Nonfiction
The New Baby Blueprint
'The New Baby Blueprint' is an academic book written by Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP. This is a book that will give expectant parents what they need to know before their bundle of joy arrives. What they should do and need to do to have a healthy baby. It covers material from breastfeeding techniques to developmental milestones to making sure the parents are staying healthy physically and mentally. Whitney also shares at the end of book some activities that the new parents can do and share with whomever they wish if they need to figure anything out.
Mark GrahamPublished 2 months ago in CritiqueParenting
What does parenting mean to you? Is it the time where a mom and dad are doing everything they should but feel like nothing gets done or is it when they feel like failures and nothing is working out the way they thought they would.
Mark GrahamPublished 2 months ago in CritiqueRecordkeeping
In my studies in a high school business curriculum there was a course known as 'Recordkeeping'. Here is an acrostic that I hope describes and defines this course of bygone days.
Mark GrahamPublished 2 months ago in CritiqueGregg Shorthand
Gregg Shorthand is a skill that is obsolete in the business world now but is still used in legal offices and by some journalists with their own style of writing. Gregg shorthand is a phonetic way of writing words and phrases using various symbols like lines and curves and dots. There are other forms of this subject like Pitman, Teeline and Alphahand. To me Gregg shorthand is easier to read and write, and I am planning on sharing lessons here on Vocal.com. I have tried to find some pictures of Gregg shorthand on Pexels.com and a few other image places but no luck. In my lessons that I am planning to share I will be writing words, phrases and letters from the textbooks that I had in high school back in the 80's by Leslie and Zoubek.
Mark GrahamPublished 2 months ago in CritiqueGermany, France, and Poland Unite in Berlin to Address Ukraine Crisis
In an effort to demonstrate a unified stance toward Ukraine, leaders from Germany, France, and Poland have convened in Berlin for an emergency meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to address the divergent policies of France and Germany when it comes to supporting Ukraine's defense. This gathering is seen as an opportunity to coordinate their efforts and present a cohesive front amidst increasing concerns regarding Russian aggression in the region.
Jordan BaileyPublished 2 months ago in CritiqueGunman Convicted of Manslaughter: A Moment of Accountability
In a landmark ruling, the father of a teenager responsible for a deadly school shooting in Michigan has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The jury determined that James Crumbley had partial responsibility for providing his son, Ethan, access to the firearm used in the attack. This conviction marks a significant step towards holding parents accountable for their role in such tragic events.
Jordan BaileyPublished 2 months ago in CritiqueUK Government's New Definition of Extremists: Balancing Security and Freedom of Expression
The UK government has recently unveiled a new definition of extremists, a part of its commitment to addressing the growing threat of extremism in the wake of the Hamas attacks in Israel. The objective behind this move is to prevent groups or individuals from disseminating views that incite violence, hatred, or intolerance. However, concerns have been expressed regarding the potential unfairness and undemocratic nature of this definition.
Jordan BaileyPublished 2 months ago in Critique"A Soul Decrypted"
The Imitation Game is a biographical thriller movie which was directed by Morten Tyldum. It was first released on, the 28th of November,2014. The movie is based on the book "Allen Turing: The Enigma" by, Andrew Hodges, which narrates the true events of The Father of modern Computer-Allen Turing.
P.A.Vinura JayasankaPublished 2 months ago in CritiquePop fans rejoice as Madonna and Kylie Minogue perform together during Celebration tour
Pop symbols Kylie Minogue and Madonna played out a two part harmony together in festival of Worldwide Ladies' Day, a second music fans have been sitting tight forty years for.
prashant soniPublished 2 months ago in CritiqueExploring Legitimate Waters: Bits of knowledge from the "Rust" Armorer's Preliminary for Alec Baldwin's Group
Directly following the terrible episode on the arrangement of "Rust," where entertainer Alec Baldwin coincidentally released a prop gun, bringing about the passing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the lawful repercussions have been significant. As Baldwin's lawful group plans for his own preliminary, they are intently noticing the procedures of the preliminary of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the "Rust" set. This preliminary gives a vital window into how Baldwin's preliminary could unfurl, revealing insight into both the legitimate intricacies and the human cost of such high-profile cases.
Rupali RegePublished 2 months ago in CritiqueDon't Tell the Grown-ups
Just re-read a textbook that I had when I was in graduate school. The textbook is entitled 'Don't Tell the Grown-Ups' written by Alison Lurie. This textbook covers famous children's authors from A. A. Milne, James Barrie and several other famous authors. It covers many ideas that adults and children can learn from even though some of the ideas are quite profound in the ways of looking at the subjects and books covered. The textbook is easy to read and does not need to be read from cover to cover for professionals (writers and teachers) to derive meaning from the chapters. One could read whatever chapter they have an interest.
Mark GrahamPublished 3 months ago in CritiqueMarley and Me
Who remembers the movie 'Marley and Me' that came out years ago, but every once in awhile you could catch on cable. I have seen the movie a few time, but I have read the novel 'Marley and Me' by John Grogan twice and each time it has brought tears to my eyes from the mid-point of the book to the end. This is the story of a couple John and Jen who want a dog but actually the whole package- a house, a dog, children and whatever comes with it. There are many adventures for this couple in learning how to work with Marley all the way towards the end. It is a book that will make you think of growing up and all the changes that animals and humans will need to think about in living life with all the good and the bad that could and does happen. This is definitely a must read for all for it does give a basic understanding of living for self and others.
Mark GrahamPublished 3 months ago in Critique