Nonfiction
The Great Balloon Release Disaster of 1986: Lessons Learned from Cleveland's Helium Fiasco
In the chronicles of exposure stunts turned out badly, the disastrous arrival of 1.5 million helium-filled inflatables over the city of Cleveland on September 27, 1986, remains as an obvious sign of the unusual results that can go with even the most benevolent undertakings. What started as an endeavor to establish a worldwide best for the biggest inflatable delivery immediately transformed into a fiasco that had broad ramifications for the city and its inhabitants.
By Raven Bautista3 years ago in Critique
Good Riddance. Top Story - September 2023.
This began with a message from home. My brother and I have been sending each other messages on WhatsApp for some time now. Often, we talk about family, friends, politics, and just about anything that comes our way that we think needs a chat. The other day, my brother sent me a link to an article with the title: “Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments”.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Critique
Being a Muslim
Being a muslim; Islam is one of the world's oldest and most widely practiced religions. It has a long and rich history, with followers around the globe. For Muslims, being a part of this faith means understanding its teachings and traditions, living by Islamic values in modern times, and having an appreciation for its spiritual practices. In this post, we will explore all these aspects of being Muslim – from the basics of Islam to religious leaders’ roles in society – so that readers can gain insight into this fascinating religion.
By Wuraola Yetunde3 years ago in Critique
My Review/Summary of Audio Book, Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
Overview: "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future," Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk, gives readers an in-depth insight at the life and accomplishments of one of the most important and divisive figures in the tech and space industries. Isaacson delves into Musk's upbringing, entrepreneurial path, and the creation of his ground-breaking businesses through thorough research and conversations with Musk.
By Bella Vasquez3 years ago in Critique
Magic and needles. Content Warning.
Shazia, a resident of Karachi's Nachhoor Line, says that the reason for the needles in her fingers is the magic that was performed on her. Talking to Daily Jang, renowned orthopedic surgeon Mohammad Ali Shah said that I have done more than 70,000 operations so far, but I have not seen such an incident to date.
By Umair Amjad Kayani3 years ago in Critique
Lightscape: in Review
What is it about lights we love so much? Ultrasonic oil diffusers light up, but it does not add to the ability to diffuse oil. It is merely for ambiance. In a day and age where very few houses in developed areas are without electricity, we spend an awful lot of money on unnecessary candles and fancy accessories. There are entire streets festooned in lights for months every year for Christmas. I’m not sure about other countries, but we Aussies love our Chrissy light completions. And what party is complete without party lights? A friend of mine is starting a business designing and supplying custom neon lights to the public rather than just other businesses (there was a hole in the market, she and her husband plan to rectify it).
By Lilly Cooper3 years ago in Critique
Water Only diet
Have you ever heard of something called water fasting? Well, it’s a type of fast that restricts everything except, well, water. Most people only water fast for 72 hours at most, but what if you did this for the rest of your life? You’d be fine, right?
By ALICE WAMBETI3 years ago in Critique
How to Critique a Blog Post
A blog critique is a written evaluation of a blog post. It can be used to improve the writing, content, or design of the blog post. When critiquing a blog post, it is important to be constructive and specific. The goal is to help the author improve their blog post, not to tear it down.
By Timothy A Rowland3 years ago in Critique
A Critique Of Vocal's Search
Vocal's Search facilities often don't return what we are looking for, but it's very powerful in what it does. It searches within text as well as titles, but if you know who wrote the story you are after add their name to the search and you usually find your story.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Critique
