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Living with Spirit
A ferry was standing at the New York seashore, the one that carries people to the Statue of Liberty. However, to board the ferry, one first had to buy a ticket. Since it was the weekend, there was a huge crowd, and the ferry was packed to capacity. People standing in line were waiting for the second and third ferries under the scorching sun, holding Coke, burgers, juice, and movie cameras in their hands.
By Sudais Zakwan11 days ago in Humans
Don't Wait Until You're Rich to Build Assets
The belief that 'you need money to build assets' is a cognitive trap for most people. The real core assets that can weather economic cycles and never depreciate don't require a large amount of capital upfront. Instead, they are hidden in the daily accumulation of details. Ordinary people don't need to chase after rising prices and sell at lows in financial management, nor do they need to hoard real - estate or goods to bet on market trends. By seizing two types of assets -'reusable skill assets' and 'high - trust network assets', they can gain a firm foothold in a changing world and become more valuable with accumulation.
By Lady Alkaid11 days ago in Journal
SharedEasy Guide on How to Buy Residential Property Without Stress. AI-Generated.
Purchasing a home belongs to life's most significant financial decisions. For many first time buyers, the process appears intimidating because of its maze of paperwork, inspections and negotiations. Industry experts agree that with solid preparation plus knowledge, anyone moves through the home buying journey successfully. This is what prospective homeowners need to know to decide with confidence.
By Ausfab Group11 days ago in Writers
Smartystan
Breath issued from Angelica’s mouth. The weight of the baby put her into her chair. Her curves managed to say she had not been with child the whole time. There seemed to be a fantastic ideal swimming somewhere in her mind about the hazards of caring for two. She grabbed a magazine and fanned herself, knowing that she expended more energy in that effort sitting still and letting the air conditioning do the job. No, she told herself, without struggle there is no triumph. She switched on the television set. The picture looked as people had been replaced by blue aliens and she just watched her soap opera, void of extraterrestrials for this time.
By Skyler SaundersExclusive • 11 days ago
Silver Price Boom: What Is Driving This Sudden Market Shift
The silver price has been rising sharply, surprising both investors and regular buyers. This sudden boom is caused by multiple factors that influence the market. Understanding why the silver price is moving can help you make better decisions whether you are investing, buying silver jewelry, or using it for business purposes.
By John.doe79811 days ago in Trader
The Unfortunate One
A human being can fight everyone in the world, but not their fate. And sometimes, meaningless traditions destroy entire lives.
By Sudais Zakwan11 days ago in Fiction
GREG BOVINO. AI-Generated.
Greg Bovino learned early that words could be heavier than fists. He grew up in a quiet neighborhood where people avoided arguments and settled for silence. His father used to say, “If you want to be heard, learn to speak without shouting.” Greg took that lesson seriously. In school, he was never the loudest student, never the most popular—but when he spoke, teachers listened.
By creator11 days ago in Proof
White Label PPC vs White Label SEO: The Agency Decision Guide
I never struggled to sell services. I struggled to deliver them at scale without breaking my agency. By 2026, my agency hit a familiar inflection point. Client acquisition was strong. Demand for performance marketing kept rising. But internal capacity was stretched thin, senior hiring was slow, and every new account added pressure instead of confidence.
By Jane Smith11 days ago in Futurism
The Wealthy Poor Man
Sitting inside his large, luxurious car, Seth Fareed was enjoying a full plate of seekh kebabs and shami kebabs with hot bread. Beside him sat his son, almost the same age as Shahzad, relishing creamy malai boti. They were regular customers at this hotel. Meanwhile, Shahzad worked as a waiter outside the restaurant.
By Sudais Zakwan11 days ago in Fiction
Trapped in Ice for 7 Months – The Untold Antarctic Horror
For seven long months, the ship had been trapped in the ice, stranded in one spot, until one night, a sudden, thunderous noise echoed from beneath the hull, causing the vessel to lurch violently to one side, as if some unseen force had slammed into it from below, and what happened next was beyond anything the crew could have imagined. Welcome back to ZM TV. Today, we journey to the unforgiving Antarctic Ocean, where waves soar as high as buildings, winds scream at 100 km/h, and the icy waters are cold enough to freeze human blood, making venturing here akin to inviting death, for even if the freezing waves don’t destroy you, icebergs taller than mountains can crush a ship without effort. Yet, 111 years ago, long before modern technology and advanced ships existed, a group of 28 men found themselves trapped in precisely this perilous ocean, enduring not just weeks or months but an incredible two full years under open skies, surrounded by endless ice, merciless storms, dwindling supplies, and no hope of rescue. This is a survival story the world hails as “The Greatest Survival Story of All Time,” centered on Sir Ernest Shackleton, an explorer determined to push human endurance to its absolute limits, so much so that he named his ship Endurance. Shackleton had already faced extreme challenges, joining an Antarctic expedition in 1901 but turning back 750 km from the goal, and attempting again in 1907, only to retreat after 150 km, yet in 1914, his ambition escalated further: he planned not only to reach Antarctica but to cross the continent entirely on foot, an achievement no one had ever attempted. This daring venture, called the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, was so dangerous that few were willing to join, forcing Shackleton to place an ad in The Times, boldly stating “Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey,” warning of tiny pay, deadly cold, months in darkness, constant danger, and no promise of return, attracting only those fearless in the face of life-threatening risks, and before long, he had assembled a 27-man crew. Shackleton had spent four years meticulously planning every detail of the mission, yet as departure approached, World War I erupted, making many assume the expedition would be canceled, though Britain, despite the war, granted full approval. To succeed, the expedition required a ship capable of plowing through the ice-packed Antarctic waters, far stronger than ordinary vessels, and Shackleton found such a ship, previously built for Arctic exploration, naming it Endurance; made of thick American oak, designed to withstand crushing ice pressures, it was a hybrid vessel equipped with both sails and engines, ready to face the harshest seas on Earth. Finally, on 8th August 1914, the Endurance set sail from Bluffmoth, England, beginning months of travel across the Atlantic to Argentina, then South Georgia Island for final preparations, before heading toward the Weddell Sea in the Antarctic Ocean on 5th December 1914, with 28 men and 50 sled dogs aboard to help haul supplies across the ice. After 46 days, just a day from the Antarctic coast, disaster struck as layers of ice thickened to 18 feet, trapping the Endurance, with manual efforts moving it only 300 meters before it became stuck again. By 14th February 1915, Shackleton realized the fight was over and allowed the ice to carry the Endurance naturally, using it as a winter station while maintaining routines of soccer, discussions, haircuts, and cooking to sustain morale, yet on 14th July 1915, a sudden ice shift tilted the ship 30° and cracked its rudder, leaving the crew trapped for seven months, 2,000 km from civilization, with no hope except Shackleton’s leadership. On 27th October 1915, he ordered the crew to abandon the ship, bringing supplies, sled dogs, lifeboats, and bedding onto the ice as the Endurance, once a symbol of hope, slowly succumbed to ice pressure and sank. The crew then embarked on the most dangerous leg: a 550-km trek to Paulet Island over treacherous ice floes, facing six months of deadly conditions, scarce food, frostbite, and freezing temperatures, relying on penguins and seals for sustenance, eventually reaching Elephant Island by April 1916, finally touching land after 16 months. With the island barren, Shackleton undertook a daring 1,300 km lifeboat voyage to South Georgia Island on 24th April 1916 with five men, confronting 90-foot waves, -20°C temperatures, and no navigation tools save the sun and stars, and after 16 days, they reached South Georgia on the wrong side, facing 4,000-foot mountains, trekking 36 hours to reach the whaling station, exhausted and barely recognizable, yet after three days of rest, Shackleton set out again to rescue the 22 men left on Elephant Island, finally finding them alive on 30th August 1916, completing a journey that began on 8th August 1914, and after two years and 22 days, bringing every member safely home, proving that while his original mission to cross Antarctica failed, Shackleton’s survival story earned him a place in history no successful expedition could surpass.
By zam tv11 days ago in Education
Business Setup in the UAE: A Practical Guide for Entrepreneurs
When people talk about starting a business in the UAE, the conversation usually begins with opportunity. Fast growth, global access, and a supportive environment are often highlighted. What’s discussed far less is how many decisions happen quietly in the background—long before a company is officially registered.
By Adnan Sheikh11 days ago in Lifehack
How to Plan a Wedding Without Stress
Planning a wedding is often described as one of life’s happiest experiences—but it can also become overwhelming if not handled thoughtfully.
By Stories Today11 days ago in Marriage