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Anime NYC: The Inner Workings of a Cosplayer
There is no better way to hide from your life than pretend to be someone way cooler. My name is Bianca, and I’m a market manager at HotelsByDay. A major part of my life is centered around Japanese culture. Since I was young my family has always been part of the Japanese community in my…
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How To Spend a Day in Seattle
To the untrained eye, the iconic rain makes Seattle seem a little sleepy. Quite the contrary, there’s a thriving community of artists and performers, venues exploring the strange and beautiful, and year-round events that tantalize the senses. When wondering how to spend a day in Seattle, it’s easy to settle on visiting the go-to tourist…
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10 of the Best Independent Record Shops in the U.S.
Founding member of Depeche Mode, Martin Gore put it perfectly when he said — “It was so exciting to go to the record shop and buy a piece of vinyl and hold it, read the liner notes, look at the pictures. Even the smell of the vinyl.” Indeed, one of the greatest joys of life…
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8 Countries Making Strides in Environmental Policymaking
In October 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a landmark report detailing the dangers of a global 1.5 °C temperature rise from pre-industrial levels. These include increased occurrence of natural disasters, forced human migration, and loss of ecosystems. This isn’t great news, obviously, and it’s easy to feel anxious in the face…
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Ergonomic Products for Remote Workers
It’s no secret that telecommuting can come with an assortment of benefits. However, if we’re not conscientious of how we’re working, we can quickly put our body, and subsequently mind, under unneeded stress. Between accidental bad posture and awkward joint positions, remote working can lead to all sorts of strained working positions. Fortunately, an array…
