It was pitched as the world’s most exclusive invitation. Hundreds gathered at President Trump’s private country club in Virginia in May for a gala evening. Guests included Justin Sun, a cryptocurrency billionaire who, in the Biden administration, was under investigation for suspected financial crimes. He and the other attendees had won their seats by being the top buyers of $TRUMP memecoin, a form of crypto that benefits Mr. Trump’s family.

Nobody, least of all kids who grew up in the 80s and 90s needs convincing that the cartoons of yesteryear just hit different. They are miles away from the noisy, ultra colorful, fast-paced (read: overstimulating) shows that a kid might watch today. And, it turns out, those classic cartoons might just be superior for getting kids to actually relax.This was a discovery made by one mom (Lauren, aka @mamasandmesses) when she introduced her toddler to old school shows like Bear and the Big Blue House, Arthur, Dragon Tales, and more. Her grand experiment led to some pretty fascinating results.For one thing, she noted that while her child enjoyed watching these programs, there was no adverse reaction when she turned them off. “He didn’t fight me or get upset, he just went back to playing!” See on Instagram But perhaps even more importantly, she noticed that his sleep improved. That’s right, parents with tough-to-put-to-bed kiddos, listen up.Lauren attributed this to the fact that, generally speaking, 90s shows had much lower stimulation, but also more heavily focused helpful lessons and creative exploration. Sure, there are still shows that do that, like Bluey, but nowadays having a slower pace, softer color palette, and more subdued soundtrack is certainly no longer the standard.In fact, experts have long warned against the drug-like “dopamine rush” of contemporary cartoons, which might offer endless amounts of quick entertainment, but don’t allow for kids to actually process what they’re watching and continuously leave them wanting more. Almost like the creators of these shows are more interested in getting views and earning money than by actually serving a need? Nah, that’s crazy. @drjoe_md Did you know that shows like Cocomelon are engineered to keep your baby hooked by triggering their brain’s reward system? #Cocomelon #parentingtips #childdevelopment #screentime #kidslearning Adding to the problem is that, now, anything with a screen can suddenly turn into a TV. This heightened accessibility means that a once seemingly innocent, totally mundane pastime can turn into a problem. But luckily, parents can control what their children are seeing their TVs, tablets, phones, and whatever else. Since many 90s classics are available to stream, these less-stimulating yet more-engaging shows are always on hand, and Lauren was kind enough to share a master list:? Bear in the Big Blue House – Disney+? Out of the Box – Disney+? Little Bear – Paramount+? Franklin – Prime or YouTube? Arthur – PBS Kids or Hulu? Rolie Polie Olie – Prime? Clifford – Prime? Magic School Bus – Netflix? Berenstain Bears – Prime? Dragon Tales – Prime? Wishbone – YouTube? Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood – PBS Kids, Hulu, or PrimeAs a bonus, the following show was only a book when we were kids, but it's 90s roots make it count: ? If You Give A Mouse a Cookie – Prime - YouTube youtu.be Besides the fact that these shows might overall be better for our kids, there’s also something special about rewatching these beloved shows from our childhood and seeing the positive effects that they continue to bestow. It’s one of those times where we can say, “They don’t make them like they used to!” and it truly carries some weight. So, you know, bragging rights.High-octane kid’s shows probably aren’t going anywhere, but it’s nice to know that we have options when it’s time to really wind down and soothe little nervous systems.Now, if you’ll excuse me, there are a few seasons of Arthur calling my name…This article originally appeared in March. It has been updated.

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Five Finger Death Punch, Mammoth, Soulfly, Dayseeker & Bad Company Tribute Best Of… Vol. 2 10/24 Five Finger Death Punch: Best Of,,, Vol. 2 Marking its 20th anniversary, Five Finger Death Punch have released the second collection of newly recorded versions of previously released songs. The project came about when FFDP’s former label sold the original song masters without notifying the band or providing them the opportunity to reclaim those masters. The first single from “Best Of – Volume 2” was a version of “The End” featuring Babymetal. “I loved how my voice gradually got covered and engulfed by Ivan (Moody’s) growl, which gave me chills,” offered Babymetal vocalist Su-Metal. 10/24 Dayseeker: Creature Of The Night “There was this idea that we’d get more and more commercial over time,” noted Dayseeker vocalist Rory Rodriguez. “But I think the opposite happened — we’re riffing more, I’m screaming more. And it feels good. It feels honest.” “‘Creature In The Black Night’ is the darker part of your conscience overpowering you,” revealed Rodriguez talking about the album’s title track. “It’s about the rush you’re addicted to that you can’t ignore.” Creature Of The Night The End 10/24 Mammoth: The End Mammoth (formerly Mammoth WVH) is led by songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen. The album was recorded at the 5150 studio in L.A. with produced Michael “Elvis” Baskette. The album’s title track landed in the Top 5 at Active Rock radio while generating nearly four million views. Chama 10/24 Soulfly: Chama “Chama is the Brazilian word for ‘flame’. It also means a ‘calling’, commented Soulfly frontman Max Cavalera. “‘Chama’ is inspired by the energy of this moment. This record is the sound of Soulfly’s fire!” “With each Soulfly record I’ve played on, I can feel my evolution happening in real time,” noted Soulfly drummer and album co-producer Zyon Cavalera. “I got to handle a good amount of the production for the first time. Trying to take the band to places we have never been before was a blast.” Bad Company Tribute 10/24 Multiple Artists: Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company Dirty Honey contributed a rendition of Bad Company’s “Rock Steady” to the effort. “Bad Company are plain and simply one of the cornerstones of Rock and Roll,” states Marc LaBelle, Dirty Honey’s lead vocalist. “Their music has been part of the soundtrack of my life for as long as I can remember. Paul Rodgers’s voice is timeless, classic, and like a fine wine only got better with age.” ### The post Albums Out Now! appeared first on RockinTown.

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by Michael Snyder, The Economic Collapse Blog: Millions of Americans are discovering that at some point the money runs out and the party is over. Vehicles are being repossessed at the fastest pace since the global financial crisis, foreclosure filings are up 18 percent compared to last year, and student loan delinquencies have soared into […]

from ZeroHedge: Democrats today resemble a pack of lost puppies – unsure which direction to run: left, further left, or all the way into the radical fringe, where political violence and assassination culture is normalized, anti-American sentiment is celebrated, and socialism and Marxism are embraced. The original ‘No Kings’ protest was the election of Donald Trump, […]