Author: MR Soomro

Let’s start with a little backstory. Because to truly appreciate the current Tissot PRX, you need to understand where it came from. The year was 1978. Disco was king, Star Wars had just blown everyone’s minds, and the world of watches was in a fascinating flux. The “sports-luxury” watch with an integrated bracelet was a hot (and often very expensive) trend, largely pioneered by the legendary Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Tissot, always known for its accessible Swiss quality, released its own take: a quartz-powered timepiece with a slim, barrel-shaped case and a distinctive integrated steel bracelet. Its name, PRX, stood…

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Okay, confession time: I’m a bit of a sentimental soul. I’m the person who, even in this age of instant messages and ephemeral DMs, still occasionally jots down thoughts in a physical notebook, or drafts a long email that never quite gets sent. There’s something profoundly powerful, almost sacred, about words intended for someone else, words that are crafted with care, emotion, or even frustration, but which ultimately remain unspoken. And that, my friends, is why I am utterly fascinated by The Unsent Message Project. If you haven’t stumbled upon it yet, prepare for a captivating, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes incredibly…

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Alright, fellow digital citizens and education enthusiasts! If you’re a student, parent, or educator in Baltimore County Public Schools, then you know this name better than your reflection some days: BCPS Schoology. It’s not just a website; it’s the digital heartbeat of the entire district, a sprawling online ecosystem where assignments live, grades appear (sometimes magically, sometimes with a sigh), and communication (ideally) flows. As of July 2025, in the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education, Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Schoology have become utterly indispensable. Gone are the days of paper handouts reigning supreme (mostly!). Now, it’s all about digital…

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever started your day feeling like a linguistic genius after nailing a Wordle in three, only to promptly have your ego deflated by the sheer, unadulterated chaos of Quordle. Yep, my hand is firmly in the air. This game, my friends, is a beast. A beautiful, infuriating, four-headed word-guessing beast. For those who might be new to this particular flavor of word puzzle masochism (I say that with love, truly!), Quordle emerged in early 2022, riding the coattails of Wordle’s massive success. But instead of solving one five-letter word in six guesses, Quordle demands you…

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You know the feeling, don’t you? That glorious moment when you’ve spotted three out of four categories in Connections NYT, perhaps even nailing a Yellow and a Green with satisfying speed. You’re feeling pretty smug. Then you look at the remaining eight words, and… crickets. Or worse, you see five words that could be in the same category, and you’re paralyzed by choice, afraid to burn one of your precious four mistakes. This, my friends, is prime Connections hint territory. I’ve had countless mornings like this. My coffee goes cold, my brow furrows, and I start muttering words aloud to…

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Have you ever found yourself staring intently at your phone, muttering words under your breath, eyes darting across a grid of seemingly unrelated terms, only to suddenly gasp, “AHA! They’re all types of… pickles!”? If so, welcome, my friend, to the wonderfully perplexing world of Connections NYT. In the grand tapestry of daily digital puzzles, the New York Times has truly given us some masterpieces. From the beloved Crossword that has graced newspapers for decades to the global phenomenon that was Wordle, they just get what makes our brains tick (and sometimes, twitch). But for me, the latest star in…

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Have you ever found yourself mesmerized by the intricate layers of a rose or the cheerful simplicity of a daisy? There’s a reason flowers are so captivating. They’re nature’s little masterpieces, bursting with color, form, and texture, and they often carry deep symbolic meanings across cultures. It’s no wonder that trying to replicate that beauty on paper is a passion for so many artists, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. As someone who bounces between various artistic interests on my little corner of the internet, I keep returning to flower drawing. It’s become a comforting constant, a way to connect…

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Have you ever scrolled through social media, stumbled upon an illustration of a tiny, plump animal with huge, glistening eyes, and felt an involuntary “Awwww!” escape your lips? Or maybe you’ve bought a product purely because its mascot was irresistibly charming? If so, you, my friend, have experienced the profound, often inexplicable, power of cute drawings. In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelmingly serious, complex, or just plain messy, there’s something incredibly refreshing about the simplicity and pure joy that cute art brings. It’s a universal language that transcends cultures and age groups, evoking an immediate emotional response that’s…

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Alright, my fellow TV fanatics and armchair detectives, let’s get real for a moment. In the vast, sprawling landscape of television crime dramas, there are a million shows that promise thrills, justice, and captivating characters. But how many truly stick with you? How many make you count down the days until the next episode, debate character decisions with your friends (or your cat), and consistently pull you into their world, season after season? For me, that show, without a shadow of a doubt, is Chicago PD. If you’ve been anywhere near the NBC prime-time lineup over the last decade, you’ve…

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Alright, fellow caffeine enthusiasts and health-curious folks, let’s talk about something that’s been bubbling up in the wellness world (and in my mug) for a while now: mushroom coffee. Specifically, I want to dive into Ryze Mushroom Coffee, the blend that seems to be plastered across every health influencer’s feed and popping up in conversations everywhere. As someone who loves a good morning ritual involving a warm beverage – and who has, let’s just say, a complicated relationship with the jitters that sometimes come with traditional coffee – I’m always on the lookout for alternatives that promise sustained energy without…

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