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Modern popular culture topics in the Journal workplace sphere, such as corporate history, workplace advice, healthy office habits, and more.

The Day the Train Went Backwards
Yes, the latest train line is named after one of my favourite 80s indie rock groups. Yes, I have already written about it from the opening of its second line. And yes, it has spoiled me to the point that I have avoided the metro more often than is healthy.
By Kendall Defoe 2 months ago in Journal
A debut that refuses exposure: Piergiorgio Corallo and the anatomy of a first step
Piergiorgio Corallo did not step into music. He emerged from it the way some objects are found rather than made. Before In via di sviluppo, his name circulated quietly in Italian visual circuits: painter, sculptor, photographer — someone for whom matter has always mattered more than exposure. The shift into sound was not a conversion but an extension, the same gesture of removal and incision carried into another frequency.
By The Global Verge2 months ago in Journal
Combating “Brain Rot”: Preserving Clarity in the Information Deluge
Scrolling through a book that feels like hieroglyphics after a short-video binge, your mind drifting to your phone for the fifth time during a meeting, forgetting what you just said moments ago — chances are, you’re experiencing the onset of “brain rot.”
By Cher Che2 months ago in Journal
Hot Rod Rumble
Should have been made in 1956 with guys and dolls in early Johnny Cash dos. You know, when he had prominent Roy Orbison hair over that same dour Man-in-Black visage. When everybody Walked the Line, baby. Even June Carter when the Grand Ol' Opry said no to John after busting out some footlights with his big toe.
By Tom Baker2 months ago in Journal
The Vlogger, The Backlash, and The Complex Conversation About Travel Perception. AI-Generated.
The Incident That Lit the Fuse A video posted by a US-based travel vlogger quickly escalated from a routine upload to an international incident. In the clip, which has since been taken down but lives on through shares and reactions, the creator presented a narrow view of India. He used blanket labels like “dirty,” “dishonest,” and “noisy” to describe his experience. His conclusion was not one of nuanced reflection, but of flat rejection: he stated he wished to avoid the country entirely. The reaction was swift and severe. Social media platforms, particularly in India, erupted with outrage. Comments sections filled with accusations of racism, cultural insensitivity, and lazy storytelling. Many Indian creators and ordinary citizens posted counter-videos showcasing the country's diversity, beauty, and hospitality, using the hashtag #IndiaResponds.
By Saad 2 months ago in Journal
Understanding Valley Fair Mall — From Shopping Hub to Black Friday Tragedy
What is Valley Fair Mall Westfield Valley Fair is one of Northern California’s largest and most prestigious shopping destinations. With a floor area of over 2.2 million square feet and roughly 236 stores including luxury boutiques, high-end department stores, and a wide variety of dining options, it stands out as a major retail — and social — hub in the Bay Area.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Journal
The Problem Of AI In Business Marketing
I get slammed with marketing every single day. Between living in a consumer society that is littered with messages... And being a business owner...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)3 months ago in Journal
Why Hiring a Self-Assessment Accountant Can Save You Money
Navigating personal tax obligations is rarely straightforward. For many individuals, the self-assessment process can feel labyrinthine, laden with unfamiliar terminology, shifting legislation, and deadlines that creep up faster than expected. Missteps can lead to penalties, missed reliefs, or inaccurate filings—all of which translate into unnecessary financial loss. Engaging professional self assessment accountants is one of the most effective strategies for reducing this risk while simultaneously enhancing long-term financial efficiency.
By Self Assessment Tax Return3 months ago in Journal
The AI Deception
It seems like AI is taking over the world. It is spreading in companies... $30 to $40 Billion spent on AI initiatives... Unlocking untold levels of productivity...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)3 months ago in Journal
Perfect!
Maybe it’s just me, or possibly the fact that I enjoy writing, so by extension, I appreciate language in general, that I’m finding some of today’s catch phrases annoying. Yes, it’s true, every generation has developed its own pet phrases that seem to have unique meanings just for them. In the nineteen fifties, the terms Daddy’o and Beatnik were used quite often. So were Greasers and Socs or Kool Kids.
By Mark Gagnon3 months ago in Journal
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down
New York — Doug McMillon, Walmart’s CEO for just over a decade, is retiring next year, the retailer announced Friday.
By AHMED KAZEKA3 months ago in Journal
The Day Eddie Died
Let me take you back. So it’s Friday night, November 10th 2005 and I’m staying with my godmother Rosa Newkirk after having just moved to Greensboro here in North Carolina. She’s the biggest wrestling fan ever and so am I, and we’re watching WWE’s Friday Night Smackdown. At this time we were currently in the middle of the Raw vs Smackdown Survivor Series storyline and we are fully locked in. Right before the final segment of the show one of our top favorite wrestlers takes the ring, Eddie Guerrero aka Latino Heat.
By Joe Patterson3 months ago in Journal