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The Last Game of the Season
I didn’t go for the win. I went because it was the last game. The gym was packed—folding chairs lined the walls, parents stood in the back, and the buzz of nervous energy hung thick in the air. Two rival high schools, decades of history, one championship on the line. But I wasn’t there for the trophy. I was there for my nephew, who’d spent all season riding the bench.
By KAMRAN AHMAD17 days ago in Journal
The Man Who Fixed the Clock
I didn’t notice the clock was broken until it stopped. It sat on the corner shelf of my grandparents’ living room for as long as I could remember—brass, ornate, with Roman numerals and a soft, steady tick that marked the rhythm of every visit. My grandfather wound it every Sunday without fail, even in his nineties, even when his hands shook.
By KAMRAN AHMAD18 days ago in Journal
The Boy Who Carried the Ball Home
I didn’t go to the game for the score. I went because my nephew asked me to. He’s twelve, wears his hair in a messy bun, and talks about basketball like it’s a secret language only he and the ball understand. “It’s not about winning,” he’d said, eyes bright. “It’s about who shows up when it matters.”
By KAMRAN AHMAD18 days ago in Journal
The Powerful Annapurna Base Camp Trek Experience Every Trekker Dreams Of. AI-Generated.
The first step into the mountains feels like stepping into a dream. Cool air touches your face. The sound of rivers fills your ears. Colorful prayer flags dance in the wind. From the very first day on the annapurna base camp trail, you feel something special growing inside you. This trek is not just about walking. It is about feeling alive, calm, and strong at the same time.
By Lily Wilson18 days ago in Journal
10 Proven Ways to Boost Agent Productivity in Contact Centers
A contact center manager at a mid sized BPO operation noticed something troubling during her Monday morning review. Despite having a full team of 45 agents, her center’s average handle time had crept up by 12 seconds over the past quarter, and first call resolution rates had dipped below 70 percent. The numbers were not catastrophic, but they signaled a productivity problem that, left unaddressed, would erode both client satisfaction and margins.
By Etech Global Services18 days ago in Journal
Why Did Eleven Lose Her Powers?
The character of Eleven, who is a telekinesis user, is often referred to as the most powerful in Stranger Things. She has the ability to interact with the physical world using only her mind, to battle monsters, as well as to make portals to different universes.
By Lightbringer 18 days ago in Journal
DeFi's Reality Check: Beyond the Hype, What Actually Works in Decentralized Finance. AI-Generated.
The decentralized finance (DeFi) movement promised financial liberation—services without middlemen, returns without banks, ownership without gatekeepers. The reality? It's messier, more technical, and paradoxically, more traditional than the dream suggested.
By james robert18 days ago in Journal
Is Aerospace Engineering Difficult? What You Should Know. AI-Generated.
Aerospace engineering, often considered one of the most challenging fields of engineering, is the gateway to designing and developing the systems that power air and space exploration. From crafting high-performance aircraft to developing spacecraft that will venture beyond Earth's atmosphere, aerospace engineers are responsible for shaping the future of both aviation and space travel.
By Beckett Dowhan18 days ago in Journal
Fire Safety During Electrical Emergencies: Why the Right Extinguisher Matters
The electricity is cut off, the fire is extinguished and there is no danger anymore in the room, but the air still smells of acute electric fire. Such smell is usually the sole reason to remember how much an electrical fire is waiting to be turned into a full-scale disaster. Severe destruction is not avoided by accident in most cases but due to preparation and proper handling of an electrical hazard-designed fire extinguisher.
By Deborah Larson18 days ago in Journal
