The article explores the comedic techniques and style of Norm Macdonald, offering insights on how to incorporate his style of humor into one's own comedic repertoire.

Comedic insights from a master of dry wit

Lessons From Comedians: How to Be Funny Like Norm Macdonald

One of the best ways to develop one’s skills in any craft is to learn from the masters, as those that we regard as masters of the form studied the masters who came before them, and so on. If a…

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One of the best ways to develop one’s skills in any craft is to learn from the masters, as those tha ...

Lessons From Comedians: How To Be Funny Like Norm Macdonald

The article is a heartfelt prayer for those affected by Typhoon Carina, seeking compassion and strength from God in overcoming the adversities faced due to the disaster.

A Prayer for Those Affected by Typhoon Carina

Dear Lord, the flood is just subsiding in many parts of the country. We are only just starting to recover from the devastation caused by typhoon Carina and the extreme monsoon rains. Please give us…

Jocelyn Soriano

Dear Lord, the flood is just subsiding in many parts of the country. We are only just starting to re ...

The article explores the importance of making conscious, deliberate choices in life to create the best possible version of one's self and experiences.

Choose Your Life

Why burnout is often rooted in identity, worth, and output—not time management—and how rediscovering rest can change everything.

Gary Fretwell

Why burnout is often rooted in identity, worth, and output—not time management—and how rediscovering ...

Burnout Isn’t a Schedule Problem. It’s a Worth Problem.

This article reviews the eighth installment of The Murderbot Diaries series, offering insights into the narrative and thematic elements of the book.

Exploring the Latest Installment in the Acclaimed Sci-Fi Series

Book Review: The Murderbot Diaries Book 8

Book Review: The Murderbot Diaries Book 8 Platform Decay Platform Decay (The Murderbot Diaries, #8) Read 1,453 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Everyone's favorite lethal …

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The article discusses four distinct levels of ambition, offering insights into how ambition shapes personal growth and success. It aims to provide a framework for readers to understand their own ambitions and how they might progress through various stages.

An exploration of different stages of personal aspiration and drive.

The 4 Levels of Ambition

You don’t need a privileged background to live a great life. Most fail not because they lack ability; they fail because they aim too low or not at all. Where is your aim taking you? There are at…

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This article on Medium discusses the author's experience and reflections on social media interactions, particularly about setting personal boundaries by requesting not to be tagged and dealing with the subsequent fallout of being blocked by the other party.

Navigating Social Media Boundaries

I Asked Not to Be Tagged and That Was Enough to Get Blocked

What happens to consent when a boundary is treated as an insult? Exploring entitlement, control, emotional retaliation and psychological reactance.

What happens to consent when a boundary is treated as an insult? Exploring entitlement, control, emo ...

Psychological Reactance: I Asked Not To Be Tagged; Then I Got Blocked

An insightful article that explores four key reasons why Ubuntu is a preferred choice over Fedora for users.

4 Reasons To Use Ubuntu Over Fedora

4 Reasons to Use Ubuntu over Fedora Both distros are great, but one might be a better fit for you When you first dive into Linux, you’re likely to hear two big names frequently: Ubuntu and Fedora …

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4 Reasons to Use Ubuntu over Fedora

This article delves into the origin, history, and cultural significance of cornrows, a traditional African hairstyle. It examines how cornrows have been used as a form of identity, resistance, and communication throughout history.

Exploring the Rich History and Cultural Significance

The Story of Cornrows: A Crown Written in Braids

Amina sat in the warm patch of sunlight by the window while her auntie parted her hair with the tip of a rattail comb. On the table beside them were clips,

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The article explores the power of plant-based foods in healing and personal transformation, drawing on holistic health insights and personal narratives.

When food speaks, listen.

Healing Food Dreams

Have you ever drooled on your pillow while dreaming of dining? You may have experienced a healing food dream. It begs the question, “Why did I eat what I ate in my dream, and what does it mean?” Remembering dreams of food can improve our lives.  If we are what we eat, then food has… Read more »

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Healing Food Dreams - Desert Health®

This article provides a thoughtful examination of how artificial intelligence impacts the concept of time and daily life, discussing how AI tools and continuous connectivity affect human experience and perception.

Exploring the exhausting nature of AI's integration in our lives.

AI, Time, and the Endless Ceaselessness of It All

AI, Time, And The Endless Ceaselessness Of It All I almost felt bad for AI, almost I’ve been working on a rather large project. Well, large because I’m retired, I’ve definitely worked on …

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AI, Time, And The Endless Ceaselessness Of It All

This article discusses the implications of information discrepancies and how different narratives are presented to different audiences, particularly within the context of business communications.

One errant parenthesis that led an intern to believe a company was doomed

Some people get the truth, others get a softer version

Why do we tell the truth differently depending on who is listening? Research shows honesty is often adjusted based on emotional impact and context.

Why do we tell the truth differently depending on who is listening? Research shows honesty is often  ...

Some People Hear the Truth While Others Hear a Softer Version of It

The article presents a detailed analysis of Fedora and Ubuntu, highlighting four key reasons why Fedora may be the preferable option for users, particularly in terms of software updates, developer friendliness, and cutting-edge technology.

Exploring Fedora as the better choice among Linux distributions.

Fedora vs. Ubuntu: 4 Reasons to Use Fedora Instead

Fedora vs Ubuntu — 4 Reasons to Use Fedora Instead In the battle of Linux distributions, Fedora wins for me. Fedora and Ubuntu are two of the biggest and most popular Linux distros on the web …

Fedora vs Ubuntu — 4 Reasons to Use Fedora Instead In the battle of Linux distributions, Fedora wins ...

Here’s How Fedora Mops the Floor with Ubuntu — It’s Not Even Close for Me

The article discusses the introduction of a file versioning feature in the OurTransfers service, emphasizing how it enhances file management and collaboration.

Discover the benefits of the new file versioning feature for your team.

File Versioning Comes to OurTransfers and It Changes Everything

File Versioning Comes to OurTransfers — And It Changes Everything If you’ve ever shared a file that needed “just one more small update,” you already know how messy file transfers can …

File Versioning Comes to OurTransfers — And It Changes Everything If you’ve ever shared a file that  ...

File Versioning Comes to OurTransfers — And It Changes Everything

The article discusses the significance of horse imagery in dreams, exploring the possible interpretations and meanings derived from such dreams.

Dream Interpretation and Understanding Equine imagery

Are Your Dreams Horsing Around?

The Year of the Fire Horse officially began February 17, according to the Chinese zodiac cycle, and was ironically ushered in by a “ring of fire” lunar eclipse on that very same day. Although visible from only a few places worldwide, this cosmic irony is considered extremely rare, as the Fire Horse year only occurs… Read more »

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This article delves into how to explore Memorial Day events and communications using Software-Defined Radio (SDR) technology. It discusses radio frequencies, SDR setups and includes anecdotes on using SDR during the holiday.

Exploring the fun and technical aspects of Memorial Day using Software-Defined Radio

Memorial Day Shenanigans with Claude SDR

Memorial Day Shenanigans with Claude & SDR I do enjoy it when something I did actually works A fair warning, a whole lot of nonsense is coming your way. Over my career, I have built many pieces of …

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This article explores how childhood emotional neglect continues to impact individuals into their adulthood. The author delves into personal and psychological insights on emotional development and coping mechanisms.

Emotional Neglect Doesn’t Stay in Childhood. It Carries Over Into Adulthood Life.

Childhood emotional neglect can shape adult relationships, emotional safety, and closeness long after childhood ends, even when care looked loving.

Childhood emotional neglect can shape adult relationships, emotional safety, and closeness long afte ...

Emotional Neglect in Childhood Carries Over Into Adult Life

This article discusses the strengths of the Linux operating system and areas where Windows is perceived to falter. It's an analytical piece aimed at tech enthusiasts or those curious about different operating systems.

What Linux gets right and Windows completely ruins

What Linux Gets Right And Windows Completely Ruins No OS is perfect, but it’s hard to deny that Linux is way ahead in a few ways Over the years, Windows has served me well. It’s the OS I grew up …

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What Linux Gets Right And Windows Completely Ruins

This article shares the author's journey on Duolingo over 900 days, reflecting on the lessons learned about discipline, educational strategies, and how these experiences have influenced their approach to investing.

A delusional attempt at instilling discipline ends up offering a masterclass in learning strategies and patience in investing.

What 900 Days of Duolingo Taught Me About Discipline, Learning, and Investing

What 900 Days of Duolingo Taught Me About Discipline, Learning, and Investing A few years ago, I opened Duolingo and told myself I’d learn a little Spanish. Nothing ambitious. No grand plan to …

What 900 Days of Duolingo Taught Me About Discipline, Learning, and Investing A few years ago, I ope ...

This article explores the public's intense reactions to AI-generated content. It delves into why certain depictions and outputs from AI tend to provoke strong emotions and negative feedback, examining societal and psychological factors at play.

Dealing with specific AI-generated content and the backlash it generates.

People are out for blood when they see AI.

People Are Out For Blood When They See AI I get it, I really do, but hear me out, it's probably worse than we think I write a lot about AI. I’m trying to do less, but let’s face it, it is …

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People Are Out For Blood When They See AI

This article explores the impact of coercive control in personal relationships and its effect on individual liberty.

Coercive Control Is About Taking Away Someone's Freedom

Coercive control is about more than ordinary control. It takes away another person's freedom, agency, and selfhood. It's the erosion of freedom from within.

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