Saad Farooq
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A Living in My Hometown
When I was 19, I ran for the hills. I didn’t. I moved two towns away, closer to the city, but that was enough to lose contact with some of my closest friends. We were in different places, running at different paces. Most of them were in college and I was bouncing between full time work, college, and a very busy social life.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in Confessions
Stop Doing These Things, They’re Making You Hate Yourself
#1 Watching porn I look at the way some people live and it makes me think — no wonder they have anxiety. There are a certain set of activities that automatically lower your self-esteem if you do them too much.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in Psyche
Cross-Border Firearm Trafficking Operation Leads to Hundreds of Charges and Gun Seizures
In a recent operation conducted by the United States and Canadian law enforcement agencies, over 300 people were charged and thousands of guns were seized in what is being called one of the largest cross-border firearm trafficking operations in history. The operation was a joint effort between the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and several other law enforcement agencies.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in Criminal
Take Breaks and Move Your Body
In today's fast-paced world, we often find ourselves glued to our screens, sitting for hours on end without taking a break. Whether we are working on a project, studying for an exam, or simply browsing the internet, it can be easy to get caught up in what we are doing and forget to move our bodies. However, taking breaks and moving our bodies is essential for our physical and mental well-being. In this article, we will discuss why taking breaks and moving our bodies is so important and provide tips for incorporating movement into our daily lives.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in Longevity
Remembering the End of the American Civil War: A Call for a National Holiday
On April 9th, 1865, the American Civil War officially came to an end. General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, marking the end of four long years of conflict. The war had been fought between the Northern and Southern states over issues such as slavery, states' rights, and economic differences. In the end, the Union emerged victorious, and the country began a long reconstruction and healing process.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in The Swamp
How Gun Smuggling Happened, and the Inquiry’s Call for Reforms
Gun smuggling refers to the illegal transfer of firearms across national borders. It has become a major concern for law enforcement agencies worldwide, as it fuels organized crime, terrorism, and other forms of violence. Gun smuggling has been happening for centuries, but the methods used to smuggle weapons have evolved.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in Criminal
Wisconsin Republicans Gain Impeachment Power with Senate Supermajority Win
In the aftermath of the 2022 midterm elections, the Republican Party secured a supermajority in the Wisconsin State Senate, giving them unprecedented power in the state's political landscape. One of the most significant consequences of this victory is that Republicans now can initiate impeachment proceedings against any elected official in the state, including the governor.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in The Swamp
Clashes Erupt between Israelis and Palestinians at Holy Site
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have once again flared up at one of the most holy and contested sites in the world - the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem. The latest round of violence began on Friday when Israeli police clashed with Palestinian protesters who had gathered to protest the Israeli occupation of East Jerusalem.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in Serve
"The Unlikely Friendship That Changed My Life Forever"
When I first met Sarah, I never could have imagined that she would become one of my closest friends. At the time, we were both in our early twenties and attending a community college in the same town. I was studying journalism, and Sarah was studying accounting. We didn't have much in common, and we certainly didn't run in the same social circles. But somehow, we ended up in the same class, and that's where our unlikely friendship began.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in Fiction
Examining the Aftermath of the B.C. Bus Knife Attack
In March 2022, a tragic knife attack occurred on a bus in British Columbia, Canada, leaving two people dead and several others injured. The incident shocked the community and raised concerns about public safety and mental health. In this article, we will examine the aftermath of the B.C. bus knife attack and its impact on the community.
By Saad Farooqabout a year ago in Criminal