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RRR is a 2022 smash hit movie from India that has also been playing some multiplexes here and around the world. I would describe the basic feel of it as the most joyously over-the-top parts of American John Woo movies like HARD TARGET and BLACKJACK multiplied by the PREDATOR handshake, wrapped in the brotherhood and gravity defiance of FAST FIVE, sprinkled with the animal companionship of THE PROTECTOR, and fueled by a couple musical numbers and a show-stopping dance off against a snobby rich white guy. In other words, a strong summary of humankind’s greatest artistic achievements to date. The...

Given the pace of innovation and high consumer adoption, the payments industry is primed for even more innovation, writes Ava Kelly, chief product officer at i2c, in the PYMNTS eBook, “Endemic Economics: 32 Payments Execs on the ‘Next Normal’ That Never Happened.” Look for technologies and solutions to bring greater speed, transparency and convenience in payments — on the CX side and in the back office.    Over the last year, we’ve seen the continued rise of digital commerce based on customer adoption of FinTech innovations like cryptocurrency, buy now pay later (BNPL) and digital banking solutions including virtual card issuance,...

I’m going to write about death now. Did you know the 1996 hit song “How Bizarre” has an accordion in it? At least I think it does. I’m positive I heard it in there on my way to buy Bubly water instead of beer. I am about to embark on the annual family vacation to Duluth, MN. My first completely dry excursion there. No breweries, no can beer out of a cooler after a long hike, no flights of beer at Grandma’s Saloon while the kids down Mac & Cheese. Bone. Dry. Sober as a judge. I am positive that...

A classic Easter egg hunt is an amazing way to get your kid outside and engaged with the natural world. The following presents that will fit in an Easter basket will help them build a relationship with the outside world around them after that last egg has been found. We spoke with Jason Brooks, a field biologist who has worked in the field for over 25 years, treats birding like a contact sport and has an impressive 30-plus year climbing and backcountry skiing resume to match. His eight-year-old son is also a lizard, bird, and plant encyclopedia and has been...

Vendor: The Little Coach House Type: Educational Toys Price: 29.50 The wooden sand writing tray is the perfect learning resource for children to develop early mark making and letter formation. Using sand is a tactile and sensory way to help your child become confident with forming letters and numbers. They can use their finger or the writing stick included to make marks in the sand which can be easily wiped away. This encourages them to practice and not worry about making mistakes. There are so many opportunities for learning with the sand tray. It can be used for forming numbers...