CITY IMAGES

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More than a couple of decades ago. a collective of media thinkers developed #Imaginus to help out a divided world.

NEWS vs VIEWS

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US news and information consumers cant see to differentiate between the two. Americans struggle to distinguish factual claims from opinions amid partisan bias.

How well do Americans succeed at distinguishing statements of fact from statements of opinion? The answer: Not very well at all, according to new research co-written by a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scholars.

SLOW DOWN

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Slow down. A Do-Nothing Day Makes Life Better. Lounging around can free up time for things beyond your long to-do list.

SOCIAL CONVERSATIONS

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Finding topics to talk about with folks can be challenging, and small talk is one way to connect and learn more about them.

By talking about subjects like media, art or career goals, someone you once considered a stranger could become an acquaintance after one conversation. If you ever struggle to find conversation ideas or you want to prepare for an upcoming social gathering, you might benefit by learning about some common conversation starters.

These are some topics you can talk about:

PAYBACK IS A BITCH

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The three-day vote was hit by Ukrainian bombardments and incursions into Russian territory by anti-Putin sabotage groups.

Early on Sunday, a drone attack caused a fire at a refinery at Slavyansk in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia, where officials said one person died of a heart attack, while two people died after drone strikes in the Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday, according to officials.

BLOODBATH?

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The former guy needs to be sent to the showers of Sing Sing Penitentiary where he will one day drop his soap and find new friends.

VICTIM vs VICTOR

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As many reach the midterms, it is important to point out that as a professor, I’m not seeking class D victims, only student victors.

VICTIM: A victim is someone whose rights are violated, or they are injured, harmed, or killed as a result of a crime or event. Victims do not normally choose it, see it coming, or welcome it.

VICTOR: A Victor is someone who has met their challenge and won and defeated an adverse situation.