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The Year Ahead

Time is an ever-present reality that flows with or without our participation, emphasizing a need to rethink its importance in our lives.

In Her New Book, Maira Kalman Reckons with Remorse and Joy

Maira Kalman's work explores the complex nature of remorse, emphasizing its depth compared to mere regret.

Diana Ejaita's "Midnight Moments"

Reflecting on the past year is important as we transition into a new one, filled with mixed emotions and hopes for renewal.

The Year Ahead

Time is an ever-present reality that flows with or without our participation, emphasizing a need to rethink its importance in our lives.

In Her New Book, Maira Kalman Reckons with Remorse and Joy

Maira Kalman's work explores the complex nature of remorse, emphasizing its depth compared to mere regret.

Diana Ejaita's "Midnight Moments"

Reflecting on the past year is important as we transition into a new one, filled with mixed emotions and hopes for renewal.
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#personal-growth

Opinion | Why I Write My Own Obituary Every Year

Writing your own obituary annually can promote reflection on life, death, and legacy.

People Are Sheepishly Revealing The Relationship Red Flags They Clocked But Chose To Ignore

The author reflects on their past relationship and the importance of independence before marriage.

Looking Back to Look Forward

Reflection deepens self-connection and honors past experiences, while intentional rest is essential for growth and transformation in the new year.

The Best Places to Travel Solo, According to Our Editors

Solo travel offers flexibility, personal reflection, and self-discovery, despite safety concerns.
Embracing me-time during solo trips enhances personal growth and decision-making skills.

Harriette Cole: 7 questions to answer as you set your new year's resolutions

Embrace the new year as an opportunity for growth and reflection on personal experiences and goals.

Nic Cester from Jet: I wrote the majority of Get Born while sitting on the toilet'

The simplicity of the James Bond riff highlights the power of essential ingredients in music.

Opinion | Why I Write My Own Obituary Every Year

Writing your own obituary annually can promote reflection on life, death, and legacy.

People Are Sheepishly Revealing The Relationship Red Flags They Clocked But Chose To Ignore

The author reflects on their past relationship and the importance of independence before marriage.

Looking Back to Look Forward

Reflection deepens self-connection and honors past experiences, while intentional rest is essential for growth and transformation in the new year.

The Best Places to Travel Solo, According to Our Editors

Solo travel offers flexibility, personal reflection, and self-discovery, despite safety concerns.
Embracing me-time during solo trips enhances personal growth and decision-making skills.

Harriette Cole: 7 questions to answer as you set your new year's resolutions

Embrace the new year as an opportunity for growth and reflection on personal experiences and goals.

Nic Cester from Jet: I wrote the majority of Get Born while sitting on the toilet'

The simplicity of the James Bond riff highlights the power of essential ingredients in music.
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5 Creative Ideas and Prompts to Elevate Your Travel Journaling

Travel journaling preserves memories and enhances the reflection of experiences during trips, serving as a creative and tangible activity.
#new-year

10 Editors on Their 2025 Beauty Vision Boards

Reflecting on beauty routines can invigorate self-expression for the new year.

Here's Your Tarot Reading For Monday, December 30

The Hanged Man suggests embracing a pause and reflection before upcoming changes, making space for relaxation and new perspectives.

10 Editors on Their 2025 Beauty Vision Boards

Reflecting on beauty routines can invigorate self-expression for the new year.

Here's Your Tarot Reading For Monday, December 30

The Hanged Man suggests embracing a pause and reflection before upcoming changes, making space for relaxation and new perspectives.
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Opinion | What I Am Looking for in Empty Churches

Visiting empty churches offers a sanctuary of silence and reflection for the author amid life's chaos.
The author draws inspiration from Philip Larkin's work, seeking an unignorable silence in sacred spaces.

The Ideal Mental-Reset Movie

Perfect Days offers profound reflection on life's minute moments through the compelling routine of a Tokyo toilet cleaner.
#intentions

What the Last New Moon of the Year Means for You

The new Moon in Capricorn empowers individuals to let go of the past and set intentions for the future, harnessing personal power.

A Fresh Start for Mind, Body, and Soul

Intentions can guide healthier choices and actions compared to rigid resolutions.
Focus on small, achievable habits that align with personal intentions.
Rest and fun are essential elements for overall well-being.

What the Last New Moon of the Year Means for You

The new Moon in Capricorn empowers individuals to let go of the past and set intentions for the future, harnessing personal power.

A Fresh Start for Mind, Body, and Soul

Intentions can guide healthier choices and actions compared to rigid resolutions.
Focus on small, achievable habits that align with personal intentions.
Rest and fun are essential elements for overall well-being.
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The future of gravel tech, an indoor bike, and a very expensive facility: Josh's Gear of the Year

December is a month for reflection and planning for the upcoming year.
#mindfulness

The Gift of Riding - Scooter in the Sticks

Life's richness comes from appreciating simple moments and recognizing the finality of existence, which fosters a deeper connection with the world.

Reflections

Reflecting during the holidays helps ground ourselves and prepares us for a successful new year.

The Gift of Riding - Scooter in the Sticks

Life's richness comes from appreciating simple moments and recognizing the finality of existence, which fosters a deeper connection with the world.

Reflections

Reflecting during the holidays helps ground ourselves and prepares us for a successful new year.
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#goal-setting

Don't Wait for January 1st: Use This Week to Claim Your Year

The week between Christmas and New Year's is an opportunity for transformation, requiring intentional reflection and actions to set goals for the new year.

Successful People Use the Holidays to Reset - Are You One of Them? | Entrepreneur

Business owners should use the holiday season for reflection and goal-setting to enhance future success.

Don't Wait for January 1st: Use This Week to Claim Your Year

The week between Christmas and New Year's is an opportunity for transformation, requiring intentional reflection and actions to set goals for the new year.

Successful People Use the Holidays to Reset - Are You One of Them? | Entrepreneur

Business owners should use the holiday season for reflection and goal-setting to enhance future success.
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#holidays

Holiday Wishes from Remodelista - Remodelista

Reflection on favorite stories of the year.
Warm wishes for the holiday season.

Our Wild Sleigh Ride These Past 10 Years - San Francisco Bay Times

The holidays encourage reflection on joyful and challenging memories, fostering community and resilience.

Holiday Wishes from Remodelista - Remodelista

Reflection on favorite stories of the year.
Warm wishes for the holiday season.

Our Wild Sleigh Ride These Past 10 Years - San Francisco Bay Times

The holidays encourage reflection on joyful and challenging memories, fostering community and resilience.
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#nature

Opinion | Forget the Yacht. The Best Travel Is on Foot, Through Wilderness.

Wilderness serves as a spiritual realm, teaching humility and offering a refuge for reflection and connection to nature.

A Nonreligious Holiday Ritual

The winter solstice encourages a time of reflection and heightened observation, contrasting with the joyful revelry of the summer solstice.

"Everything Always"

Life's fleeting moments prompt reflection and a desire for change, embracing the present despite the past.

Yes, Listening to Music Is Therapy | The Walrus

The experience of contrasting urban noise with serene natural environments can be refreshing and grounding.

Morning Mist - High Country News

Nature's tranquility amidst human activities.

Opinion | Forget the Yacht. The Best Travel Is on Foot, Through Wilderness.

Wilderness serves as a spiritual realm, teaching humility and offering a refuge for reflection and connection to nature.

A Nonreligious Holiday Ritual

The winter solstice encourages a time of reflection and heightened observation, contrasting with the joyful revelry of the summer solstice.

"Everything Always"

Life's fleeting moments prompt reflection and a desire for change, embracing the present despite the past.

Yes, Listening to Music Is Therapy | The Walrus

The experience of contrasting urban noise with serene natural environments can be refreshing and grounding.

Morning Mist - High Country News

Nature's tranquility amidst human activities.
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When technological ghosts return to haunt you, expect humbug

The experience of being visited by technological ghosts reveals past beliefs and future realities regarding technology's impact on human experience.
#gratitude

I've been celebrating Thanksgiving for 85 years and still counting my blessings | Opinion

Appreciating blessings and being mindful of those less fortunate is crucial during Thanksgiving.

Bottom 10: Roll over, Tide, roll over

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude, even for teams struggling in college football.

Just 40 Top-Rated Products To Gift Yourself For The Holidays

The One Line A Day journal offers a simple method for daily reflection through concise writing over five years.

Happy Thanksgiving from stupidDOPE | stupidDOPE

Thanksgiving is about gratitude, reflection, and the strength from connections we form with our community.

An attitude of gratitude makes the space for grace

Gratitude for life's experiences, even during sickness, reveals a deeply reflective perspective on one's existence.

I've been celebrating Thanksgiving for 85 years and still counting my blessings | Opinion

Appreciating blessings and being mindful of those less fortunate is crucial during Thanksgiving.

Bottom 10: Roll over, Tide, roll over

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude, even for teams struggling in college football.

Just 40 Top-Rated Products To Gift Yourself For The Holidays

The One Line A Day journal offers a simple method for daily reflection through concise writing over five years.

Happy Thanksgiving from stupidDOPE | stupidDOPE

Thanksgiving is about gratitude, reflection, and the strength from connections we form with our community.

An attitude of gratitude makes the space for grace

Gratitude for life's experiences, even during sickness, reveals a deeply reflective perspective on one's existence.
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from Psychology Today
3 weeks ago

Dementia's Tragic Promise

Witnessing a loved one with dementia presents profound emotional challenges, yet offers deep reflections on selflessness and connection.
#community

Do You Remember School?

The author finds meaning in compiling classmates' contributions, enjoying the emotional challenge and the opportunity to create a unified narrative.

What was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear

Resilience shines through shared experiences during challenging times.
Personal reflections on hardship can inspire hope and learning.

Do You Remember School?

The author finds meaning in compiling classmates' contributions, enjoying the emotional challenge and the opportunity to create a unified narrative.

What was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear

Resilience shines through shared experiences during challenging times.
Personal reflections on hardship can inspire hope and learning.
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#politics

Krugman: Finding hope in an angry age of national resentment

The past 25 years have seen a shift from optimism to widespread anger and resentment in America.

How Closely Have You Been Following This Totally Normal Election? Find Out With Our Totally Normal Quiz.

Election Day evokes anxiety and reflection on the past year of politics' unusual events and statements.

Krugman: Finding hope in an angry age of national resentment

The past 25 years have seen a shift from optimism to widespread anger and resentment in America.

How Closely Have You Been Following This Totally Normal Election? Find Out With Our Totally Normal Quiz.

Election Day evokes anxiety and reflection on the past year of politics' unusual events and statements.
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70+ Positive Friday Motivational Quotes for Work | ClickUp

Fridays are an underappreciated time for reflection and motivation, essential for enhancing team morale and productivity.
#creativity

Love Is For Those Who Love the Work

The relationship between technology and personal creativity is complex, revealing both dependence and a need for authentic engagement with one's work.

Some People Balk at My "Morbid" Hobby. I Find It Incredibly Soothing.

Cemeteries can serve as serene spaces for reflection and creativity, defying common perceptions of fear associated with death.

How Thomas Merton both loved and kept his distance from the world | Aeon Essays

The digital fast led to introspection about passion versus ambition, amidst a culture increasing focused on productivity and success.

The Isekai Archetypes of Computer Programming | HackerNoon

Creative exploration can connect seemingly unrelated topics, revealing deeper insights.
Embracing unique personal interests can resonate in unexpected ways with readers.

We Hosted a Podcast About Creative Work for Four Years. Here's What We Learned.

The hosts reflect on four years of insights from guests and lessons about creativity, collaboration, and adaptability before bidding farewell.

Top 5 Minimal Journaling Tools To Kickstart Your Journaling Journey - Yanko Design

Journaling requires the right tools to inspire reflection and creativity, enhancing the overall experience.

Love Is For Those Who Love the Work

The relationship between technology and personal creativity is complex, revealing both dependence and a need for authentic engagement with one's work.

Some People Balk at My "Morbid" Hobby. I Find It Incredibly Soothing.

Cemeteries can serve as serene spaces for reflection and creativity, defying common perceptions of fear associated with death.

How Thomas Merton both loved and kept his distance from the world | Aeon Essays

The digital fast led to introspection about passion versus ambition, amidst a culture increasing focused on productivity and success.

The Isekai Archetypes of Computer Programming | HackerNoon

Creative exploration can connect seemingly unrelated topics, revealing deeper insights.
Embracing unique personal interests can resonate in unexpected ways with readers.

We Hosted a Podcast About Creative Work for Four Years. Here's What We Learned.

The hosts reflect on four years of insights from guests and lessons about creativity, collaboration, and adaptability before bidding farewell.

Top 5 Minimal Journaling Tools To Kickstart Your Journaling Journey - Yanko Design

Journaling requires the right tools to inspire reflection and creativity, enhancing the overall experience.
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#art-installation

SpY's steel and glass ORB installation reflects fragments of urban montreal

SpY's ORB installation blends art and urban space, encouraging reflection on the environment and viewers' interactions.

Unexpected Reflections / Miguel de la Torre mta+v

'Unexpected Reflections' art installation explores the Día de Muertos tradition, merging life and death through audience engagement and personal reflection.

SpY's steel and glass ORB installation reflects fragments of urban montreal

SpY's ORB installation blends art and urban space, encouraging reflection on the environment and viewers' interactions.

Unexpected Reflections / Miguel de la Torre mta+v

'Unexpected Reflections' art installation explores the Día de Muertos tradition, merging life and death through audience engagement and personal reflection.
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from The Nation
1 month ago

The Election Depleted Us. Storytelling Can Revive Us.

The unexpected election results led to deep shock and reflection on the future, highlighting feelings of fear and paralysis in the face of uncertainty.
#music

Liam Payne's 'poignant' letter to his 10-year-old self resurfaces after his death: 'Cherish every moment'

Liam Payne's 2020 letter to his younger self reflects on life's journey and cherished moments, resonating deeply after his passing at age 31.

Is It Too Late Now to Say Sorry? 8 Songs for the High Holy Days.

The Days of Awe offer reflective space for personal growth, regardless of faith.

Taylor Swift's "The Manuscript" Is A Spiritual Sequel To This Fan-Favorite From 'Red'

Taylor Swift's closing track 'The Manuscript' in her latest album encapsulates the theme of healing and reflection.

Liam Payne's 'poignant' letter to his 10-year-old self resurfaces after his death: 'Cherish every moment'

Liam Payne's 2020 letter to his younger self reflects on life's journey and cherished moments, resonating deeply after his passing at age 31.

Is It Too Late Now to Say Sorry? 8 Songs for the High Holy Days.

The Days of Awe offer reflective space for personal growth, regardless of faith.

Taylor Swift's "The Manuscript" Is A Spiritual Sequel To This Fan-Favorite From 'Red'

Taylor Swift's closing track 'The Manuscript' in her latest album encapsulates the theme of healing and reflection.
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Olafur Eliasson: Can art inspire reflection amid world crises?

Art can reclaim public spaces and encourage deeper reflection on societal issues.
Eliasson's Lifeworld transforms LED screens into tools for contemplation amid consumer culture.
The work challenges viewers to pause in a bustling world dominated by urgency and distractions.
#legacy

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Norman Mailer?

Reassessing the lives of controversial figures demands confronting their darkest actions but also finding value in understanding their lives and art.

Every Caring Parent's Must-Ask Question

Listening to your parents' voices helps reflect on their influence, allowing for intentional parenting that honors positive legacies and breaks negative cycles.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Norman Mailer?

Reassessing the lives of controversial figures demands confronting their darkest actions but also finding value in understanding their lives and art.

Every Caring Parent's Must-Ask Question

Listening to your parents' voices helps reflect on their influence, allowing for intentional parenting that honors positive legacies and breaks negative cycles.
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JsonPathToModel project

JsonPathToModel enables two-way binding between Blazor controls and in-memory models through JSONPath expressions.
Support for various collection types and enhancement plans for faster performance.
#nostalgia

The Lying Game

Playing a game of telling crazy but harmless lies in a trendy restaurant brings nostalgia and reflection on age and experiences.

Football Daily | Offspring of Emile Heskey and Danny Mills remind us time waits for nobody

Nostalgia for the peak of Football Daily in the noughties and reflection on the passage of time as famous sportspeople's offspring become professionals.

The Lying Game

Playing a game of telling crazy but harmless lies in a trendy restaurant brings nostalgia and reflection on age and experiences.

Football Daily | Offspring of Emile Heskey and Danny Mills remind us time waits for nobody

Nostalgia for the peak of Football Daily in the noughties and reflection on the passage of time as famous sportspeople's offspring become professionals.
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4 Ways to Keep Your Vacation Going After You're Back

Taking time off for vacation can have lasting positive effects on well-being, but habits must be built to maintain these benefits in everyday life.

Cardboard planks create an atmospheric lamp set that pays tribute to dusk - Yanko Design

Dusk is as magical as dawn, symbolizing reflection and peace. Minimalist cardboard lamps convey soothing atmosphere.
from PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 months ago

Sam Smith reflects on 10 years since debut album ahead of BBC Proms show

Reflecting on the impact and legacy of Sam Smith's debut album, 'In the Lonely Hour,' ten years later.

Two Decades of Knowing Kamala Harris and Why I Support Her Campaign for U.S. President - San Francisco Bay Times

The author reflects on their relationship with Vice President Kamala Harris and being invited to an LGBT Pride Party at the Vice President's residence.
#literature

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April

Reading while traveling provides a unique opportunity for reflection and exploration.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Saratoga | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a reflection of the eternal struggle between good and evil within individuals.

"We're Never Alone" - The Paris Review

Tobias Wolff received the Hadada Award for lifetime achievement in literature and spoke at the Spring Revel.
Wolff reminisced about family, friends, and the importance of relationships in his life as a writer.
Wolff reflected on the solitary nature of creating art but emphasized that artists are never truly alone.

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April

Reading while traveling provides a unique opportunity for reflection and exploration.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Saratoga | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a reflection of the eternal struggle between good and evil within individuals.

"We're Never Alone" - The Paris Review

Tobias Wolff received the Hadada Award for lifetime achievement in literature and spoke at the Spring Revel.
Wolff reminisced about family, friends, and the importance of relationships in his life as a writer.
Wolff reflected on the solitary nature of creating art but emphasized that artists are never truly alone.
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It's June Again

June symbolizes the start of summer filled with anticipation and reflection on childhood fears like the fear of wasps.

Anne Elliot Is Twenty-Seven - The Paris Review

Identifying with Anne Elliot's age transitions and reflections on love and forgiveness in Austen's Persuasion.

Pillows, playlists and a gentle push My birth plan was a joke

Reflecting on the comical aspect of the chaos during childbirth and the realization of the mundane nature of the experience.

RealAg Radio: Farm financial performance, market direction, and learning from your decisions, May 21, 2024

The importance of reflecting on past decisions and using them as learning experiences.

An "unsatisfactory" season for Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae

Reflecting on mistakes, analyzing weaknesses, and understanding tactical demands are crucial for player development and improvement in football.
#poetry

The best recent poetry review roundup

Waterman's collection navigates poignant elegies and midlife reflections subtly, offering profound insights on loss, memory, and self-discovery through poetry.

Poem of the week: An Epitaph on the Death of Nicholas Grimald by Barnabe Googe

Reflecting on mortality and the transient nature of life through poetry.

The best recent poetry review roundup

Waterman's collection navigates poignant elegies and midlife reflections subtly, offering profound insights on loss, memory, and self-discovery through poetry.

Poem of the week: An Epitaph on the Death of Nicholas Grimald by Barnabe Googe

Reflecting on mortality and the transient nature of life through poetry.
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Stream Islands' "The End" off their "final album"

Islands' 10th album 'What Occurs' will be their last, featuring a reflective final track named 'The End.'

When Travel Plans Go Awry

Even short weekend trips can bring unexpected challenges and opportunities for reflection on life and human interactions.
#humor

Tim Dowling: I'm less of a jerk in my dreams than in real life. Well, sometimes

The joy and challenges of pet ownership can bring unexpected moments of reflection and humor.

In Warsaw - The Paris Review

The short story 'The Beautiful Salmon' explores the complexities of dinner parties, sharing unique insights and reflections on such occasions.

Tim Dowling: I'm less of a jerk in my dreams than in real life. Well, sometimes

The joy and challenges of pet ownership can bring unexpected moments of reflection and humor.

In Warsaw - The Paris Review

The short story 'The Beautiful Salmon' explores the complexities of dinner parties, sharing unique insights and reflections on such occasions.
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Triumphs of Skepticism | Clair Wills

Belief in presence of the dead through thought and memory.

Juan Mata recalls Chelsea's 'miracle' 2012 Champions League win

Juan Mata reflects on Chelsea's miraculous 2012 Champions League win.

To My Daughter, The Graduate: This Is All Your Fault | Defector

Graduation speeches can transition from mocking tradition to genuinely earnest as parents witness their children growing up.

Christmas Greeting and Wishes - Scooter in the Sticks

Reflecting on the blessings of the holiday season and extending good will to all, especially fellow Vespa scooter riders.

Noon

Questioning communication with different realms - Lord, dead, dying, living, self, and world.

A family ferry trip across to Dublin has its fair share of drama

Families can navigate unexpected issues while traveling, finding alternative solutions and embracing the unique experiences along the way.

Tim Anderson on moving on from White Sox: 'I'm in a better spot, for sure'

Anderson moved on from the White Sox amicably, acknowledging it was time to part ways and reflecting positively on his time with the team.

Klay Thompson really, really doesn't want to talk about his free agency

Klay Thompson reflects on his uncertain free agency after a tough season-ending game and shares gratitude for fan support.

All grown up, Michael Cuisance regrets missteps at Bayern Munich

Cuisance's acquisition by Bayern Munich in 2019 led to a lack of a role and subsequent failure in the club.
Cuisance reflects on his shortcomings at Bayern, acknowledging lack of effort and maturity, seeking redemption at VfL Osnabrück.

The Best Books to Read Outside

Reading literature outdoors encourages a leisurely frame of mind and enhances the reading experience.
Books that suit outdoor reading can help readers reflect on their place in the world and appreciate beauty.

Inside the Archives of Fashion's Most Obsessive Collectors

The pandemic made people rethink their relationship with clothing, focusing on introspection and reflection.
Collecting fashion involves qualities like patience, thoughtfulness, and personal intrigue, as celebrated in the book by stylist Alexandra Carl.

Old home of the Braves: Aaron Bummer, Nicky Lopez return to face White Sox

The White Sox are satisfied with their return on a trade involving Aaron Bummer and have players impacting the team.
Aaron Bummer is reflecting on his performance and looking for improvement with a change of scenery.

Sunak praises incredible work' of Christians and churches in Easter message

Rishi Sunak praised Christians' work in his Easter message
He highlighted the importance of reflecting during Easter and spending time with family

Wrapping Java with C++ Objects - JNI OOP

JNI helps Java code interact with C++ through reflection-oriented implementation.
Using C++ wrappers can simplify the JNI code, making it more reusable and maintainable.
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