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Vocal Bonus Leaderboard: 06/05/2024
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Vocal TeamPublished about 7 hours ago in Resources- Content Warning
The Imposter
May 21, 2024 - from my notes app I noticed something as I read the comments on my most recent Top Story. It is easier to type a "thank you" in response to all the wonderful comments, especially when you want to say "you don't believe it." A can of worms those words are, one most people would be more interested in burying deep into the ground. The thing about that is the worms can always make their way to the surface. So here it is.
Alexandria StanwyckPublished a day ago in Psyche
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
I've audited a night course in Horror and Scifi Film from a colleague who is a great expert in both genres and who selected interesting movies for the class to watch, representative of a particular sub-genre or cultural trend of the time. I enjoyed the course tremendously, watched the films I never saw before and had a chance to participate in insightful discussions with eager and engaged students.
Lana V LynxPublished 3 days ago in GeeksHuman Evolution and Climate Change
The Question An oft asked question relates to how humans and every other species on the planet will or will not adapt to the new environmental conditions that climate change will quite probably (and arguably already has) impose across much of the globe. For other species the answer is fairly obvious, they will either adapt or they will perish. As has been the case throughout all of earth’s history, evolution through natural selection requires that those with the traits that are best adapted to reproduce will do so and so pass them on, especially when pressed by changes in the environment. Many argue that the changes we are seeing or will soon see as a result of climate change are occurring too rapidly for many species to adapt. In essence that evolution cannot keep up with the pace of change. Mutations simply cannot occur frequently enough to supply a wide enough variety of phenotypes of different varieties to allow for at least one that can survive the new conditions any given species may find itself in. Rapid changes are the hardest for the longest lived (excluding microorganisms), and slowest reproducing creatures to deal with, and they face the greatest threat of massive population decrease or even extinction. I happen to think that adaptation can happen much faster than is typically believed, but am not naïve enough to think that even a greatly accelerated adaptation or mutation process will be enough to save all or even most animal species from the threat of habitat loss or change brought about by global warming.
Everyday JunglistPublished 4 days ago in FuturismThe Price of Perfection
The call came early. On a Tuesday morning. The sun barely peeking through the curtains of my apartment. The sounds of New York creeping in. It was her sister. Voice thin and brittle like a dried leaf crushed underfoot.
Gael MacLeanPublished 5 days ago in VivaMarvel Voices Calls Back to the Most Tragic Joke in X-Men History
Warning: The following contains spoilers for "Épée is Truth" from X-Men: The Wedding Special, available now from Marvel Comics.
John DodgePublished 4 days ago in GeeksDeep thoughts, on a Sunday night.
I need to dispose of this sock. There's a hole at the toe, Through which fleshy bits show, And it causes those near me to mock.
Hannah MoorePublished 3 days ago in PoetsŌugān
It’s not like I can avoid them. They taunt me from the front of my local fruit and veg grocer, their dimpled waxy peel catching the light as if to say nice to see you again, Sunny like some off-colour joke. A bunch of bananas poke holes in the biodegradable bag while I sweep the back shelves for this week’s food. I notice the oranges from the corner of my eye and feel my stomach turn. Looks like oranges aren’t on the menu anymore, either.
Eloise RobertsonPublished 4 days ago in FictionPrehistoric Love Stories Are For Wusses
As far as spinosaurids go I would say I’m pretty easy on the eyes, though paleontologists call me, "The Irritator”
The Dani WriterPublished 5 days ago in PoetsSuch a Deal
— Penny Wise — I happened to pass by the 'Salvation Army' Thrift store and even very fancy cars were lined up around the block just to 'Bin' shop; along with huge truck trailer loads toting in varied merchandise. This gorgeous store offers everything from baskets of eye glasses to lovely furniture all cleaned and sanitized; a $500 recliner is tagged for $50 Bucks.
Jay KantorPublished 5 days ago in Humor
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Vocal Bonus Leaderboard: 06/05/2024
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Vocal TeamPublished about 7 hours ago in ResourcesVocal Bonus Leaderboard: 05/29/2024
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Vocal TeamPublished 7 days ago in Resources📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 05/23/2024
Our “Raise Your Voice Threads” are hosted every other Thursday at 12PM ET to offer creators more avenues to uncover exceptional stories on Vocal. As we are continuously searching for fresh creators and inspiring stories, this thread provides an opportunity to exchange and discuss the stories that have moved and motivated us on Vocal.
Raise Your Voice by VocalPublished 14 days ago in ResourcesVocal Bonus Leaderboard: 05/22/2024
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Vocal TeamPublished 14 days ago in ResourcesJust a Minute Challenge Winners
Thanks again to Vocal Creator, Breezy, for suggesting the Just a Minute Challenge — one which you all interpreted in a wonderful variety of ways. Sometimes a minute can feel like an eternity, sometimes it can pass in the blink of an eye… to describe the passing of sixty seconds is no simple matter.
Vocal Curation TeamPublished 15 days ago in ResourcesVocal Creator Chat: 05/21/2024
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