HAPPY HOLIDAZE

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It has been said that in some instances, the most powerful thing to do is stay quiet. It might seem counterintuitive, especially when you feel the need to voice your opinion or defend your position.

However psychology suggests there are circumstances where silence is the best response. It’s not about being passive or disinterested, but about understanding the power of thoughtful silence.

There is reportedly a fine line between adding value to a conversation and just adding noise, including holiday events with family members, neighbors or frennemies.

CD VALUES

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Just when I was about to throw out my entire CD collection, I learned some may be wort much more than I paid way back when.

CDs From The '80s, '90s and '00s Are Now Selling For Over $10,000. Reportedly long before you could find all the music you could ever need on the iHeartRadio app, there were CDs. Music lovers would add to their collection any time their favorite bands released an album.

QOL STATUS STATES

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Quality of Life & Safety are more than just crime rates. Are you safe if your local roads aren’t designed to prevent crashes?
 

If your state lacks emergency preparedness infrastructure should a natural disaster strike? If there isn’t a robust safety net to ensure that your family won’t be out on the street if times get tough?

PUTIN BLOWS

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Mad Vlad had just about enough humiliation after he invaded Ukraine when his neighbors fought back, then USA objected, now PRC.

How many body blows can this little man take? Is the boy who caused the problem now crying wolf  because he’s about to have a tantrum because not a happy camper? 

What does Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US weapons mean?

https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-biden-what-are-atacms-missiles-8d8621321af8c673bd42a5693c2ad1f4

Major Chinese Bank Deals Blow to Russia's Economic Lifelines 

AP PROBLEM$

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BEST USA CITIES

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According to NAIOP a top real estate ranking the following cities are the Most Livable Metropolitan Areas in the U.S. in 2024.

The Midwest reportedly shines bright with nine of the nation’s top 20 most livable metro areas. Beyond those in our top 10, Madison, Wisconsin (#12), Omaha, Nebraska (#15), and Indianapolis, Indiana (#16), also made the list. Wisconsin’s impressive showing, with three locations in the top 20, reflects its strong economy and excellent education system.

DOF + DON

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Digital news and information #RSS content data is used, read, and transferred by computers, networks, and other machines.

It is represented as a string of symbols, such as letters or digits, that can take on a finite number of values. 

Digital information is created by converting information into binary code, a language that uses only the numbers 0 and 1 to represent the on and off states of a transistor. 

Computers and other devices use binary code to process words, images, sounds, and other types of information. 

DEMOCRACY 民主 DEMOCRACIA

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We are constantly attempting to capture the challenges of multilingualism in both personal and professional daily struggles.

Indeed, language barriers often go beyond just vocabulary and grammar; they impact confidence, communication, and the ability to contribute fully. The shift toward more inclusive environments where everyone feels heard, regardless of their linguistic background, is so important for creating truly diverse and innovative teams.

DON’T BURN IT DOWN

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Way back in 64 A.D., flames reportedly ravaged Rome for days, destroying 70 percent of the city, leaving most of its population homeless.
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Today America has modern technology. We The People demand Digital Democracy where major decisions and appointments would be decided by the number of ballots cast by registered American citizens who cast the popular vote and the majority would reach a consensus and give a voice to everyone of US.

RISING SEA LEVEL

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The data released found that Pacific Island nations will experience at least 6 inches of sea level rise in the next 30 years.
 

The number of high-tide flood days will increase by an order of magnitude for nearly all Pacific Island nations by the 2050s.