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The beauty in graffiti's artform
Years ago graffiti was viewed as an illegal activity and condemned as malicious destruction of property. It was seen as mere vandalism by the wayward wanton youth who was a waster of time and was also a scourge on society. We never stopped to think that it was the youth trying to express themselves in the only way that they had available to them. That they found and saw beauty in the freeform of expression giving their voices an outlet and substantive value. Beauty is everywhere. One just has to look hard enough.
Novlet AllenPublished 5 days ago in JournalMy Quasi Eco-Friendly-ism
In case you haven't seen anything, over the last few months, TV commercials, ads on social media, and so on have been pushing for products to be sustainable and eco-friendly.
Amethyst ChampagnePublished 5 days ago in EarthSkinimalism: The 2022 Approach to Skincare
The beauty industry has shifted to embracing simplicity, quality, and effectiveness. That’s what skinimalism stands for.
Caitlin PurvisPublished 5 days ago in StyledWaking up in the Train Station
I don’t make a habit of sleeping on tables in train station waiting rooms. Sometimes there isn’t a choice but on the bright side, it was certainly better than the out-of-service escalator I tried to bed down on earlier; but more on that later.
Jim AdamsPublished 5 days ago in ConfessionsSteve Jobs Shared These 3 Life Lessons in His Momentous Stanford Speech
“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” These were the last words of advice Steve Jobs gave to the graduating class of Stanford University during his 2005 commencement address.
Alema LjucaPublished 5 days ago in PsycheWhat are Metaverses
Metaverse is one of the main words of 2021 according to Collins. Despite its popularity in the media and the peak number of search queries in 2022, a lot of people do not know what this word means. Metaverses are no longer fiction, but a real space for entertainment, education, work and marketing.
Vocal Media Helped With My Depression
My earliest memory of having had suicidal thoughts was when I was ten years old. I don’t remember what triggered it but I remember not wanting to be alive anymore. I was so done with life and I just wanted out.
Dharrsheena Raja SegarranPublished 5 days ago in Psyche'The Golden Girls' Still Being Watched 30 Years After Finale
The finale of The Golden Girls aired 30 years ago. The finale ranked among the most-watched finales ever in the history of television. It might not seem like it has been that long ago because viewers can still watch the show through syndicated reruns. The theme song, Thank You for Being a Friend was appropriate because all four of the women were friends who lived together. They joked, laughed, and poked fun at one another.
Margaret MinnicksPublished 5 days ago in GeeksIntroducing Comments on Vocal
Over the last 5 years, creators on Vocal have shared nearly one million stories that have attracted, inspired, and entertained hundreds of millions of readers around the world. In response, readers have provided creators with valuable insights and feedback via Likes, Tips, and Pledges to show their support.
Justin MauryPublished 6 days ago in ResourcesFrom "Omni" to "Reboot" to "Futurism" to "Vocal"
A couple of weeks ago this conversation took place on the Facebook group Vocal Social Society So here we are... Discussing the Vocal spectres of past, present and future with Brent Millis... the inimitable Vocal Creator Made in DNA
Caroline JanePublished 6 days ago in InterviewPhantom Love
In the summer of 2009, I lost something that was never mine. 13 years have since passed, but the doubt grows ever new, Who was it that entered the classroom,
Syed Arabi KhaliquePublished 6 days ago in PoetsDamn, Process
They say after addiction, you start with plants then a pet and finally when you are able to care for all three; yourself, the plant and the pet, only then you'll be able to care for love.
Lucinet LunaPublished 6 days ago in MotivationAs an Asian Woman, Self-Work Means Creating Balance Between Collectivistic Instincts and Individualistic Urges
Recently, I saw a TikTok video of an Asian woman getting her 23andMe results. In a mere 15 seconds, she opens the envelope, looks at it and shows the audience what it says. The results are that she is Chinese and of Southeast Asian descent. The video ends with her deadpan expression and the words "I wasted $150" above her head. I chuckled at first but then I thought about it some more.
Katharine ChanPublished 6 days ago in Motivation5 Things I'm Gifting Myself to Achieve My Goal This Year
As I sat by the roadside, watching people move in different directions, the traffic was starting to build up. The sun had started to shine as I waited for the bus; all looked blurred from my peripheral view.
Jessey AnthonyPublished 6 days ago in VivaDear Mom,
This should be the end, but it’s not, because now, recovery is a part of my day-to-day. Like drinking water and changing my underwear.
Dannie JoPublished 6 days ago in ConfessionsLetting This Cat Out Of The Bag
I would never tell her this, but my mother had some bad kids. This is just one of the many mischievous things my sister and I got up to. Bless my mother’s heart!
E. J. StrangePublished 7 days ago in ConfessionsAnnouncing the Ship of Dreams Titanic Challenge Winners and Runners-Up
Congratulations to Harmony Kent, author of “Lifeboat Seven” and to Ryan Smith, author of “No Man’s Land” — both worthy winners of our Ship of Dreams Challenge here on Vocal.
Erica WagnerPublished 7 days ago in ResourcesCryptocurrencies Are Regulated In Different Ways And In Different Countries
I got excited when I read the news that “Cryptocurrencies are regulated in different ways and in different countries”. I have been working with cryptocurrency for many years. There is a bunch of regulation going on in most popular cryptocurrency.
Pralines and CreamPublished 7 days ago in The ChainToday's Lesson is the Edwardian Era
Good Morning, today we will be looking into the Edwardian Era — one of my personal favourites AND one of the most interesting eras in English history.
Ruth Elizabeth StiffPublished 7 days ago in FYICBD Tincture Vs CBD Oil
CBD Oils and CBD Tinctures are frequently confused, but they are not the same thing. Although these products are comparable and have many benefits, their compositions and manufacturing techniques differ. CBD oils are often extracted using a procedure known as supercritical CO2, which preserves the plant's purity, sustainability, and bioavailability.