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I’m an unabashed Millennial, and you can pry emojis from my cold, dead hands. Emojis are more than simple decorations but are essential tools for conveying emotion and nuance in text. A person’s preferences for using specific emojis reveal insights into personal style, cultural influences, and demographic trends. Understanding emoji usage offers a glimpse into… Read more
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The Pokémon franchise teaches values, resilience, and personal growth, showing that lessons can come from unexpected sources. Since its inception in the late 1990s, Pokémon has captivated millions with its engaging gameplay, imaginative world, and relatable characters. Beyond the surface of catching and training creatures, the franchise offers profound insights that resonate with players of… Read more
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You have an important role to play in achieving fairness and justice. Fighting against racism is something we all must do, no matter our background. This guide to existing resources can help you take part in anti-racist actions. These resources include educational materials, books, and online tools. They can work together to build understanding, empathy,… Read more
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The path to self-improvement is more than about reaching goals. Self-improvement encompasses a series of small, manageable changes that come together to enhance our overall well-being and effectiveness. Although selfish contains the word self, selfish means “lacking consideration for others.” The good news is that self-improvement isn’t selfish. On the contrary, self-improvement benefits you and… Read more
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The inspiration for this mixtape was getting lyrical earworms stuck in my head. Yes, I could obsessively listen to a song to get it out of my brain, but as a poet, I always see them as jumping off point for something else. So I put this mix together, using lyrics from a bunch of… Read more
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Rating: PG.Category: Humor/Action.Summary: Buffy and Angel introduce Harry and Ron to the joys of vampire slaying.Timeline: “Deleted scene” from The Alliance of Destiny, episode 6.Disclaimer: Harry Potter and related characters belong to JK Rowling and related entities. Buffy and Angel belong to Joss Whedon and Co. Made-ups are mine and mine alone. Night had fallen… Read more
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In the world of storytelling — whether in literature, film, or video games — character development is the cornerstone that captivates audiences. For writers, delving deep into their characters’ motivations, backgrounds, and personalities is key to crafting narratives that resonate. Character interviews offer creators unique insights into their characters’ inner worlds, paving the way for… Read more