Sunday, May 17, 2026

The Cranberry Harvest, Island Of Nantucket by Eastman Johnson, 1880.


'Hathahate' explained. Why did people hate Anne Hathaway? - Spoiler US


https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/celebrities/anne-hathaway-opens-up-about-online-backlash-in-2013-why-did-people-hate-the-actress

Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway has enjoyed success and enjoying a critical renassaince. However, she still remembers when the Internet was against her between 2013 and 2015. Here's what she said about that period.

Anne Hathaway is set to star in the highly anticipated rom-com “The Idea of You,” alongside Nicholas Galitzine, which is premiering on May 2 on Prime Video. However, she is coming from praised roles in movies such as Eillen and She Came To Me. But, despite all her recent successes, the actress still remembers when the Internet was against her and that cost her several roles.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Hathaway, 41, said that Christopher Nolan was an “angel” for casting her in his highly-acclaimed sci-fi drama “Interstellar,” despite the online hate she was receiving at the time. She explained that “a lot of people wouldn’t give me roles because they were so concerned about how toxic my identity had become online.”

“I had an angel in Christopher Nolan, who did not care about that and gave me one of the most beautiful roles I’ve had in one of the best films that I’ve been a part of,” she said. Then, she add: “I don’t know if he knew that he was backing me at the time, but it had that effect.” But, why did people hate Anne Hathaway so much? We breakdown the reasons.

Back in 2013, Hathaway was achieving incredible success during the Awards Season. winning a Golden Globe, a SAG, a BAFTA and the Academy Award for her supporting role in “Les Miserables.” However, just in the same vein that people are now criticizing Bradley Cooper for “wanting it so bad,” the Internet decided that she was “inauthentic,” and every little action added fueled the discourse of the so-called “Hathaters.”

Hathaway was (basically) disliked for being “too perfect” and “too happy,” and, of course, for enjoying her own success, a story, sadly, too far common in Hollywood. In her cover story for Vanity Fair, they quote a 2015 Buzzfeed article that sums it up: “When you do everything right and society hates you for it, that’s Anne Hathaway Syndrome.”

However, in her speech for ELLE’s 29th Annual Women in Hollywood at the Getty Center, Hathaway had already talked about how she overcame the online vitriol. “Ten years ago, I was given an opportunity to look at the language of hatred from a new perspective,” she said.

“When your self-inflicted pain is suddenly somehow amplified back at you at, say, the full volume of the internet… It’s a thing. When what happened, happened, I realized I had no desire to have anything to do with this line of energy. On any level. I would no longer create art from this place. I would no longer hold space for it, live in fear of it, nor speak its language for any reason. To anyone. Including myself.”

Apart from “The Idea of You,” Hathaway is set to appear in psychological thriller “Mothers’ Instinct,” remake of the 2018 Belgian film of the same name, along with Jessica Chastain. She will also act opposite Michaela Cole in the upcoming drama “Mother’s Mary.”

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Now listening to Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure by various artists...




On Cornwall Avenue in Vancouver. Spring of 2019.

Cornwall Avenue is a key east-west street in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood (often called “Kits”), running parallel to and just south of Kitsilano Beach along English Bay. It forms the southern boundary of the popular Kitsilano Beach park area, with direct access to the beach, seawall path, and amenities like Kitsilano Pool (Canada’s longest saltwater outdoor pool). The avenue features a mix of residential buildings — many low- to mid-rise apartments and condos from the 1920s onward — along with some commercial spots. It’s highly walkable (scores in the 90s on Walk Score), with easy access to shops, restaurants, and transit on nearby 4th Avenue and Arbutus Street. Neighbourhoods/areas nearby include Kitsilano proper, with proximity to Vanier Park, Burrard Bridge, and views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains.

Cornwall Avenue developed as part of the early 20th-century growth of Kitsilano. In 1904, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) opened land south of the avenue for residential development. Real estate boomed after streetcar service improved access to Kits Beach. Many apartment buildings were constructed along the avenue in the 1920s, including: Tudor Revival styles (e.g., Royal York c.1929, Park Manor c.1929) and red-brick buildings like Melton Court (2310-2320 Cornwall Ave, built 1923 by architect/owner Fred Melton). In the 1930s, low-lying swampy areas nearby were filled in, expanding parkland. Zoning changes in the 1950s allowed more apartments and rooming houses, making the area attractive to students and counterculture residents in the 1960s. The avenue has long been tied to beach culture, with historic photos from the 1920s showing its proximity to Kitsilano (formerly Greer’s) Beach. 

There are many mid-century and older strata buildings (e.g., The Ocean’s Door at 2450 Cornwall, built 1973). Properties here are desirable due to the location. Cornwall Avenue is a prime spot for beachgoers, walkers, cyclists (via the seawall and nearby greenways), and those enjoying Kitsilano’s vibrant, relaxed vibe with parks, volleyball, and summer events like the Kitsilano Showboat. It remains a classic west-side Vancouver street — leafy, community-oriented, and close to nature and urban conveniences.











 

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Is Cirrhosis Genetic? Risk Factors and Common Questions


https://www.healthline.com/health/is-cirrhosis-genetic

You cannot inherit cirrhosis from your parents, but some conditions that may lead to cirrhosis can be passed down in your genes.

These inherited conditions, such as hemochromatosis and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, can cause you to develop cirrhosis even if you don’t drink a lot of alcohol.

Read on to learn more about how cirrhosis (a type of liver disease that involves liver scarring) can be caused by genetic conditions, which conditions most increase your chance of developing cirrhosis, and what other risk factors you may need to consider. 

Cirrhosis isn’t genetic.

But some conditions that run in families can increase your risk of cirrhosis even if you don’t have any other risk factors. These conditions result from one or both of your parents passing down certain genes or gene mutations.

Some of these conditions are related to proteins that help your body process substances that are usually removed from your body through natural waste disposal processes involving your liver.

If your liver can’t process substances such as iron and copper, they can build up to dangerously high levels and cause cirrhosis as they damage your liver tissues over time.

Some genetic conditions also make you more likely to develop cirrhosis due to lifestyle factors, such as alcohol use, because your liver can’t process fat properly, causing fat to build up in your liver.

A 2021 study found that variants in the FAF2, HSD17B13, and SERPINA1 genes are all linked to a higher risk of cirrhosis related to fat deposits in the liver.

A 2023 study also found that mutations in the ANXA1 gene can increase the risk of cirrhosis.

These mutations can cause immune cells called T cells to attack healthy liver cells, leading to liver damage. This is called liver fibrosis. Scarred liver cells lose their typical function, and scarring across your liver leads to cirrhosis.

Several genetic diseases can cause cirrhosis.

Hemochromatosis happens when iron builds up to high levels in your bloodstream because your body can’t process it properly. This condition is caused by a mutation in the HFE gene, which helps your body make iron.

Having too much iron in your liver damages liver cells, leading to cirrhosis. Hemochromatosis can also increase your risk of cirrhosis linked to alcohol, diabetes, and heart conditions.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic condition that stops your liver cells from properly processing certain proteins. It’s caused by a mutation in your SERPINA1 gene on chromosome 14.

This can lead to long-term inflammation in your liver tissues that can eventually cause cirrhosis.

Autoimmune hepatitis happens when your immune system attacks healthy liver cells. This can damage liver tissues and cause cirrhosis over time.

It’s not clear exactly which gene might be linked specifically to this condition. But it’s associated with variants of human leukocyte antigen genes that are also linked to other autoimmune conditions, such as celiac disease.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition in a gene on chromosome 7 that makes proteins involved in transporting chloride and water throughout your body.

It’s known to damage cells in the airways and liver, leading to conditions such as lung disease and cirrhosis.

Wilson’s disease is a genetic condition that causes copper to build up in your body because your liver cannot process it properly.

This condition is caused by a mutation in the ATP7B gene, which is involved in how your body uses copper. To develop Wilson’s disease, you have to inherit the mutation from both of your parents.

Other risk factors for cirrhosis include:

- alcohol consumption
- viral hepatitis
- bile duct damage due to conditions such as primary biliary cholangitis
- overuse of medications such as acetaminophen and antidepressants

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about cirrhosis and genetics.

Who is most at risk for cirrhosis?

Genetic conditions aside, people who drink a lot of alcohol over a long period or contract infections that affect the liver, such as viral hepatitis, have the highest risk for cirrhosis.

People who have a genetic condition such as hemochromatosis or autoimmune hepatitis have an even higher risk of developing cirrhosis due to lifestyle factors like alcohol consumption.

There’s also evidence that undergoing bariatric surgery can increase your risk of developing cirrhosis because your gastrointestinal tract doesn’t absorb enough vitamins and other substances from your food. This can damage your liver tissues and increase your risk of cirrhosis.

Do all heavy drinkers get cirrhosis?

Not everyone who drinks alcohol heavily will get cirrhosis. Some people with alcohol use disorder may experience other health effects but may not have enough liver damage to cause cirrhosis.

A 2019 research review suggests that women are more likely to get cirrhosis after consuming just one alcoholic drink per day but that both men and women have a high risk of cirrhosis after five or more drinks per day.

What age is most likely to get cirrhosis?

You can receive a cirrhosis diagnosis at any age, but it’s more likely to develop at ages 50 years and older.

In a 2018 study, researchers examined more than 34,000 cirrhosis deaths between 1999 and 2016 and found that more people were dying of cirrhosis at younger ages, with the greatest increases in people 25–34 years old.

Cirrhosis is not a genetic condition, but several genetic conditions can increase your risk of developing it.

Consult a medical professional if you have a family history of genetic conditions that are linked to liver disease or high blood levels of a substance such as iron or copper.

Airport Security Search - Saturday Night Live


Woman disguises herself as a TSA. Aired 12/11/04