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GameStop is planning to distribute stock and pay raises to a number of employees. The brick and mortar workers are getting the boost after the company decided to focus more on their retail efforts under new management. The Wall Street Journal reported on the move and signals a shift away from online commerce in the way that GameStop has pressed over the last few years. All U.S. store leaders will get stocks and the senior store staff will see raises....

Hawaii has a unique history full of royalty, warriors, and culture. And with that distinct history comes our fair share of ghost stories. From haunted roads and hotels with guests of the paranormal variety to schools with roaming spirits and ancient Hawaiian temples rife with human sacrifice, the Hawaiian Islands are home to various ghosts who have decided to make the islands their permanent resting place in the afterlife. If you’re interested in some ghost hunting of your own, here are 13 of the best places to spot a ghost in Hawaii....

Green Lantern hasn’t appeared in live-action media since the failed film led by Ryan Reynolds. Green Lantern was both a critical and financial failure and also the butt of many jokes. Even Reynolds has made a ton of jokes at the film’s expense and even had one in his hit film Deadpool 2. Now that James Gunn and Peter Safran have taken over DC Studios, all eyes have been on their plans for the franchise....

Levator Scapulae By: Katy McLaughlin, Ph.D. Last Updated: May 20, 2020 The levator scapulae muscle (sometimes called the lev scap) is a strap-like muscle found on either side of the back of the neck. When viewed from the posterior, the muscles are masked by the trapezius muscle in the upper back. There are two of these muscles, one on the left, and one on the right side of the back of the neck....

Spindle Fibers By: BD Editors Last Updated: November 18, 2020 Definition Spindle fibers are microscopic protein structures that help divide genetic material during cell division and organize cellular components. The spindle fibers form out of the centrosome, also known as the microtubule-organizing center, or MTOC. Overview Spindle fibers are formed from microtubules with many accessory proteins which help guide the process of genetic division. Each spindle fiber forms during cellular division near the poles of the dividing cell....

Summer Time Rendering has been one of the standout anime debuts of the Spring overseas, and now it is getting ready for its second wave of episodes with a new trailer and poster teasing more of what fans can expect from the series! Although the anime adaptation taking on Yasuki Tanaka’s original manga series was one of the more curious new anime releases of the last seasonal schedule, it has yet to get an official international release following its license by the Walt Disney Company....

The Lemp Mansion is a well-known historical house in Benton Park in St. Louis. It was the home of brewer baron William J. Lemp Sr., and his family. William J. Lemp Brewing Co. dominated the St. Louis beer market for many years with its Falstaff beer brand. But the family suffered many tragedies over the years, and four members of the Lemp family died by committing suicide. The mansion is said to be haunted by members of the Lemp family....

Movie theater experiences vary from old fashioned, restored theaters to newer theaters with groundbreaking technology. All of these theaters offer more than just your run-of-the-mill soda and popcorn variety. However, there are many unique, beautiful theaters that perhaps once showed films, but now are more like playhouses. For this list, I only included theaters who show movies predominantly. A few of them are part of chains, but there are also a few that are unique and housed in historic buildings....

Yellowstone’s Season 5 midseason finale was an explosive one that not only saw Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley) make the bold move of calling for the impeachment of his father, John Dutton (Kevin Costner) as governor of Montana, but a strong reaction from his sister, Beth (Kelly Reilly). The siblings ended up facing off in a briefly violent confrontation and, after, Beth suggested to their father that they may need to kill Jamie to protect the family and the ranch....

Chitin By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Chitin Definition Chitin is a large, structural polysaccharide made from chains of modified glucose. Chitin is found in the exoskeletons of insects, the cell walls of fungi, and certain hard structures in invertebrates and fish. In terms of abundance, chitin is second to only cellulose. In the biosphere, over 1 billion tons of chitin are synthesized each year by organisms. This extremely versatile molecule can form solid structures on its own as in insect wings, or can combine with other components like calcium carbonate to make even stronger substances like the shell of a clam....

DC’s Lazarus Planet event began this week, throwing a surprising crop of superheroes and villains into a conflict that is transforming the DC Universe in some wild ways. In addition to countless established characters, and newer fan-favorites like Red Canary and Monkey Prince, it looks like the event will now be including a brand-new superhero. Earlier this month, creator A..L. Kaplan took to Twitter to reveal the first look at Circuit Breaker, a new hero who will be debuting in Lazarus Planet: Dark Fate #1 on February 14th....

Feedback Mechanism By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: December 6, 2020 A feedback mechanism is a physiological regulatory system that either returns the body to a normal internal state (homeostasis) or, less commonly, brings an internal system further away from homeostasis. Two mechanisms exist – negative and positive. These act via nerve pathways or chemicals such as hormones to cause a stimulatory or inhibitory effect. Feedback mechanisms are also found in ecosystems....

Spy x Family is getting ready to return later this year with a full second season of the anime and a feature film release, and now one of the novels and official fan guidebooks are finally going to release outside of Japan and come to the United States very soon! Last year was a massive year for Tatsuya Endo’s original manga franchise. The manga might have already been enjoying tons of success in its own right, but now it’s in a whole other realm thanks to the successful debut of its anime adaptation....

The first season of Andor came to an end last month, but there’s plenty more Star Wars content to look forward to while fans wait for the second season. It was announced yesterday that the long-awaited third season of The Mandalorian is finally debuting in March, and Ahsoka is also expected to premiere next year. There are also some exciting shows that are currently in production, including Skeleton Crew and The Acolyte....

One of Maine’s best features is its incredibly scenic, driveable roads. That’s not to say it’s especially easy to get everywhere – we’ve all heard the ubiquitous “you can’t get there from here!” – but if you’re driving for driving’s sake, Maine offers a lot! One of our favorites is the Acadia All-American Byway. D L / Flickr (edited by Only in Your State) This beautiful road trip will take you on a 40-mile journey through Acadia National Park....

New Jersey has so many interesting and unique places, many of which inspire wonder, curiosity and exploration. While there are countless options, you never know what you’ll discover at these 10 incredible spots. Hutcheson Memorial Forest, Franklin Township Wikipedia/Zeete Located in the East Millstone section of Franklin Township, this nature preserve is known for its old growth forest. It is home to one of the last uncut, unburned White Oak-American Beech forests in the country and has been designated a National Natural Landmark....

It would have been very easy to fill up this list with eateries from Kansas City or St. Louis; both cities have several restaurants that have been featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. However, I have instead chosen one hidden gem from each of the ten cities below. There are so many great places to eat in the state of Missouri, I have not even begun to mention all the possibilities....

All across the state there are places you’ve never heard of, stories you were never told and history you’ve yet to discover. There’s tons of great places like that, but here are just 15 stories that go beyond what you already knew and reveal some state secrets along the way: Camp Randall Flickr/Phil Roeder Flickr/Jeff Christiansen Did you know our beloved home of the football Badgers is a former Civil War training ground?...

Who Came Up With Binomial Nomenclature? By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Binomial nomenclature is a system used to name species of animals, plants and insects using two Latin names called the genus and species. For example, in binomial nomenclature, humans are known as Homo sapiens which translates literally from Latin to “A wise man.” Some binomial nomenclature names are derived from the Classical Greek and Mongolian languages as well....

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has revealed what his most anticipated game is at the moment and it’s a game that will only be on PlayStation, at least for the foreseeable future. Xbox currently doesn’t have any major first-party games coming this fall as the platform holder was betting big on Bethesda’s Starfield eating up everyone’s time. Sadly, the game was delayed from November 2022 to some undisclosed date in 2023....