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Practical steps to handle a medical school interview invite
Receiving a medical school interview invite is a major milestone. It means the admissions committee already likes the grades and the test scores. Now they want to see the person behind the application. For many students this is the most intimidating part of the entire journey.
By Jelena Smiljkovic23 days ago in Education
The Nature Spirit Patron: When Warlocks Go Back to Nature
Thibalt hated when Oxnard and his band arrived in the woods. He would of course offer to be their guide, but only because his presence kept damage from the barbarian’s predatory instincts. This case was different: Oxnard had, unsurprisingly, ticked off a platoon of mercenaries, and so they were looking for help getting away from them. He sighed. Over the next few days, he made sure that they left no tracks due to his connection with the woods, talking them down from attacking non-hostile animals (which saved their lives multiple times, considering how any bears seemed to be about), and was able to negotiate help from plants to hide the barbarians.
By Jamais Jochim23 days ago in Gamers
US aircraft carrier advances in the Mediterranean and increasing military activities in the region. AI-Generated.
The aircraft carrier entered the Mediterranean Sea with its entire strike group and is moving towards the Middle East after crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. The strike group includes modern fighter jets, anti-missile systems, guided missile destroyers and support ships, which are capable of immediate and vigorous action in any possible military situation. Defense analysts say that at a time when diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran are rising, such a deployment is not just a coincidence but a clear strategic message.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan23 days ago in Journal
The Cost of Existing
I sat groaning at the table by Vinny's breakfast shop. I normally loved this place because of the great view. Unlike many of the full-on restaurants on the promenade that held expansive views of the stars all around us, Vinny's faced inward and let me look over the entirety of the workings of K-Rax, and I loved it.
By Alicia Anspaugh23 days ago in Fiction
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir — A Brilliant, Human, Hilarious Sci-Fi Masterpiece That Shocked Me
Project Hail Mary is an unexpectedly emotional and wildly accessible hard-sci-fi adventure filled with humor, heart, and one of the best alien friendships ever written.
By Cyn's Workshop23 days ago in BookClub
