Experts in psychology and business discuss how doubt affects individuals during times of increased stress.

Uncertainty is a constant in our lives.

Plan on a picnic. It might rain.

Ready for a trip and your car may get a flat tire or your reservations get lost.

Yet the uncertainty many feel during this pandemic seems to feel different. It seems more permanent.

Humans like to feel like they are in control, said Jill Ehrenreich-May, professor of psychology in the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences. We work hard to feel in controlwhat we do for a living, how we run our families, and how we engage in social interactions.

COVID-19 has thrown off most vestiges of control, she said.

During COVID-19, that illusion of control has been taken away from us because we actually do not have the same freedoms and ability to enact those freedoms, said Ehrenreich-May.

Restrictionssuch as not being able to go to restaurants, bars, gyms, and the movies, or to visit relatives in nursing homes or hospitalsdisrupt the human psyche. Our lack of activity and routines during this pandemic may lead to increased depression and anxiety, she said. Uncertainty may worsen these conditions, because there is no timeline for the pandemic to end and for us to resume our pre-pandemic routines.

A recent study published in the American Medical Associations journal JAMA Network Open determined that nearly a quarter of people in the United States are experiencing symptoms of depression. These numbers are three times higher than before the pandemic, the study found.

But there are ways we can help ourselves, said Ehrenreich-May, and these involve focusing on what we can control.

For example, students may not be able to physically attend all classes, yet they can control how much they study and prepare for those classes, she pointed out. Also, mindfulness activities can help to keep us focused on remaining in the moment and learning to sit in the discomfort instead of jumping to maladaptive behavior such as drinking or overeating, she added.

Uncertainty can also offer unforeseen opportunities.

Alex Horenstein, assistant professor in economics at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School, focuses his research on financial and behavioral economics. He studies uncertain shocks that may affect the market and develops methods to mitigate those shocks in clients portfolios.

Most decisions involve some level of uncertainty, he said. The uncertainty itself is not what is generating high levels of anxiety right now, but its magnitude. It is the difficulty in being able to forecast what is going to happen. One thing is when a shock is transitory. Another thing is when there is a pandemic and you dont know if there will be a vaccine in a month, two months, or never.

His work has taught him that the best course to follow when there is uncertainty is to be conservative and not to panic. He mentioned those investors who back in March (at the beginning of the pandemic in the U.S.) decided not to invest in the stock market for fear that it would fall or even crash.

That was not a good decision because the stock market has had an incredible rally since then, Horenstein said. Historically, it has been a bad decision to sell after a drop in the stock market, because the U.S. economy soonerrather than latergoes back to the growing path.

He also noted that humans tend to be averse to risk.

We suffer more from losing than from winning, he said. And a period of uncertaintysuch as the one we are living incan also lead many to visualize the worst-case scenario. Thinking in a negative way can cause paralysis, Horenstein explained.

According to Ehrenreich-May, it is understandable that many will feel negatively and focus on the worst-case scenario. But, she pointed out, there are many resources to help.

She suggested an app, like Headspace, that provides mindfulness and meditation exercises for stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

For students, the app WellTrack, which can be accessed through the Counseling Center website, also offers useful exercises to deal with stress.

For those who may need more, she suggested books on cognitive behavior techniques, as well as seeking counseling.

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Does Computerized CT-based 3D Planning Of The Humeral Head Cut Help To Restore The Anatomy Of The Proximal Humerus After Stemless Total Shoulder…

September 22, 2020 medical

Background:Restoration of proximal humeral anatomy (RPHA) after total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) has been shown to result in better clinical outcomes than is the case in non-anatomical humeral reconstruction. Preoperative virtual planning has mainly focused on glenoid component placement. Such planning also has the potential to improve anatomical positioning of the humeral head by more accurately guiding of the humeral head cut, and selection of anatomical humeral component sizing. Hypothesis of the study: The use of preoperative 3D planning helps to reliably achieve RPHA after stemless TSA.

Methods:One hundred consecutive stemless TSA (67 males, 51 right shoulder, mean age of 62 9.4 years) were radiographically assessed using pre- and postoperative standardized AP radiographs. The RPHA was measured with the so-called circle method described by Youderian et al. We measured deviation from the premorbid center of rotation (COR), and more than 3mm was considered as minimal clinical important difference. Additionally, pre- and postoperative humeral head diameter (HHD), head neck angle (HNA) and humeral head height (HHH) were measured to assess additional geometrical risk factors for poor RPHA.

Results:The mean distance from of the premorbid to the implanted head COR was 4.3mm 3.1mm. Thirty five shoulders (35%) showed a deviation of less than 3mm (mean 1.9, 1.1) and 65 shoulders (65%) a deviation of 3mm (mean 8.0 3.7). Overstuffing was the main reason for poor RPHA (88%). The level of the humeral head cut was responsible for overstuffing in the 46 of the 57 overstuffed cases. The preoperative HHD, HHH and the HNA were significantly larger, higher and more in valgus angulation in the group with accurate compared to the group with poor RPHA (HHD of 61.1mm 4.4 vs 55.9 6.6, p<0.001; HHH 8.62.2 vs 7.62.6 p=0.026, varus angulation of 134.7 6.4 vs. 131.0 7.91, p=0.010).

Conclusion:Restoration of proximal humeral anatomy after stemless TSA using CT-based 3D planning was not precise. A poorly performed humeral head cut was the main reason for overstuffing which was seen in 88% of the cases with inaccurate RPHA. Preoperative small HHD, low HHH and varus angulated HNA are risk factors for poor RPHA after stemless TSA.

Clinical significance:While Preoperative CT-based 3-D planning gives insight into the proximal humeral anatomy, execution of this insight through visual based surgery without guides or navigation, does not appear to increase accuracy of RPHA.

Level of evidence:Level IV; Case Series; Treatment Study.

Keywords:CT based 3D planning of total shoulder arthroplasty; Humeral head cut; Humeral head implant size; Restoration of proximal humerus anatomy; Total shoulder arthroplasty; preoperative virtual planning.

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Anatomy of a super app in APAC factors shaping its evolution – The Paypers

September 22, 2020 medical

Joshua Chong, Analyst at Kapronasia, elaborates on the key factors that drive the popularity of super apps in APAC and shape their evolution

Alipay. WeChat. Grab. Gojek. These household names have become synonymous with the term super app in APAC. Presenting a dizzying array of apps housed under one roof, super apps continue to make the headlines with game-changing strategic moves. As super apps in APAC expand across the region and extend their reach into seemingly unrelated services and sectors, the question on everyones mind is Whats next for these super apps?.

Factors driving the popularity of super apps in APAC

Understanding the factors driving the widespread popularity of super apps in APAC can give us a glimpse of what the future may hold. In general, there are five social, economic, and technological factors that have contributed to this development:

High mobile and smartphone penetration, with daily usage ingrained into consumer habits. Countries such as Indonesia, China and the Philippines have a high smartphone device ownership among internet users and a growing share of web traffic moving to mobile devices in recent years. The familiarity with mobile phones and the reliance on them have set the stage for more services to be delivered through this platform.

Significant unbanked population with limited access to basic banking services. Outside of capital and tier 1 cities, customers find it hard to access basic services such as cash withdrawal, domestic money transfer, and bill payments. Their best option may often be the time-consuming and error-prone process of physically carrying cash to a bank outlet a few hours away in a neighbouring village.

Numerous micro-small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) that increasingly want to accept digital payments or are forced to do it. For a business to accept payments on an app, all it takes is a two-step process of downloading the app and registering with basic information. Coupled with government initiatives such as demonetisation in India, it is easy to see why platforms like Paytm and BharatPe have experienced a rapid growth.

Lower concern and consumer awareness about data privacy issues. Consumers in APAC and especially in emerging Southeast Asian nations tend to show little concern about how companies use their personal data. The promise of a juicy discount or cashback generally attracts many customers to provide their personal details, often without much consideration for data security and privacy measures.

Presence of many areas with high population density and similar socio-economic standing. Group buying websites have utilised this trend to offer attractive ecommerce discounts and become a big hit in China and many Southeast Asian nations.

Evolving through mergers and partnerships

It is worthwhile to consider that super apps generally started off as single-service apps. These single-service apps rode on the waves of the key trends highlighted above and, upon reaching a critical mass, turned to mergers and partnerships.

Consolidations have played a key role in forming Chinese super apps, and they tend to be driven by competitive pressures. Didi, the Chinese transportation platform, was formed from a 2015 merger of Kuadi Dache and Didi Dache. Despite their dominance, the companies were tangled in price wars that saw them lowering fees and offering financial concessions to capture market share. Their coming together is likely what drove Uber to relinquish its position in China, and it placed Didi in a better position to weather future government regulation.

Not surprisingly, rumours about a possible Grab-Gojek merger started making their rounds on the internet in early 2020, as the two are currently burning cash while they compete to attract drivers and customers to their apps. Mergers are likely to be a trend in the near future, as platforms increasingly realise the benefits of combining their treasure troves of data to improve offerings and cross-sell services.

Meanwhile, strategic partnerships have enabled app platforms to expand their offerings beyond the core services. For instance, Gojek has partnered with major local production houses and international studios to launch a video streaming service, GoPlay, on its core ride-hailing platform. On the other hand, Ant Financial, the operator of Alipay, announced a partnership with Vanguard to bring investment advisory services to retail consumers in China. As this range of services continues to expand, users will increasingly find themselves attached to the app, as it will be intertwined with every facet of their lives.

What does the future hold for APAC super apps?

The APAC region consists of nations with vastly distinct cultures, economies, and commercial practices. Even leading players such as Gojek have found it challenging to gain traction outside of their home market, as it turned out that unique product adaptations and strategies were required to succeed in each neighbouring country. For this reason alone, it is unlikely that super apps will make bold product launches across the ocean. While the core services of super apps will likely remain in the region, the boldest ones will extend their reach behind the scenes by taking equity stakes and forming partnerships with foreign up-and-coming tech startups. The goal here would be to incorporate the startups technology and data into the super apps native ecosystem.

This is especially applicable to players such as Tencent and Grab who have increased their focus on fintech with ambitions of developing a global digital banking ecosystem. Instead of expansion, the new buzzword for fintech-focused super apps could very well be integration.

This article was published in our Payments Methods Report 2020, an extensive overview of whats new in how people pay in the most relevant ecommerce markets.

About Joshua Chong

Joshua is an analyst at Kapronasia and has experience across banking, payments, and capital markets. Before Kapronasia, Joshua was with Morgan Stanley Equity Research in London and held strategy and business development roles with UK-based fintechs in the payments and asset management industries. Joshua graduated from the London Business School with a Master of Science in Financial Analysis and holds a BBA degree from BI Norwegian Business School.

About Kapronasia

Kapronasia is a leading independent research and consulting company focused on the Asian financial services industry. We help financial institutions, technology vendors, consultancies, and private equity companies understand the impact of business, technology, and regulatory issues in banking, payments, insurance, and capital markets.

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Anatomy on the half shell: U of T alumnus draws on education to become champion oyster shucker – News@UofT

September 22, 2020 medical

Most kinesiology graduates go on to have careers in exercise, health or education.Patrick McMurraywenton to open acclaimed sea food restaurants and break Guinness World Records for oyster shucking and credits his University of Toronto education, no less.

Born into a family of teachers, McMurray planned to become a teacher after completing his bachelors degree in physical health and education at U of T in 1992.

Yet, McMurray says his undergraduate education was quietly preparing him for a career in the food industry all along.

During my time at the university, I was the social director, organizing monthly pubs and social gatherings, and helping out with frosh weeks, he says. I was also working in restaurants as a server during that time to help pay for school.

McMurray started his own restaurant called Starfish in 2001 and six months later won the Canadian shucking championship a third time. Next, he was off to Ireland to compete in the world championship, taking his new blade and training regimen with him.

Going from a Canadian championship to a world championship is like switching from a sprint to a long distance race. says McMurray. You have to use a different approach.

The Canadian championship requires contestants to shuck 18 oysters. At the world championships, contestants have to shuck 30 Irish native oysters, which are a different species and are technically more difficult to open. McMurray used his university education to help him train. Leaning on the lessons he learned in his biomechanics and ergonomics classes, he designed an ergo-dynamic knife, which gave him a better grip and more leverage. He also developed a technique that would help him open the oysters more efficiently.

The difficulty of shucking an oyster comes from it being hard on the outside and soft on the inside, he explains. You have to sever the muscle that holds the two shells together and serve the oyster without cutting the meat, so the competitions are a combination of speed and dexterity.

You can save a lot of time by training your hands to do different things.

Murray came up with the idea ofserving his customers plates of 30 oysters for $35 while they timed him shucking oysters on a table the same height as the competition table. He went on to win the Galway World Championships that year, the first Canadian to accomplish the feat. When he returned home to Canada, he was invited on Christine Cushings show on Food TV.

I thought Id make an attempt at the Guinness world record, set at 27 oysters in one minute, a perfect time frame for TV, McMurray says. I brought 40 Oysters, opened 33 in 60 seconds, and after sending in the video and letters, was awarded my first Guinness world record.

Ever since, McMurray has received calls from around the world asking him to attempt tobreak his own record which he did in 2007 inBeijing, where he shucked 38 oysters per minute.Then, in2017, he went head to head with Gordon Ramsay on The F-Word Live show, setting the new record of 39 oysters per minute. His Guinness world record now stands at 1,114 oysters in one hour.

Oysters have taken McMurray around the world, across Canada and throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Travelling around the globe has shown me that oyster culture is found wherever ocean touches land, McMurray says.

In 2007, he published his first book on oysters, calledConsider the Oyster:a Shuckers Field Guide, in which he wrote about the global nature of oysters and created the oyster tasting wheel. In 2018, he published a second edition calledThe Oyster Companion, which includes recipes and more stories.

Oysters are a rare food that can take you back to an exact location and memory, he says. Thats because when the muscle closes, it captures sea water that it uses as its lifeblood. That little drop of ocean water has the flavour of the region its been plucked from, so I can open up an oyster from Ireland here in Toronto and smell the sea breeze in western Ireland.

Thats why I always tell people to first smell the oyster, then chew it.

McMurray is often invited to speak at special events, judge shucking contests and make TV appearances, most memorably on Martha Stewarts TV show, where he showed her, Snoop Dogg and Wanda Sykes how to shuck oysters and spoke about oyster etiquette, such as choosing the right sauce.

If you look at Tabasco sauce, thats great for someone from Louisiana, but if youre in Paris, why are you using a Louisiana sauce on a Parisian order of French oysters? Regional sauces would be more appropriate, he says. On the other hand, the Olympia oyster should be eaten without sauce. Its the size of a loonie and it takes five years to grow it and it virtually melts on the palette. Its so small, but its the most complex of all oysters.

When hes not teaching celebrities about oysters, McMurray teaches a culinary and hospitality class at Centennial College, having finally come full circle from his days at U of T when he planned to become a teacher.

When I teach my class about oysters, I talk about the different species, the anatomy of the oyster and how to open it. I learned all about muscles in my anatomy class at U of T, he says.

He saysthere is no better food source for protein than oysters. Theyre low on fat, contain Omega 3 and Omega 6, zinc, selenium and vitamin D. And, he says, they are among the most sustainable foods to grow, with the ocean doing most of the work.

Eat an oyster, save an ocean, says McMurray. Theyre good for you and the environment.

His words of advice for new students starting their education in the most unusual of times? Enjoy it.

You never know where you will end up, but know that youll always be able to use what youre learning and apply it perhaps in different ways than originally intended, says McMurray.And, follow your passion. My passion turned out to be food, but I used so much of what I learned in school about nutrition, anatomy and biomechanics in my career.

Inset photo: Patrick McMurray (centre, kneeling) and the rest of his team at U of Ts annualBed Races event (photo courtesy of Patrick McMurray)

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Anatomy of the New Supercapacitor Industry – IDTechEx.com

September 22, 2020 medical

Surprises abound in the new IDTechEx Research report, "Supercapacitor Markets, Technology Roadmap, Opportunities 2021-2041". In 2010, there were no Chinese manufacturers in the top ten supercapacitor manufacturers. In 2020, 40% of them are Chinese. This has been achieved by world-class R&D, being in one of the largest markets globally, strong investment and government support including protective trading. However, China is not leading in capacitor-supercapacitor hybrids where the USA saw a $7 million follow on order recently.

An exception to the commoditisation is small supercapacitors in the form of battery-supercapacitor hybrids BSH, aerospace and military ones working at 150C, capacitor-supercapacitor hybrids beating tantalum electrolytics on ripple and one fifth to one tenth of the size and weight and ones in odd formats such as to go in a watch or smart card. Those working at 85C, -40C and 3V as single cells are less common and in demand.

Several companies declare their supercapacitors to be "graphene" as a badge of honour. It can mean non-flammable, relatively non-toxic, no use of the volatile, toxic carcinogen acetonitrile, valuably improved series resistance, better voltage and energy density in a pure EDLC - all good things justifying higher price.

Raghu Das predicts, "Acquisitions and mergers will continue. One billion dollar supercapacitor businesses may be created by 2045. If the addressable markets we have analysed are strongly penetrated, then it will be much earlier. Given past disappointments, our upside forecast currently stands at $7 billion in 2041."

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What is Shonda Rhimes’ net worth? How she makes and spends her fortune – Business Insider – Business Insider

September 22, 2020 medical

At age 50, Shonda Rhimes has already created a legacy.

The success of her production company Shondaland's show "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC made Rhimes the first Black woman to showrun a successful primetime drama on a broadcast network. But that was only the beginning. Her following hit shows "Scandal" and "How to Get Away With Murder" brought Rhimes into the cultural lexicon with #TGIT ("Thank God It's Thursday"), dubbed as such because of how Rhimes' shows dominated TV's Thursday night primetime line-up.

In 2017, she ended her contract early with ABC, trading in her $10 million base salary for a four-year deal with Netflix worth an estimated $150 million, per The New York Times.

It's all made Rhimes one of the highest-paid showrunners in TV, with Forbes estimating her net worth at $135 million. A representative for Rhimes didn't immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment regarding Rhimes' net worth and spending.

From buying the "Grey's Anatomy" cast vacations to snapping up properties around Los Angeles, here's how Rhimes spends her millions.

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Spineology Announces FDA De Novo Grant of Minimally Invasive OptiMesh Expandable Interbody Fusion System – Business Wire

September 22, 2020 medical

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spineology Inc., an innovator in anatomy-conserving surgery, is excited to announce the FDA grant of its proprietary Spineology Interbody Fusion System, now called the OptiMesh Expandable Interbody Fusion System. The grant follows the successful completion of the SCOUT (Spineology Clinical Outcomes Trial) Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) trial. OptiMesh is a unique mesh device that expands in three dimensions, enabling surgeons to perform interbody fusion procedures through the smallest access in the spine industry.

The SCOUT IDE trial outcomes data was presented at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) Annual Meeting in November 2019, by the trials lead investigator, John Chi, M.D., M.P.H. Dr. Chi is Director of Neurosurgical Oncology at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Chi and his co-authors reported:

We have found this innovative, minimally invasive device to be a safe and effective option for lumbar interbody fusion procedures, said Dr. Chi. The outcomes, including high fusion rates, improved function, reduced pain and high satisfaction rates, are very favorable. Additionally, the minimal exposure requirements yielded an exceptional safety profile.

Spineology is preparing for a Q1 2021 launch of the OptiLIF procedure utilizing the OptiMesh device. This procedure enables enhanced recovery and exceptional efficiency, and its outcomes are supported by prospective FDA IDE clinical data.

OptiLIF is the least invasive lumbar fusion procedure that I can do, said Dr. Stephane Lavoie of DeLand, Florida, an investigator in the SCOUT study. The unique OptiMesh implant can be inserted through a one-centimeter incision and then expanded to restore anatomy, which provides neural decompression and optimally conforms to a patients endplates. As a result, patients recover quickly, and the impact to procedure efficiency is significant. OptiLIF will have a major impact on the standard of care related to low back and leg pain.

The FDA De Novo grant of the OptiMesh Expandable Interbody Fusion System opens the door to commercialization of Spineologys OptiLIF procedure, which supports Spineologys anatomy-conserving product strategy.

I am pleased to announce the De Novo grant of our OptiMesh implants and instrumentation to support the OptiLIF procedure. Based on the strong SCOUT study results and experiences of our investigators, we are preparing for a full market launch in Q1 of 2021. I anticipate OptiLIF will help take surgery for low back and leg pain to the next level through its ability to provide excellent patient outcomes, enhanced recovery and exceptional efficiency, said John Booth, Spineologys CEO.

About Spineology Inc.

At Spineology, we are dedicated to transforming spine surgery by providing innovative, anatomy-conserving technologies for surgeons and their patients. Our proprietary mesh technology is used in the OptiMesh and Duo implants, which expand in three dimensions to create large footprints and allow placement of anatomy-conforming interbody fusion devices through very small incisions. This technology preserves spinal anatomy, increases procedural efficiency, and accelerates patient recovery. Learn more at spineology.com.

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From ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to ‘Homeland’: 12 TV shows that went on for too long – The National

September 22, 2020 medical

When it was announced that The Walking Dead would be ending after 11 seasons, some fans couldnt help but wonder: what took so long?

The post-apocalyptic horror show, which made its debut in 2010, was initially met with positive feedback from fans and critics, but as the series went on, reviews became mixed and some were left to question whether it was still worth their time.

However, The Walking Dead isn't the only show to suffer such a fate. There have been many shows that started off strong, but have faded over time due to a decline in quality. We take a look at 12 other shows (including two that are still running) that perhaps should have quit while they were ahead...

Warning: spoilers ahead

The show about a serial killer who targeted serial killers started strongly enough, but seemed to lose its way towards the end. After following Dexter Morgan and his killing compulsion for eight seasons, fans were curious to know how his story would end. Rather than being caught for his murders (spoiler: he wasnt) or having a happy ending with his girlfriend (spoiler: he didnt), he instead buries his sister (spoiler: who he didn't kill) at sea and lives out the rest of his life as a lonely lumberjack. Thats it.

Fans were undoubtedly frustrated with this letdown of an ending after committing for eight long years, which was all about a building tension of what would happen to ol' Dex.

There's no doubt US sitcom Friends is beloved by many around the world, but some have wondered whether the show, which follows six friends living in Manhattan, went on for just a little too long.

Lasting 10 seasons, none of the main characters seemed to evolve much over the years and towards the end, they had become mostly caricatures of themselves. Plus, the later seasons featured some questionable storylines (cough, Joey and Rachel, cough) which left fans scratching their heads.

This sitcom about three diverse but connected families had a long run, lasting for 11 seasons. Shot in a mockumentary style setting, the first few seasons of the show were so well received that the series was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in each of its first eight seasons, winning five years straight (from 2009 to 2014). However, as it rumbled on, the show seemed to lose some of its magic, along with its Emmy recognition and sky-high ratings, before coming to an end in April 2020.

The Netflix original starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright as an aspiring presidential powerhouse couple (and then later as a presidential couple) was a hit for the streaming platform when it debuted. While it was only six seasons long, the absence of Spacey (who was dropped from the series following sexual misconduct allegations) was noticeable in the final season. Even though Wrights performance was heavily praised, season six just couldnt come together for fans, with many feeling like it went on at least one season too long.

The Netflix series, based on the 2007 best-selling young adult novel by Jay Asher, follows the story of a high-school teen named Hannah Baker who falls deeper into despair after being bullied, culminating in her death. She leaves behind tapes that detail 13 reasons why she was driven to end her own life in an audio diary. The first season, which followed the novel, was so well received that Netflix ordered more seasons. However, seasons two through four featured storylines that moved away from the show's main premise, Hannahs death, leaving some fans to question whether the show was just trying to string things out.

The Big Bang Theory, which ran for 12 seasons, is a divisive show: people either love it or hate it with no in-between. The comedy series follows the everyday lives of four nerdy friends and their free-spirited, wannabe actress neighbour. Set in Pasadena, California, the show is riddled with pop culture references and jokes, and even had its own catchphrase of bazinga thanks to the character Sheldon Cooper. However, as brilliant as the show may have been at times, 12 years worth of bazingas was a little much.

The US spy thriller starring Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison, a CIA officer with bipolar disorder, wrapped up its eighth and final season in 2020. When the show debuted in 2011, it received near universal praise, winning the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series and the lead actors winning Emmys as well. However, as it went on and on, many fans felt it lost its impact, making it one of the few shows that seems to be remembered fondly for only one season alone.

The Office US ran for nine seasons and was an adaptation of the much-loved British series of the same name, starring Ricky Gervais. It followed the everyday lives of office employees at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. While the show was raved about in its early seasons, it was season seven that stood out to most fans, as it was Steve Carell's last as regional manager Michael Scott. For many fans, it was all downhill from there.

Who doesnt enjoy a good love story? Unfortunately, after nine seasons, fans didnt get quite the ending they had been hoping for. The show focuses on Ted Mosby and his friends who live in New York City, narrated by "future Ted" telling his children the story of how he met their mother. But of course, its not that simple, and he takes a long time to get to the point. While the first few seasons were met with rave reviews, later reviews were mixed. The ninth season is particularly decisive as all 24-episodes take place over a single weekend (did the writers run out of ideas?), while the finale episode jumped into the future with a seemingly rushed ending that undid nine years worth of build-up.

The longest running sci-fi genre series on American TV, Supernatural has been on the air for 15 years. The show stars Jared Padalecki and Jesen Ackles as brothers who hunt supernatural beings such as demons, ghosts and monsters. While there are some interesting storylines and subplots, theres only so much writers can change up every season before fans start wondering whether the series has passed its expiration date. Luckily, its 15th season, airing this year, is its last.

The long-running animated series follows the Simpson family and is the longest US sitcom in history, having first aired in 1989. The first 10 seasons of the show received praise for having humour, wit, and intelligence, with many calling it the golden era for the show. While the series still receives Emmy recognition, nominated yearly for Outstanding Animated Programme, some critics (as well as fans) believe the show has been on a decline in recent years, with some questioning when it will finally just call it quits.

The US medical drama series focuses on the personal and professional lives of surgical interns and their mentors. It follows the titular character Dr Meredith Grey, which fans have seen go from intern to chief of general surgery over the course of the show. While the series has been praised for its emotional storytelling and its fair share of pop culture moments (who could ever forget Meredith asking Derek Shepherd to pick me, choose me, love me?), some do wonder if the show has gone on for just a bit too long.

After all, Meredith has already endured her fair share of tragedy including the death of her sister, mother, husband, and numerous friends, as well as surviving a hospital shooting and a plane crash. How much more can one person go through?

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Sarah Drew’s Recent Instagram Post About Jackson and April Has Fans Itching for a Reunion – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

September 22, 2020 medical

The countdown to Greys Anatomy Season 17 has officially begun. Recently, the cast and crew started production on the new season, which will be released on ABC starting Thursday, Nov. 12. Of course, this means the fandom is buzzing. But no one is quite as excited as Sarah Drew (April Kepner), who supported the shows return with a sweet Greys Anatomy throwback alongside Jesse Williams (Jackson Avery). So naturally, viewers are begging for a Japril reunion.

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For anyone who needs a refresher, Jackson and April didnt end up together on Greys Anatomy. The couples rollercoaster romance ended in divorce. However, they had a daughter, Harriet Kepner-Avery, and decided to co-parent.

Meanwhile, Drew left after the Greys Anatomy Season 14 finale. On the show, April quit her job at Grey Sloan Memorial to provide medical care for homeless communities. That said, the character is still in Seattle.

April also received her happy ending with Matthew Taylor (Justin Bruening), the man she left at the altar in season 10. Then in her final episode, April and Matthew got married as Jackson supported them both as a friend.

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In early September 2020, the Greys Anatomy Season 17 cast returned to set to start filming. Then in an Instagram post published on Sept. 14, Drew honored the cast and crew with a throwback to Jackson and April from the season 12 episode titled Unbreak My Heart.

In honor of my pals over at Greys starting back up this past week, heres a fun throw back to #japrilthemovie, Drew wrote. Our amazing director for that episode, #robcorn sent this photo to us over the weekend. This episode will go down as one of my all time favorite television experiences. Every one of those 9 days on set was joyous.

The actor highlighted writer Elizabeth Klaviter and director Rob Corn for their involvement with the episode. Then she reflected on her experience.

We felt like we were in this magical little bubble making our own movie, Drew wrote. This pic is from the rehearsal of that epic 15-page scene that ended with us pelting each other with fortune cookies. We spent a whole day (12-13 hours) shooting that one scene together. It felt like we were performing a one act play and it was really hard work but a profoundly fulfilling experience.

She added, Sending love to all the #japril fans out there and of course, to my co-captain @ijessewilliams.

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Drews heartfelt Instagram post had Greys Anatomy fans hoping for a reunion between Jackson and April. Many viewers also noted they missed the actors presence on the ABC medical drama. So would Drew ever return? When speaking with Entertainment Tonight in 2019, the Shondaland star hinted she would never say never.

I will never close the door on my family at Greys, Drew said. It just depends. Its a hard question to answer because it is not an opportunity that has presented itself.

At this point, no one knows whether well ever see a Japril reunion on Greys Anatomy. But whatever happens in the future, its clear Drews experience on the Shondaland drama was something extraordinary.

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