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As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 1999, the music world stood on the brink of a new millennium, bracing for a decade that would see rapid changes and bold new voices. The 2000s ushered in a period of transformation for rock music, driven by a wave of fresh, young talent that brought new energy and perspectives to the genre. In the early years of the decade, a resurgence of garage rock, pop-punk, and nu-metal reflected a growing appetite for raw, authentic sound—a counterbalance to the polished pop of the late ’90s. Bands like The Strokes, Linkin Park, and The post 10 Best 2000s Debut Singles In Rock Music appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

Temptation wears many faces. It’s the quiet voice urging you to stray, the magnetic pull of the unknown, and the struggle against choices that could lead to ruin or redemption. In the world of rock music, temptation is not confined to tales of infidelity or fleeting passions; it is a far more complex force that spans the gamut of human experience. From resisting self-destruction to confronting the darker sides of our nature, temptation comes in many shades, and rock songs have captured them all. This list explores those moments when the line between right and wrong blurs, and the choices The post 10 Classic Rock Songs About Temptation appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

A California tribe has become the first indigenous group in the Lower 48 to be named co-stewards over a National Marine Sanctuary. Extending out into the waters between the technology capital of the world and the Hollywood Hills, the Chumash Tribe have been campaigning for decades to achieve it. Since 1969, the Chumash have been […] The post After 9 Years of Work, CA Tribe Finally Seas Traditional Land Named a Marine Reserve Bigger Than Yosemite appeared first on Good News Network.

The post Please Don’t Force Your Cat Up a Mountain by Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. On a recent hike/scramble up one of the tallest regional mountains, it was not exactly what I expected. But the first rule of the mountains is to expect the unexpected. And, to be fair, it was generally a wonderful experience. It’s a great day, out in nature, with the elements. Being outdoors has been shown to improve blood pressure, mood, and generally be stress relieving. What’s not to enjoy? But, too, the mountains can be unforgiving. Even a short hike can turn deadly. A lack of preparation can turn a day outing into something that quickly becomes all too real if weather conditions change, or a member of the group injures themselves. And that’s just for humans. But what about pets? Where do they fit into this equation? Adventure Calls! As more and more people are jumping onto social trends and getting their adventure cats and adventure pups outside, in many ways, it is to be applauded. The bond that is created, not to mention the exercise, are all very positive items that arise from getting your pet out and about. As a vet, I also have a secret evil pleasure in seeing the stigma of cats being indoor-only pets, or homebodies, absolutely vanquished. But this recent hike really got me thinking: what are the limits on what we should ask pets to endure? In particular, this hike involved technical scrambles, white-out conditions, winds 50+ knots, and near-freezing temperatures. And did I mention the rain? The absolutely bone-chilling, strength-zapping, wind-driven rain? And if it is all for a social media image, or worse, pure ignorance of the severity of the conditions, why take the risk? We all love our pets, but surely that also means knowing when to say no, as well. Pancake and Tiller enjoy being homebodies. Know Your Limits To put it bluntly, about 30 minutes from the summit, we encountered multiple adults and children literally yelling, sobbing, or both, that they could not go on. The conditions had taken their toll. These people were done, defeated. They knew their limits, and they were drawing the line in the sand. Yet, the number of animals I saw, going up the mountain, seemed unreal. Certainly a small number seemed to be enjoying the rather blustery outing. But most dogs looked wary, and uncertain, if not outright terrorized. I get it, we love them. They are family. But just as not all people should be hiking tough climbs, nor should all animals. Pad cuts, dehydration, injuries- were these people prepared for first aid for their pets? Many barely had waterproofs and themselves were soaked through, looked miserable, and were ardently complaining. If that had been the prep they’d done for themselves, you had to wonder: what failsafes did they have for their pet? Avoid the Risk Just as we do a mountain risk assessment with ourselves, I strongly advocate that we need to do the same for our pets before we head outdoors. Even the risk they present to others—I saw more than one dog attempting to get away from the winds that could possibly blow them over the edge, and almost trip a number of hikers with their leash in the process. The decision to take these pets up a mountain in inclement weather was now putting multiple lives at risk. In my opinion, very few, if any, pets (feline or otherwise) belong on a mountain. Instagram may make it look lovely, but the reality can be harsh, and both human and animal lives can be put at risk. This article is a part of Dr. Lauren, Pancake, and Tiller's series. Read her previous article: Referrals & Second Opinions For Your Cat: Everything to Know The post Please Don’t Force Your Cat Up a Mountain by Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

Books short fiction Six SFF Stories Featuring Lovers United or Separated by the Cosmos In a very literal sense, each of these lovely stories involves lovers brought together by the universe, or kept apart by the darkness of space. By Ratika Deshpande | Published on September 11, 2024 Credit: Nong [via Unsplash] Comment 0 Share New Share Credit: Nong [via Unsplash] When lovers (even ones who are very compatible) unite, we like to claim that the universe brought them together against all odds. But what if that union—or in tragic cases, separation—was quite literally brought about by the cosmos? Consider the following stories: “Phases of the Moon” by Alice Towey Towey’s short story was the inspiration for this list. Long-distance relationships are painful enough on Earth. How will we love our partners when they’re literally on a different planet or satellite? So much has been said about the power of love, but there has been no precedent in history about (real) lovers separated over such impossible distances. Rachael’s girlfriend has gone to the moon. She’d be away only for a year, but away is away—and the pain of the distance isn’t helped by the fact that she proposed to Rachael just before leaving, and Rachael didn’t answer—she might even be jealous of the moon. When her girlfriend returns, will she say yes? “Let All the Children Boogie” by Sam J. Miller Laurie and Fell find themselves bonding over their love for late-night radio, which is one day interrupted by an unexpected voice. Initially dismissed as mere interference, the voice shows up every night, and Laurie and Fell can’t help themselves from wondering who it is and what they’re talking about. They start searching, and find not just answers about the world, but also about themselves and their place in it. A beautiful, moving story that had me hooked from beginning to end. “Afterglow” by Lindsey Brodeck In a month, Talli and her partner Renem will be leaving for 452b, in the hopes of building a better life than the one they have on Earth right now, living in an abandoned building and scavenging in landfills. But Talli isn’t sure she wants to go. She’s fascinated by the bees around the city that she tracks and logs on her optic mod. One of them leads her to the Keepers, a community of people who have dedicated themselves to rewilding the planet. They’ve seen Talli’s work as a citizen scientist and hope she will join their mission. Now Talli is torn—should she go with her partner to a different planet, or stay back and help regenerate the planet that she knows, where all the bees are? “The Deadline” by Brian K. Lowe Allie had decided to give herself a single lifetime to experience what it was to be a human. She watches the stars and her spouse David, to her surprise, knows why—she’s not from here and she’s lonely—and he wants her to go after what she wants, even though it might mean leaving him forever. An emotional and bittersweet little story. “The God, Descendant” by Amanda Helms Revolving around a sphere, the Falling God keeps falling and the Rising God keeps rising. They ask questions every time they pass each other, wondering if there are other Gods, wondering if they would like to do something other than rising and falling. Then one day, the Rising God reaches out to touch the Falling God and suddenly, they can imagine new possibilities of being. But can those possibilities come to pass? “Moons We Can Circumnavigate in One Day, or the Space Probe Love Story” by Natalia Theodoridou After reading tons of SFF stories I’ve learned that the best way to make me—a veritable Luddite—fall in love with machines is to make the machine fall in love with something or someone else. In this case, we have the love story of a space probe, which is about to be separated from its beloved. What can they do together before they part ways, continuing on their assigned trajectories? There are so many ideas to choose from—ferrying around the cold lakes on Charon or counting the cracks on the surface of Enceladus… What would you want to do on this last date? [end-mark] The post Six SFF Stories Featuring Lovers United or Separated by the Cosmos appeared first on Reactor.

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