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My Gender is Liberty

Nov 9, 2024 | intothespine.com | Megan Wells

It is the early 2000s. You are a teenage girl. You love to play shooters. Your playable character options in these games are Guy and Slightly Different Guy. It is 2009. You’ve branched out into RPGs and online games, including World of Warcraft. Your playable character options have expanded, too: now you get Guy, Slightly Different Guy, Nerdy Guy, and Girl. Playing Guy feels right — it’s familiar, and it’s the default setting for the game, so you don’t get any weird story moments.
Fall Releases from Better Day Books — Create! Magazine

Oct 1, 2024 | createmagazine.co | Alicia Puig |Megan Wells

Join acclaimed artist, established author, and popular art instructor Megan Wells as she teaches you how to unlock your creative confidence and make expressive floral art using a wide variety of art materials. Through 12 captivating projects, you’ll go on a colorful mixed-media adventure where you’ll learn how to make art using watercolor, markers, acrylic paint, and more.
Is your police pension enough for a comfortable retirement?

Sep 16, 2024 | police1.com | Megan Wells

By Megan Wells, Police1 ContributorPensions are a complex subject. States provide public employees with varying plans depending on age, amount of time in the service and employment levels within the public safety industry. Luckily, there are formulas to determine exactly how much you can expect to receive upon retirement, but sometimes those figures are less than you’d hope for. Supplementing a pension check may be necessary in order to live a comfortable retirement.
Police 10 codes vs. plain language: The history and ongoing debate

Sep 3, 2024 | police1.com | Megan Wells

By Megan Wells, Police1 Contributor Police have used codes to communicate internal messages across public radio waves for more than 80 years. Where did these codes come from, and how are they being used today? A brief history of 10 codes The Association of Police Communications Officers first proposed brevity codes, an adaptation of the U.S. Navy procedure symbols, in the June 1935 issue of The APCO Bulletin.
7 tips to prepare for an epic hunting experience

Jun 21, 2024 | police1.com | Megan Wells

By Megan Wells, Police1 Contributor What better way to get some quality off-duty trigger (and personal) time than setting out for a hunting trip? If you’ve never prepared for hunting before, it can be more daunting than you’d expect. Here are seven tips for getting the most out of a hunting experience through proper preparation. 1. Choose the right gear From using the right backpack for your equipment to packing it appropriately, choosing the correct gear for your trek will shape your hunt.
8 rules for properly displaying an American flag

Jun 10, 2024 | police1.com | Megan Wells

By Megan Wells, Police1 ContributorIt is important to show our patriotism correctly by displaying our flag appropriately. Here are eight important rules for properly displaying the American flag. Embroidered Stars and Sewn Stripes100% Made in USAFor High Wind and All-Weather Conditions Of course, the flag is not to touch the ground. Displaying a faded, torn or tattered flag is also inappropriate. Don’t forget to fold your flag properly when you are done displaying it.
8 rules for properly displaying an American flag

May 6, 2024 | ems1.com | Megan Wells

By Megan Wells, EMS1 contributorIt is important to show our patriotism correctly by displaying our flag appropriately. Here are eight important rules for properly displaying the American flag. Embroidered Stars and Sewn Stripes100% Made in USAFor High Wind and All-Weather Conditions Of course, the flag is not to touch the ground. Displaying a faded, torn or tattered flag is also inappropriate. Don’t forget to fold your flag properly when you are done displaying it.
Top 9 public safety leadership books

Mar 26, 2024 | ems1.com | Megan Wells

By Megan Wells, EMS1 Contributor We asked our readers and columnists to reflect on some of the best literature they’ve read specific to leadership in public safety leadership this year. These nine books came in at the top of the list:1. Flow-based leadershipResponders to emergency situations will often react by entering “the flow,” a mindset where training and experience kick in and the responder knows exactly what to do.
I haven't used a clock in years. I can focus better and use calendar notifications to tell me where to be.

Mar 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Megan Wells

Early in the pandemic, my days were long and very lonely. I'd watch the clock and count the minutes until I got to do things such as eat lunch. It wasn't healthy, so I removed all the clocks around me and could focus more. It seems like every device in our lives wants to do double duty as a clock. Our phones and computers constantly show us the time, which, for Internet-connected electronics, makes some sense.
I haven't used a clock in years. I can focus better and use calendar notifications to tell me where to be.

Mar 22, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Megan Wells

Culture d3sign/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . During the early days of the pandemic, my days were long and very lonely. I'd watch the clock, and would count down minutes to do things like eat lunch. It wasn't healthy, so I got rid of all the clocks around me and was able to focus more.