Binging Bliss

SHOWS

Get a viewing jolt for your week with 'Patrick Melrose.' Witness Benedict Cumberbatch once more in his acting excellence as he battles his inner demons over childhood abuse and an adulthood centred on drugs. With excellent visuals of the 1980s, this five-episode miniseries will keep you glued. If you are short on time, you could even finish this while being stuck in traffic. But rest assured, it will be time well spent!

Mirzapur is a peaceful town that exists within a crime-ridden stretch of Northern India. It's a coveted city for drug trafficking power mongers, and, well, it doesn't stay peaceful for long, at least not in the Amazon Prime series. The series, titled 'Mirzapur,' delivers a domino effect of bloodshed and deceit, fuelled by greed, all happening within nine episodes. Mind you, it is as violent and merciless as it gets, but don't let that deter you from enjoying the captivating strong characters and top of the line visuals!

READS

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a figment in sci-fi story space. To get ahead of the curve and be in proper conversation, try your hand at reading 'Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' by Max Tegmark. Crisp descriptions, insights and without going into super complex science-talk, Tegmark's writing is meant for anyone, even those without any prior knowledge on AI. The best part of the book is every chapter includes a handy “The Bottom Line” box, highlighting key insights, in case you want to skip a chapter. This book is recommended, especially for those who want to smartly manoeuvre within modern tech talks without having to go through a ton of reading and listening material.

SHOPS

YouTube crafters cannot get enough of this nifty tool- The Hot Glue Gun. From a practical standpoint though, this is only a temporary fixing tool. Suppose a rhinestone or two fell off your dress in critical places, or maybe a corner has broken off your glasses- the hot glue gun can help you for the day easily, till you get a permanent solution. A few practice sessions are essential at the start so that you can use it with ease.

You can get yours from the hardware stores or stationery stores like Gyankosh and the likes, as well as from online shops. Typical prices range from Tk 300 to Tk 900, suiting all types of usage needs. A good tip would be to buy the ones that have a separate On/Off switch on the handle or the body. And remember, use with caution and in a well ventilated area.

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