the most recently released album from panic! at the disco (2018).

he is coming to our biggest little city*. he will speak at the reno-tahoe international airport saturday.

one of the hottest men in hollywood

frustrated. what am i doing wrong?

operation overlord required incredibly detailed planning, as well as perfect coordination and timing. the final decisions were made by american general dwight d. eisenhower, nicknamed "ike." he was the supreme commander of the allied expeditionary force (aef). weather was ike's biggest headache. there were only a few days each month when the tides were right for the invasion, and, as june approached, storms howled out of the north sea and into the english channel.

secrecy was also vital. hitler's forces had built a wall of concrete bunkers and gun emplacements along the french coast, and had lain tank traps, mines, and miles of barbed wire. through a variety of deceptions, the allies convinced hitler that the landing target was not normandy, but farther north where the channel narrowed.

missing in action.

we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.
jim rohn

ethereum is a solution looking for a problem.

it starts the moment you accept the truth.

was the first american monopoly, founded by john d. rockefeller.

art is a beautiful lie that makes people see the truth*

until 1966, the referees used to warn the players and the managers verbally without any significant repercussions on the foul they have made.

however, if a foul is too clumsy and a player had to be sent off, the referee must tell the player to leave the field.

this norm had many flaws in it, and it was made pretty evident in a particular game.

the quarter-final between england and argentina was full of drama, fouls, and controversy, all at the same time. one specific incident took place, and the argentinian captain committed an offensive foul on an english player.

this left referee ken aston no option but to send the argentinian captain off.

but since the player was full of anger and agitation, he continued playing the game and said he didn't hear the referee's warning of sending him off earlier.

after such a high-profile game ended in such a controversy, a new solution was needed to make sure the players listen to the referee's warnings and signals.

finding the answer was also given to ken aston, and he got inspiration from traffic lights.

therefore, he suggested that fifa introduce cards into the game.

a yellow card would mean it is just a warning for the foul committed and shouldn't be repeated, whereas the red card told that you have to leave the field as the challenge committed is a major one and could have injured the opposition player.

this move turned out to be a phenomenal one not only on a short-term basis but also in the more extended scheme of things.

the 1970 fifa world cup was the first time this rule was implemented in a major tournament involving countries worldwide.

cristiano ronaldo is a portuguese soccer player who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. here are a few interesting facts and hidden stories about ronaldo:

– ronaldo was born on february 5, 1985, in funchal, madeira, portugal.
– he started his professional soccer career with sporting cp before moving to manchester united in 2003.
– ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer for the portuguese national team, and he has represented his country at three world cup tournaments.
– in 2009, he was awarded the ballon d'or, which is given to the world's best soccer player. he has won the award four times in total.
– in addition to his soccer career, ronaldo is also a successful entrepreneur and has endorsement deals with major brands such as nike, tag heuer, and herbalife.
– ronaldo is known for his philanthropy and has donated millions of dollars to charitable causes, including the construction of a children's hospital in his hometown of funchal.
– despite his many accomplishments, ronaldo has faced controversy and criticism, including accusations of tax evasion and allegations of sexual assault. he has denied these allegations.
– over the years, ronaldo has been linked to a number of women, but it is not clear how many of these relationships were serious or long-term. some of the women who have been rumored to be ronaldo's girlfriends include models irina shayk and gemma atkinson, as well as reality tv star kim kardashian. however, ronaldo has never publicly confirmed any of these relationships, and it is not known if he is currently in a relationship.

keith sapsford was a 14-year-old australian boy whose tragic curiosity led to one of the most haunting accidental deaths in aviation history. in 1970, driven by an adventurous spirit and a longing to see the world, he snuck into the wheel well of a japan airlines plane at sydney airport. as the aircraft ascended, the compartment door opened mid-flight, and he fell to his death from 200 feet.

adolescence on netflix: a brutal look at family, trauma, and guilt

"adolescence" is not your typical coming-of-age story. it delivers real-time storytelling that makes you feel the tension and stress alongside the characters. what sets it apart? the central figure isn't the child — it's the father. the show is divided into four episodes, each mirroring the four stages of trauma: shock, denial, blame, and acceptance.

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episode 1 – shock and denial
the father is shaken to his core when his son is accused of murder. his immediate reaction is to defend him — because his son couldn't be a killer, right? he refuses to believe it, convinced that there's some mistake.

episode 2 – blame
the second episode pulls back from the crime and examines the larger social picture. the focus shifts to how the education system and generational disconnect create pressure on kids. the show explores how children face emotional neglect, peer pressure, and a brutal survival hierarchy where bullying becomes a form of dominance. kids who are bullied either shut themselves off from the world or form fragile alliances with other outcasts — a bond that, when broken, leaves them vulnerable and isolated. this isolation and sense of rejection pushes them toward destructive behavior. the lack of connection with parents and the feeling of being unseen create a dangerous emotional void.

episode 3 – adaptation
by the third episode, the child begins to adapt to his circumstances. he grows into his anger and aggression, developing a defensive arrogance that shields him from guilt. he starts blaming everyone but himself — his parents, his peers, the system. the psychologist working with him focuses on deep-rooted issues in his upbringing, suggesting that the parents are to blame for the way he turned out. the father remains loyal to his son despite everything — a reflection of subconscious guilt and a desperate need to protect him.

episode 4 – acceptance and atonement
in the final episode, the child confronts what he's done. he accepts himself for who he is and confesses to the crime — not out of guilt, but as a way of reclaiming his identity and taking control of his narrative. it's less about remorse and more about owning his darkest truth. the father, meanwhile, faces his own guilt. he realizes that he failed his son as a parent, that he made critical mistakes, and that he's partially responsible for what happened. rather than run from it, he chooses to stay in town, fully aware that he'll live under a cloud of suspicion and judgment for the rest of his life. he accepts this as his punishment.

the weight of reality
some viewers have called the show "slow" — but that's the point. a police interrogation that only lasts an hour feels like it drags on for eternity because it's so emotionally charged. the audience feels the weight of the process because the show forces you to sit in the discomfort. it's uncomfortable because it's so real — the kind of nightmare any parent could face.

in the last episode, the family's emotional state is laid bare. they grieve and blame themselves in silence, trying to hold it together. no one wants to be the first to crack, because if one person breaks, the whole fragile structure could collapse. months later, they act like life has returned to normal — but you can sense the tension. a single crack could shatter them forever.

this isn't a show about fantasy or melodrama. it's a brutal, realistic examination of guilt, trauma, and the fallout of a single violent act. the natural dialogue and understated performances make it feel like you're watching real life unfold through a hidden camera. after seeing something this raw, it's hard not to reflect on the distance between reality and the polished fiction we usually see on screen.
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