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C.I.A. Begins Firing Recently Hired Officers
The government cuts ordered by the Trump administration have hit the C.I.A. Some officers hired in the last two years have been summoned to a location away from the agency’s headquarters in Langley, Va., and asked to surrender their credentials to security personnel, according to three people briefed on the firings.
By Md Mirajul Islam10 months ago in Critique
Judge reduces Adnan Syed’s sentence, allowing him to stay out of prison
Adnan Syed, the subject of the “Serial” podcast, will be allowed to remain free after a Baltimore judge on Thursday agreed to effectively reduce his sentence to the time he had already spent in prison.
By Md Mirajul Islam10 months ago in Critique
How My Brain Works. Honorable Mention in Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge.
As a proud owner of a Bachelor's degree in creative writing, I'd like to think I have a basic understanding of the editing process. On paper, it seems fairly easy: you write, you look for flaws in what you've written, you revise. Below is an excerpt from one of my college assignments, which may look familiar to some who know my work. I've since uploaded it here, as the prologue to a series I've named "Aidan and the Forest of Enq."
By Natalie Gray10 months ago in Critique
Can I whip it into shape?. Top Story - March 2025.
How hard could it be, to write an absurd story? After all, life is one constant struggle reigning in absurd behaviour and thinking. Strolling alongside the creek with my daughter and beloved dog, I shared my ‘brilliant’ story ideas. Then I hustled home to record them before they fell out of my sieve of a brain.
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶10 months ago in Critique
The Art of Writing Without a Safety Net
EMBRACING THE CHAOS—WHY PERFECTION IS THE ENEMY Writers crave perfection. We polish sentences until they shine, strip them of flaws, and second-guess every word. But what if that obsession kills creativity? What if the magic hides in the imperfections we try so hard to erase?
By Alain SUPPINI11 months ago in Critique
Like An Onion
Introduction Three years ago I put the video above on my Youtube Channel to talk about my creative process. This article hopefully will give you some insight into how I create things and how I feel about my creations.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 11 months ago in Critique
Vocal Media Did Not Approve My Story
Okay, so I may have to go back and read the rules again. That was a fast not approved. No time to even read any of it. It reminded me of my daughter putting her fingers in her ears, and making loud noises when I would start to talk about sex. It was a part of my job. And she is a registered nurse.
By Denise E Lindquist11 months ago in Critique
Twin. AI-Generated.
In a small, dimly lit cottage on the outskirts of a village, Eleanor lived a life of quiet hardship. The crumbling walls, the creaking roof, and the thin curtains that barely kept the chill of the winter winds at bay were constant reminders of the poverty that clung to her family. She had two children, little Martha and young Thomas, who often went to bed hungry, their tummies aching for food they could not afford. And her husband, Thomas Sr., a man of few words, worked from dawn until dusk, laboring in the fields for a meager wage that barely covered their basic needs.
By Jessica11 months ago in Critique
Oilfield Chemicals: Enhancing Exploration and Extraction Processes
Oilfield Chemicals play a vital role across various stages of hydrocarbon extraction, from initial exploration to final production. During drilling operations, chemicals are used for a variety of purposes including borehole stability, lubrication, shale inhibition and corrosion prevention. Without the application of suitable drilling fluids and additives, borehole integrity would suffer tremendously. Mud additives and corrosion inhibitors allow expensive downhole equipment like drill pipes, casing and BOP stacks to function effectively in harsh subterranean conditions for longer periods of time.
By pragatibodkhe12 months ago in Critique
Why Do The Games in Squid Game S2 Show Real-Life Struggles
Many people have been anxiously awaiting the second season of Squid Game, the most-watched show on Netflix. To win prizes in the first season, players had to compete in several lethal kid-friendly games. The upcoming season, which is also expected to break yet another Netflix record, delves deeper into the limitations and economic background of the surrealistic games. Green light, red light. When the song starts, move forward; when it ends, freeze. It's a fairly easy game. Or is it that moving after the music has stopped carries a death sentence? It was clear from the first season that Squid Game allegorizes the horrors of capitalism through kid-friendly games. Three years later, the second season of arguably the most significant television program of our time advances its adamantly anti-capitalist theme. It accomplishes this by exposing the illusion of "choice" in a system threatening to starve the great majority. In this article, I dive deeper into the dystopian nuances of capitalism and the illusion of choice that stir up scenarios very similar to reality.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Critique
Innovative Shipping Container Pools in Las Vegas
Innovative Shipping Container Pools in Las Vegas Las Vegas is known for its bright lights, hot desert climate, and amazing swimming pools. But what if you could have a cool, unique, and eco-friendly pool without spending a lot of money or waiting months for construction? That’s where shipping container pools come in. These trendy and practical pools are becoming a popular choice in Las Vegas.
By SuperBox Shipping Containers12 months ago in Critique
Trump Makes History: The First Former President Sentenced for a Felony
In an unprecedented moment in American history, former President Donald Trump became the first ex-president to be sentenced for a felony. The court proceedings, held on a quiet Friday morning, concluded with a sentence that left many stunned: unconditional discharge, which carries no punishment. This legal milestone underscores the unique intersection of power, privilege, and accountability in the life of one of the most polarizing figures in modern politics.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in Critique