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In the writing world, characters tend to fit the mold of being straight and having no trouble with their gender identity. However, in real life, there are many people who don't fit this stereotype. People can be bisexual, gay, lesbian, asexual, or transgender, and it can be tough to create and write a character who has a different gender identity or sexuality than you do. It's possible, however, to accomplish the task and create a well-rounded character who can lead your story. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Writing Well Design a character, not just "a lesbian" or "a trans boy." Before deciding on your...

  Better Homes and Gardens Double Hanging Garment Rack, Bronze - Now, have a handy place to hang clothes and place items without having to get rid of other furniture. This piece will make an excellent and convenient laundry aid. Use it as a practical solution for storage needs. The bronze garment rack features caster wheels that allow for easily moving it around from place to place. It is suitable for homes and apartments that have a limited amount of storage space. It also contains top and bottom shelving and two height-adjustable multi-garment holders. Use this better homes and gardens double...

So bundle those kiddos in their best rain suits and plan to recreate responsibly at one of our favorite spots where kids can swing, slide or zip on a sunny (or at least dry) winter day. Tips for playing safely in the time of COVID-19: 1. Kids ages two and up should wear a mask while playing, please. 2. Please limit the number of kids on each piece of equipment to five or fewer. 3. Remember to wash or sanitize little (and big) hands when you’re done playing. 4. Keep up the social distancing, even on the sidelines. 5. If...

For too long now, shared reality has been fracturing before our eyes. Eli Pariser’s concept of the “filter bubble” is already a decade old. Yochai Benkler’s research on propaganda networks finds that the roots of our epistemic crisis predate even the existence of the social web. The origins of this broken informational environment may be complicated, but the stakes are quite clearly life-and-death—and they prompt a question: How can so many people believe things that are obviously untrue? Setting aside the fact that the people most likely to share misinformation haven’t been in a classroom for decades, most students in...

If the U.S. converts to a carbon-free grid, millions of homeowners may want to generate and store their own solar power. Companies are already jockeying over that potentially massive market — and the commercial contest revolves around safety. Tesla and LG Chem currently dominate the U.S. home battery market. Both use the lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-oxide (NMC) chemistry favored by the electric vehicle industry. In cars, the goal is to pack as much energy into as little space as possible. That comes with a tradeoff: the potential for cells to heat up and kick off a chain reaction that can end with fire and, in enclosed spaces, explosion. Such calamities are extremely...