Day: September 15, 2025

What The Beli?: Why A New Restaurant Rating App Has Taken Over

What The Beli? Yep, that’s exactly what I said.  I’m not Rob49 but most people should know what I’m talking about. But in case you didn’t know, allow me to introduce you without committing an ad-induced spiel. Believe is a new social restaurant app that’s been going strong since 2021. Its founders Judy Thelen and […]

Exploring Wrestling Tropes In An Absurdist Lucha Libre Cartoon

Exploring Wrestling Tropes In An Absurdist Lucha Libre Cartoon

The world of professional wrestling is built on spectacle. It’s a theatrical art form of larger-than-life characters, flamboyant costumes, fierce rivalries and choreographed showdowns. But to a generation of viewers, the sport’s greatest lesson was taught not in a packed arena but on a television screen featuring a trio of masked children. The animated series […]

I Don’t Dress to Be Seen– And That’s On Purpose

Here’s a shocking confession from a fashion article: I don’t want you to notice what I’m wearing. Unless, of course, you’re also into anime— then by all means, please say something. I’m a nerd, and I’m not hiding that. But beyond that, if my outfit catches your attention, I’ve failed my mission. My fashion logic […]

Who’s Representing Their Roots?: Neutral Flag, Loaded History

Who’s Representing Their Roots?: Neutral Flag, Loaded History

The athlete stands on the podium. A medal is placed around their neck. The cameras flash but no national flag rises, no anthem plays. This is the new reality of the “Individual Neutral Athlete,” a designation that has become a defining and divisive feature of international competition. While born from a need to punish aggressor […]

Airline Employees Face Suspension After Posts on Charlie Kirk Shooting Incident

Major U.S. airlines have suspended employees following social media posts about the deadly shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The posts, which appeared to mock or celebrate Kirk’s death, have gone viral and caused outrage online, encouraging fast disciplinary action from the airlines involved.  Delta Air Lines confirmed the suspension of several employees over the […]

The Cracks are Showing: A Flawed System of Justice

The Cracks are Showing: A Flawed System of Justice

The tragic death of the Ukrainian refugee whose life was cut short by a violent act, is a stark and painful reminder of a pervasive failure within the United States (US) justice system. While the news headlines focus on the immediate tragedy, the full story reveals a deeper systemic problem: a critical inability to effectively […]

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