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You're Next. Honorable Mention in Public Announcement Challenge.
YOU’RE NEXT, PLEASE Please step forward and remain silent as instructed the blue light will pleasantly engulf you
By D.L. Finn17 days ago in Poets
Operations May Cease. Runner-Up in Public Announcement Challenge.
From here forward, you are no longer required to go above and beyond to maintain relationships with peers. 🛑 Without consent,
By Sandy Gillman17 days ago in Poets
Utility and Energy Analytics Market: Grid Optimization, Real-Time Monitoring & Growth Outlook. AI-Generated.
Increasing complexity of power grids, rising renewable energy integration, and demand for operational efficiency are driving growth in the utility and energy analytics market. Utilities adopt advanced analytics to optimize asset performance, forecast demand, and reduce outages. Regulatory pressure, smart meter deployment, and real-time data monitoring support adoption. According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, The global utility and energy analytics market size reached USD 4.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 14.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 15.09% during 2025-2033.
By James Whitman17 days ago in Futurism
PAOK: A Club, a City, and a Legacy in Greek Football. AI-Generated.
Introduction: More Than a Football Club PAOK, officially Panthessaloníkios Athlitikós Ómilos Konstantinoupolitón, is more than a football club. Founded in 1926 in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, the club carries a history tied to migration, identity, and local pride. Its name reflects its roots in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), as it was established by Greek refugees who fled after the population exchanges of the early 20th century. Over the decades, PAOK has become a central part of Thessaloniki’s culture, connecting sports, community, and regional identity.
By Saad 17 days ago in Cleats
A Cold Warning Advisory
We have been told It’s very cold Everyone needs to stay bold When confronting the weather bitter Wearing wool designed by the knitter
By Marc OBrien17 days ago in Poets
The Whispering Lantern
In the heart of Eldermoor, a village eternally wrapped in fog and silence, time seemed to stretch like the shadows that spilled across the cobbled streets at dusk. The cottages leaned into one another, their chimneys curling gentle spirals of smoke into the gray sky, but the true mystery lay beyond the village’s edge: the Lantern Tree.
By Omid khan17 days ago in Fiction
Art Takes Me to Utopia
I have been painting since I was five. now, in my early forties. It took four decades to earn a few dollars from my art.
By Seema Patel17 days ago in Poets
Choose Friends Wisely
We all want acceptance. So, when warmth comes, we soften, and lean toward that person. But it is not always right,
By Seema Patel17 days ago in Poets
How Interest Rates Impact Real Estate Investments and Investor Decision Making
Interest rates impact real estate investments at every stage of the buying and owning process. From the first loan application to long term holding strategies, interest rates influence costs, demand, and overall returns. Many investors focus only on property price, but interest rates often play a larger role in success or failure. This article explains how interest rates affect real estate investments in a clear and simple way, using practical examples that are easy to understand.
By Manny Khoshbin17 days ago in Education
Why Procrastination Feels Safer Than Taking Action. AI-Generated.
Note from Author: Disclosure: This story was written with the assistance of AI and edited for originality, clarity, and personal voice.
By Muhammad Haris khan 17 days ago in Psyche
Why Certain Connections Feel Familiar Without History.
Some relationships feel familiar even without shared history. People often experience an immediate sense of comfort, trust, or recognition with strangers. This phenomenon occurs in friendships, romantic encounters, professional interactions, and social situations. While it may feel mysterious, science and psychology provide explanations. Familiarity without history arises from subconscious pattern recognition, emotional resonance, and neural processes that link perception, memory, and social cognition. Understanding why certain connections feel familiar offers insight into human intuition, relationship building, and social awareness.
By Wilson Igbasi17 days ago in Humans
THE SHOOTING OF DONALD TAYLOR AND THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE. Content Warning.
Page 1 — Introduction: A Call for Accountability and Truth My name is Leavie scott, and I stand before you today on behalf of the family, loved ones, and community members who continue to mourn the loss of Donald Taylor, a 32‑year‑old Black man whose life was taken by a Hollywood, Florida police officer on August 3, 2025.
By Organic Products 17 days ago in Criminal