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What the Calendar Reveals
I am not Jewish, and I do not write from that lived experience. But I have listened to many Jewish artists speak about how often their holidays are treated as scheduling inconveniences rather than sacred time. That distance matters. So does the pattern they keep describing.
By Jason Hair-Wynn5 months ago in Journal
Inner child healing challenge💪🏼
The prompt is from here “Who did you look up to as a child?” (The female version) It’s gonna sound funny, but I was looking up to Ariel the little mermaid a lot. That’s because she is so lighthearte, passionate and naïve. Plus, she sings, and singing is a main hobby of mine. Also, I loved her red hair and how she looks.
By Maya Or Tzur5 months ago in Journal
Theatre Loves the Word Accountability. It Fears the Practice
Accountability is one of the most overused words in theatre. We say it when things get messy. We put it in statements. We bring it up in meetings when a situation has become too obvious to ignore. But a lot of the time, what gets called accountability is something else entirely: delay, image management, a careful effort to calm the room down without ever really dealing with what happened.
By Jason Hair-Wynn5 months ago in Journal
11 best ways to learn faster in 2026!
It was 2:17 a.m. and I was staring at a video I’d already “watched” three times. Not actually watched. Just… let it play while my brain drifted somewhere else. Tabs open. Notes half-written. That weird, low-grade guilt sitting in my chest like I should be learning faster than I am.
By John Smith5 months ago in Journal
The Things We Learn From TV Programs
Introduction I watch a lot of television and some of my favourite series are ones that drop in interesting facts as part of the stories that they tell. One of my favourites is "Elementary" with Lucy Liu and Johnny Lee Miller. I watched the whole series and then restarted from the beginning and still thoroughly enjoy it and I may rewatch it when I am finished.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Journal
Why I Do Not Write For The Algorithm
Written by a human, for humans, always. --- Yesterday, I wrote about why I do not allow AI to write my articles for me. Today, I want to discuss another topic within the world of online writing for businesses...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM5 months ago in Journal
The Islamabad Turning Point For US. IRAN
The skies over Islamabad were unusually calm, but beneath that calm lay the weight of a world on edge. After weeks of devastating conflict between the United States and Iran, the Pakistani capital had become the center of global attention. Diplomats, military officials, and intelligence teams moved quietly through secured corridors, knowing that what would unfold here could reshape the future of the Middle East and perhaps the world.
By USA daily update 5 months ago in Journal
Trump's big defeat! Iran has accepted everything in the name of ceasefire, attacks on Gulf countries continue
Special Report: Investigative Journalist Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan: The Strait of Hormuz is not yet fully open. Iran has agreed to open the Strait conditionally under the two-week ceasefire agreement. So far, only a few Iraqi and Asian ships have been allowed to pass, while the Strait is not yet fully open for international shipping, especially ships of the United States and its allies. Iran's clear stance is that ships will have to contact Iranian forces and be allowed to pass in a controlled manner. Oil prices are still at high levels, although there has been some reduction after the announcement of the ceasefire. A two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States, Iran and Israel has been reached with the mediation of Pakistan. Iran claims that it has accepted all 10 of its key demands, including lifting sanctions on the IRGC, free oil trade and non-interference in the region. President Trump has called it a “double-sided ceasefire” and said that more talks will take place in two weeks. However, within hours of the ceasefire, confirmed reports of new attacks emerged. An Iranian missile and drone attack on the United Arab Emirates’ Habshan gas complex triggered air defenses. Three major power plants and water desalination plants in Kuwait were attacked, with confirmed damage. Multiple missile alerts were also issued in Bahrain. The Lavan Island oil refinery in Iran was attacked, which Iran claims was carried out by Israel or the US. Israel has continued its attacks in Lebanon and has clearly stated that the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon. Despite this delicate situation, the Pakistani media is making a big fuss about the ceasefire, calling it a “historic success of Pakistan’s mediation.” Many major news channels and anchors have declared it a diplomatic victory for Pakistan and have created an atmosphere of celebration in their programs. However, the fact is that despite the ceasefire, military and air operations are continuing. Iranian attacks on Gulf countries and Israeli bombing in Lebanon are proof that the ceasefire exists only on paper, there is no peace on the ground. This joy of the Pakistani media is blind to the fact that tensions in the region are still very high and a single spark can turn the entire region into a fireball. This situation reflects that the countries claiming to mediate, including Pakistan, are actually celebrating only a superficial success while the real problems are yet to be resolved. Iran has declared the ceasefire as its victory because it has accepted its main demands, while the US and Israel are calling it a temporary pause. Meanwhile, the Gulf countries are under intense pressure. Their economy depends on oil and the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused them severe economic losses. The hype being made by the Pakistani media over the success of the mediation is, on the one hand, highlighting the diplomatic efforts of the government, but on the other hand, it is turning a blind eye to reality. The attacks on the Gulf countries within a few hours of the ceasefire are clear evidence that peace is still far away. If the Strait of Hormuz is not fully opened and the attacks continue, this ceasefire will prove to be only a temporary respite. At present, the situation in the region is extremely complex and unpredictable. On the one hand, Iran is claiming victory, while on the other hand, the US and Israel are calling it a temporary strategy. It is the responsibility of the Pakistani media not only to celebrate but also to present the truth to the public. The success of the mediation will be considered real only when the Strait of Hormuz is fully opened, all military operations stop and permanent peace is established in the region. The current situation is that despite the ceasefire, military and air operations continue, the Strait of Hormuz is partially opening and the region is still at risk of a large-scale conflict. The current euphoria of the Pakistani media may soon collide with the harshness of reality.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan5 months ago in Journal
