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Beloved Wild Waves Theme Park to Close Forever After Nearly 50 Years, Leaving Generations of Memories Behind
Washington Families Prepare to Say Goodbye as Wild Waves Theme Park Announces Final Season For nearly five decades, Wild Waves Theme Park has been more than just an amusement park. It has been a place where first roller coaster rides sparked excitement, summer vacations became cherished traditions, and countless families created memories that lasted a lifetime.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun5 months ago in Journal
God's Grace
I had to go to Gatlin Feed today. I've written about making the run to the feed store before. It's a routine thing, sometimes annoying, sometimes ordinary, sometimes absurd--but it's always routine. Most of the time, I head down the road to the rural highway, take a couple of surface roads, ride a few miles down the interstate to another surface road, and there I am. When I'm done, I usually head a little farther up the highway to hit Tractor Supply or Petsense or Walmart, then hit another surface road to the state highway to a different rural highway to surface roads home. Today, because I was running late to pick up a grocery order at Walmart, I reversed the process. That put me going past the chicken plant at the change of shift.
By Kimberly J Egan5 months ago in Journal
Shamim Patel MD: Advancing Maternal Health Through Equity, Access, and Compassionate Care
Dr. Shamim Patel is a compassionate OB GYN who provides exceptional, affordable care while serving underserved communities locally and globally with dedication and heart. Her work in maternal health continues to shed light on the urgent need for equitable healthcare systems that prioritize access, dignity, and long-term well-being for women everywhere.
By Shamim Patel MD 5 months ago in Journal
Why SLA Design Is the Most Critical Stage in Any BPO Service Provider Engagement
Most BPO engagement failures that get attributed to vendor performance trace back, on honest examination, to SLA design. Not because the provider couldn't perform, but because the SLA measured something other than what the client actually needed, and the provider optimized for the metric rather than the outcome. Both sides behaved rationally within the contract they signed. The contract was the problem.
By Charles Adam5 months ago in Journal
Are Vocal Promoting Themselves Enough?
Introduction When i was tempted to join Vocal I remeber seeing advertisements for a writing platform where I could win huge amounts of money if I subscribed to their model, and you know I can resist anything but temptation, so I joined up, and while there have been times that Vocal have annoyed the hell out of me, like when you get entries to challenges that break the rules like this. I am not blaming the creator, and it can be easily corrected, but I am blaming Vocal because some should not have placed. This failed basic rules but was given a Top Story and a Challenge placement.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Journal
Why I Read, Subscribe and Follow and Why We Are #BetterTogether
Introduction This was kicked off because of a Medium piece that I saw in The Medium Writers and Vocal Creators Support Group here from Daniella Cressman. Why did I read it? What caught my attention?
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Journal
A Letter to the Neutral Bystander
Dear Friend, You often say that you prefer to stay away from all that political noise. When conversations at the dinner table or on social media shift toward social justice, human rights, or systemic inequality, you quietly step back. You proudly declare that you are neutral, that you believe in good vibes only, and that you prefer to focus on your personal growth, your career, and your mental peace. You believe that by not taking a side, you are avoiding conflict and keeping your heart pure.
By Arjun. S. Gaikwad5 months ago in Journal
Nathan Haslick and the Future of Human-Centered Data Science
Nathan Haslick has become increasingly recognized for exploring the relationship between technology, analytics, and human behavior in a rapidly evolving digital world. As conversations surrounding artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation continue to dominate industries worldwide, Haslick emphasizes an important reality: data science is not just about numbers, algorithms, or predictive models. At its core, it is about people, communication, and the responsible use of information to improve decision-making and human experiences.
By Nathan Haslick5 months ago in Journal
Ferrari Unveils Luce
The future arrived in Rome with silence instead of a roaring V12. For decades, Ferrari built its legacy on emotion — the thunderous engine notes, the aggressive curves, the unmistakable racing DNA. But now, the legendary Italian automaker has done something radical. It has stepped into the electric era with the unveiling of the Luce, its first fully electric vehicle, priced at an eye-watering $640,000.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun5 months ago in Journal
The Side Hustle I Thought Would Change My Life. Top Story - May 2026.
Decisions to Make The hardest part of writing this, since I knew ahead of time that I wanted to write it, was trying to decide which side hustle to write about. Yes, there were several over the last many years. So, I’ve chosen not to write this about just one and instead to just give you some of the examples that I’ve come across and left. I truly thought each of them was going to change my life and my financial situation. I was wrong.
By Timothy A Rowland5 months ago in Journal
Harry Styles Jokes About the Song Playing During His First Intimate Experience
Fans of Harry Styles were left laughing after the global pop star made a surprising and humorous confession while honoring one of his favorite musicians. During a recent public appearance, the former One Direction member revealed the song that was playing during his first intimate experience — and the unexpected admission quickly went viral online
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun5 months ago in Journal
