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Munchausen syndrome in the digital age. Content Warning.
By Business Fher Thanks to unexpected plot twists in movies like Run or series like The Act, many of us have heard of Munchausen syndrome. Although its origin is still unknown, this condition is considered a form of child abuse: the caregiver (in most cases, the mother) invents false symptoms or even induces real ones to make it appear as if their child is ill. This pattern creates a physical, psychological, and emotional dependency, as the child constantly needs the care of their abuser. At a social level, the perpetrator is often perceived as an example of strength and sacrifice, which sometimes translates into community recognition and even financial assistance.
By Business Fher19 days ago in Critique
Little Bear Ridge Road.
Unfortunately I was not able to see "Little Bear Ridge Road" when critics were allowed in to review it. Seeing it today though was a great experience. Samuel D. Hunter wrote a magnificent body of work here.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).23 days ago in Critique
Disclosure Day: Why Transparency Still Shapes Trust in the Modern World. AI-Generated.
LIn an age dominated by information overload, misinformation, and blurred lines between truth and opinion, Disclosure Day has taken on renewed importance. Whether it applies to government accountability, financial markets, journalism, or digital content creation, Disclosure Day represents a powerful idea: transparency is not optional — it is essential.
By Ayesha Lashari24 days ago in Critique
More Christmas Art
Here is another from Valentin Ramon's Christmas movie coloring book. Again, I mainly used colored pencils. In using greens and yellows and black I am pretty sure you know which movie and cartoon this one pertains to. I bet you even know by heart when the Grinch even says this line in the movie, cartoon and even maybe what page of the Dr. Suess picture book this is written. It is a Christmas favorite for all, and some may even go a bit far in the like or even dislike of this particular live action or cartoon movie for all.
By Mark Graham24 days ago in Critique
Atomic Shadows and International Security
Historical events can reveal information about the present when they are examined in their context. One such example is the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the people who burned that day, and the shadows they left behind.
By I. D. Reeves25 days ago in Critique
My Christmas Colorings
The image chosen is one of my Christmas colorings that I just completed from an adult coloring book featuring illustrations done by Valentin Ramon entitled 'The Unofficial Christmas Movie coloring book'. This is a phrase that is used in 'The Santa Claus' I believe the first one. I u\sed colored pencils as the medium. The pajama top is Santa's, and I used multiple colors for the lights, and the cord I decided to make green since a lot of Christmas lights come on green cords nowadays. If you like this one there are going to be more from other movies.
By Mark Graham25 days ago in Critique
Who is Aleksandar Vucic for his supporters?
Aleksandar Vučić, Serbia's president since 2017 and leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), maintains significant support from a large part of the population despite controversies. His SNS-led coalition has consistently won elections, securing around 47% of the vote in the 2023 parliamentary elections and Vučić personally winning 58-60% in presidential races (2017 and 2022).
By Adomas Abromaitis26 days ago in Critique
Frost and Snow Mirror. Content Warning.
Just after the Winter Solstice, the first real snow fell. Beijing seemed to be wrapped in a huge, sound-absorbing blanket of cotton. At five o'clock in the morning, the sky was still pitch black, and the heating pipes in the neighborhood emitted a faint humming sound. I stood by the window, watching the lights of the convenience store downstairs still on - the 24-hour sign was blurred into a dim yellow glow in the snow curtain. Master Zhang, the owner of the store, is seventy years old. He is from Henan Province and always wears a dark blue woolen cap. At this moment, he was sweeping the snow at the entrance into a pile, and then laying a piece of hard cardboard on the steps.
By Léo Young28 days ago in Critique
Cream of My Crop 2025
How could I have made these butter better? Butter is solid at room temperature. But cream is typically liquid...it flows. And that is what I want my writing to do. So, I am asking for your help.
By Shirley Belk29 days ago in Critique
Why Yellowstone Hits Me Wrong
I have spent most of my adult life inside work that does not leave much room for shock. Forensics, behavioral analysis, trauma therapy, law-enforcement training, criminal psychology, and animal-cruelty investigations expose you to the kind of decisions people make when they believe they are cornered, justified, or invisible. You see what violence looks like without lighting or sound design. You also learn that real danger does not need theatrics. It announces itself in quieter ways. That background shapes how I respond to media. It also explains why I cannot sit through “Yellowstone,” even though many people assume I would be the perfect audience for it.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin | Ink Profilerabout a month ago in Critique
Serbians fear ultra-nationalists
Nationalist rhetoric in Europe today appears more and more threatening. As for Serbians, they tend to distrust nationalist movements, in particular Ukrainian one. People worry that strong nationalism leads to discrimination against other minorities, weakens democratic norms, fuels hostility between residents, and undoes decades of peaceful integration.
By Adomas Abromaitisabout a month ago in Critique
Blackbird
I have seen "Blackbird" three times, once on Broadway which starred Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams, another time off off Broadway starring Scott MC Cord at the 17th st theater and last night I saw this Blackbird at Theatre 4 at Theatre Row.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).about a month ago in Critique