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The Drone Cult
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The Drone Cult

Cult of the drone: At the two-year mark, UAVs have changed the face of war in Ukraine – but not outcomes. Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, have been central to the war in Ukraine. Some analysts claim that drones have reshaped war, yielding not just tactical-level effects, but shaping operational and strategic outcomes as well. It’s important to distinguish between these different levels of war. The tactical level of war refers to battlefield actions, such as patrols or raids. The operational level of war characterizes a military’s synchronization of tactical actions to achieve broader military objectives, such as destroying components of an adversary’s army. The strategic level of war relates to the way these military objectives combine to secure political aims, especially ending a w...
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The Latest Symbol Of Overconsumption: The Stanley Cup Craze
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The Latest Symbol Of Overconsumption: The Stanley Cup Craze

The Stanley craze: How a reusable cup became the latest symbol of overconsumption. A dad and his daughter recently staked out a Target overnight, hoping to score the limited-edition reusable Starbucks x Stanley cup. As the dad documented on TikTok, they were able to secure one of just 40 cups released that day after leading a line that stretched the length of the store when doors opened. At other Targets across the United States, the scenes were more chaotic, with women rushing displays to grab the special Stanley produced with the coffee chain in what have been dubbed Stanley “stampedes.” Another such stampede recently ensued over limited-edition Valentine’s Day Stanley cups. The tumblers, known as the Stanley Quencher and first released in 2016, aren't much different from the myriad reus...
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Back To Beauty Basics
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Back To Beauty Basics

Plasma Beauty Equipment: Back to Basics. If you are not familiar with plasma beauty equipment, you have landed on the right page. In this article, we are going to shed some light on a non-invasive process that can help you enjoy a lot of benefits. Let's find out more. Plasma skin tightening is known by a lot of names, such as fibroblast plasma and plasma pen. A few years ago, it was taken as a non-invasive procedure that did not involve too much pain. Apart from this, it was much more cost-effective than surgery. As for as non-surgical abdominal tightening treatment is concerned, fibroblast skin tightening is one of the best procedures. It can help you treat excessive skin on different parts of your body such as the neck. After the first surgery, some patients may have to follow up f...
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Sound Baths — What They Are, How To Choose A Good One
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Sound Baths — What They Are, How To Choose A Good One

A beginner’s guide to sound baths − what they are, how to choose a good one and what the research shows. In recent years, sound bathing, a therapy in which sound is used for healing, has been marketed as one of many “self-care” practices, such as journal-keeping or candle-burning, in support of personal well-being. Sold also as sound “immersions,” or sound “healing” or “therapy,” sound baths are pitched as a safe and effective way to reduce stress and increase inner peace. Do they, though? If so, how? As a medical anthropologist who has conducted research on the sound bath boom, I have some evidence-based insights to offer. What is a sound bath? Dedicated yogic sound baths are typically intimate, hourlong, small group events hosted in yoga studios or other private settings. Lights dimmed...
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Fashion Hats Grow In Popularity
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Fashion Hats Grow In Popularity

In today's fashion conscious world your clothes say as much about you as the actual words that you use. Therefore the accessories that you choose to complement any outfit are absolutely essential to truly reflect your personality. This fashion awareness extends to men, women and children and today a fashion hat has become an integral part of any outfit. Designer hats in particular by brands such as Bugatti, Bruno Banani and Wegener have become highly desirable. The trapper hat, which once was confined to Lumberjacks, Russian Soldiers and Eskimos has become a fashion icon of our times. With a huge choice of hats ranging from traditional fur-lined to through to the brightly colored version with pom-poms and tassels, the trapper hat will never be seen in quite the same way again. Beanie ...
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Discovering The Top Skin Science Secrets For Smooth Winter Skin
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Discovering The Top Skin Science Secrets For Smooth Winter Skin

Skin science secrets for smooth winter skin: Insights from a chemist to break free from dry skin woes. If the dropping temperatures instantly make your skin feel dry and uncomfortable, you're not alone. Between the frigid air outside and overheated air inside, the winter months are loaded with skin stressors that can put your skin on a seemingly endless dry skin roller coaster. According to Dr. Kate Biberdorf, also known as Kate the Chemist, this roller coaster can lead to a weakened skin barrier. "Think of your skin barrier as a leaky bucket, and you're constantly trying to fill it with moisturizers — but things like changes in temperature and humidity levels can strip the skin of moisture and contribute to leaks," explained Kate. "The best solution is to fix the holes in the bucket to st...
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A Closer Look At Britain’s Obsession With The Hot Water Bottle
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A Closer Look At Britain’s Obsession With The Hot Water Bottle

A brief history of Britain’s obsession with the hot water bottle. Last winter, UK retailers reported record sales of water bottles as consumers look to cut their heating costs as the average household energy bills soared. Boiling a kettle to fill a hot water bottle uses less energy than an electric blanket or turning on the heating and so is the cheapest option to keep you warm, according to consumer insights publication Which?. This year, bottles have been spotted on the London runway as even luxury brands are cashing in on their popularity. Feeling the chill ourselves, we have dug into the history of the hot water bottle as part of a large research project on the global history of Boots The Chemists. The first hot water bottles Hot water bottles have been around in various forms for ce...
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Beauty Tips To Make You Look Younger
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Beauty Tips To Make You Look Younger

The quest to youthful and ageless beauty is not as burdensome as before. Of course, we can now connect to the internet and easily search for bestseller beauty products or we can also find good advice from beauty experts. There are a lot of options, you can go natural or synthetics or even go for surgery. But the best idea to younger beauty is doing the natural ways. Here are some natural beauty tips to follow. Keep your body moisturized. 1. Drinking a lot of fluids does not only hydrate your internal body but will also moisturizes skin. The more fluids intake you will have the more supple and fresh your skin look and feel. 2. Apply moisturizer. Lotion or cream application can make your skin baby-soft and fairer. You can do the application more than twice a day to get better results. 3. ...
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Spiked Dog Collars As A Human Fashion
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Spiked Dog Collars As A Human Fashion

And the amazing thing is that these types of dog collars with spikes sticking out of them probably appeal more to humans as some sort of fashion statement then dog owners. Let's face it, there are probably more people wearing spiked dog collars then dogs. This trend of people wearing spiked dog collars began during the rise of the punk music movement when young punks began wearing them to shock establishment. Wearing a dog collar fit right in with the image that punk rockers and their fans were trying to project. What began as a punk rocker bad boy image symbol has become more main stream these days with many people, particularly teenagers, wearing them as a fashion accessory. This of course doesn't mean that you can't buy a spiked dog collar for your dog if that's the image you are tryin...
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