Tag: Opinions
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The Standout Lyrics from Hamilton that Impressed Fans and Critics Alike
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s impact on Broadway pushed the bounds of when art meets hip-hop and storytelling. Hamilton – An American Musical opened in 2015 and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. Well-known public figures across politics, music, Hollywood, and pro-sports have praised the award-winning show for its ingenuity. Hamilton attracted a huge fan following while also appealing…
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My Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Survival Strategies
Just having a little fun on this one. Of course deemed purely fictional, my escape from the real world is to watch TV and movies about different versions of a post-apocalyptic world that is worse than what is outside my front door. The true fans of the comic book series and lower-budget movies are likely…
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Spoiler Alert: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Review
The Guardians came together for one last time on a mission, leading up to major decisions that would change their respective worlds, and no one amongst these ride-or-die best friends told each other yet. This Time It Is Personal It has been confirmed everywhere that this would be the final Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.…
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It has been 10 years and the federal minimum wage is still $7.25 per hour. Meanwhile, members of Congress make $174,000 per year.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s historical data, the federal minimum wage in 2012 was $7.25 per hour. In 2022, the federal minimum wage has not changed. $7.25 per hour isn’t enough to buy a meal at many fast-food restaurants. $7.25 per hour. That’s $58 for an 8-hour day, $290 per week, or $1,300…
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Spoiler Alert: The Super Mario Bros Movie Gets It Right – Satisfying, Nostalgic, and Awesome
Super Mario Bros is the latest video game adaptation movie to come out, and it is one that I was only mildly interested in despite it being made for me. I tried running through my head all of the Mario games I had played. Super Mario 1,2,3 on NES, Super Mario World, Super Mario Allstars,…
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Wix and Vibes Luxury Candles Teams up with Staffon Eugene for the Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Box Set Curating a Unique Gift for an Unforgettable Experience
Just a reminder for the romantics out there: Valentine’s Day is next week on February 14. Luxury candle company Wix and Vibes has created a Limited-Edition Valentine’s Day Box set with an added touch of elegance. The set includes a hand-poured Wix and Vibes candle, a pair of cozy socks by Staffon Eugene, 100 delicate…
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Death Threats, Harassment, and Stalking Online Can Result in Both Federal and State Prosecution. Here Are the Laws in Your State.
It’s reported on the news all the time. Or maybe you have experienced it yourself. Either way, the internet has normalized harassment, death threats, doxxing and other traumatic actions committed by people who find it acceptable to do these things as long as they have a computer screen to hide behind. But did you know…
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15 Rules of Safety for Women to Consider When Leaving the House
Between the real world and the social media world online, new forms of danger are popping up everywhere. The internet is as harmful as it is helpful especially with all of the trolls and the screens of anonymity they hide behind. As the laws catch up with the current times, death threats and harassment online…
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Big Time Rush’s Return to Music after Ten Years Was a Risk that is Paying Off – Big Time
After nearly a decade, the Nickelodeon nostalgia has returned for Gen Z in a major way. Now in their early 30s, the four members of Big Time Rush – Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan – made their official return in 2021, with new music and a few concerts to test the appetite of the fans. …
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Will Smith Returns with “Emancipation”
Will Smith took the step back to the spotlight to talk about the new movie “Emancipation“, based on a true story of a slave named Peter and his escape from the plantation to find his family but is hunted throughout Louisiana on his way north where he would eventually join the Union Army. More about…
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