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Homeless in America
You didn't see this, in this small colonial town, of Dover, Delaware. That was before Covid 19, and it seems that Covid, changed everything in America. At least the America I knew. This was an actual photo, I took of a shopping cart, on a warm sunny day this past summer. There was a man and a dog. lying on a grassy knoll about five feet from this shopping cart. I didn't have the heart, to photograph, the man and his dog, I figured he had suffered enough without the indignity of someone photographing him sleeping by the side of the road.
By Susan Paytonabout 5 hours ago in Humans
Cassie and Johnny
Iām the kind of dame you notice. Iām no femme fatale, but you canāt ignore me, at least not until I warn you about whatās coming, then everybody ignores me. Hell, they usually blame me afterwards and give Johnny all the credit for saving the day, but my Johnny couldnāt save a seat at the movies without my help. Sure, heās brawny, but brainy? Not so much. Like that time I asked him to spot me five bucks, and he said he didnāt see it anywhere on me, and believe you me, he looked but good.
By Harper Lewisabout 5 hours ago in Critique
The Men in Black
The Men in Black The first time I saw them I thought it was a joke. Two men in black suits perfectly pressed standing in the shadows of the streetlamp outside my apartment. I had never seen them before. No one had. And yet there they were waiting. Their eyes were flat too calm like they had seen everything and nothing at once.
By Marie381Uk about 5 hours ago in Fiction
Layer-1 Maturity, Staking Economics, and Governance: Defining the Next Phase of Smart Contract Platforms
The cryptocurrency market has moved well beyond its early experimental phase. Today, Layer-1 blockchain networks compete in a far more complex environment shaped by institutional capital, regulatory scrutiny, developer adoption, and long-term sustainability metrics. For experts in the crypto industry, evaluating smart contract platforms now requires a structured framework that goes deeper than price charts and short-term sentiment.
By Muhammad Irfan Afzalabout 5 hours ago in 01
Maple Cocktails: Embrace Natural Sweetness in Fall Drinks
When the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, nothing captures the cozy spirit of fall quite like maple syrup. This natural sweetener brings a rich, woody depth to cocktails thatās both comforting and sophisticated. Maple cocktails are perfect for those who want to add a touch of autumn magic to their glass without relying on artificial flavors or heavy syrups.
By Andrea Martinezabout 5 hours ago in Proof
The Use of Timber Veneer in Commercial Fitouts
Walk through almost any new workplace, hotel lobby, or education fitout in New Zealand or across the World and you will see it: warm timber grain on joinery fronts, wall panelling, reception desks, and feature ceilings. Veneer is back in a big way, partly because it looks premium, and partly because it lets teams achieve āreal timberā character without the cost, weight, and movement risk of solid timber everywhere.
By Your NZ Localabout 5 hours ago in Journal
Capital Rotation, Token Utility, and Valuation Discipline: Identifying Breakout Crypto Assets in the Next Market Cycle
The cryptocurrency market has matured over the past decade. Retail speculation and momentum-driven rallies are giving way to institutional capital, macroeconomic liquidity cycles, and infrastructure development. Crypto experts need more than social sentiment and short-term volatility to spot high-upside opportunities.
By Muhammad Irfan Afzalabout 5 hours ago in 01
