<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Overcommunikate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overcommunikate]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:07:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.overcommunikate.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbit Holes (Longform Articles) Part 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great non-fiction, longform articles to send you down a rabbit hole and possibly learn something new! "Light Among the Nations"  by Suzanne Schneider for Jewish Currents "Why Americans Hate the Media"  by James Fallows for The Atlantic Monthly " The Whitening Thief: Latent White Supremacy in Percy Jackson"  by Maxwell T. Paule for Medium  I found this interesting in the context of everyone suggesting Percy Jackson series in place of Harry Potter. Maybe there is no "perfect, unproblematic"...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/rabbit-holes-longform-articles-part-10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a65c3773e84a6bd98f0237</guid><category><![CDATA[Books & Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_ca8039bcb2ba4a498228a3c3d9e588f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiction Books Inspired by Intellectual Property Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[In my blog post about fiction books inspired by ABC's The Bachelor, I listed all known books. For this list of fiction books inspired by intellectual property law, I've only listed books I've read or skimmed; so this is nowhere near a complete list! 	There are a lot of novels that touch on the themes of property ownership of technology and art, but I've only included books that specifically mention trade secrets, trademarks, copyright, or patents as legal principles. My favorites from this...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/fiction-books-inspired-by-intellectual-property-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a67967ec623894cc91a65c</guid><category><![CDATA[Books & Blogs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Law]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_54bb1218d55148e7b7610f9a0699b407~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Zulu Palette by Juvia's Place - Looks and Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a masterlist of different eyeshadow looks and diagrams for inspiration of The Zulu Palette by Juvia's Place. It is normally sold for $25 (link) and features 9 colors. The palette was initially launched in 2017 and thus there's a lot different reviews with tutorials, I've listed over 27 below looks for you to use as inspiration. The colors read bright, and can be used for big color on all skin tones, but as you'll see below if you apply with a light touch it's possible for them to read...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/the-zulu-palette-by-juvia-s-place-looks-and-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a12343bc9b7de4f2a1ea8c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Minimalism]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_695de0d8d4a24082830af6eae2725e4b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Businesses that Love Ayn Rand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses cannot separate themselves from politics, but some lean into a political purpose more than others. Actions such as hosting a politician’s campaign event or donating to a charity inherently reflect a political stance, but some founders and CEOs build a political philosophy into their foundation. Below is a short list of businesses whose founder, CEOs, or other leadership have expressed love for Ayn Rand. Businesses that Love Ayn Rand (1) Lululemon 	"Lululemon Diaries: My Life in an...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/big-businesses-that-love-ayn-rand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678554d3ed26391c36a0e7c2</guid><category><![CDATA[Books & Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_7d2a85d4777045f78a3253876520b35f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbit Holes (Longform Articles) Part 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of my series of longform articles to send you down a rabbit hole and possibly learn something new, here is a short collection of articles and blog posts related to historical novels. I may be stretching the definition of "longform" here. "The Tiffany Problem"  from Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources "The Secret of the Old Racist; a Look into the 1930s Nancy Drew"  by Beth T. for Lady of the Blended Rose " Inspiring Bridgerton : the real South Asian women in Regency-era...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/rabbit-holes-longform-articles-part-9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a64c243584de7563839b15</guid><category><![CDATA[Books & Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_ca8039bcb2ba4a498228a3c3d9e588f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond Art Reference List]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently tried diamond art painting and I'm obsessed! It is calming to place one tiny piece after another and watch a full image emerge. Below, I've included a short history, common definitions, and some websites to reference! History: 	Diamond painting is a relatively new craft, less than 30 years old, differing from cross-stitch, which dates back to 600 CE Egypt, or silk embroidery, which dates back to 200 BCE China. The craft was likely invented in 2010 by a Chinese laser-cutting company...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/diamond-art-reference-list</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67faa2be4d9495e7a68f1715</guid><category><![CDATA[Design]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_5ed6cac2556a412cbd3bd8d3d758b550~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Steampunk Movies &#38; Shows To Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steampunk, with its fusion of Victorian and Belle Époque era aesthetics, imaginative technology, and futuristic adventures, is an endlessly fascinating subgenre of fantasy and science fiction. From sprawling cities powered by steam to eccentric gadgets and fantastical storytelling, this genre offers a unique visual and narrative experience. Whether you're new to steampunk or a seasoned enthusiast, there’s a wealth of movies and shows that bring this captivating style to life. Below are 10...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/10-steampunk-movies-shows-to-watch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">657693e08507cd36c8409944</guid><category><![CDATA[Movies & TV]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_7a15f2504a40468e861542d4b25dfc94~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[315 Instagram House Decor Influencers to Follow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some people to follow on Instagram for home renovations, house decor, and interior design]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/instagram-house-decor-influencers-to-follow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">651742004b88863fdd026b42</guid><category><![CDATA[Design]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:01:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_cd713e77e0094c2096e142f8b46f0330~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What "Riverdale" Gets Wrong About Patent Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[CW's Riverdale features a plot line about patents in Season 4 and it's inaccurate. An attorney breaks it down scene by scene.]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/what-riverdale-gets-wrong-about-patent-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6770422fb0dcabc055e9e627</guid><category><![CDATA[Movies & TV]]></category><category><![CDATA[Law]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_21d77d73c0b14832af659492a384b745~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern Aztec Royals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that there is still a Spanish peer with a title dating back to the rulers of the Aztec Empire? I surely knew this at one point as I re-discovered it while cleaning out my school notes on Latin American History. Juan José is the 6th Duke of Montezuma and related to Montezuma II, and can trace his lineage back to the 1360s with Acamapichtli, the founder of the Aztec Dynasty. However, the title is given by the Spanish crown and their ancestors renounced any claim to a throne and...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/modern-aztec-royals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a02c95ce17352758113978</guid><category><![CDATA[Royals]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_93868f6baec1420085b7617e40929da9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbit Holes (Longform Articles) Part 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great non-fiction, longform articles to send you down a rabbit hole and possibly learn something new! "Redeeming Love: A Book Review Series"  by Samantha Field Update: Sadly it looks like Field has taken down her blog, but you can still read her blog post series on the Internet Archive. Part 1  / Part 2  / Part 3  / Part 4  / Part 5  / Part 6  / Part 7  / Part 8  / Part 9  / Part 10  / Part 11  / Part 12 " How Brutal Cult Leader Tony Alamo Amassed A Fortune With Bedazzled Denim Jackets "  by...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/rabbit-holes-longform-articles-part-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67943c2139b32a2deb69c3c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Books & Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_ca8039bcb2ba4a498228a3c3d9e588f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Brief History of K-pop through Music Videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a A Brief History of K-pop through Music Videos that I like. I've skipped some people either on accident or purpose. (1) Trot Songs - The First Kpop Trot is a pop genre that emerged around 1910 - 1945 when Korea was under Japanese occupation. It blends Japanese folk, Korean folk, and Western foxtrot. This music laid the foundation for modern K-pop by bridging the gap between Korean folk melodies and Western pop music of the early 20th-century. Trot is still popular in Korea the same...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/a-brief-history-of-k-pop-through-music-videos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685799be1b565fd305954bf7</guid><category><![CDATA[Movies & TV]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_e762d06f66fe43ad9cc57f68bfe5ce69~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music Videos Filmed in Arizona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get ready for a tour across the Grand Canyon State through a music video playlist, below is a list of 18 music videos filmed in Arizona. The list is in no particular order but you can tell the time period as during classic rock a lot of middle-of-the-desert videos, in the garage rock era of 90s/00s people liked to film in Papago park and Scottsdale backyards, and now that the Valley is more developed more videos are being filmed in Phoenix downtown. "Tell Me" by People Who Could Fly Local...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/music-videos-filmed-in-arizona</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c4f9e18133de5f9b63a6f1</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_e6fd8aec8a254fc4be48a847d86f8cc1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Year in Books: 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[I use Goodreads to track my reading habits and, similar to Spotify, they do a year-end data wrap-up called My Year in Books: 2025 . I gave 4 books this year 5 out of 5 stars: Death in the Spires  by KJ Charles - "dark academia" romance mystery set in 1905 around Oxford. I read this book based on Goodreads monthly challenge and I'm grateful. It was a lot of fun. The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett - "multimedia" contemporary mystery so it is told primarily through...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/my-year-in-books-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6956d58e3049016ee542e18a</guid><category><![CDATA[Books & Blogs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_f9d9620a36324f59851f3732ea409365~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art I'm Loving - Part 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art I'm currently loving that I've seen online! (1) Megan Zaniewski 	Megan is a 3D embroidery and thread-painting artist who creates sculptural works using fiber and other materials. Here is a link to her Etsy store . (2) Heidi Becker 	Heidi is a spoken-word poet, often focusing on feminist topics. (3) Katie Makkai 	Heidi Becker's popularity on Instagram made me think of all the poetry slam videos I used to watch with my friend Gabby in sophomore year in college. I can't remember most of...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/art-i-m-loving-part-7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67858c0e62c6b84e1664b9d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Design]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_88754119713d493a837c50aa882292c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_360,h_456,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floral Appliqué is the Surprising Fashion Trend of the 2020s]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are halfway through the decade, and one of the most surprising fashion trends is the resurgence of floral appliqués. Embroidered...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/floral-appliqu%C3%A9-is-the-surprising-fashion-trend-of-the-2020s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6789b1f20dbe4b5ee3f00880</guid><category><![CDATA[Design]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_e0fe456109ab4be2b7dea381ee1e889b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patent Prior Art &#38; Social Justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[intellectual property law overlaps with social justice rights in protecting the cultural heritage from monopolization by prior art libraries]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/patent-prior-art-social-justice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67723b6e77ffe881a287d945</guid><category><![CDATA[Law]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_f287c20cab3e45658dc644a4f773593c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_921,h_923,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[De-Influencing You - Things you don't need to buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media is filled with people trying to sell you something, and when we're not looking at our phones, we're getting bombarded with...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/de-influencing-you-things-you-don-t-need-to-buy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678890f7bde086d2c18fff6d</guid><category><![CDATA[Minimalism]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cd8d252101d4d2b8bd0d5be413d9b63.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiction Books Inspired by ABC's The Bachelor and Bachelorette]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABC's The Bachelor  first premiered in March 2002, forever changing the way we think about reality TV romance. Its over-the-top drama, elaborate dates, and the idea of "finding love in a competitive setting" have inspired countless romance novels over the years. From heartfelt contemporary love stories to dystopian thrillers, this cultural phenomenon has left its mark on fiction. Below is a list of books inspired by this dating reality tv show! 	I've noticed fascinating trends emerge over the...]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/fiction-books-inspired-by-abc-s-the-bachelor-and-bachelorette</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67868e8d26d3ee05254a6a34</guid><category><![CDATA[Books & Blogs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Movies & TV]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_647a4f243db746e29aee1f43983b1120~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rated ® for Trademarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movie ratings, like R for Restricted, are trademarked and you cannot use them without the MPAA’s permission!*]]></description><link>https://www.overcommunikate.com/post/rated-for-trademarks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676f9b6de7cfced28eec5aea</guid><category><![CDATA[Law]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5faecb_93cc922cd5a44de4acdb6e515ea30c5b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_535,h_178,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>