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A selection of recently added articles that are published directly on Portfolial
'First Contact: The Cult of Progress' by David Olusoga - Review
The Cult of Progress moves chronologically and cartographically through interactions, trade, nations, and cultural exchange to create a biography of human history.
FESTIVE RIDE REVIEW | Kia Sonet
I spent a month driving the revised Kia Sonet turbo and I was thoroughly impressed.
{Book Review} Save the Cat! Beat Sheet Workbook by Jamie Nash
Published on the Raindance Film Blog. See the full article here: https://raindance.org/review-save-the-cat-beat-sheet-workbook/ Published: January, 19 2023
Hear Steve Lacy: He’s Something New
The sexed-up, definitive pop star with a “bad habit.” He's something new. Get the mag in your mailbox-subscribe.
Kohat India
Kohat City lies to the south of the Pass and is on the left bank of the river where the Toll River changes course from flowing south to east. The river flows into the Tanda Lake and Dam.
Uncover The Secrets Of Wollaton Hall
Described as ‘the architectural sensation of its age’, it’s no wonder that Wollaton Hall is just as popular today as it was when it was built. And at a good 500 years old, Wollaton Hall has a few stories to tell…
Open Library Begins Communications Program—Our Progress After 2 Years
In 2021, Nick Norman began serving as volunteer communications lead at Open Library. Since then, he's learned a lot. This is his case study.
Part 2: The Relapse & The Realization
"After the snow melted, I retraced my path home. Twisting through 'The Gorge' and onward and over, finally reaching South Carolina as my son slept in the backseat, I gave some intentional thought to the past two weeks (and the past eight years.) This entire incident of traumatic loss reminds …
IG Reels - Shop the Showroom with Lilse McKenna
BTS reel of an upcoming collaboration with Lilse McKenna and House Beautiful
"Nothing Before It's Time", said Dad.
The Soul's timeline doesn't give a fuck about modern life metrics. Only that you're exactly where you need to be, when you need to be there, doing what you already agreed to do.
That's a 81.16% increase in organic traffic - within 12 months
Comparing the two years 2021 and 2022, we can see that in the year 2022 we have received more users than the previous year. That's a 81.16% increase in organic traffic
Impostor Syndrome
I thought that sharing my story might be helpful or interesting to some people who feel like I used to.
A timeless capsule in the jungle: Meet Alan Wong of Junkie’s Corner
Fancy vintage items? Alan Wong is your man. At 2 Turf Club Road, he refurbishes unwanted items like old vintage fans and amplifiers to be sold much cheaper.
Escaping Winter
You were forced to choose between the cold that surrounded you. It was cold in the cattle cart transporting you through the depths of winter, the snow seeping through the sides of the moving prison the only way to stay alive. The people around you filled themselves with cold until …
Culshaw Is Flying High With Stunning Portrayal
“Les is a joyful character to inhabit. Like putting a warm coat.
NecesSCARY: Investing in my childhood sense of idealism
Leaving my job and home and family to travel to the other side of the world and take on this ambitious entrepreneurial goal is one of the hardest decisions I've dared to make in my professional life.
Remembering Jeff Beck, the ultimate guitar hero.
As a ten year old, Jeff Beck who was born in Surrey, England on June 24, 1944 sang in the church choir. His mum wanted him to play the piano but when he heard “How High the Moon” on the radio, he asked her what that was and when she …
The Complexity of Idealising Independence
What does independence mean to you? To me, it means being comfortable spending the evening in my own company, walking to the shop on my own in the dark (even if I am a little on edge…), and taking myself to a coffee shop and not worrying about whether everyone …
What professional writing can do for you
20+ years of eye-tracking research confirms that most internet users only skim and skip around a webpage for relevant info. Good writing is not limited to literature. By utilising the skills of a professional you are increasing your legitimacy.
Jesus, Immanuel, Forever
We kick off our Epiphanytide series "Jesus, Emmanuel, Forever." If our New Years texts invite us to do the present work, how do we feel secure and ask the right questions? The texts today remind us it's a never-tiring Jesus who frames our safety and security. The question remains: what …
Hers: Defining Mental Health Series; PMS & PMDD
This social media post was written as a spec for a popular women's health and personal care brand.
Linux Script
#!/bin/bash # This script will create a new directory inside the current working directory and print the contents of that directory. mkdir new_directory echo "Directory created!" cd new_directory ls -l echo "Contents of new directory:" ls -l
Growing a Culture of Learning (Part 8 of 10) - Planting Intentionality
In Robert Thaler’s (2008) nudge theory, he tells us that we can organize context for learner decision-making and that small details impact behavior. As teachers, how can we be intentional so that our learners become intentional? If we look at nudge theory and know that context is the setting, how …
(SCRIPT, IN PRODUCTION) The Most Dangerous Thing In The Universe
The universe is vast. As old as time, far older than the stars themselves. 13.8 Billion years. If we reduced that time scale down to a single year, the entirety of recorded human history would take up a minute at best. Your life, the long decades of joy and sorrow …
‘Sympathy for the Devil': Satanism, Music and Moral Panics in America (Part 4 - 1990s)
The final chapter of my MA dissertation about satanic panic, music and subcultures in America
a song for you: "Too Few Tattoos" by Pretty Jane & the Magazines
Pretty Jane & the Magazines, a band self-described on Instagram as “4 dudes w curly hair & horrible time management skills,” have mastered their attempts to combine a dreamlike indie single with absolutely ridiculous Instagram Reels. photo: @prettyjaneband on Instagram
5 Best Idea Books to Inspire Your Next Story
Whether you're a professional writer or just have an inclination for creative writing, these books will encourage and inspire you.
How Gamification Training Empowers Employees Against Phishing Attacks
Cybersecurity is everyone’s job. Despite the mounting data pointing to the human factor in cyberattacks, many executives and managers still see cybersecurity as a problem for the IT department. They play a crucial role in an organization’s security infrastructure, but IT cannot prevent attacks alone.
How to overcome your fear and tackle your first backpacking trip
This past summer I embarked on my very first backpacking trip in the Olympic National Park. For my first trip, I chose Seven Lakes Basin/ High Divide Trail.
Top 25 Records of 2022
As the hardbound cover of 2022 crashed down for the final time, I slipped my fingers between its fluttering pages and proposed one final glance back at the music that imposed itself so indelibly on me this past year.
A Multipurpose Drink to Expedite Fat Oxidation You Already Have at Home
We bet 99% chance you’ve probably heard of and experienced caffeine before at some point in your life, this stimulant is found in your daily cups of tea or coffee. Caffeine is also in chocolate, soda, and energy drinks.
Masters: TCT570 -Cults & Charismatic Leaders
This course offers an introduction to thought reform techniques employed by various states and organizations that have exercised extraordinary degrees of social control over their members. Students taking this course will be able to describe the “brainwashing” methods used by the Chinese and North Korean communists and the social control …
Discover the Secrets of Online Marketing and Sales with Dotcom Secrets
One of the main challenges faced by businesses is generating traffic to their online assets. In "Dotcom Secrets," author Russell Brunson provides a comprehensive guide to online business and marketing. He simplifies complex concepts for the reader and offers practical strategies for success in the e-commerce industry. This book is …
Avatar: The Way of Water Full Review
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) is the epitome of spectacle. It is exactly what an action/drama film should be: nothing more, and nothing less. Cameron does not take risks in this film, and gives us a basic story supplemented with exploration of a fun environment guaranteed to entertain and …
How to Grow Bunching Onions
Tending a home garden is a convenient yet heart-filled hobby that produces nutritious fruits and veggies for your family kitchen. Looking for an easy, delicious, and bountiful addition to your garden? What are bunching onions? Also known as scallions, green onions, spring onions, Welsh onions, and Japanese bunching onions—are home …
A Graduation for the Ages
A medical graduation reflects Brazilian society's structure, desires and priorities
My January TBR
Though January is often thought of as one of the most depressing months of the year, I can’t wait for the dreary days to curl up with these three books.
Parasite (2019) Review: A Violent Collision of Two Worlds Seen through the Eyes of Bong’s Camera
Directed by Bong Joon-ho, Parasite (2019) is a Korean dark comedy-drama that masterfully exposes the reality of class division, following two families whose worlds violently collide as one infiltrates the life of the other. Apart from telling the story of the two families through the movie’s plot, Bong uses the …
A Look Back on 2022
No character is bigger than one rebuilt from shattered pieces of oneself. 2022 is the best year of my life so far, and I look forward to more years.
Articles: June-November 2022 Wilson Center Essays and Articles on North America and USMCA
Wilson Center Articles on North America and USMCA, I edited and drafted 24 of the 26