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🔥 Behind the Action Inside the Ring Professional wrestling is more than just the athletes inside the ring. Referees play a huge role in keeping every match exciting, safe, and unforgettable for fans. In this exclusive interview, we have a chat with Rex Lyons, a referee for Capital ProWrestling of New Zealand. He  talks about how his journey, behind-the-scenes experiences, favorite moments, and what it’s like being part of New Zealand’s growing wrestling scene. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Q. To start, can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your life as a wrestling referee? Rex Lyons:   Hi I am Rex Lyons and I have been a referee since Feb 29th 2020 for CPW, I have also reffed for Unified Wrestling and Reaper Pro. Q.   What first drew you to the world of wrestling, and how did you end up becoming a referee specifically? Rex Lyons: I first got drawn into the wonderful world of wrestling in the 90's watching WCW, watching supersta...

🌸 SPRING CLEAN RESET | Refresh Your Gaming Setup  A step-by-step guide to cleaning, maintaining, and extending the life of your gaming & streaming gear. Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closets. There are dust, crumbs, and other buildup that can affect gaming performance and equipment quality over time. With a quick seasonal reset, it can help make your gear feel brand almost like new every time you hit “Go Live.” 🧼 STEP 1 | Prep & Power Down  Turn off and unplug all devices before cleaning  Lay everything out so you can see what needs attention, keyboards, mice, controllers, headsets, mics, and accessories ⌨️ STEP 2 | Keyboard & Mouse Care  Use compressed air to blow out dust and crumbs from keyboards  Wipe keys, mouse surfaces, and mouse pads with a lightly damp microfiber cloth FOR A DEEP CLEAN Remove keycaps (if possible) Use compressed air to clean the exposed switch plate Clean between switches with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl ...

 🎮 An Indie Game With Bite Self Care Vampire is an upcoming mobile game that blends self-care with supernatural romance in a surprisingly refreshing way. Currently in pre-alpha playtesting, the game encourages players to build healthier daily habits while deepening their connection with immortal companions like Elijah. In this interview, I spoke with Lauren from Lumi Interactive about the origins of the game, the creative process behind its characters, and how the team is reimagining self-care through interactive storytelling. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Q. To begin, could you introduce yourself and share the origin story behind Self Care Vampire? How long has this app been in the works? Lauren: Hi there! I’m Lauren, co-founder at Lumi Interactive where we make mobile games with a wellbeing twist. :) Self Care Vampire is our second major game, though all our small team have worked more broadly in the games industry for a long time.  Elijah keepi...

Artwork by Peri 🌿 How small reminders can create meaningful change In this interview, we speak with Serenity, the developer behind Aloe Bud, a self-care app designed to make mental wellness feel simple and approachable. Inspired by personal experiences with burnout, Aloe Bud focuses on gentle, low-pressure reminders that help users build small but meaningful habits. We dive into the story behind the app, its thoughtful design, and the impact it’s had on its growing community. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────   1. Could you introduce yourself and share the story behind creating Aloe Bud? What inspired you to build it? I’m Serenity, founder of Aloe Bud, a self-care reminders iOS app. Our Android app is coming soon. Aloe Bud began with a difficult period in my life during the 2016 presidential campaign, when I experienced burnout while working on the Hillary Clinton campaign. At the time, I carried a lot of guilt and shame around burnout and mental illness,...

 Hey everyone! May is AAPI Heritage Month, a great time to celebrate the cultures, voices, and contributions of AAPI communities. In the gaming world, it's also an opportunity to look back at how much representation has improved and recognize how much further we still have to go. Alex Chan from Life Is Strange True Colors (2021)  FROM STEREOTYPES TO SPOTLIGHT For a long time, AAPI characters in video games were stuck in the same old stereotypes. You know the silent warriors, martial artists, or just background side characters. But this has changed a lot over the years for the better. ➜  MORE COMPLEX CHARACTERS Earlier characters like Chun-Li from Street Fighter and Lui Kang from Mortal Kombat were some of the few iconic AAPI characters in mainstream games. While they made a big impact at the time, they still often played into narrow stereotypes. Today, we’re seeing more multidimensional AAPI protagonists who reflect real-world diversity and depth. Chun-Li from Street Figh...