knowing what's going to happen and to be in this completely new country with Luke who's the only family I have, it's exciting to see what's going to happen," she said.
16. The Premiere Date Has Been Set
The second season is going to drop on April 25. Are you ready for it?
Shannen Doherty Reveals the 1 Thing She Really Doesn't Like About the Charmed Reboot
Charmed is getting rebooted on The CW, and as is the case with many TV reboots before it, fans have mixed reactions. While actress Holly Marie Combs (who played Piper Halliwell) was one of the first to voice her disdain for the upcoming series, Shannen Doherty (who played Prue Halliwell from season one to three) is taking a different approach. During various tweets with fans online, the actress explained that she's still on the fence about the hit 1998 show getting redone. "I'm intrigued by the idea that a new generation might be comforted, inspired like all you were," she explained. "Charmed helped us all in some way." Not to mention, the show will create even "more great roles for women," which Doherty adds is a "huge plus."
Im intrigued by the idea that a new generation might be comforted, inspired like all you were. Charmed helped us all in some way
- Shannen Doherty (@DohertyShannen) January 27, 2018
Exactly. More great roles for women. That's a huge plus.
- Shannen Doherty (@DohertyShannen) January 27, 2018
However, there is one aspect of the reboot that is rubbing Doherty the wrong way: the show's official description. The network is marketing the series as a "feminist reboot," which one fan suggested is "belittling everything that Charmed brought to the table." "Yep. You nailed it," Doherty replied. "Their wording is terrible and a bit offensive. But, everyone makes mistakes. Perhaps with the backlash they will be more thoughtful in future." Even though she wants the legacy of Charmed "to be respected," she's choosing to keep an open mind. "I'm simply choosing to be constructive about it because negativity has no place in my life," she added. That being said, we wonder if there's any possibility that her character Prue will make a cameo.
Yep. You nailed it. Their wording is terrible and a bit offensive. But, everyone makes mistakes. Perhaps with the backlash they will be more thoughtful in future.
- Shannen Doherty (@DohertyShannen) January 27, 2018
Thank you. I love charmed. I also want it to be respected. I'm simply choosing to be constructive about it because negativity has no place in my life.
- Shannen Doherty (@DohertyShannen) January 27, 2018
5 Ways the "Future" Could Factor Into American Horror Story Season 8
Surprise, surprise: American Horror Story: Cult ended months ago, and we only have mere crumbs of information about the show's eighth installment. As AHS fans, we all know the drill. It could be quite a while before we get any exciting information about the next chapter. Or, you know, we could learn every minute detail tomorrow. But we're not ones to sit on our hands and see how the dice fall. So far, we have one major hint about the setting: we're heading to the future. Later, he revealed that we're not going too far ahead, more like 10 or 20 years. "The near-distant future. It's a projection story," he said. Frankly, that's all we need to run full speed ahead. Here are our best theories, keeping that time jump in mind.
1. A Bleak Focus on Advanced Technology
It's nearly impossible to hear the word "future" without thinking about technology. As we've learned with Black Mirror, there are myriad ways to present technology through the horror lens. There's technology that turns against you, technology that violates human rights, technology that causes unthinkable torture, technology that hunts you or traps you . . . the list goes on and on.
While it does seem like the Netflix show has tapped into just about every tech nightmare under the sun, I have faith that Ryan Murphy could still imbue the subject his own unique, f*cked up vision. And the whole "near future" thing works just fine. After all, some episodes of Black Mirror feel like they could easily take place in the next five or so years.
2. A Menacing Dystopia
We've seen it time and time again, especially in young adult literature: stories that fling us far, far into the future to show what happens after modern society implodes. In many cases, we see a new, ominous civilization that has risen from the ashes. In The Hunger Games, it's Panem. In Divergent, it's the ruins of Chicago. The list goes on.
While American Horror Story's new season purportedly takes place in the "near" future, this could still be a possibility. I mean, if a nuclear apocalypse were to theoretically happen in the fictional 2018 universe of AHS, we could see a dystopian narrative set in 2019. Or 2020. Or 2021. Don't rule it out!
3. A Reckoning With an "Old World" Evil
One of the most fascinating things in horror is watching some kind of ancient entity wreak havoc in modern times. The Exorcist foists a biblical demon on a young girl in the 20th century. In The Conjuring, an old colonial witch terrorizes a family in '70s suburbia. There's something fascinating about that combination: people of a present era trying to figure out something that precedes our societal knowledge. So many stories of ghosts, ghouls, curses, possessions, and other mythological creatures use this model.
As Ryan Murphy moves into the future, he has a perfect opportunity to dig even farther into the past. I could see this going a lot of ways: our only experience with possession was a season two subplot, so that could be fun. Maybe we can venture into some ancient ruins, because that's always a good scare. Or, you know, Ryan Murphy comes up with all kinds of f*cked up creatures. Let's get some more!
4. A Return to More Focused Storytelling
If we're only going to the near future, maybe we're thinking too big. Forget the dystopias. Forget the nuclear apocalypse. Maybe we need to focus. After all, this isn't a horror story about the world or society at large. This is a horror story set in America. While Cult is a bit more large-scale when it comes to point of view, the other seasons have been much more intimate: a haunted house, an asylum, a school for witches, a circus of freaks, a hotel, a long-dead colony . . . perhaps Ryan Murphy is shooting for simplicity.
If this is the case, we might look toward a recent clue: one episode of Cult seemed to focus rather intently on Butte, Montana. If AHS returns to true, small-town horror, I'd be 100% here for it.
5. An Alien Conspiracy
While aliens are a subplot in season two's Asylum, we haven't had a dedicated season about extraterrestrial beings. This would set the stage to explore a "futuristic" theme, since aliens and advanced technology go hand-in-hand. Plus, there are plenty of ways to craft a terrifying narrative about aliens. Sure, there are abductions and experiments and disappearances, but there are also huge government conspiracies and notable cover-ups to think about as well. It begets a season about mystery, myth, and extreme paranoia.
Traveling With an Emotional Support Peacock? You Probably Want to Avoid United Airlines
Delta Air Lines announced a tougher policy on traveling with service and support animals earlier this month, but if one recent incident at Newark Liberty International Airport is any indication, it's likely that we'll see more of an industry-wide crackdown in the coming weeks.
As The Jet Set first reported on Jan. 29, a passenger and her emotional support animal attempted to board a United flight this past weekend, and despite having purchased two seats to avoid any and all issues with their travel plans, the animal was denied boarding. Because as it happens, the woman's traveling companion just happened to be a peacock.
This isn't a new problem, as Live and Let's Fly pointed out, and birds have been flying with their owners for years - much to the dismay of their fellow passengers. But it's worth noting that in its Jan. 19 policy change announcement, even Delta admitted there had been an uptick in unfortunate incidents as a result of increased numbers of in-flight animals. "Delta has seen an 84 percent increase in reported animal incidents since 2016," Delta said, adding that reported incidents included "urination/defecation, biting and even a widely reported attack by a 70-pound dog."
Naturally, the internet was split down the middle when it came to whether or not the woman and her peacock should have been allowed to board the flight. But from where we stand, it's now on the airlines to take a firm stance on the limits of support animals - and to ensure that the internet never has to ponder the pros and cons of fancy friends again.
All of the 2018 Disney Parks and Travel News You Need to Know
Another exciting year is here for fans of the Disney parks! From new attractions and lands to updated cruise itineraries, festivals, and more, 2018 is guaranteed to be great. We've got all the upcoming Disney travel news in one place for you. Get ready for what's to come!
Disney World's Minnie Van Vehicle Service Could Be Expanding to the Orlando Airport
You could walk through the sweltering Florida heat to get between destinations at Walt Disney World Resort, or you could take a "Minnie Van" vehicle. Decked out in classic Minnie Mouse style - the fleets of polka-dotted vans have been in service since Summer 2017. And now, Disney may be stepping it up a notch.
According to Disney Dining, there are reports that the Minnie Van service will be expanding to offer private transportation for guests who want to be dropped off at the Orlando International Airport. The site says that currently the service is being offered only to guests staying at the Boardwalk Inn on Club Level, and that the cost is $150.
There isn't confirmation that Disney plans to roll this option out for all guests, but it's possible they are testing out the waters to see if people are interested in the idea (and the price). If we had to take a wild guess, we'd say that Disney fans would be excited about the chance to head to the airport in a Minnie mobile - though the cost is hefty compared to other transportation options to the airport, including the Magical Express. Check back for more information once Disney releases it!
24 Fun and Frugal Bachelorette Party Destinations
The bachelorette party is one of the many fun traditions that the bride-to-be generally partakes in - it's essential to get together with some of your girlfriends and spend some quality time before the big day. Lonely Planet travel experts Heather Dickson and Emily Matchar weighed in on the must-visit vacation spots that will give you a bang for your bachelorette bucks.
Airport Employees Reveal the Weirdest (and Scariest) Things They've Experienced on the Job
No matter where you are in the world, weird things are guaranteed to be going down at the airport. And the people who see it all? Airport employees, of course. From sex toys and snakes on planes (really), to scary encounters with drugs, human traffickers, and even scorpions, it's undeniable that the jobs aren't dull ones. Airport employees (and friends and family members of airport employees) responded to an Ask Reddit thread that posed the question: "What is the strangest, funniest, scariest thing that happened at your airport?" Needless to say, things got interesting. Read on to see some of the most over-the-top stories out there.
Sex Toy Problems
"Sex convention in town. Someone going through security had a dildo that has a suction cup to one side to stick on a table or other surface. TSA employee didn't realize what it was when doing a bag check and stuck the suction part on the table. They had to slide it to the edge of the table to release the suction." - Reddit user Trauma_Mama_xx
IUD vs. IED
"Not an employee but a passenger. I got flagged for a random TSA pat down and the agent asked me if I had any metal in my body, to which I said, 'I have an IUD.' The agent freaks out and starts flagging other agents over. She musters all her calm and says 'Please repeat that you have an IED [improvised explosion device, aka a bomb] on you' to which I had to say 'no, an IUD, a copper intrauterine device, for birth control.' She didn't know what an IUD was. I bet she'll remember now!" - Reddit user mariahmce
Bad Meat
"One time a passenger had checked in about 10 kg of meat as baggage and it got bad on the flight over. Not very nice to unload." - Reddit user Rooke89
Human Trafficker Caught
"I used to work for TSA and intercepted a human trafficking situation. There was a guy and a lady and a little boy. But the lady wasn't allowed to speak. The little boy looked scared but didn't say anything. He wouldn't even look at me. So it freaked me out. I told my supervisor and she called the airport PD. As soon as he saw me go talk to my supervisor, he looked sort of agitated. He sent the lady and the little boy down the terminal and he was trying to grab all of their things to go meet them.
The police showed up and asked me for a description. Since the airport wasn't big, he found them and brought them back to the checkpoint. As they got closer to the checkpoint, he tried to send the lady to the exit instead of having her come back to the checkpoint.
Eventually, the police was able to separate the man from the lady and the little boy. She told them everything. They walked the man out in cuffs. I didn't get to see what happened to her because my shift was ending. But when I grabbed my stuff from the back, we made eye contact and she nodded at me. I took that as a thank you. It was a scary situation but I'd do it again any day. There's no telling what would've happened to that lady and little boy if I didn't follow my instincts." - BooRadley9669
Wrong Place to Light Up
"I worked at Perth airport until recently. Most flights in Perth go to Bali and you see some right characters . . . A Jetstar flight was delayed by seven hours and a woman and her husband used the time to get absolutely sh*tfaced. The woman fancied a cigarette and rather than go outside and go through security again, lit up in the middle of the duty free. My colleagues quickly tried to stop her, but she told them to f*ck off. Cue airport police, $10,000 fine and no flight to Bali. Should have listened to the staff . . ." - Reddit user vivalapancakes
Drug Smuggling
"I was cabin crew doing a turnaround from Dubai, UAE to Muscat, Oman and back again. We're on ground in Muscat and hear from ground staff to take extra care of a passenger who is about to board. She was an English lady in her fifties . . . she looked completely shaken when she boarded. She had checked in her luggage and had gone on to security. She placed her trolly bag on the conveyor belt and she went ahead through the metal detector and was waiting on the other side for her bag. Next thing she knows she's being detained, placed in hand cuffs and taken to a room for questioning. They take in her bag and start questioning her . . .
Airport police officer: 'Did you pack this bag yourself?'
Lady: 'Yes.'
Airport Police: 'So you know whats in the bag?'
Lady: 'Yes.'
And goes about describing whats in the bag. The questioning goes on for a while and is quite aggressive. The police officer then opens up the bag and right on top of everything is this parcel filled with marijuana. Shes aghast and protests her innocence, doesn't know anything about it. This poor lady is completely distraught. The gravity of it is hitting her and she's inconsolable; drug trafficking anywhere is a big no-no, but in Middle Eastern countries it can end up giving you the death penalty. The officers reviewed the footage of when her bag was scanned, and when she placed her bag on the belt and turned away, a man standing right behind her, in seconds undid the zips and slipped it in. She had no idea who this man was. So she was let go and free to continue traveling but her trolly bag was confiscated as evidence. She wasn't too worried about the bag at that stage. I got her a very big brandy! Lesson to be learned is to not let your bags out of your sight, even for a second!" - Reddit user AB-G
Scorpian Sighting
"Dude coming through security. His bag goes off as needing to be checked because there is something coming up like a weird metal inside of plastic. They pull out a pencil case and open it. When the agent opens it, the scorpion inside's tail shoots up. The guy won it at a scorpion fight or something. TSA employee was like 'f*ck this. I'm going home'."- Reddit user Trauma_Mama_xx
Transporting the Dead
"I used to do cargo for Delta and British Airways. We ship A LOT of dead people. A lot of animals, too. They actually sent me to LA to go to a class entirely on animal handling. There's regulations and procedures for EVERYTHING all the way up to elephants and whales and sh*t. Weirdest thing we ever got to actually ship was an alligator of some sort." - Reddit user Chupacabra_Sandwich
Taking a Tumble
"Pittsburgh international, 3 a.m. or so several years ago. Watched an older woman tumble down the "up" escalator. Every time she flipped over she yelled 'I'm ok' like Filburt from Rocko's Modern Life. 'Flop, I'm ok, Flop, I'm ok, Flop, I'm ok'. Rolled in place for maybe a minute before someone shut the thing off." - Reddit user Streder
Summer Storm
"I work at my local airport (I live on a tiny island and this airport is smaller than our library), and just last Summer we had a hurricane looming down on us. Everyone is getting packed up to evacuate, we're renting cars like crazy to people fleeing and we're trying to get them out of the storm area. I was out checking on the cars we had and when I walked back up there was a man sitting on a bench out front, with an apocalyptic-looking storm bearing down on us, wind whipping everywhere, just soulfully playing the trombone. No idea where he came from or what he was doing but it was surreal. Like something out of a David Lynch film." - Reddit user DomLite
Pranked
"A school friend's father worked on Passport Control at Gatwick in the mid-80s. In those days passports were often handwritten and had spaces for things like 'distinguishing features.'
One day a young woman presented her passport to him, and he opened it and compared the photo . . . and then paused before saying 'this is a bit unusual.' He showed her the open passport which read in part: Distinguishing Features: BIG TITS. She exclaimed 'my bloody brother, I'll kill him!'" - Reddit user Flupsy
Literal Snakes on a Plane
"My mom worked for British Airways for years, dealing with special freight cases for import/export. Much of this freight was offloaded and put in a holding warehouse for customers to collect - it wasn't your typical suitcases and luggage of traveling passengers.
One shipment came in from Africa, a large wooden crate that didn't actually weigh very much. Her client came in, opened the crate to check the contents and immediately became hugely irate to the warehouse staff. He barges into her office holding a frozen, venomous snake - she said it looked like a jagged lightning bolt, all zigs and zags. He's screaming at her in the office gesturing wildly with this dead snake, demanding compensation in the hundreds of thousands of dollars . . .
Turns out he didn't declare them as animals (probably to get around any customs laws - there were dozens, if not hundreds of various venomous snakes in the crate). The cargo area of most planes isn't heated, so the poor snakes had frozen (literally!) to death in transit. He couldn't sue and had to answer some interesting questions from the Treasury Department once all was said and done. The sucky thing is he was importing them to make anti-venom; if he'd only declared them and paid for them to be shipped correctly he would have made a [healthy] profit and probably saved some lives . . ." - Reddit user faisent
Wingman Down
"Airports employ falconers. The birds are used to keep other birds away from aircraft, because a bird in an engine can really mess up someone's day. So this falconer had come into the airport with his bird to grab a cup of coffee. He decided to try to impress some ladies by taking the hawks hood off and doing a little demonstration. What he failed to notice was the starlings resting outside on a steel beam. Hawk flew after starlings, smoked the glass and broke it's neck. Thousands of dollars worth of highly trained bird, gone." - Reddit user LadyXaviara
Things You Can't Unsee
"I was a ramp agent for a while. For those unfamiliar with the term, it means I loaded and unloaded bags. Some of the more interesting things I saw were at baggage processing. A list of things I saw in baggage processing:
A human head transport: It was a big, nitrogen cooled container. It was declared as a human head/ tissue. Human eyeballs, human genitals, human skin: for skin grafts I suppose, deceased person, lab research rats: a big medical college is one town over, horse semen, bull semen, human semen, snakes." - Reddit user Eli_The_D
Wrong Flight
"Worked at the airport in Melbourne, Florida. A family arrived from Spain for vacation. Apparently their travel agent screwed up the flight reservations. They were supposed to go to Melbourne, Australia. I later heard they made the most of it and ended up going to Disney I think." - Reddit user _No_No
Why Gordon Ramsay's Sticky Toffee Pudding Is the Best Thing on the Menu at Hell's Kitchen
If you're thinking about getting a reservation at Gordon Ramsay's new Hell's Kitchen restaurant in Las Vegas, there's one important question to consider: what should you order? The menu is full of enticing entrees and appetizers that will jump out at you, like the incomparable beef Wellington and the tender Wagyu meatballs with slow-roasted tomato sauce and polenta croutons. It's the kind of place where you'll want to share multiple dishes with your table because there are so many flavors to savor. But there's gotta be one thing that stands out the most, right? To find out from the best possible source, I asked Gordon Ramsay face to face, "What's the best thing on the menu?"
"That's a really good question," Gordon said. He thought about it, mentally going through options, and then responded, "Every time I put a new version of my sticky toffee pudding, f*cking thing just gets better and better. I don't know whether it's the salted caramel or the amount of toffee that we steep inside." Sticky toffee pudding, a traditional British sponge-cake dessert, is something Gordon has been making for years, but he's improved upon it and changed up the ingredients many times. At Hell's Kitchen, it's drenched in salted caramel and topped with speculoos ice cream. And yes, it's ridiculously good.
"We've modernized it in a way that we give you your own little sort of tray bake," Gordon said. One order of sticky toffee pudding (pictured above) is big enough for two or three people to share, depending on how much room you have left after dinner. The cake is warm, soft, and bursting with comforting flavors of brown sugar and vanilla, and the cold speculoos ice cream on top takes the decadence over the edge. Hell's Kitchen at Caesars Palace isn't a restaurant you'll likely be visiting on a regular basis, so don't pass up your chance to try this can't-miss dessert.
This Small Town in Pennsylvania Needs to Be Your Next Weekend Escape
There's something soothing about finding a place that takes the perks of a big city and scales them down to showcase small-town charm - not to mention at the beauty of small-town prices. Surrounded by rolling cornfields and picturesque Amish farms, Lancaster, PA, is characterized by an up-and-coming downtown full of farm-to-table restaurants, locally owned boutiques, and an electric art scene. New York Post even considered this quaint town's charisma worthy of being dubbed "the new Brooklyn." Though I might not take it that far, Lancaster's inventive food options and subtle trendiness need to be next on your list.
The best part? Lancaster is only an hour-and-a-half-hour drive or one-hour train ride outside of Philadelphia, a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Washington DC, and a three-and-a-half-hour drive or three-hour train ride outside of New York City. And when you do escape to this relaxation-inducing piece of Pennsylvania, here's exactly how to make the best of it.
Curves on the Move: How I Feel Traveling While Fat
I was born with the worst metabolism possible. My body ignored the fact I was dancing three to four hours a day after school and kept me very plump no matter how hard I tried to lose weight. And having yo-yo dieted my whole adult life thus far, I can never seem to keep off the weight I lose and inevitably gain it all back the moment a carb touches my lips. Therefore, I am a "fat traveler," and my "fatness" has made me constantly aware of my size and the unfortunate downsides to adventuring that come along with it.
If I could never take a plane again, I would be happy. Other than my fear of flying (which has somehow still endured through over 50 flights), I always wince at the thought of making people uncomfortable who sit beside me in the narrow seats. While I do actually fit in my designated chair and do not require a second to house my body, I still realize that the fact I am right up against the armrests is an unfortunate downside to my row partners. It truly is an extra effort on my side to ensure that I don't overstep the boundary.
I studied abroad in England for a semester and will never forget how my weight made me feel. While my slim exchange-student friends would waltz away with a multitude of hot guys after a night out at a club, I always ended up walking home alone because not one man would give me a single look all evening. I know your self-worth shouldn't be based on whether people find you attractive, but it was hard to enjoy much of my first time so far away from home when within three weeks of starting my program, all my girlfriends had ended up with a boyfriend and I was never once even asked if I'd like to be bought a drink by a cute British boy.
It's women like me who are hopefully changing the stigma around what a traveler is supposed to look like, because there is no one way to be.
On a trip to Costa Rica, I was roped into a tour that included a hike to volcanoes, hot springs, and waterfalls and a trek through the jungle. The guide failed to mention that it was a very steep incline and actually probably only best for athletic folk to experience. My endurance as a dancer in my teens had disappeared, and I was straining to go more than 30 seconds without needing to stop. About 30 minutes in, the guide told us that anyone who didn't think they could handle it should head back down but was clearly directing the statement at me. A group of rugby players laughed at me as I embarrassingly walked down the mountain and hated myself for the rest of the day.
In my experience, the only way for me to lose weight is to eat a low-carb diet, which makes traveling a living hell. It's nearly impossible to keep up a healthy low-carbohydrate regimen when you are out and about, can't cook your own meals, or are in a place where pasta is life (I'm looking at you, Italy). It's frustrating to be working hard on making your body as healthy as possible but also having an intense battle within yourself to enjoy your life and try the foods of each country you go to. The average-bodied traveler does not have to worry about this because they can be the wanderlust foodie I dream of being and not gain five pounds overnight (like I somehow do the moment I eat bread).
And then there are the other fun things like not being able to buy clothes in most places because you're over a size 10, getting pointed at in the streets of Asia, or having people look really surprised when you say you love to travel (as if a fat person somehow would never have that as a passion). It's already frustrating enough to be a woman who likes to travel and then add in the fact that I'm a fat woman of color and it makes just the perfect combination for ridicule and complications.
But it's women like me who are hopefully changing the stigma around what a traveler is supposed to look like, because there is no one way to be. Curvy adventurers have just as much drive and ambition to widen their worlds (pun not intended). We may take up a bit more space, but we deserve the chance to not have to feel ashamed of ourselves just for being visible in a foreign place. Maybe our goal isn't necessarily to hike all the great mountains of the world (although I know some amazing plus-size women who are crazy-fit and love to hike), or we may fit a bit snugly in our seats on a flight, but at the end of the day, we're just trying to get to our destination so we can be enlightened just as much as the rest of our smaller journeying peers.
23 Unique Places in Africa You Should Add to Your Bucket List
There are 54 countries in Africa filled with unique languages, cultures, and diverse people. Whether you are into adventurous hikes through jungles or making your way through bustling markets to find statement pieces to wear, there is something for everyone. Here is a list of 23 underrated places that you should consider for your next holiday.
The History (and Mystery) Behind Disney World's Abandoned Discovery Island
From the beach at Walt Disney World Resort's Wilderness Lodge, guests can look out over Bay Lake and spy something a bit mysterious. Discovery Island, now abandoned, was once a part of the resort and now lies empty despite its proximity to the park. So what's the history of the island, and why did it fall into disrepair?
Before it became a part of Disney's theme park, the island had an interesting history. According to Abandoned Florida, a family once owned the island and used the land for farming until the 1930s. A man named Delmar "Radio Nick" Nicholson then bought the land for $800 and renamed it Isles Bay Island. "He lived on the island with his wife and pet crane for 20 years before selling the property, which would be used as a hunting retreat and again renamed Riles Island," says Abandoned Florida. "The property was finally purchased by Disney in 1965."
In the 1960s, when Walt Disney was in the process of acquiring land for what would eventually be Walt Disney World in Florida, he noticed the secluded island. Disney knew he wanted this to be part of the Disney World puzzle, so he purchased it. This piece of secluded land would undergo many changes over the years, the first of which came in the beginning stages. It was originally slated to be called "Blackbeard's Island" with a full-on pirate theme, but this exact vision never truly came to be.
It wasn't until 1974, eight years after Walt Disney died, that the island was finally opened up to the public under the name Treasure Island, after the Robert Louis Stevenson book and film. It featured exotic birds, lagoons, beaches, vegetation, animal demonstrations and attractions, and more. Guests could access the island from a Disney World resort dock or, even more exciting, take a cruise that gave them a tour of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake with a pit stop at Treasure Island.
Treasure Island was renamed Discovery Island in 1978, ditching the pirate theme and embracing the focus on nature and the animal life that the island boasted. Despite the name change, the island remained intact, with occasional upgrades for another 20-plus years. In 1998, Disney World's Animal Kingdom opened and a new era of the park began. Animal Kingdom sought to bring in more patrons with new animals, demonstrations, and other attractions. Many of the animals living on Discovery Island were relocated to the new Animal Kingdom while others found new homes at various zoos across the US.
In 1999, Discovery Island closed, though speculation still remains today about what actually caused the island attraction to shut down. In the last 20 years since the official closing, there have been rumors about what Disney planned to do with the land - word was that at one point, honeymoon cottages might go there, or that it would become an interactive island based off of a video game (um, cool!), but nothing ever came of these.
Today, the land is undeveloped and closed to the public. In 2009, photographer Shane Perez visited the island and published photos of the attraction's eerie remains. While the island remains empty, it still manages to capture the imaginations of fans who ponder about its potential.
35 Unique Travel Tattoos to Fuel Your Eternal Wanderlust
Warning: Only committed travelers allowed. If you have a never-ending case of wanderlust, this awe-inspiring ink is perfect for you. Check out all 35 of our most favorite tattoos from those who roam the globe.
The Ultimate Adventure Travel Bucket List For Thrill Seekers
The world is your oyster when it comes to travel destinations, but sometimes it can be tough to think outside the box for some real once-in-a-lifetime adventures. If you're a thrill seeker who's planning your next vacation, then this list of activities should be on your bucket list. Go out of your comfort zone and take a transformative trip that will be unforgettable. From gorilla trekking in Africa to diving in the Maldives, here are the best adventures around the world for every adrenaline junkie.
10 Practical Tips For Making the Most of Your Disney World Trip
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is undeniably exciting. However, it can also be a tad overwhelming (see our bucket list here). With so many rides and attractions, and more popping up every year, it can seem nearly impossible to do everything you want, especially when factoring in limited time and budget. The good news is that it can be done, thanks to the help of a little planning and technology.
Whether it's your first time or it's just been a while, read on for 10 insider tips - from saving money to scoring the best dinner reservations (and avoiding lines along the way!) - that can help ensure your trip to Disney World is, in fact, a truly magical experience for you and everyone you're with.
Everything You Need to Know About Gordon Ramsay's New Hell's Kitchen Restaurant in Vegas
Gordon Ramsay has 34 restaurants around the world, but none are quite like the new Hell's Kitchen-themed restaurant that just opened in Las Vegas. Located at Caesars Palace, Hell's Kitchen is an 8,000-square-foot restaurant that combines elements of the TV show with Gordon Ramsay's signature dishes for a truly unique dining experience. I got to dine at the restaurant during the grand opening and sit down with Gordon to talk about the exciting, much-anticipated destination.
"The location is extraordinary. I do have to pinch myself," he told POPSUGAR. Fans of the Fox show, which is currently in its 17th season, will recognize items and themes from the Hell's Kitchen set throughout the restaurant. The meticulously designed space has red and blue details throughout, and the cooks in the kitchen wear the same red and blue jackets and bandanas, mimicking the competitive environment in a bustling, open kitchen ablaze with onscreen flames. The difference is this isn't a show. "There's no f*cking around in here. It's the real deal," Gordon said. You'll find pitchforks throughout the restaurant, too, from the bathroom door handles to the custom napkins. It's themed, but it's most definitely "not a theme park," Gordon said sternly.
Led by executive chef Jennifer Murphy, the kitchen is turning out pan-seared scallops, braised short ribs, lobster risotto, baked macaroni and cheese with smoked Gouda, herb-crusted rack of lamb, beef Wellington, and much more as quickly as possible. Come hungry, because there's a lot to eat - and all of it is as perfectly cooked as you'd hope. Expectations are high, and when season 17 of Hell's Kitchen All Stars wraps, the winner will be named head chef.
This is a must-visit restaurant for every Gordon Ramsay and Hell's Kitchen superfan, but make no mistake: securing a spot during your trip to Vegas will take some planning. After the restaurant opened up reservations in mid-January, the bookings came flooding in - 25,000 of them, to be exact. Hell's Kitchen fits approximately 300 guests and is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. It stays open an hour later on Friday and Saturday, so you do have options, and walk-ins are welcome if there is room. But reservations are recommended, and if you can't access your preferred date online, you can call the restaurant directly and book as far in advance as you'd like.
Itching to learn more and see what Hell's Kitchen come to life is really like? Read on for a first look and a full recap.
1 Woman Is Suing Walmart For Locking Up Its Beauty Products For Black Women
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When Perris, CA, resident Essie Grundy went to her local Walmart to buy a 48-cent comb, she found the hair products bought by primarily black women shelved behind a locked glass case. Now, she is suing the megaretailer for racial discrimination.
At a press conference in Los Angeles, Grundy held back tears as she described how she felt seeing how the products are locked up. "It's no way that we should be treated . . . just because of a complexion," she said.
"I felt that I was being treated as a person who might be a thief."
In a prior statement, Grundy explained that she was offended because the product display implies that the items are more likely to be stolen. Since beauty products used by non-people of color are not necessarily subjected to the same security, it seems discriminatory. "I felt that I was being treated as a person who might be a thief," she said in a statement.
Grundy is being represented by famed civil rights lawyer Gloria Allred, who also represented Roy Moore harassment victim Beverly Young Nelson and the Jane Doe who is suing Harvey Weinstein. Along with the lawsuit, Allred is reportedly seeking a court order to stop Walmart from locking up any more beauty products.
CBS Los Angeles reports that locking up products isn't standard practice at every Walmart, but similar situations have been caught on camera and posted to social media at other stores. For her part, Grundy has said that she's been to another Walmart in Riverside, CA, that does not put any beauty products behind glass.
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In a statement, Walmart spokesperson Charles Crowson acknowledged the sensitivity of the situation but claimed the decision was not motivated by race. Instead, he said that workers at each individual Walmart store make the decision about what to lock up, based on what items they think are likely be stolen. As he said, at Walmart and other retailers, "some products such as electronics, automotive, cosmetics, and other personal care products are subject to additional security. Those determinations are made on a store-by-store basis using data supporting the need for heightened measures."
In the lawsuit, Grundy is seeking $4,000 in damages and legal fees. We will update this story as more news comes in.
This Miracle Vitamin C Serum Is Up 120% in Sales on Amazon - It Makes Dark Spots Disappear
I have dark spots left behind from acne and sun damage that drive me crazy. Luckily, I found a solution that I am obsessed with. This TruSkin Naturals Vitamin C Serum ($20) is a bestseller on Amazon and grows in popularity with each day - it's currently up 120 percent in sales. According to the brand, the serum is "proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines while helping boost collagen, fade sun and age spots, improve skin firming, brightening, and tone for a smoother, fresher, more revitalized youthful complexion." I know it sounds too good to be true, but it actually works.
Almost 8,000 customers have reviewed the product, and 76 percent of them give it five stars. Hard to argue with those numbers. Vitamin C is a necessary supplement when it comes to skin health, so it's no surprise that this serum works so well. If you're not convinced yet, check out the reviews on Amazon. There are all sorts of before and after photos that prove the effectiveness of this formula.
I have tried the serum myself and can say that I started seeing results after one week of using it. My dark spots faded quickly and my skin has never looked so clear. Grab a bottle now - you'll be doing yourself a favor.
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