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News The Mortuary Assistant Arrow’s Willa Holland Will Do Her Best to Avoid Getting Possessed in The Mortuary Assistant Dead bodies, demonic forces, the usual. By Molly Templeton | Published on April 25, 2025 Comment 0 Share New Share The 2022 video game The Mortuary Assistant lists, among the key tasks to be performed by its protagonist, “Perform embalming tasks while keeping demonic forces at bay.” This does sound somewhat challenging, one must admit. Should you not wish to perform said tasks yourself, well, soon you’ll be able to simply observe: The Mortuary Assistant is getting a movie adaptation. Deadline reports that Willa Holland (Arrow) and Paul Sparks (Physical) are set to star in the film, which is directed by Jeremiah Kipp (The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story) and has a screenplay by game creator Brian Clarke and Tracee Beebe. It’s not just a straight adaptation, though; Deadline notes that “the film is billed as a new chapter in the story that will expand on the game’s world and mythology, delving deeper into the lore of the demonic entities plaguing River Fields.” Here’s how the game is described on Steam: Having completed your degree in mortuary sciences, you have taken on an apprenticeship at River Fields Mortuary. Over the past several months you have logged many hours aiding the Mortician in daily tasks along with learning the ins and outs of the embalming process as well as how to properly handle and care for the deceased.Late one night, you are called into work to handle some embalmings. Death doesn’t keep day time hours. But there is something different about these bodies because there is something different about you. The phone rings with the Mortician on the other end. The rumors are true, and you can not leave. I feel like that capital M on mortician is ominous, no? If you would like to find out before the movie arrives, you can play the game on PCs, Xbox, Playstation, and Switch. No release date has been announced for the film, which is currently in production.[end-mark] The post <i>Arrow’</i>s Willa Holland Will Do Her Best to Avoid Getting Possessed in <i>The Mortuary Assistant</i> appeared first on Reactor.

There’s nothing better than cooking with fresh, just-picked homegrown herbs! Come learn how to make an easy container herb garden, perfect for small spaces like a patio, balcony, or a larger backyard garden. You could even keep an herb planter indoors in a sunny window or under a grow light.This guide will explore the best herbs to grow in pots, container sizes, water and harvesting tips, and more. With this fun and simple garden project, you’ll be harvesting your own delicious herbs in no time!The Best Herbs to Grow in PotsHerbs that grow well in containers include culinary herbs like basil, thyme, sage, chives, parsley, rosemary, dill, cilantro, and oregano. If you plan to grow herbs indoors, consider chives, tarragon, lemon balm, mint, basil or parsley – all of which perform better inside than some larger, woodier herbs.Many of these herbs grow as annuals but can also survive as perennials in temperate zones or when protected over winter. However, they may become too crowded or stunted over time when confined to a container (especially if you plant several together). Thankfully, it’s cheap, quick and easy to re-plant fresh herbs each spring if you desire!Mint also grows well in a container but should be kept in its own pot. Mint spreads aggressively and therefore should only be planted in a confined container – never in the ground or a raised bed! Fennel also does best in a separate large container as it readily out-competes other herbs.Thyme, rosemary and sage is a great comboWhat herbs grow well together in the same container? Most herbs will happily grow alongside one another as companion plants when provided moderate water and sunshine. However, it’s wise to consider the different soil, sun, and water needs of various herbs too.For instance, woody herbs like rosemary, sage, oregano, lavender, and thyme enjoy full sun and are more drought-tolerant than some more tender herbs, and therefore grow very well together in a common container or pot.Likewise, dill, basil, parsley, cilantro and chives thrive together as they all prefer consistently damp soil (but not overly wet) and benefit from partial afternoon shade in hot climates.A mature herb planter full of several varieties of sage and thyme (flowering at the end of the season). RELATED: Learn even more about growing herbs here – including tips to start from seed, the most shade-tolerant or cold-hardy herbs, our favorite recipes to use or preserve fresh herbs, and more!Step 1: Pick a ContainerYou can plant herbs in a container that’s made for gardening, or convert a container into an herb planter such as by adding drainage holes to a galvanized steel tub (shown in step 3). Yes, galvanized steel is food-safe!Choose a container that is at least 6 inches deep. Most annual herbs will happily grow in 6 to 8 inches of soil, though 10 to 12 inches will provide even more root space, better water retention, and healthier plants. Herbs like dill, parsley, and cilantro grow especially deep tap roots. To plant many types of herbs in one container, choose a wide planter with plenty of surface area so each herb has adequate space to grow (with at least 5 inches between plants). Or to plant just one herb seedling per pot, choose a container that is at least 8 inches wide and tall. To grow perennial herbs to overwinter for a second season or beyond, a larger herb planter is definitely best! Our massive 10-year old rosemary (zone 9 here) is thriving in a big wine barrel planter. Step 2: Choose Your Herbs Next, select which herbs you’d like to grow in your planter. Pick herbs that you think you’ll actually use, plus maybe a few new-to-you options to try too! Since many herbs vary in size depending on the cultivar, look for compact varieties or ones marketed as container-friendly. (See a list of the best herbs to grow in pots at the beginning on this post.)To get started, you can grow your own herbs from seed, though the most quick and easy way is to buy herb seedlings. Many of them will be large enough to start harvesting from right away! We prefer to get organically grown herbs from a local nursery, especially since big box garden centers are more likely to spray their plants with pesticides.Some of my personal favorite herbs include thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano, and basil. Don’t miss my guide on growing basil to get huge bushy plants! I also really love to grow chamomile and lemon verbena to dry for tea or use fresh in homemade herbal sun tea. Step 3: Add Drainage and LinerIf your chosen herb planter doesn’t yet have drainage holes, it’s time to add some! Adequate drainage is essential so plant roots don’t rot in standing water. Most herbs prefer consistently damp soil, but not sopping wet.We used a drill with a 3/8″ bit to add several drainage holes to a galvanized steel container. If you don’t have a drill, you could also use a large nail and hammer. Caution: this will create sharp metal shavings and possibly some sharp edges around the drainage holes, so be careful while you work. I laid a cloth under the tub for easy clean-up.To prevent the soil from leaking through the drainage holes, you may want to line the bottom of the container with a piece of natural burlap or durable landscape fabric – especially if you intend to keep your herb planter indoors. (But don’t line it with impervious plastic!)Natural burlap will degrade within a couple years, so quality landscape fabric may be a better choice for a long-lasting liner. Though it’s easy to add fresh burlap is you plan to re-plant your herb container every year or two!Step 4: Add SoilNext, fill the herb planter about two-thirds full of soil. Herbs grow best in moderately rich, fluffy, well-draining soil. Fresh, high-quality potting soil is an ideal choice for a container herb garden. I also like to mix in a few handfuls of aged compost and/or worm castings to the soil for additional nutrients.Step 5: Plant HerbsLast but not least, it’s time to plant your container herb garden! Space each herb seedling at least 4 to 5 inches apart. For the best results and long-term growth, space them even further – up to 8 to 12 inches apart.Many nursery starts come with more than one seedling per pot (basil is especially notorious for this), so be sure to gently tease apart and separate crowded seedlings before planting them too. When planting the herbs, keep the existing root ball level with the soil. Add more soil as needed so that the container is completely full, but avoid burying the stems in soil so they don’t rotWhere to Put an Herb Garden PlanterMost annual herbs grow best in full sun, so place your new herb planter somewhere that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day.However, some herbs can also tolerate partial shade and may even benefit from a little afternoon shade during the hottest part of summer. Check the sunlight preferences for each herb you planted. That’s the beauty of growing herbs in a container: you can move it around as needed! If you’re keeping your herb planter indoors, choose a location that gets as much natural light as possible, like near a south-facing sunny window. Or, use a basic grow light to provide better light if needed. You’ll also need a drainage tray below the planter to protect your surfaces and catch runoff after watering.Watering HerbsWater your herb planter often enough to keep the soil evenly damp but not overly wet. Let the soil dry out ever-so-slightly between watering. Water needs will vary depending on your climate, container, and age of the plants. Large mature plants soak up water more quickly than small seedlings. Note that smaller pots generally dry out faster than larger containers, raised beds or in-ground gardens. When in doubt, use a handy moisture meter to check the soil before adding more water! I use it for my finicky houseplants too.How to Harvest HerbsTo harvest fresh herbs, it’s best to cut small clippings of stems rather than pluck off individual leaves only. With regular pruning, the herbs will branch out, growing more full and bushy. The more you harvest, the more it promotes new growth!The exact method can vary slight depending on the herb, but in most cases, you can pinch or cut a stem above a small set of new leaves growing along the stem (aka, right above a leaf node). Don’t cut stems all the way to the soil level though! I usually trim off the top one-third to half of a stem, leaving at least a couple inches to continue to grow.If you overwinter perennial herbs in your planter, you can give them a deeper prune (cut back by about half to two-thirds) in late winter to promote fresh new growth in spring.Harvesting oregano stems just above a leaf node. Just a few days later, you’ll see new branches forming! Enjoy!Now, for the best part: sit back, relax, and watch your new herb garden planter grow! We love to use fresh herbs in recipes like our sourdough discard crackers, oven roasted artichokes, herb roasted Brussels sprouts, two-bite smashed potatoes, rosemary roasted mixed nuts and more! If you have enough to preserve, learn how to dry fresh herbs so you can make your own spice blends, tea, or herb infused oil.I hope you enjoyed this simple garden project. Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments or leave a review below. Have fun! Print DIY Container Herb Garden Planter Come learn how to make an easy DIY herb garden planter from a pot, metal tub, or other container – perfect for small spaces, a patio, balcony, indoors, or backyard garden. Also learn what herbs grow best together in a container! Keyword container herb garden, growing herbs, growing herbs in pots, growing herbs in small spaces, growing herbs indoors, herb garden, herb planter Cook Time 30 minutes minutes Cost $50 Equipmentdrill with 1/4" to 3/8" drill bit (if using a metal tub)burlap or permeable landscape fabric to line the container (optional but recommended, for indoors especially) Ingredientsa container such as a large terracotta pot, galvanized metal tub, grow bag, or wine barrel planter (see size tips below)herb seedlings of choice, such as basil, thyme, sage, oregano, parsley, tarragon, chives, dill, rosemary, cilantro, or mint* (plant mint in it's own separate pot)potting soilcompost or worm castings InstructionsChoose a container that is at least 6 to 8 inches deep (10 to 12 is even better for long-term plant growth) and wide enough to space each herb at least 4 to 5 inches apart. The more space, the better! If planting just one type of herb per container, choose a pot that is about 8 inches wide and deep. Choose your herbs. Pick things you'll actually want to use and eat! Woody herbs like sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lavender grow well together in a container as they all prefer full sun and are drought tolerant. Tender herbs like basil, chives, dill, parsley, lemon balm and tarragon thrive together with consistent moisture, partial afternoon shade in hot conditions, and also grow better inside than others.Add drainage holes if your container doesn't already have them. We use a 1/4 to 3/8" drill bit to add several drainage holes to the bottom of our galvanized steel tub. Use caution as it creates sharp shavings and edges. Add a liner. To prevent the soil from leaking through the drainage holes, you may want to line the bottom of the container with a piece of natural burlap or durable landscape fabric – especially if you intend to keep your herb planter indoors. Add soil. Fill the herb planter about two-thirds full of moderately rich, fluffy, well-draining soil, such as high-quality potting soil. I also like to mix in a few handfuls of aged compost and/or worm castings to the soil or additional nutrients.Plant herbs, spacing each herb at least 4 to 5 inches apart or up to 8 to 12 inches apart for the best long-term growth. Gently separate crowded nursery seedlings before planting. Top off with more soil if needed until the container is full, but don't bury the herb stems. Place your new herb planter somewhere that receives full sun (at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day). Some herbs can also tolerate partial shade and may even benefit from a little afternoon shade during the hottest part of summer. If you’re keeping your herb planter indoors, choose a location that gets as much natural light as possible, like near a south-facing sunny window or under a grow light. Harvest herbs routinely by taking small cuttings (not by plucking individual leaves) just above a leaf node. The more you harvest, the more new growth and bushier they will get! Cut stems back by 1/3 to half. You may also enjoy:Harvesting Fresh Lavender: How to Harvest, Prune & Dry Lavender Flowers How to Propagate (Grow) Sage Cuttings in Water or Soil Garden Companion Planting Chart, Plans, and Benefits How to Make Chive Blossom Vinegar + 8 Ways to Use it All About Calendula: How to Grow, Harvest, Dry, & Use Calendula FlowersThe post DIY Container Herb Garden Planter + The Best Herbs to Grow appeared first on Homestead and Chill.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. PublicSquare has announced that what it calls its cancel-proof payment platform PSQ Payments is now directly integrated with Shopify, via the Shopify App store. PublicSquare is a marketplace and payments ecosystem with an emphasis on economic liberty, which is now extending PSQ Payments to online merchants on Shopify, the top e-commerce platform in the US that has a 30% market share. In addition to providing a secure and reliable service, PublicSquare announced that PSQ Payments gives users an option that aligns with their, and the company’s values – what they call traditional American values: “life, family, and liberty.” In announcing the Shopify integration, CEO Michael Seifert noted its wide use, and stressed that business owners operating on the platform can now rely on a payment system that ensures they will not be “canceled” on account of their beliefs. At the height of online censorship and deplatforming over the past years, major payments systems played their role by denying service to users on political and ideological ground, and also around social issues, prompting the emergence of alternatives. A major hurdle these new payment processors have to overcome is expanding their availability through integrations, which is what PublicSquare is now achieving by becoming an option for online business on the most widely used e-commerce in the country. PSQ Payments app includes optimized Shopify checkout, a dashboard tracking payments and refunds in real time, fraud protection, and what the company says is “seamless refund management.” Security is another key feature, where transactional data is encrypted and kept protected thanks to “advanced tokenization and secure wallet technology.” This means that sensitive card information is encrypted and tokenized, while fraud protection is offered in partnership with Nuvei. PublicSquare promotes its payments system as not only protecting those using it from arbitrary “canceling” but also providing an opportunity to take part in build an alternative financial ecosystem focused on freedom, privacy, and integrity. Besides the values and security angle, PSQ Payments also promises competitive rates, easy-to-use direct integration API, and “seamless onboarding.” PublicSquare runs three divisions: Marketplace, Financial Technology, and Brands. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post PublicSquare Integrates Cancel-Proof PSQ Payments with Shopify to Offer Secure E-Commerce Solution appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. UK’s online safety regulator Ofcom has presented a new, sweeping set of upcoming rules from the censorship law, the Online Safety Act – introducing age verification and algorithmic suppression, among a total of 40 measures. The draft codes of practice were on Thursday made available to members of parliament, and if the process is completed there as expected, the new rules will be enforced from July 25. Prior to that, July 24 is the deadline for companies to complete and record assessments of the risks their platforms may pose to minors. (This applies to most online services with over seven million average monthly active users in the UK). According to Ofcom, the measures apply to apps and sites used by children, like social media, gaming, and search services. The goal is to prevent minors from accessing content “relating to” suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, pornography, misogynistic material, violent content, and online bullying. Even though the measures are expansive in their subject and nature, a number of critics who favor an even more restrictive approach – children’s charity the NSPCC among them – want Ofcom to expand this push, particularly in the direction of weakening end-to-end encryption in messaging apps. As things stand now, the new rules refer to age verification as a tool to prevent minors from accessing services that generate or share content listed by Ofcom, and achieve that by implementing “highly effective age assurance.” This refers to both services where “most” – but also “some” of the content falls under the harms categories. If platforms that include algorithmic recommendations are considered to pose “medium or high risk” of harmful content (as defined) then they must have filters that will hide this content. And UK’s authorities are requiring platforms to act quickly to remove whatever’s been found to be harmful once it has been “reviewed and assessed.” Penalties for noncompliance go up to £18 ($24) million or 10% of global revenue. In case these violations persist, courts could block or limit access to offending platforms in the UK. Ofcom Director Melanie Dawes was promoting the new rules in the media by referring to Netflix’s fictional show Adolescence, as a way to justify the restrictive rules. “I think in the end what’s happening here and it’s not just in the UK, it is just a change in how people are seeing all of this. Whether it’s the drama Adolescence and that’s brought to life some of these problems of misogyny, pornography, violent content on our kids’ internet feeds,” Dawes told BBC’s Today program. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post UK Unveils Online Rules, Mandating Age Verification and Algorithmic Content Suppression appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The National Institutes of Health is quietly assembling a vast digital mosaic of Americans’ private medical histories, pulling sensitive data from both government-run health systems and commercial sources to support autism research tied to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest project. The new scheme involves a sweeping plan to integrate diverse streams of health data into a single platform, raising significant concerns about privacy, oversight, and long-term use. According to NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the data aggregation includes pharmacy transactions, insurance claims, clinical test results, and even personal metrics collected from wearable tech such as fitness trackers and smartwatches. Health information from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Indian Health Service is also being funneled in, creating a massive, centralized repository with a wide lens on the US population. As Bhattacharya told agency advisers on Monday, the objective is to eliminate the fragmentation that currently limits access to existing health data sets. He said the new system would cut down on redundancies and make it easier for researchers to conduct large-scale analysis. “The idea of the platform is that the existing data resources are often fragmented and difficult to obtain. The NIH itself will often pay multiple times for the same data resource. Even data resources that are within the federal government are difficult to obtain,” he said. To expand the reach even further, NIH is now in discussions with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to loosen restrictions on federal health data sharing. If finalized, this would open the door to some of the most detailed and longitudinal health records in the country. All this information, ranging from genomic profiles to step counts, will be linked within the NIH’s new research environment, where outside researchers selected for the autism studies will be allowed to analyze it. Bhattacharya asserted that the data cannot be downloaded and that access will be confined to secure platforms with “state of the art protections” in place. “What we’re proposing is a transformative real-world data initiative, which aims to provide a robust and secure computational data platform for chronic disease and autism research,” Bhattacharya said. Still, the scope of what’s being collected and linked will raise alarms for privacy advocates, who worry about how securely this sensitive information will be stored, who will ultimately have access to it, and whether the individuals it describes will ever know their data is being used. The inclusion of behavioral data from fitness devices, alongside genomic and insurance records, pushes the boundary of what most people expect when they visit a doctor or wear a health-tracking watch. Despite these questions, the NIH is pushing ahead, with plans to start issuing research grants tied to the autism studies by September. While Bhattacharya said the science would follow a rigorous selection process, the unprecedented level of data being offered may outpace existing privacy frameworks designed for more limited research efforts. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post NIH To Build Massive Health Data Platform Linking Health Records, Genomic Profiles, and Smartwatch Data for Medical Research appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

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Read the original post "DIY Muffin Liners" on A Modern Homestead. Making your own DIY muffin liners isn't just a handy fix when you run out, it’s also a great way to save money, reduce waste, and keep baking without any extra errands! Plus, they look adorable in a rustic, homemade kind of way. Perfect for gifting or serving at brunches! Make these in any size!... Read More The post "DIY Muffin Liners" appeared first on A Modern Homestead.

Read the original post "Ultimate Mini Muffins Recipe (1 Batter, Many Flavors)" on A Modern Homestead. This ultimate mini muffin recipe is a go-to in our house. It’s simple, versatile, and perfect for creating many flavors with one base batter! Make these in bulk to freeze for later! Whether you're baking to fill the freezer, prepping lunchbox snacks, or trying to use up the last ripe banana on the counter, this base recipe... Read More The post "Ultimate Mini Muffins Recipe (1 Batter, Many Flavors)" appeared first on A Modern Homestead.