heroes and villains
Heroes and Villains throughout history that have defined their industries and workflow as we know it today. Those we look up to, and those we learn mistakes from.
The Enigma of the Gujiyan Sword: A Timeless Masterpiece
The Mystery of the Gujiyan Sword: Legacy of the Past In the world of historical artifacts, certain objects possess an enigmatic allure that transcends time. The Gujiyan Sword is one such artifact, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Unearthed in the early 20th century, this sword is believed to date back to an ancient Indian dynasty, but its origins, purpose, and craftsmanship continue to baffle historians and archaeologists alike. From its unique metallurgical properties to the legends that surround it, the Gujiyan Sword stands as a symbol of the extraordinary skills and secrets of a forgotten era.
By Say the truth about a year ago in Journal
Hidden by Capitalism and Patriarchy: Recognizing the Historical Craftsmanship Contributions of Women
The gender pay gap is expanding, and women earn less than men, especially during the pandemic. Fewer women hold high-paying leadership positions, and many work in lower-paying jobs. Traditionally, women's work has been undervalued, leading to unequal pay for similar jobs, and this problem persists. In the textile industry, women often face economic challenges, as their work is seen as ‘unskilled.’ This article examines the attitudes and systems that keep these issues in place, ultimately harming women.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal
Redefining Beauty Standards and Embracing Diversity
Many individuals continue to suffer from low self-esteem and body confidence because of the idea of having a flawless body since society places immense value on having a flat stomach. This is further fueled by the multiple online suggestions on how to de-bloat. Beauty has increasingly become a definition of an individual's body shape and weight, rather than uniqueness. Body standards, which are socially created, are pushed forward in daily life, and they get amplified through social media. A "perfect" body shape is depicted through social media channels such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook using influencers and models. Posts that reflect the ideals of society's beauty are the most popular in society, either through a swimsuit photograph or even a lowly everyday photo.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal
West Coast Milblogger
Today on West Coast Milblogger, Ace High Assad, South Korean Bluff, and Chinese Poker. I’m your host Cyrus Emerson. Those reports in a moment. First, an exciting week at From A to Z, our parent company now enrolled in 2025 NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship. If the screenplay, The Lords of Hemp finishes in the top three, we win $20-thousand. Plus, coaching from Hollywood movie veterans, to polish the script into a blockbuster summer film.
By Cyrus Emersonabout a year ago in Journal
Why Benevolent Sexism Isn’t as Sweet as It Sounds
In this often progressive world where equality and goodness have become the hallmarks, something in chivalry is out of place. As gentle as it may look seeing these gentlemen doffing hats off their heads or listening in with a compliment given, such seemingly innocuous act hides a problematic phenomenon from view-benevolent sexism. This modern trend, veiled in politeness and courtesy, seems to suggest that women should be treated with kid gloves as if they were perpetually in need of protection or assistance. Such attitudes can perpetuate the long standing stereotypes, reinforcing the notion that women are fragile and unable to navigate the world independently. Critics observe that what may look very much like a playful display of feminism oftentimes entraps women in dependency, and their potential is belittled. While society grapples with these underlying issues, the clear-cut lines defining true respect and condescending behaviour often become blurred, raising the stakes of equality and empowerment for women as promised by feminism.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal
What’s next for TikTok now that the app might get banned?
TikTok showed that it expects to seek after the choice to the High Court. "The High Court has a spread out irrefutable record of shielding Americans' in general right to free talk, and we expect they will do exactly that on this critical sacrosanct issue," TikTok delegate Michael Hughes said in a decree Friday. In any case, the association suggested it has not continued on its earlier place that it wouldn't separate from ByteDance. Hughes said: "The TikTok blacklist, with the exception of whenever ended, will quietness the voices of more than 170 million Americans here in the US and all around the planet on January nineteenth, 2025."Beyond a productive charm, there are two or three substitute ways a TikTok blacklist could be delayed or avoided, including expected help from President-elect Donald Trump after he will work. President Joe Biden could similarly as a matter of fact grant a one-time, 90-day extension of the deadline, regardless of the way that he has not shown that he will do so.When it demands the choice, TikTok could in like manner demand a stay — fundamentally, a postponement — of the law while the High Court studies the case, which could mean TikTok avoids the January blacklist deadline, basically temporarily."Given the self control of the Great Court being by and large moderate, and by and large thoughtfully for a confined focal government, even with that establishment … I experience trouble feeling that the moderate power on the High Court wouldn't see this as a (public security) case," and thusly choose for keeping up with the law, Schiller said.The High Court could moreover decide not to review the case, in which case TikTok may be not doing so great, according to Gautam Hans, accomplice regulator of the Essential Revision Office and educator at Cornell Graduate school.
By Parmesh Patilabout a year ago in Journal
A Woman Out By Herself
I'm just another average shmo. Just another girl next door type. Nothing special, nothing extraordinary, nothing to write home about. And you know what? That's absolutely fine with me. I don't want to be your hero and I definitely don't want to be your victim. I just want to enjoy any day I have left to the best of my ability. I don't need you to buy me a drink. I don't need you to give me a compliment. I don't need you to call me "sexy". It would be nice if you offered a smile and a nice conversation, but if that's too hard for you to do, no problem.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Journal
Why do we talk or write?
I spend more time with my cat than I do with people. I talk to her as if she's human and understands all the words I use. She rolls her eyes when I use words like time, hours, fat, glutton, or lazy. It's like those words have no meaning to her at all. I laugh in envy, wishing that those words had no meaning to me also.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Journal
Tom and Jerry: A Timeless Tale of Rivalry and Laughter. AI-Generated.
Tom and Jerry began their series in the year 1940 and now remains among the top and most long-running animated shows to be on television. Composed of such creators as William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, this show draws before the eyes of the viewers the escapades of a very crafty cat called Tom and of a quite ingenious mouse named Jerry within his very unlikable machinations. The idea is straightforward: Tom, the domesticated cat, has spent his entire life attempting to capture Jerry, the clever mouse, who consistently outsmarts him. The significance of the character interaction, however, has elevated Tom and Jerry into more than a simple comedy show. They have become cultural icons, crossing over multiple generations, and sparking an array of adaptations, movies, and spin-offs. This article discusses how Tom and Jerry began, evolved, and became a part of today, discussing why it is still such a big deal in the world of pop culture.
By J Pavan Kumarabout a year ago in Journal
