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Thoughts on John Updike’s Short Story “A & P”
The short story “A & P” by John Updike dealt with some very confusing internal conflicts, experienced by the main character named Sammy. I cannot say I admired Sammy for quitting in the end of the story. It seems a bit pointless to me why he quit. I can understand how Sammy was sick and tired of his mundane job. Many of us can relate to mundane aspects of jobs. Although he could’ve been more thankful that he had a job at all. However, as humans we gripe and complain and then make life changes compulsively. Many people can likely relate to Sammy at some point in their lives. I know I sure can, in some slightly different ways.
Rowan FinleyPublished 2 months ago in The SwampDoes SEIU 99 Think That Voters Are Stupid?
“OUR STUDENTS DESERVE A LEADER ON THE SCHOOL BOARD, NOT A SELF-SERVING POLITICIAN.” – SEIU 99 Mailing Last March, I called out the LAUSD Board for not doing enough to reign in Superintendent Carvalho, leading to a three-day strike led by SEIU-99. I warned the pro-public education majority that they had been elected with a mandate for substantial and immediate change and that the failed contract talks with the union representing some of the District’s lowest-paid workers betrayed that trust.
Carl J. PetersenPublished 2 months ago in The SwampKPIs for Assessing the Success of Cloud Migration Initiatives
Cloud computing has now firmly established itself as a technological marvel and rightly so! After all, cloud computing promises not only innovation and flexibility, but also vast opportunities. However, the process of cloud migration can often feel like a Herculean task, especially considering that companies must navigate a vastly unknown territory. More importantly, they must figure out how they can ensure their migration journey to the cloud meets expectations of efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. This is where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come in handy, serving as the North Star in the world of cloud migration. They not only help companies navigate the complexities of migration, but also analyze progress, identify challenges, and ultimately, ensure the success of their digital transformation project.
Ryan WilliamsonPublished 2 months ago in The SwampWhy I Believe the Extreme Left & Extreme Right are Similar
This will be more of a rant and I may end up jumping around a lot so forgive me but in my opinion there really is not much difference between the extreme left and the extreme right in the way they vilify anyone that disagrees with them and their authoritarian nature. Sure they have separate agendas but they go about forcing their agendas in the same way as well as accuse the other side of doing what they do. Both sides think they are right and the other side is evil and as you read this and you think I am pointing to a particular ideology than I am actually talking about you. I may talk a bit about Republicans and Democrats though. Remember, Republicans have no heart and Democrats have no brain.
Ferrari KingPublished 2 months ago in The Swamp"Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative"
In the endless void of political ideologies, there exists a character familiar to many: the friend who proudly proclaims, "I'm socially liberal, but fiscally conservative." It's a statement often presented as a badge of rationality, a stance that ostensibly combines progressive values with prudent financial management. Yet, beneath the alleged sense of reason often lies a fundamental flaw, and one that warrants scrutiny and dissection.
William EvansPublished 2 months ago in The SwampOne person's sacrifice futile in a world that condones genocide
As Israel’s campaign of genocide heads into its sixth month, I’ve heard many people take solace from the knowledge they are “standing on the right side of history” by speaking out about the atrocities and condemning the United Kingdom government’s complicity in the ethnic cleansing being carried out in Gaza by Benjamin Netanyahu’s terrorist regime.
Steve HarrisonPublished 2 months ago in The SwampVoting Reform Would Put Sir Keir in Power.
Sky News a while ago launched a voting panel representing people from across the UK. Many who had voted in 2019, the last general election were present on this panel.
Nicholas BishopPublished 2 months ago in The SwampAaron Bushnell. Free Palestine.
A feature piece by kp: Having asked the incredibly talented kp if they would be willing to write a feature, carte blanche we felt that the story they share needs to be heard. What we recieved was stark, powerful and utterly horrifying. Resultingly, we've interrupted the rather loose 'schedule' because some things are just more important.
Proud ViM ProductionsPublished 2 months ago in The SwampRev. Al Sharpton Accuses UK of Islamophobia.
Controversial so-called 'civil-rights' Leader Rev. Al Sharpton has accused the UK of being 'Islamophobic'. Sharpton was speaking to Sky News about the suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson.
Nicholas BishopPublished 2 months ago in The SwampDigital Transformation with Java: Its Role and Impact
It no longer comes as a surprise in today's evolving digital landscape, businesses are pressed to pick out the right tools and technologies to stay ahead of the curve. It also goes without saying that the market has plenty of these solutions and tools to offer, yet among these, Java has emerged as a stalwart. In addition to boasting a rock-solid history of resilience and adaptability, Java has managed to remain steadfast in a world where trends come and go rather quickly. However, it has also constantly advanced to address present day business challenges. Thus, today, Java serves as not just a programming language but also as an impetus for change, driving the improvement of cloud-native microservices and integrating flawlessly with emerging technologies, for example, artificial intelligence and machine learning, offering the adaptability and nimbleness organizations need to prosper in today's digital age.
Ryan WilliamsonPublished 2 months ago in The SwampSave the planet by population reduction-yes or no?
Save the planet by population reduction-yes or no? What will be the result if populations fall? Saving the planet has become an excuse for just about every “official” action and for official “non-action.” It is used to validate economic coercion on every level of every nation.
Peter RosePublished 2 months ago in The SwampIs Russia really losing against Ukraine
Warning! This video may contain violent scenes. The following film depicts the events of the conflict in Ukraine. I am bleeding bit by bit. Tough. But I am trying to endure. You all should try to stay strong. The people I know and the people I am with. Pride for Ukraine. Victory will be ours. This is the fourth attack in two weeks. Or how long? Let's go! Gunfire! "Attack." Triple feature. Part three: Andriivka is our Dismount! Keep going! Keep going! Keep going! Quickly! Fast! Fast! Fast! He's near WIA. Move a bit more, "Harry." Damn it. Still alive? Right. It hit somewhere around there. You okay? You okay? I'm fine. Did it hit? There. Did you take it down? Right. That's it (unmanned aerial vehicle) that crashed, right? Right. Darn it. Have they left already? *to the Russians* Damn, guys. I request you to get KIA soon. Keep going! Fire! Fire! Damn it, got this one! You all! Cover me! I'll run closer. Keep going. Keep going! Good! Good! Cover me, damn it! Cover me, you scoundrel! Damn it! Are you covering me or not? Do this. Hold on. I'll throw it in, buddy. Don't worry. "Valerych" is about to show up? "Valerych," "Valerych." And I feel like standing behind, right? A bit more! Two meters more! Catch up! Catch up! Two people! Keep going! Cover them! Edos! Catch up! Forward! Keep going! Damn it! Faggot sticking his helmet out! In front of you! Scoundrel! Get him out! He's right in front of you! Arm! He's reaching out! Guys, catch up! Buddy, can you throw a heat grenade? Grenade! Turn right! He's shooting the Somali guy! On the twelfth! - Two meters, scoundrel! He's dazed! Guys! We have to finish him off! Cover me, scoundrel! Here! To the right, damn it! The scoundrel is sitting right there. - Right. I'll throw a grenade at him. That scoundrel doesn't want to come out! Get out, scoundrel! He's there. Guys! He's right there! Here! Where is that scoundrel! I see him sticking the gun out of the trench. Get me a grenade! I'll blow you up, scoundrel! He's crawling around somewhere. He can hear our voices. He's right there. Damn Somali! Get out and you'll live! Don't you want to live? Keep going! We are the good guys! You will live! Damn it, there's a loophole. A man. There's a loophole. Get a grenade. There's a gap for him to crawl out. Relax. Crawl closer to it. Let's see how we can do this. What are you doing there, scoundrel? Tell me! You've destroyed my house, you vile scoundrel! What's going on? "Kavun" WIA. Damn it! Hurry, scoundrel! Scoundrel. Grenade! Damn it! I saw him! How do I not hit him? Damn it, figure it out! Grenade! Grenade! Get down! He's burning there! The damn scoundrel! He's damn gone! Good! Get that machine gun! - That's ours, damn it! Get ready, guys! Take that scoundrel down! That's a small fee, folks. A small price to pay. Damn, it's a machine gunner. Surrender, you vile scoundrel! There's even a damn cave! No one will kill you! - No one will kill you! Get out! Wait, guys! Don't shoot! - No one will kill you! Come on, get out! That's it, buddy! Seems like you've made your choice! Go in! We won't shoot! Get out! He's surrendering. If you try to throw a grenade - you'll be KIA immediately. Step out... Grenade! Damn scoundrel! Vile scoundrel! Did you see that? That's it! That's it! Minus sign! Minus sign! Damn it, thank you. That grenade fell right in front of me. Hey, anyone there? Surrendered! Men, please! - Alright. Get out! Hurry, scoundrel! Faster! That way! Turn right! Up there! Up there! Our guys are there! Nothing there! Keep going! Keep going! Capture the prisoner! What, are we going to dig in bit by bit? Are you in control? Provide cover. Stop digging. Cover up, folks. Damn, I love this action! It's insane! I love this action, folks! "Kavun," how is he, guys? He got hit in the butt. By that scoundrel over there. Got it? Remove it! Turn right! Behind M! Behind M! Keep going! Go! Keep going! Right there! Pursue him! Keep going! Keep going! Go! Work from here! Spread out! "Hush" has been taken down! Follow suit! I'm advancing! - More. Keep going. Move, move! The enemy is retreating! Retreat! Move! More. More. Copy. Advance, damn it! Seize the enemy's stronghold! Seize the enemy's stronghold! Hey, can you back off a bit? Because I'm sticking my head out. Can you hear me? Volodya, damn it! Give me room! What? I'm out of the stronghold. I'm injured! Damn it! Get out! Makar, get out, please! Keep going. I'm WIA. Where were you hit? - Chest. I don't know. It's burning. Who's shooting? More. Load it faster. Try shooting a GP behind that tree. On the right side. Three scoundrels are sitting there. Three scoundrels. Now our UAV will fly over you with an electric shock. It will try to get them. Can you hear me? More. More. Copy. Keep going. They'll stand up and I'll shoot. Makar, shoot it. I'm not feeling well. Dismount! Dismount! Dismount! Drive! Get out! Throw the PKM out! Keep going! Continue from M! Fast! There! Open the connecting road! Open the connecting road! Connecting road! Do you have anti-aircraft? - I'm full! Full? Unload it! Where's he going? - Huh? - An