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Ismaila Whittier case for reforming the ITU
Full Article with citations: https://medium.com/@ishmi.whittier/reforming-the-itu-5d4797cf8f63 Ismaila Whittier case for INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION
By Ismaila Whittier5 months ago in Critique
Mineral Water: The Hidden Luxury in Plain Sight
The label was glossy, embossed in silver. It read “Alba de Vita – Naturally Sourced Mineral Water” and it sat like a trophy in the center of the hotel mini-fridge. Price tag? $14. For a single 500ml bottle.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Critique
5 Must-Watch K-Dramas Where Women Steal the Spotlight and Rewrite the Rules
Over the past decade, K-dramas have evolved from weekend binges to become mirrors, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of women around the world in a heightened, stylized manner.
By Sara Yahia5 months ago in Critique
The silent struggle
She lies crumpled on the couch, silent and still. Messy hair, eyes closed, curled into herself as if for protection. Her phone on Do Not Disturb, the door locked, and the lights down low.
By Joe O’Connor6 months ago in Critique
Current Writing
Introduction I often write about where I am with my writing and why I am at this place, so this is just another one of those. I write these to hopefully give people ideas and let them know that whatever they are doing is the right thing for them.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 months ago in Critique
Trailer Trash McMansions
Feeling poor? Sometimes it’s a matter of just not being able to land a job with a good pay cheque. Or sometimes it’s a matter of refusing to tolerate corporate bullshit even for a good pay cheque. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being poor.
By Narghiza Ergashova6 months ago in Critique
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
"Alice" was a long-running sitcom that was immensely popular when I was a kid. It was zany and took place at Mel’s Diner, a greasy spoon in the wilds of Phoenix, Arizona, presided over by the balding, clad-in-white Mel (Vic Tayback in his signature role), an irritable and gravelly-throated menace who was the butt of jokes of his three waitresses: Alice (Linda Lavin), Vera (Beth Howland), and Flo (Polly Holliday), a gum-chewing late Seventies honky-tonk queen who gave birth to the popular catchphrase, “Kiss my grits!” (I’m gonna buy a T-shirt with her face and that phrase underneath it.)
By Tom Baker6 months ago in Critique
If I Were To Publish An Exclusive Story
If I did, would you pay two dollars and ninety-nine cents to read my story? If you are Vocal+, you are already paying to read my work, and if you are not Vocal+, you have other, more pressing financial obligations.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Critique
Tunisian Man Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Refusing to Listen to President's Speech
In a development that has sparked serious concerns among human rights activists and international observers, a Tunisian citizen has been sentenced to six months in prison for refusing to listen to a televised speech by President Kais Saied. The unusual and controversial sentence, handed down by a local court, has once again brought Tunisia's declining state of freedom of expression under the spotlight.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Critique
🎼 Music: The Language That Speaks When Words Fail . AI-Generated.
Have you ever listened to a song and felt like it was telling your story—without a single word? Music is a universal language, but not in the way we usually think of language. It doesn’t rely on grammar or vocabulary. Instead, it uses rhythm, melody, harmony, and silence to speak directly to our emotions.
By The Yume Collective7 months ago in Critique
Why 'Perfect' Movies Are Boring Now
In recent years, there has been a growing conversation about how “perfect” movies—those with flawless production values, star-studded casts, and meticulously crafted scripts—often fail to captivate audiences the way films of the past did. While technically impressive, these modern cinematic offerings sometimes lack the emotional depth and raw imperfections that once made movies unforgettable. This article explores why “perfect” movies can feel boring today and how a critique of modern cinema reveals what’s missing.
By Muhammad Asim7 months ago in Critique
AI's end of an era ? Midjourney vs disney
A historic legal dispute between Disney and Universal against Midjourney AI image generator threatens to transform artificial intelligence regulations. The lawsuit filed on Wednesday claims Midjourney trained its AI model with copyrighted images to enable users to create unauthorized perfect copies of Shrek and Darth Vader and Buzz Lightyear images.
By Melvin Savage8 months ago in Critique