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What are some of the most memorable Thanksgiving day gatherings you've ever had? Some of members of the Unleashed staff have assembled together during this holiday week to serve up some of theirs.

Gathering at Suncadia

My most memorable Thanksgiving is actually the most recent one. (I also might just be incredibly forgetful. Who knows?)

Every year for Christmas, my entire extended family rents a house up at Suncadia, the resort near Cle Elum. Then, for a whole weekend, we live together. My grandparents have their Facebook reels up so loud that my ears are ringing while echoes of my cousin and brother playing video games travel down from the loft.

Last year, due to some scheduling conflicts, we stayed in the annual "Christmas House" during Thanksgiving. I vividly remember my aunt baking little baby pumpkin pies for each of us to eat, and traveling around the small town to check out the many holiday bazaars.

There's never a dull moment when my extended family is all together, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Spending Thanksgiving in a gorgeous mountain home next to the people I love most is something I'll never forget.

Indiana Hilmes, 12th grade, Selah High School

A post-dinner dice game

A standout Thanksgiving memory for me was in my old house in Yakima, where a few years ago the whole family gathered for Thanksgiving, family time and, of course, delicious food. Since a few years have passed now, the nostalgia has started to kick in as I remember the smell of the delicious turkey roasting in the oven and the sweet scent of pies cooling on the kitchen counter.

The day started with an abundance of familiar flavors, each dish made by family members who brought their signature contributions to the table. The turkey, golden brown, took center stage, the symbol of the Thanksgiving feast. Stove Top stuffing, a simple yet beloved side, carried the Thanksgiving meal. Great conversations were exchanged, lots of stories were shared and laughter was had. The dining table became a wonderful family reunion with everyone being in the Thanksgiving thankful spirit.

While the delicious food filled our bellies, it was the collective experience of savoring each carefully prepared dish in the company of loved ones that made that Thanksgiving truly special.

The night ended with our favorite family tradition, a simple dice game called CLR. You start with three $1 bills and you roll three dice that have a dot, a C, an L, or an R on it. If it's a dot, you keep a dollar of the initial three you start with. If it's a C, it goes in the center pile. If you get an R, you pass the dollar to the person on your right. And if you get an L, you pass a dollar to the person on your left.

The goal is to be the last one standing with dollar bills to claim the center pile where they all inevitably end up. The night was full of laughs and groans as the game either went your way, or someone else's.

As the years have flown by, those moments of togetherness and the simple joy of a shared meal and family time remain etched in my memory, demonstrating the importance of the holiday.

Axel Fulton, 11th grade, West Valley High School

Vegetarian turkey (and frog eye salad)

My most memorable Thanksgiving experience was from before my Grandma Carol passed away. In 2013, when I was 6, we had a large family gathering at my grandmas house, and she prepared a delicious spread of traditional Thanksgiving foods. I was vegetarian at the time, and my grandma made special effort to make sure I had a vegetarian turkey.

My grandma set up games for everyone to play at this grand Thanksgiving feast. My cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and great-grandparents were there, which made it a special memory, especially since some of my family members have since passed away. I have fond memories of playing in the playroom, and being with the people I loved most.

With fun things to do, family to visit, and delectable foods to devour, I cant think of any other Thanksgiving that is just as special and memorable as that one. It's one I will remember forever.

One honorable mention, though, involves my Grandma Jeans frog eye salad, which is an annual tradition. When my sisters were younger, they were afraid to eat it because they thought it was really frog eyes. It is actually made of acini de pepe pasta (which looks like frog eyes) with fruit and whipped cream.

Carson VanEaton, 11th grade, East Valley High School

The Apple Cup!

When most people remember Thanksgiving, they think of the appetite you have for that delicious food on the table or the first snowfall that might have happened around the week of Thanksgiving break.

All this is as wonderful it sounds. But my memory of Thanksgiving has a different approach to this holiday.

Every year, I love waking up on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to watch the Apple Cup game. I know that the game isnt actually on Thanksgiving day but its still a part of the Thanksgiving week. This is the college football game against the rivalry teams Washington State University and the University of Washington.

As a UW fan, Im looking forward to hopefully seeing another win this year from the Huskies. This year's game is going to be a fun one because UW is currently undefeated and ranked No. 5 in the nation (at least prior to the Nov. 18 game against Oregon State). This year's Apple Cup will be hosted at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

My favorite Apple Cup has to be the one from 2019. When I was in fifth grade, the game was totally in Washington State's hands until it started snowing and UW came out with the win. The fact that there was snow that day was exciting enough, but to pull out a win from that was even more exciting.

This annual contest is a great way to connect with your family and show gratitude towards them. You get to be with them and watch the game just as you did during Thanksgiving day.

The Apple Cup is interesting because you get to watch two teams battle it out. And, besides, who doesnt love a good rivalry once in a while?

Annaka Yockey, 10th grade, Eisenhower High School

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Bored Panda reached out to Olga to learn more about her and her work. First of all, she introduced herself: My name is Olga Vishnevskaya, I am 30 years old, I was born in the city of Kovrov, it is a small city with many military industries three hours from Moscow, but now I live in Tbilisi, Georgia. I have been drawing and painting since 2017 when Pepelangelo was born as a project and a phenomenon.

Olgas artwork featuring Pepe the Frog incorporated into iconic masterpieces is truly eye-catching. We were wondering what inspired Olga to merge a popular internet meme with classic art, and how she came up with the idea. She shared: It's a very long story. In 2017, I had no job and lived in a terrible apartment on the outskirts of St. Petersburg, now I understand that I was in a deep depression. I decided to take drawing lessons from a teacher friend of mine so that I would have at least some reason to leave the house. At first, my drawings were terrible and I failed everything I did, I often cried during the lessons. Then we decided to start working with color - I made watercolor still lifes from life. It became more fun.

For my birthday, my grandmother sent me a present - two of her old canvases. One was with Jesus and the other had a vase of irises. My grandmother is not an artist and she did not feel sorry for her work. She suggested to overpaint it with something.

I know that since ancient times, artists learn by copying the Old Masters, copying classical art. I decided to copy the portrait of Philip II by Anthonis Mor. But drawing a human head is very difficult - it consists of many shapes, in addition, every day we see humans' faces and even the slightest mistake in the drawing becomes visible - the portrait becomes ugly or frightening. Therefore, I decided to draw not a human head, but a frog's head. After all, Pepe was originally a 2D character and his head design is quite primitive. It seemed to me to embody this head in volume and make it more realistic is a good task for such an aspiring artist like me.

So I copied the costume but added Pepe's head. I did not plan to make money from this, for me it was an exercise in developing the skills of a draftsman and painter. The portrait came out very funny and I decided to make a few - to give to my friends for the New Year, because I had almost no work and money.

Olga continued: In my youth, I was a regular visitor to anonymous imageboards, and there I saw some Pepe memes. In the Russian-speaking segment of the internet, he has always been a symbol of loneliness, melancholy and bright sadness, he has never had a political context. Of course, I had a folder on my desktop with my favorite Pepes. Later, Pepe became for me a set of geometric shapes - here is light, and here is shadow. Here is yellow and here is green. And now his head is turned and the light falls in a different place ... Pepe has become my artist's training equipment. At some point, I was terribly tired of green paint, people only wanted Pepe paintings from me. It seemed to me that I was trapped, that I was a prisoner of Pepe. Now Pepe for me is a whole layer of culture and a huge community. In such a short time, Pepe's existence has become such a complex cultural phenomenon that it can no longer be explained in a small text. I'm glad to be a small part of this story.

Pepelangelo is my full-time job. Painting itself is not 100 percent of my time - there is also communication with customers, maintaining social networks, purchasing materials, searching for references, taking photos and videos. I also opened a bar in St. Petersburg, but now I dont manage it, my friend does it for me. It does not bring money, only expenses.

Olgas reinterpretation of classic art with Pepe adds a humorous and satirical dimension. We asked Olga what messages or emotions she aims to convey through these juxtapositions.

I love the idea that a fascination with memes and characters from a certain underground internet culture can become art if you put the time, effort and skill into it. I believe that art is hard work, hours of effort and 90% craft and not a talent given by nature. I enjoy the idea that my art helps people show their hobbies to family and guests - showing art on the wall is much cooler than a picture on a smartphone. We spend a lot of time online and memes have become an integral part of our lives, they evoke a lot of emotions in us, this is modern culture. My painting helps make this hobby more real to the physical world, because we still live in the physical world. 🙂 In short, I just like to prove with my paintings that our feelings about memes are serious, they matter, shared Olga.

We were also curious to know what are the biggest challenges that Olga faces in her creative process. She wrote: Its still hard for me to believe that Im an artist, sometimes it seems to me that Im deceiving people, but in fact Im not an artist, I just create images with colored spots. It's hard for me to think about being an artist and try to take it seriously - have plans, think of it as a career. I also get upset when I see 'art' that someone created in an evening without trying very hard being sold at a high price. I would also like to find time for professional art education. I think I'll be a very bad student, but that's no reason not to try.

And lastly, Olga added: It seems cool to me that you can spend tens of hours and thousands of dollars on a comic frog. This makes us believe that human thought and hard work can make any seemingly insignificant thing interesting, beautiful and deep. There is a lot of fast in the modern world - fast fashion, fast food, fast art. It's hard to enjoy this. I believe that to enjoy something you have to know a lot about the thing you enjoy and spend a lot of time.I would really like to try myself not only in painting, but also in sculpture and design. I plan to finish a few large paintings and stop taking commissions to focus on new directions. I would also like to work on a personal exhibition. I have so many ideas and plans, I will be happy even if I manage to realize half of them.

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Numerous GROK tokens have emerged after the launch of X's new chatbot AI. But be wary of investing too quickly.

The release of Elon Musks new AI chatbot Grok has triggered an explosion of speculative cryptocurrency tokens seeking to cash in on the hype. In just one weekend, nearly 400 different GROK tokens were anonymously created on platforms like Ethereum.

But what are they and are they worth trading? Well, there are plenty of reasons to stay away if youre not prepared to make a swift exit.

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the eccentric billionaire Elon Musk unveiled Grok an AI chatbot with a rebellious streak. Grok is designed to challenge popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, which has taken the world by storm in recent months.

According to Musk, Grok has been in development by his new company xAI and has access to posts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter which Musk now owns. Musk revealed that Grok will initially be available only to premium subscribers on X, before eventually being released to the wider public.

However, as with all events adjacent to crypto-world (of which Musk is tangentially a part), quick-fingered individuals have already created a number of tokens with the Grok name. None of them have been claimed by X, Grok or Musk.

Some of these tokens attracted millions in trading volumes and delivered huge short-term gains, letting early investors multiply their money almost overnight. One GROK token on the Base network reached a market cap of $4.56 million with $4.78M in 24-hour trading volumes at the time of writing.

Another GROK token launched on Ethereum rallied over 1300% from its debut, hitting a market cap of over $9 million. There are currently numerous tokens across several chains, including Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain, Pulse and Solana. None of which are endorsed by Grok, X, their teams, or owners.

Grok-mania appears to be another manifestation of the shitcoin phenomenon, where tokens are rushed out to exploit buzz around hot topics. Unlike memecoins, which are based on memes like Doge or Pepe the frog, Grok tokens arent even purporting to be funny.

However, these Grok-inspired tokens have no inherent utility and lack fundamentals beyond the initial excitement around Grok itself. Their anonymous creators are looking to capitalize on hype rather than building anything of lasting value.

While potentially lucrative in the short term, investing in these assets is undoubtedly risky due totheir uncertain fundamentals. The mania could quickly evaporate once the hype around Grok dies down. We have seen similar market pumps and sudden evaporation of interest with AI tokens, which exploded in popularity earlier in 2023.

As one crypto sector falls out of favor, they simply jump on the next hot trend. For now, the Grok token craze represents the endless creativity of crypto developers to exploit pump and dump dynamics. But its still uncertain whether any of these tokens can evolve to offer meaningful utility in the long run.

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Home Journal Three Things to Watch out for this Week: Polygon Resurgence, Pepe Decline, and InQubeta Rally

The crypto landscape is a hotbed of developments and events. But what are the top three things to watch out for this week? They include the resurgence of Polygon (MATIC), the decline of Pepe (PEPE), and the massive participation in the InQubeta (QUBE) presale, a top ICO in the crypto space.

So, lets dive into these developments.

InQubeta (QUBE) has been one of the standout performers in the second half of the year, particularly in the ICO (initial coin offering) space. It has raised a whopping $4.1 million so far, making a strong case for itself as the best ICO this year. But what makes this project special? For one, it blends both AI and blockchain technology and aims to transform the AI industry. These have captured the interest of investors and enthusiasts, making InQubeta one of the new DeFi projects to watch out for.

The project intends to transform the AI sector by leveraging blockchain technology and creating a new fundraising model in the AI industry. It will become a crowdfunding platformthe first of its kindthat will allow AI startups to raise funds through crypto. With this, we can say for sure that it is worth the hype it has been generating within the crypto community.

It is in the fourth stage of its presale and costs just $0.0133 per token. This cheap price means more QUBE tokens can be accumulated, which will result in significant ROIs. Is it worth investing in? Yes. According to experts, it will rally by 3,500% after its launch, making it a more promising investment than either Polygon or Pepe.

Polygon (MATIC) has been one of the top performers of 2023, rising to become a leading cryptocurrency. It is a multi-chain scaling solution based on Ethereum. The Polygon SDK, its main component, facilitates the creation of various decentralized apps (dApps). With this, it has risen to become one of the top altcoins on the market.

The above describes Polygon, but what about its price outlook for the week? According to analysts, MATIC will likely experience a surge in its price. This project has been gaining adoption in the crypto space, which will contribute to its rise. So, we suggest considering Polygon for investment, as it is a good crypto to buy.

Pepe (PEPE) was created as a tribute to the famous internet meme Pepe the Frog. It is also the third most popular memecoin currently, behind only Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. With this, it is among the best coins to invest in.

While it is a top coin in the meme ecosystem, it has been experiencing a decline in its price. That isnt all. Pepe is further expected to see a drop in its price, according to experts. What this means is that, if you are an investor or trader, you should exercise caution, at least for a while.

The top three developments to watch out for this weekend are Polygons resurgence, Pepes decline, and InQubetas rally. With this knowledge, you can better position yourself in the crypto market. InQubeta is an ICO project which shows considerable promise, which you can participate in by following the link below.

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PEPE and the World of Meme Coins

A unique breed of cryptocurrencies such as PEPE, thrive on internet culture and social media trends. They dont offer practical utility; instead, they leverage humor, memes, and online communities for their appeal. These meme coins parody the crypto space, banking on their quirky branding to capture attention.

Meme coins might attract short-term speculators, but they arent ideal for long-term investors seeking stability. Their high volatility and susceptibility to pump-and-dump schemes often leave investors with substantial losses. Moreover, their unregulated, anonymous nature makes them fertile ground for fraudulent activities.

In April 2023, Pepe Coin (PEPE) burst onto the scene, paying homage to the iconic Pepe the Frog meme. Within just three weeks, it soared to a market capitalization exceeding $1 billion, securing the 72nd position among cryptocurrencies. However, its meteoric rise was short-lived. PEPE has since tumbled, plummeting by 85% from its all-time high and losing 42% of its value in the last 30 days, relegating it out of the top 100 rankings.

Bitcoin Spark (BTCS) stands in stark contrast to meme coins for several compelling reasons. Notably, it boasts a capped supply of 21 million coins, a sharp deviation from the inflated supplies seen in many meme coins. Consequently, this scarcity suggests the potential for substantial long-term price appreciation, akin to Bitcoin (BTC).

BTCS goes beyond mere peer-to-peer payments; it serves as a store of wealth and powers smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) within the Bitcoin Spark ecosystem. Its multifaceted infrastructure, featuring a smart contract layer accommodating various programming languages, ensures scalability and adaptability.

Bitcoin Spark introduces the revolutionary Proof-of-Process (PoP) consensus mechanism. Users actively contribute processing power to validate transactions and, in return, earn rewards. Similarly, the networks expansion and a reward reduction algorithm make participation accessible even to users with low-powered devices. An effortless validation application compatible with a wide range of operating systems is in the works.

BTCS extends its reach by leasing contributed processing power to organizations and individuals. Furthermore, this groundbreaking approach enables clients to pay in BTCS, adding a practical real-world use case. Validators receive 97% of the generated revenue, with the remaining 3% allocated to network development.

Furthermore, BTCS opens doors for businesses and individuals to engage in advertising. Ad spaces on the Bitcoin Spark application and website are diligently monitored by the community for credibility, encouraging participation and offering additional rewards.

Bitcoin Spark is currently in its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) phase, providing investors with the chance to acquire BTCS at a discounted rate. While its launch price is set at $10, it is currently available at $3 with a 7% bonus, along with other enticing benefits in Phase 7 of the ICO.

In conclusion, the roller-coaster journey of meme coins like PEPE Coin serves as a sharp contrast to the potential stability and multifaceted applications offered by Bitcoin Spark (BTCS). With its capped supply, innovative consensus mechanism, and tangible real-world applications, BTCS emerges as an intriguing investment opportunity within the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

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