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Mad’s World: From AGT to Hollywood Dead – Madilyn Bailey is here to stay

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

Mad’s World: If you’re going to appear as a contestant on one of the reality TV music competitions (America’s Got Talent, American Idol, The Voice, X-Factor), your best bet is to get to the last few, and then not win. That’s a tactic that has worked for the likes of Adam Lambert, Kat Robichaud, Melanie Martinez, and many more musicians who have gone on to forge a successful career post-television. Madilyn Bailey is the latest addition to that list.Bailey appeared on AGT in 2021, initially impressing the judges with a song made out of the hate comments she received online. She would go on to make it to the semi-finals before exiting, with magician Dustin Tavella eventually winning (Brooke Simpson, in fourth, was the highest placed musical act).“If I were to go back and say should I do this again, yeah I would,” Bailey says, two years later. “I think it was cool, because it exposed me to a brand new audience. I’m really glad I did it with already having 10-plus years of experience in ...

Explore the work of Top 10 Visionary Artists

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

Viewed as a means of human expression, art reflects the depths of imagination and the abstract emotions that define human existence. Given the changes in our ever-evolving world, it should come as no surprise that art has undergone transformation as well. It has given room for more connection and accessibility than ever before. From breathtaking visual installations to thought-provoking conceptual creations, visionary artists are going beyond the boundaries of conventional art, inviting us to perceive the world through new and unparalleled lenses.This exploration dives into a list of the top 10 visionary artists who have redefined the art scene with innovation and creativity. These artists embody experimentation, inviting us to embark on a journey where colors, forms, and narratives mix together to challenge our preconceptions and broaden our horizons. Some play with unconventional mediums, while others bring a new twist to the traditional ones. Combining emotion and art, they invit...

5 Talents with Outstanding Athleticism

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

Numerous athletes have remarkable talents, but only a few perform extraordinary feats. These athletes can perform in their respective sports in such a way that leaves even their competitors admiring. Such individuals show us the redefined boundaries of what a human body can achieve, and their athleticism is awe-inspiring.Building such outstanding athleticism needs dedication, discipline, and an unwavering passion for achieving the top rank. It is more than just raw physical power; it requires harmony between mind and body. Therefore, an athlete with all these traits doesn’t just participate in sports but transcends it.We have created a list introducing you to five talents whose athleticism exceeds the ordinary. From gravity-defying leaps to lightning-fast sprints, they have mastered their bodies and pushed the limits of physical performance. Their remarkable abilities not only inspire us but also remind us of the incredible latent potential we all have. Here are those five incredibl...

15 Empowering Female-Led Podcasts You Need to Listen to

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

Imagine stepping into a world of podcast narratives that empower like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. It’s like finding a secret vault of inspiration and connection, where stories echo with an unwavering strength and wisdom that binds people together. These days, female podcast hosts are causing a real stir, putting the spotlight on empowerment, weaving connections, and sharing stories that hit you with a strong dose of insight.They’ve got a knack for steering conversations that break barriers and lift up folks from all walks of life. Acting as master curators, they put together discussions that give you a roadmap to feeling strong and fulfilled. They’ve got a mission: to help you be your best self and cheer you on from the digital airwaves. The podcasts we’ve gathered below, all 15 of them, dive into a variety of topics because they know life is a colorful mix. You can count on them to deliver conversations that make you think, make you grow, and ...

Top 15 Culinary Experts for Food Lovers Worldwide

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

Not everyone possesses the palate and passion required for the realm of culinary expertise. The world of food connoisseurs is a demanding expedition laden with an array of responsibilities that, if not diligently upheld, could easily overwhelm even the most seasoned individuals. Thus, delving into the stories of top food experts, one uncovers the distinctive traits essential for triumph in the gastronomic domain.Foremost, an intimate mastery of their chosen culinary sphere characterizes nearly all these experts. Just as Julia Child’s culinary prowess was pivotal in shaping her gastronomic empire, no food connoisseur can ascend without an unparalleled understanding of ingredients, flavors, and techniques. This demands a creative exploration of novel tastes, providing patrons with a unique eating experience.Such experts are rare – a fact that underpins our curation of the paramount culinary trailblazers of 2023. Their comprehensive profiles await your perusal below:Kevin T...

Top 15 Business Owners Making a Difference

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

Entrepreneurship has always been a driving force, shaping economies and societies worldwide. Yet, the recent rapid evolution of technology and communication has elevated the entrepreneurial realm to never-before-seen heights. This is reshaping the way we do business nowadays; from startups sharing their journeys on personal blogs to leveraging the reach of platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, a league of business enthusiasts is now seizing the digital realm to transform their visions into reality, presenting their ventures to the world.These business aficionados are not just offering insights into their strategies. They are also showcasing their distinctive ways of life. Here, we’ve identified the top 10 most influential business minds hailing from diverse corners of the world, each providing invaluable entrepreneurial advice and visionary ideas to ignite your own ambitions.These leaders have successfully steered their enterprises through challenges and triumphs and ...

Reader’s dream of all AVs strikes chord with autonomous fans and foes: Roadshow

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

Q: I share Wes Christensen’s enthusiasm for the potential of AVs. As a retired programmer, though, I have some pessimism.For AVs to truly work, they must talk to one another in real time, and the infrastructure must be smarter. Programming autonomous behavior is very difficult.Doing this will require standards. The government is pretty good at getting technology companies to agree upon standards, but it is not a rapid process.Edward MontgomeryA: Yours was one of many points of view on his thought-provoking comments.Q: I don’t know if we’ll ever see 100 percent autonomous vehicles, but Wes’ prediction of no traffic lights might rankle some non-autonomous pedestrians. The mix of human-driven cars and AV’s is a dangerous one, and hard on AV designersA big issue with interacting with driverless vehicles is not being able to make eye contact. Many collisions are avoided when someone realizes that evasive action is needed, or when someone catches a driver’s attention and stops...

Records reveal Concord Naval Weapons Station developer has ties to Saudi, Qatari money

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

The new master developer slated to transform the former Concord Naval Weapons Station has financial ties to Arab states in the Persian Gulf, linking the long-controversial project to a history of human rights violations, ethical quagmires and shady business dealings involving the Trump Administration.The vision for the sprawling acreage is a huge mixed-use and transit-oriented community — the largest development currently underway in the Bay Area. It would comprise roughly half of the site’s total 5,046 acres just south of the still-existing Military Ocean Terminal Concord, an ammunition depot that sits on the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.The Concord City Council — acting as the authority for the site’s redevelopment — unanimously approved Brookfield Properties’ massive 2,300-acre plan for the barren land in a four-hour meeting Aug. 26.This news organization, through a review of public records, has since learned that the real estate portfolio of Brookfi...

How California’s current COVID wave ranks among the pandemic’s Top 5

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

California’s sneaky summer COVID wave is reaching heights not seen in more than a year as highly contagious strains of the virus continue to spread with the promise of a new vaccine days away.The state’s test positivity rate has now topped 14%, the highest since July of 2022 and the fifth highest mark since the pandemic began in early 2020, according to the latest California Department of Public Health data.Since federal and state authorities have stopped tracking COVID case counts, the percentage of lab-processed COVID tests that are positive has become one of the best indicators of how much the virus is spreading in the community, similar to how influenza has been tracked historically.The virus has been active from coast to coast, with some East Coast schools requiring masks, and First Lady Jill Biden testing positive at the end of the Labor Day holiday weekend. In an appearance at the White House Wednesday, President Biden caused some confusion by contradicting CDC gu...

Huge South Bay office campus occupied by high-profile tech firm lands buyer

Published Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:45 GMT

MILPITAS — A huge South Bay office campus occupied by a top-notch tech firm has been bought by a Midwest buyer in a deal that points to pockets of strength in a wobbly Bay Area office sector.The five-building research and office campus in Milpitas was purchased for slightly under $192.5 million, according to documents filed on Sept. 9 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.The campus is bounded by Sandisk Drive, Murphy Ranch Road, Technology Drive and McCarthy Boulevard, public records on file with the County Assessor’s Office show.A tech campus consisting of five office and research buildings on Sandisk Drive in Milpitas. (Google Maps)Chicago-based Blue Owl Capital bought the vast campus, which totals 580,400 square feet, according to the county real estate documents.Western Digital, a manufacturer of computer drives and data storage systems, acting through an affiliate called Sandbox Expansion, sold the tech campus. Western Digital also occupies the f...