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Artistic, musical, creative, and entertaining topics in Journal's workplace sphere.
Xi Jinping’s Trade Pledge at APEC 2025: What Trump’s Absence Reveals About Global Power Shifts
A Stage Without America The 2025 APEC Summit, hosted in Kuala Lumpur, was meant to be a stage for collaboration and progress. Instead, it became a mirror reflecting shifting global power. As dozens of world leaders gathered to discuss trade and digital economies, one chair remained empty — that of U.S. President Donald Trump.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
When HR Meets Art: Sara Yahia’s Journey as Cultural Commentator, Film & TV Critic, and Storyteller
You know, I used to think I had to pick a lane. HR? Check. Film critic? Uh… maybe that’s a different lane. But turns out, you can dance on all the lanes at once, and oh boy, it keeps life interesting!
By Sara Yahia3 months ago in Journal
How AI Transformed My Journey As A Lyricist
I, Thorne Empire, have been writing lyrics for several years, and for most of that time, my creative process was both exciting and exhausting. Every time I wrote a new song, I felt the urge to record it as soon as possible. But recording wasn’t easy; it was expensive, time consuming, and often frustrating. Between studio costs, and trying to find the right people to collaborate with, every song felt like a small mountain to climb.
By Thorne Empire3 months ago in Journal
ChatGPT Meets PayPal: The Dawn of In-Chat Payments
Your digital assistant just got a wallet — and it’s about to change how you buy everything. For years, we’ve been talking to machines. We ask Siri for directions, Alexa for weather updates, and ChatGPT for everything from recipes to resumes. But now, for the first time, those conversations can lead directly to transactions.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
The Quiet Deal That Could Reshape the World: Inside Trump and Xi’s Surprising Trade Truce
When two of the world’s most powerful leaders sit down together in a near-secret meeting, the headlines tend to shout. But in the case of the October 30, 2025 meeting in Busan, South Korea, the change was more subtle than sensational. What emerged was less a loud victory and more a quiet shift.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
The Art of Automation: How AI Is Quietly Replacing Creativity with Code
When machines start making art, what happens to the artists who taught them? A few years ago, “artificial intelligence” was a buzzword — something futuristic, fascinating, but distant. Today, it’s everywhere. It edits our photos, writes our headlines, paints our portraits, and even suggests how we should feel about the world. For many of us, that shift happened so smoothly we didn’t even notice it.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
“Trade, Power, and Rare Earths: What Trump and Xi’s Busan Meeting Really Means”
When two of the world’s most powerful leaders sit down together in a near-secret meeting, the headlines tend to shout. But in the case of the October 30, 2025 meeting in Busan, South Korea, the change was more subtle than sensational. What emerged was less a loud victory and more a quiet shift.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
Threadless Thread
In my recent piece, Name that Bean!, I mentioned being en fuego creatively and launching a series of Threadless collections on my shop, Prose and Puns. I would, of course, be remiss if I only gave you a rundown of the silly Beans and none of my other (not exactly better, just different) work! I currently have thirty-six designs available on Threadless and only nine are Beans. So, without further ado, let's get to the first and largest of the four other full collections.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist3 months ago in Journal
Difference Between Micro Entity Accounts and Full Company Accounts: My Journey as a Small Business Owner
Running a small business in the UK comes with countless decisions — some exciting, others more administrative. One of the most confusing yet crucial choices I faced early on was determining whether to file Micro Entity Accounts or Full Company Accounts. This seemingly simple decision had major implications for compliance, transparency, and even how potential partners perceived my business. Over time, I learned that understanding the Difference Between Micro Entity Accounts and Full Company Accounts is not just an accounting formality — it’s a strategic necessity.
By Munnazir Zarin3 months ago in Journal
Amazon Layoffs 2025: How the Tech Giant Is Reshaping Its Workforce
When Amazon announced it would cut around 14,000 corporate jobs in late 2025, many in the tech and retail industries sat up and took notice. The move underscores a shift in the company’s long-term strategy—and raises serious questions for employees, investors, and the broader U.S. job market.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Journal
Anya Reeve Age Instagram: 8 Secrets About the Mysterious Camerawoman's Private Life
Anya Reeve maintains one of the most intriguing low profiles in the entertainment industry, carefully guarding her private life while building an impressive career behind the camera. This talented camerawoman has worked on numerous high-profile projects, yet personal details about her age, Instagram presence, and background remain surprisingly elusive.
By Shazad Khan3 months ago in Journal
