Trina Tuthill
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Journlaist and radio presnter, podcast host - Passionate about social justice, feminism, family issues, culture, and music opinions and reviews.
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The importance of art in various forms
The arts have long been regarded as a powerful force in human civilization. From the earliest cave paintings to the digital art of today, creative expression has played a crucial role in shaping cultures, reflecting human experiences, and advancing society in numerous ways. The diverse range of artistic forms—visual arts, music, literature, theater, dance, and digital media—each offer unique benefits to individuals and society as a whole. Understanding the various types of art and their positive contributions is essential in appreciating why the arts are not just a luxury, but a fundamental part of the human experience. This essay delves into the different types of art and explores their role in promoting creativity, emotional expression, education, and social cohesion, among other societal benefits.
By Trina Tuthill12 months ago in Art
The Whispers. Content Warning.
The Whispers of South London Tracy had always been a quiet woman. Quiet in her thoughts, quiet in her words. At 33, she had built a life around the stillness—an apartment tucked away on a narrow street in South London, far from the bustling city center. It was the kind of place that felt too small to house the quiet despair she carried, but it was hers, and it was all she had. She lived alone, no roommates, no family. The silence of her apartment was both a sanctuary and a cage.
By Trina Tuthill12 months ago in Confessions
Shadows of Shirley Oaks Children Home. Content Warning.
Sade’s earliest memories were a blur of cold rooms, harsh voices, and the hum of fluorescent lights that never seemed to dim. Shirley Oaks Care Home, tucked away in a forgotten corner of the city, was where she had spent her childhood, though it felt more like a prison than a place for healing. She was just five years old when she was brought there, an orphan after a tragic accident had claimed her parents. No one explained what had happened, and Sade couldn’t remember much beyond the foggy images of a smiling woman and the warm smell of her mother’s perfume.
By Trina Tuthill12 months ago in BookClub
Woman recounts harrowing testimony of husband drugging her for an extended period and enlisting numerous individuals to sexually assault her. Content Warning.
A French woman, Gisèle Pélicot, aged 72, testified in a court in Avignon, France, about the horrifying ordeal she endured after being drugged and raped by unknown men over a period of ten years. The trial involved 51 men, including her husband of 50 years, Dominique, who admitted to police that he derived satisfaction from watching other men assault his unconscious wife. Numerous defendants in the case disputed the rape charges, claiming they believed they were participating in consensual activities.
By Trina Tuthillabout a year ago in Criminal
Unpacking the Factors Behind the Far-Right's Success in Germany. Content Warning.
Germany's Far-Right Gains Ground in Regional Elections. The recent regional elections in Germany have yielded disappointing results for the ruling coalition, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieving significant wins. According to Jan Hildebrand in Handelsblatt, the AfD, which is deemed “right-wing extremist” by German intelligence, comfortably secured victory in Thuringia and narrowly placed second in neighboring Saxony. This outcome marks a new low for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government, as the SPD, FDP, and Greens collectively garnered only 13% of the vote in Saxony.
By Trina Tuthillabout a year ago in Education
Submerged Village Resurfaces in Greece as Lake Water Levels Continue to Decline
A village that had long been submerged has now reappeared. From beneath the diminishing waters of Lake Mornos in central Greece, the muddied outlines of homes are becoming visible nearly 45 years after the village disappeared beneath the surface.
By Trina Tuthillabout a year ago in Earth
Mortgage rates: Five ways to save money.
The Bank of England unexpectedly raised interest rates by more than 0.5 percentage points. As a result, both current mortgage customers and prospective home buyers pay higher rates for their mortgages. The reason behind this decision is to prevent inflation from negatively impacting the economy. By raising interest rates, borrowing becomes more costly, which ultimately reduces loan demand. Consequently, this decrease in demand helps to lower inflation by reducing interest rates.
By Trina Tuthill3 years ago in Education
According to a recent study, the quality of care provided by the NHS has declined in key areas due to austerity measures
Extensive research has conclusively shown that the quality of treatment in the NHS has witnessed a significant decline in various critical areas. Patients have been compelled to bear longer waiting times for accessing treatment due to the government's austerity measures in the early 2010s. The inability of the NHS to achieve crucial waiting time targets has been attributed to this decline by the Nuffield Trust and Health Foundation. It is not just access speed that has been affected, but also the experiences of individuals and the prevention of poor health.
By Trina Tuthill3 years ago in Education
What are three good cryptocurrency investments for 2023 with ApeCoin (APE) recent release and Seesaw protocol (SSW) and Sandbox
The beginning of ApeCoin (APC) The ApeCoin was only released this week and was up 30% yesterday. Although there was a rise of over 80% at its launch.
By Trina Tuthill3 years ago in Trader
The future of NFTs such as Huh tokens, Bored Ape Yacht (BAYC) & Mutant Ape Yacht Club and how to purchase them.
Deciding what to invest in between NFTs and cryptocurrencies can be complicated if you don’t have a clear guide of what they both are considering their differences, what to expect and where to purchase them from. NFTs have become popular with people buying the rights of intellectual property. It could be the digital answer to the collection of audios, art pieces, music, video, even a domain name. Giving the buyer the chance to buy an asset online that may have gone viral and can be sold again for a profit.
By Trina Tuthill4 years ago in Trader
Can similarities between Seesaw Protocol (SSW), Solana (SOL) and Polygon (MATIC) be seen?
With the release of many new cryptocurrencies and pre-launches coming up. Some coins are doing better than others, and they all have their aims and purposes. Crypto has been booming since the emergence of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). However, it is not too late to start investing or learning about virtual currencies. The industry is now expected to be worth over $2 trillion. Each coin has its own; issues, goals, incentives, and new ones are attempting to bridge the gap in the market, to end the blockchain trilemma. The challenge is to achieve all three aspects of the trilemma: Decentralization, scalability, and security. While some projects have successfully built networks that solve one or difficulty, not many can apply all three aspects.
By Trina Tuthill4 years ago in Trader
