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Veiled Promises
In gilded words, they paint the sky, With hues of promise, splendid and high, Yet behind the façade, truth does lie, A grand illusion, veiled by a sigh.
Jansen ChangPublished 9 months ago in PoetsVictim/Suspect
This Netflix documentary is a must-watch, highlighting sexual assault cases nationwide that turned young victims into suspects. Led by the diligent efforts of journalist Rae de Leon, a modern-day hero, more than 200 cases were reinvestigated, which revealed incomplete reports, shaming, and systemic abuse of power by law enforcement officials.
Marilyn GloverPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueThe Lost Village of...
**The Lost Village of Dreams** In a distant and enchanted land, nestled amidst sprawling forests and tranquil lakes, there lay a quaint and extraordinary village known as Dreamville. This was no ordinary hamlet – it was a place where every resident bore a unique dream within their heart, a dream they aspired to turn into reality.
Homer Simpsons: An economic analysis!
In this 1995 scene of The Simpsons, Homer strolls with Marge through downtown Springfield and says Cautious presently. These are unsafe lanes for us upper-lower-middle-class sorts Usually Homer’s to begin with affirmation to being "middle-class" For the rest of us, this continuously appeared obvious. He lives in a humble domestic within the rural areas with his spouse and three children. He’s not a college graduate and his job appears to require a negligible sum of specialized preparing. This can be all affirmed when we get a tight shot of his paycheck in season 7. Hello, how come my pay is so moo? Concurring to this stub, Homer gets a pre-tax, week by week pay of $479.60 works out to $11.99 an hour. So, he’s looking at an yearly compensation of $24,395. Balanced for expansion, that’s $37,416 per year. What? This is often an shock! There are a parcel of fans who think the show is based on the genuine life town of Springfield, Oregon. And in the event that we see at Homer's compensation there it places him beautiful comfortably within the lower center lesson salary bracket. Of course, this can be all based on one work as a security examiner at the Springfield Atomic Control Plant. But Homer has had over 191 occupations in 27 seasons and they’ve set him over the whole financial range.
Shubham BajajPublished 9 months ago in GeeksA Promise
These are a few words for you to give to a friend or anyone who needs a little support when times are hard for them. The music is "A Promise" by Echo and the Bunnymen
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 9 months ago in PoetsWhy I Stayed In My Run of the Mill Science Job and Wrote This Article
Why I Left My Big Fancy Tech Job and Wrote a Book Several years ago, I was sitting in the audience at a big science conference learning about some new approach for detecting foodborne pathogens. The speaker gave a really nice presentation and I found the entire talk fascinating. The whole conference was filled with wonderful discussions, new technologies, and I had a really great three days.
Everyday JunglistPublished 9 months ago in WritersHave Good Thoughts
"If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely". Everything good looks beautiful.
Ruth Elizabeth StiffPublished 9 months ago in PoetsPreserving the Past
New York City is a spot known for its transcending high rises, clamoring roads, and energetic energy. A city never rests, continually developing and reevaluating itself. Nonetheless, in the midst of the steady change, endeavors are being made to save its rich history and social legacy. Notable protection assumes a crucial part in keeping the spirit of the city alive and guaranteeing that people in the future can associate with its past.
Atta ul MunimPublished 9 months ago in Chapters