Almost seven inches of snow fell in parts of the United Kingdom, prompting many Britons to bask in the wonder of the weather phenomenon rarely seen in abundance in much of the country, even at the height of winter. … [Read more...] about UK COVID Cops Fine Men for Looking at Snow
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In Vietnam, paraplegic and able-bodied woman find true love in each other’s arms
In 2019, the couple’s daughter, Nguyen Ky Duyen, won a scholarship through 'Tiep Suc Den Truong' (Giving Strength to Students), an annual program run by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper to provide financial support for needy college students throughout the country. … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, paraplegic and able-bodied woman find true love in each other’s arms
Lesbian love syndrome: a history of Yuri and lesbian romance in gaming
Maybe gay but why not bi?Since the turn of the millennium, there have been a whole slew of games featuring changeable gender for the protagonist, and same-sex relationship opportunities as a result – although there are varying levels of inclusion of lesbian affairs in these titles. We’ve seen this from games such as Skyrim, Summon Night, and Persona 3 Portable, where the romance is the same with characters regardless of the protagonist's gender, to titles like Stardew Valley and Assassin's Creed Odyssey, where some NPCs are only romanceable for female characters. Then there are titles like Mirror's Edge, Bayonetta 2, and Rule of Rose, where only the feminine intimacy is overt, but outward expressions of sexuality remain covert. … [Read more...] about Lesbian love syndrome: a history of Yuri and lesbian romance in gaming
The pandemic didn’t solve climate change. This week’s disasters are proof
Kelman, whose book, "Disaster by Choice," looks at how our actions turn natural hazards into catastrophes, says that though lockdowns may not have made a big impact on mitigating the climate crisis in the long term, they have shown that change is possible. … [Read more...] about The pandemic didn’t solve climate change. This week’s disasters are proof
Fitbit Versa 3 review: Clumsy navigation makes it difficult to recommend
Fitness Where the Versa 3 is best is with its fitness and health trackers. The step and heart rate trackers are some of the most accurate I’ve used in a smartwatch. In a recent update, Fitbit announced the SpO2 Oxygen Saturation watch face that tracks oxygen saturation while you are sleeping. This tracker is great; however, access to your Oxygen Saturation trends is locked behind a Fitbit Premium subscription which is frustrating for those who don’t want Fitbit Premium. … [Read more...] about Fitbit Versa 3 review: Clumsy navigation makes it difficult to recommend