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Here I Go Again
Hello, my fellow Vocalites. My name is Sharon Combs, but many of you know me as Mother Combs or MC. Some of you may have even read a story or poem of mine; perhaps several of my writings have been perused by a few. I come before you to confess to each of you that I now have a problem.
By Mother Combs7 months ago in Writers
Sukhi Jolly: Championing Smart Solutions in a Fast-Changing Economy
In an era marked by rapid disruption, economic uncertainty, and accelerated digital change, leaders who bring clarity, innovation, and impact-driven thinking are more critical than ever. Organizations across industries—from telecom to finance—are seeking strategies that go beyond conventional success models. At the forefront of this movement is a new generation of forward-thinking professionals who champion smart, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
By Sukhi Jolly7 months ago in Writers
How Employee Productivity Tracking Software Helps Remote Teams Stay Focused
Staying focused while working remotely can be challenging for both employees and managers. With no physical office and more distractions at home, maintaining productivity often becomes a concern. If you're struggling to keep your remote team on track, the lack of productivity tracking software might be one of the reasons.
By Colin Brown7 months ago in Writers
Why I Wrote “The Storyteller Chronicles”
Every writer gets asked: "Where do your ideas come from?" There are times when that’s difficult to answer, but not in this case. I know exactly where the inspiration for this book started. Honestly, The Storyteller Chronicles all started because of my nieces, nephews and stepsister who wanted to see themselves as the heroes of their own story. Literally.
By Ted Ryan7 months ago in Writers
"A Random Start, or Maybe the Beginning of Something Real"
A Random Start, or Maybe the Beginning of Something Real" For years, I’ve been searching for that one thing that truly fits me — something that feels like mine, where I can share my story, express myself, and maybe even find new inspiration along the way.
By Jannice7 months ago in Writers
The Host of the Station
I usually arrive at the station just as the train arrives. This time, I was a little early, and my train was a little late. This gave me enough time to lose myself in thought while sitting on the uncomfortable iron chair. My gaze was fixed on the tracks—tracks that help people get to where they want to go, to their destinations, to their loved ones, to their dreams.
By Akî7 months ago in Writers
Juba Secondary Schools Mini Competition, second edition, kicks off
The second edition of the Juba Secondary Schools Mini competition kicked off on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, with eight participating schools. This year’s competition categories include Spelling Bee, Speed Challenge Quiz, Speech, Academic Debate, Music, Dance and Drama, as the last two listed items are being introduced into the contest’s experience for the first time.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudan7 months ago in Writers
From Concept to Creation: How Tripo Studio is Revolutionizing 3D Design
For decades, 3D content creation has resembled an exclusive club with steep membership fees: years of technical training, expensive software suites, and high-end hardware requirements. Even for professionals, the traditional pipeline involves a frustrating dance between multiple specialized applications—one for modeling, another for texturing, a third for rigging, and yet more for optimization and rendering. This fragmentation doesn't just create technical barriers; it disrupts creative flow, turning what should be an inspiring process into a technical obstacle course.
By sammmy7 months ago in Writers
Everyone Gets a Soapbox
The Bell Tolls for You! Oyez, oyez, oyez! Hear ye, hear ye! Undust your bell. Get your cause on. The soapbox is yours. In honor of International Town Criers Day (second Monday in July), and with a nod to the International Day of Friendship (30th July).
By Mother Combs7 months ago in Writers
Baby steps
One day I decided to not look up. Maybe not "decided" but it just happened. I saw my shoes, the floor, dirt and gum wrappers. I saw footsteps in the mud and pebbles laying idle. I counted the shoes in front of me and the steps I took. All rhythmic. If I was sitting I'd tap my feet in a specific way: Once on the left foot, once on the right, repeat again, tap both twice. I don't know why I chose to tap twice for each one but I do remember thinking about it immensely and coming to the conclusion that two times was optimal. 'Optimal for what?' you might ask. Frankly, I don't think even I knew.
By Nawrah 7 months ago in Writers
Poe-Found Winners
ViMs June Prompt is officially over, all the entries have been tallied, and I'm here to announce the winners of the challenge.
By Mother Combs7 months ago in Writers
The Sound of Progress: How Ronald Evenden Is Quietly Transforming Noise Control at Flexshield
In today’s industrial landscape, silence is more than golden—it’s essential. Whether it's for worker safety, environmental compliance, or community comfort, controlling noise has become a serious challenge across sectors. But for Ronald Evenden, General Manager at Flexshield, noise is more than a problem—it’s an opportunity for innovation.
By Ronald Evenden7 months ago in Writers