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Coming (in)
I come in when I can’t let it out (I can never let it out) I’ll let you in on a secret It is not the devil under the sea,
By Avocado Nunzella BSc (Psych) -- M.A.P 23 days ago in Poets
A Life Form Found 4km Underground Changes the Ways We Search for Aliens. AI-Generated.
A friend of mine once asked what would happen if you kept digging straight down and never stopped. Not tunnelling for a railway or laying pipe for a city. Just down. Past the foundations, past the water table, past everything familiar.
By Marcus Briggs23 days ago in Earth
Transforming Digital Video Delivery with VPaaS Solutions and Video Platforms
In today’s digital-first world, video has become one of the most powerful tools for communication, marketing, education, and entertainment. Businesses, content creators, and educational institutions rely heavily on video to engage audiences, convey messages, and deliver information efficiently. However, managing, hosting, and distributing video content at scale presents unique challenges, including bandwidth limitations, latency, storage management, and maintaining high-quality playback across different devices. To address these challenges, organizations are increasingly turning to VPaaS solutions (Video Platform as a Service) and video platforms as integrated solutions for end-to-end video management and delivery.
By Bushra Rajpoot23 days ago in 01
Puppy Abandoned at Las Vegas Airport Adopted by Cop Who Rescued Him. AI-Generated.
At the busy terminals of Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, travelers come and go with stories of reunions, adventures, and farewells. But one day, airport staff noticed something unusual: a small puppy, frightened and alone, left behind without food, water, or any sign that his owner was returning. Airport environments can be overwhelming even for humans, so for a young animal, the experience can be terrifying.
By Asad Ali23 days ago in The Swamp
Live Updates as Nor'easter Forces NYC, Tri-State Area Travel Bans Ahead of Blizzard Conditions. AI-Generated.
A powerful nor'easter storm is currently bearing down on the Northeast, bringing with it the threat of blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and hazardous travel disruptions. The storm has prompted widespread travel bans, emergency declarations, and warnings across New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut, affecting millions of residents. As the storm intensifies, local authorities are urging people to stay off the roads and prepare for a potentially dangerous weather event. Below are live updates on the situation as the storm unfolds.
By Ali Khan23 days ago in The Swamp
The Habit That Helped Me Stop Comparing Myself to Others
I didn’t realize how much comparison was stealing my happiness until one quiet night changed everything. For years, I had a habit that looked harmless. Every morning and every night, I scrolled. Social media. Success stories. Travel photos. Business wins. Engagement announcements. Fitness transformations.
By Dadullah Danish23 days ago in Humans
As American Girl Turns 40, Mattel Grapples with Bringing Dolls into a New Era. AI-Generated.
American Girl dolls have been a mainstay in American childhood for nearly four decades. From their iconic 18-inch tall frames, timeless stories, and deep connection to American history, these dolls have captured the hearts of millions. As the beloved brand turns 40, it faces the challenge of adapting to a rapidly changing cultural landscape while staying true to the values that made it a household name. In this article, we will explore how Mattel, the toy giant that owns American Girl, is grappling with updating its flagship product for a new generation.
By Ali Khan23 days ago in Journal
How Thorne Empire Challenges Traditional Ideas of Music. AI-Generated.
Thorne Empire is not your typical musician. He is what some people call an EchoScribe; someone who writes lyrics in collaboration with artificial intelligence to build songs that might not fit into a neat box. Most musicians, whether human or AI assisted, tend to stay in one genre for a while. It makes sense: sticking to a sound helps listeners recognize you and form a connection. Pop artists become known for pop, rappers for rap, country singers for country. But Thorne Empire takes a different path.
By Thorne Empire23 days ago in Interview
The Cave Part 7
"I would like to ask some questions," I finally responded after a long moment of hesitation. I could feel the being that occupied the black cave. Now that I was no longer starved and delirious as I was the last time I was here, I could reach out with my senses into the darkness and picture something in my mind's eye. A great shape in the cave, vast in its size just as the voice had said of itself before. Yet, there was a terrible stillness about the creature. I say creature, because it was impossible to feel that presence was truly a person as I or any other humanoid.
By Jamye Sharp23 days ago in Chapters
Janet Harmon Bragg
Janet Harmon Bragg - Born in Georgia in 1907 - Fascinated by birds, she wished to first learn how they fly. Her determination grew to be up in the sky.
By Andrea Corwin 23 days ago in Poets
A Summoning
It was like a summoning An awakening As his eyes turned, like keys, unlocking the door to my wondering His smile, now visceral, tore through my defenses
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden23 days ago in Poets
Marvel/DC Comics Presents #18. Content Warning.
Power Girl Earth-2 Metropolis Stark Tower 30th Floor “And that my friends, is the end of our inaugural meeting of Starr Enterprises. We maybe a small tech startup today, but we have a bright future and plenty of room to grow. Thank you.” Karen Starr said as she stood and looked into the eyes of her employees. The boardroom was formal with a large brown oval table in the center that felt as though it belonged to a more traditional company. The less than a handful of attendants had young, eager faces before her. They rose from their seats in regular street clothes of T-shirts and jeans.
By Derrick Billups 23 days ago in Fiction