Nonfiction
The Olympics and Its Forgotten Mission
Unlike most men, I do not have a lifetime subscription to a sports channel or multiple sports channels. I love the idea of watching any sport at the highest level. For example, I enjoy the thrill of ICC’s T20 World Cup and the exhilarating CPL T20 cricket, the magical FIFA World Cup soccer and the record-breaking prospects of the athletes at the Olympics every four years. The international events' schedules keep me from getting bored and help me avoid unhealthy addictions and obsessions.
By Wayne W. Barrowabout a year ago in Critique
A Critique of the Government: A Call for Change
The government, a cornerstone of any society, is tasked with ensuring the well-being of its citizens. However, when its actions deviate from this fundamental purpose, it becomes imperative to offer constructive criticism. This critique aims to highlight areas where the government has fallen short, and to propose potential solutions for a more equitable and prosperous nation.
By Moharif Yuliantoabout a year ago in Critique
Women on Screen: Psychological Themes in Contemporary Indian Cinema
Cinema and film are prevalent forms of mass communication that significantly influence opinions, shape perceptions, and reinforce prevailing cultural norms. They entertain audiences globally, offering an escape from everyday life by creating an alternate reality. Additionally, cinema has the power to alter individuals' mindsets and help establish new cultural, social, and political values. Indian cinema has long been a significant part of Indian culture, impacting society and individual lives in various ways. Movies influence people's fashion choices, speech, and social behaviour, both directly and indirectly. Over time, Indian cinema has evolved from traditional mythological films to "Bollywoodized" adaptations of successful Hollywood movies. In the 1970s, Indian cinema began to adopt a more socially conscious and politically focused approach.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
How You Can Achieve Anything
Once upon a time there lived a young boy Named Koji Koji was always curious about the World around him and sought answers to Life’s big questions one day he heard About the wise zen master who lived at Top the tallest hill in the village Determined to learn from the master Koji Climbed up the hill and found the Zen Temple where the master resided with Eager eyes and a hopeful heart.
By Sabiu Tobiabout a year ago in Critique
Duramont Ergonomic Adjustable Chair. AI-Generated.
If you're in the market for a new office chair, the **Duramont Ergonomic Adjustable Office Chair** has likely caught your eye. This chair, available on Amazon, promises a range of features designed to enhance comfort and productivity during long hours at your desk. Let’s dive into what makes this chair stand out and see if it lives up to the hype.
By Bob Skylarabout a year ago in Critique
How To Deal With Criticism
In a village there was a sculptor who Made beautiful idols and earned a good Living from his work his son followed in His footsteps and began making Idols From a young age the son also had a Talent for making excellent idols the Father used to be happy about his son’s Success however he would always find Some fault or another in his son’s idols He used to say Well done but encouraged Him to do better next time The sun did not complain either and he Followed his father’s advice to continue Improving his sculptures Because of constant Improvement the Sun’s sculptures eventually became Better than those of his father there Came a time when people started buying The sun’s Idols for a high price while The father’s Idols continued to sell for The same price as before Despite this the father continued to Point out the shortcomings in his son’s Idols however the sun was not feeling Well now and he used to accept those Shortcomings in his idols without Minding them but he still made Corrections to them There was a time when the sun’s patience Reached its limit and he answered back To his father who was constantly finding Fault The son asked when will you stop finding Fault with me then he continued people Say that you are a great sculptor but if You truly had such great understanding Then why are your sculptures being sold At such low prices I don’t think I need to take your advice My sculptures in my opinion are perfect As a result his father stopped giving Advice to his son and stopped finding Fault with his idols The boy was happy for a few months Enjoying the praise and admiration for His idols however he soon noticed that People were no longer praising them as Much as they used to and the prices of His idols had stopped increasing At first the boy did not understand the Reason for this but then he went to his Father and explained the problem to him The father listened to his son calmly as If he had known all along that this day Would come the son also noticed this and Asked did you know this was going to Happen the father replied yes because Many years ago I faced the same Situation the son then asked why didn’t You tell me about it the father replied Because you didn’t want to understand I know I don’t make sculptures as good As you do it’s possible that my advice About Idols is incorrect and it’s also True that your sculptures have never Improved as a result of my advice but When I used to point out the Shortcomings in your Idols you were not Satisfied with being certified by the Idols you made you used to strive to Better yourself and that striving was The reason for your success however the Day you are satisfied with being Certified by your work and you also Agree that it can’t get any better your Growth has stopped People always expect better from you and This is the reason why you are no longer Praised for your ideals nor do you get Paid much for them The sun remains silent for a while and Then asked So what should I do now The father replied believe that there is Always room for improvement within Yourself this mind-set is one thing that Will consistently Inspire and motivate You to become a better version of Yourself what do you learn from story The pursuit of continuous Improvement And self-reflection is essential for Personal growth and success The sun’s initial success came from his Willingness to accept his father’s Feedback and constantly strive to Improve his sculptures however when he Became complacent and stopped seeking Criticism his growth stagnated and his Work lost its appeal so one should Always strive to become better.
By Sabiu Tobiabout a year ago in Critique
The Rise and Fall of Black Lives Matter.
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, once a powerful force for racial justice, has seen a significant decline in momentum over the years. As someone who has studied the BLM movement extensively, it is important to analyze the factors that led to this decline, including the impact of internal scams and financial mismanagement that ultimately undermined the movement's credibility.
By Bsc. Moses Yenliabout a year ago in Critique
Microsoft Azure Globally Down
On July 30, 2024, at approximately 13:13 UTC, Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 reported a global outage affecting a subset of its services. The issue resulted in timeouts and difficulties connecting to various Azure services worldwide. Multiple engineering teams at Microsoft were promptly engaged to diagnose and resolve the issue. The company acknowledged the problem and provided updates on the Azure status page.
By Shine b john2 years ago in Critique
I Have a Dream
I have a dream. My dream is that of creating a free lending library at my old school. Some of my basic ideas is to rent a trailer that I can use as a library setting as well as a place to live. One long term purpose of this is that maybe I can in a way pay back my school loans from graduate school as a volunteer operation as a 501 means. I have started collecting books for the library already as in being a book reviewer I have a collection already started from children to youth and even teen novels covering a variety of subjects. I would also offer story times to young children and book discussions for older students. I am only in the very beginnings of my planning, so please share your thoughts.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Junked Doorbells
An intimidating squeal at the midst of the night left me awake. The shout was repetitive and via the window mesh of my room I tried to figure out what was going on. I could make out a man’s figure, though blur, shouting uncontrollably with few people trying to get hold of him. I surmised him to be a drunkard, dismissed the matter and slid back into my blanket. Only after few minutes of him being dragged inside did he appear again shouting more profoundly and this time, the words & the figure more clear. “I could see him, he’s a ghost, he’s here, he’s talking to me, he’s not leaving me alone, What do I do’, these were the words landed to my ears while I was discreetly trying to ascertain the matter. Both of my brothers were also awake and one was already struck with fear. The figure on the road still shouting horribly, started marching towards neighbouring gates and thumped them as hard as he could. One gate after the another, ours was no exception. We were tenants dwelling on the first floor of the house so the banging at our entrance didn’t reach clearly to our now wary ears. Ten to fifteen minutes into the dreary scene and finally no voice was heard and no figure appeared thereafter.
By Maitri Painuli2 years ago in Critique
