#winnertakesall

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#happybirthday @donaldglover #donaldglover #actor #landocalrissian #soloastarwarsstory #starwars #spiderman #homecoming #intothespiderverse #acrossthespiderverse #themartian #TheMuppets #guavaisland #magicmikexxl #mysteryteam #thelazaruseffect #atlanta #winnertakesall #thelionking

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DARK CHAPTERS

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#winnertakesall #hegel #dialektik #playcart #strongest #weltgeist #fun #philosophy https://www.instagram.com/p/CTokGO4sU9h/?utm_medium=tumblr

[princessniquane]

Good Shit Becky

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An afternoon in good company in Germany - check! 🐴🎖🔝🤗🍰 #eventing #dressage #teamklimke #cake #bake #bubbles #fun #horses #friends #winnertakesall (at Turnierstall Klimke Münster)

[videogamingnews]

At Gamescom 2025, the loudest booth was empty. Grand Theft Auto VI wasn’t there, yet it dominated every conversation, reshaping release schedules, market confidence, and player anticipation. This article reveals how Rockstar’s absence exposed the industry’s fears: developers losing control, gamers losing agency, and the market choosing captivity.

Gamescom’s loudest booth was empty: GTA VI

[chocsbookblog]

Book Review: Winner Takes All 

Title: Winner Takes All (Longview Romance #2)

Author: Ellie Roth

Rating: 5/5 stars

Thanks to BookSirens and Ellie Roth for providing me with a free advance review e-copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thanks to a series of events (see Book One, “Just Like Magic"), Shiki Gonzalez is now the second-place magic user in his area, behind his arch-rival Michael Vernon. While out practising one day, he comes across Mehmet Argitakos, a lower-ranked advanced magic user who trained with the previous champion, Chris Lewis. Teaming up in training for the upcoming Blizzard tournament seems like a win-win situation for both, especially for Mehmet, who’s had a crush on Shiki for a while.

Okay, wow, this one got me hooked! I found myself interested in the mechanics of the magic system, something I often gloss over in fantasy novels, and the analytics (possibly because I’m a bit of a nerd for spreadsheets and statistics!). But obviously, it was the characters that really drew me in. The crew from book one are all back, though playing a lesser role; Mehmet’s family are a fun addition, and Michael Vernon is truly a villain I’m happy to hate. I totally bought the chemistry growing between Shiki and Mehmet, and Shiki’s backstory was heartbreaking. As usual, Ellie kept the steam low and mostly fade-to-black on spice, but I felt like I was right there in the room and needed a fan! She almost lost a star during the third-act breakup (as I was getting really frustrated about it), but I understood why it was needed as a plot device for the ending to work.

Final thoughts: A fantastic middle book for this series set in a world of magical contests.

Who would enjoy this: Fans of the friends-with-benefits-to-lovers trope, found family, and magical realism.  

Content warning: Historical sexual assault and grooming of a minor are mentioned.

[inexable]

Nebraska's Electoral Dilemma

The effort to shift Nebraska's electoral vote system to a winner-takes-all model has hit a wall, with Governor Jim Pillen and GOP officials unable to secure the necessary votes. This change, seen as beneficial for former President Trump, remains contentious. Should Nebraska stick with its unique proportional system, or would a winner-takes-all approach better reflect the voter’s will? Is electoral system reform ever truly neutral, or does it inherently serve political ends? What are your thoughts on the potential impacts of such a change? Let's discuss!