Author: brego
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Theocracies, As a Rule…Suck.
Christianity, like all religions, holds personal and profound meaning for its followers. But one thing Christians must learn is that their belief system can’t and shouldn’t be applied to the lives of everyone else. It’s essential to understand that while your faith may deeply resonate with you, it does not necessarily have the same significance…
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The Masses Condemn Will Smith, but Give Radio Silence on Police Violence
The Slap Heard Around the World: A Reflection on Society’s Selective Outrage In 2022, when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, the world was momentarily thrown into a frenzy. The media storm that followed was intense, with countless op-eds, think pieces, and social media posts decrying the act of violence. Yet,…
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The Value of Bug Bounties in Modern Business: Why It’s Time to Rethink How We Address Bugs in Software
A few years ago, a friend of mine suggested that I consider working in bug finding within software systems, pointing out that it was a well-paying field. At the time, I was skeptical. I thought it sounded like an exhausting task, and since I didn’t have formal training or programming skills, I doubted I’d be…
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Older People Frustrated by Youth-Driven Companies
Dear Walmart (pronounced Wahl-maht for dramatic effect), and McDonalds: Present circumstances compel me to write you, to beseech you to never allow teens, or those in their 20’s, or those of arrested in teen sensibilities to do substitutions on foodstuffs. And for you, McDonald’s to likewise keep our undeveloped youths from mixing coffees. Whilst my…
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As a Racially Ambiguous Actor, the Kindness of Strangers Has Defined My Path
“I have always relied on the kindness of strangers.” – Blanche Dubois Every opportunity I’ve ever gotten was because someone believed in me. More often than not, that person was my Pop (R.I.P.) or a woman—usually a stranger. It’s a curious phenomenon: strangers have often believed in me more than friends or family I’ve…
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Memoir: That Golden Thread from Childhood, Still Tethers Me to My Parents
Technology, Science, and The Arts Converge Upon an Outcast Boy This is what I want for Christmas. A 2-xl Robot from 1978 and the T.I. Personal computer from 1983…It was the first learning toy I got when I was 8 years old. And my first computer at the age of 12 or 13. My parents…
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Beyond Chicken Nuggets are better than real Chicken Nuggets…mostly.
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Tried Beyond Chicken Nuggets in the air fryer tonight. I can honestly say they taste better (and are less…) than real chicken nuggets. They are filling (I ate five) as they have fiber. They have…
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You are free to choose; Between Paper and Plastic.
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Stevia and Monk Fruit Sweetener Really Help with Sugar Cravings
Stevia and monk fruit are the best health thing going. I ordered like 400 packages and can’t tell between sugar and this replacement. No sugar highs and crashes and it helps with weight loss. $17.50 may sound like a lot for sugar, but it goes a long way. I make Cocao once or twice a…