Tag: Short

I want to share with you a collection of short poems that I’ve written, inspired by the captivating art pieces I come across on my Twitter feed. I call them my "pen pals" because they serve as my poetic responses to artwork that moves me. Twitter has become an incredible platform for...

The MATRIX. The rat race. They have been designed to make your lives boring. They want you to live your life like a robot. And the worst part. Most people are simply not aware of it. They want to do what everybody else is doing. They want to take that old path. They want to be in the cro...

Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose. -Janis Joplin, Me and Bobby McGee I feel a voluminous calmness now. I “lost” my job yesterday. Except, I didn’t lose it. I gave it back. They actually asked me — after firing me — to provide them a...

- Women in IoT lunch. We are very thankful to Liliane Paradise for accepting our invitation to moderating this side event. I was thrilled to see the guest list, half women half men. It seems to me that we are enhancing more conversations around this topic. - Api-k demo rescue was run by...

Writing a horror script is like writing any good story. You want to have strong characters, engaging dialogue, and a sense of realism. Even if characters are in an extraordinary situation you want their responses to that situation or threat to be real. One of the big problems I’ve noticed in m...

Discover the best short trips from Dubai, featuring stunning destinations and exciting activities for weekend getaways or quick escapes. While Dubai, a global metropolis and key commercial hub, has long captivated travelers with its iconic skyline, luxurious amenities, and world-class attrac...

If you are travelling to Dubai for a couple of months and want to roll into an apartment just with your suitcase and no hassles — then why are you limiting your search to just Airbnb ! Or are you could be an expat who just moved here and is looking for a short-term solution before finding t...

Even though I was tired finishing a long journey yesterday, woke up early in the morning. When I worked from home in Tokyo, I woke up five minutes before starting work. However, I woke up at 6:30 am without alarm! I have to do some tasks but I wasn’t able to do them because of Sunday, so I ...

The words of the Teacher,[a] son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” 3 What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun? 4 Generation...

I’m basically a short, female rider — it was reasonably easy to find a bike at a discount/department store to get going. I initially got a steel folding back from Aldi to chase the kids down in the park (nobody needs to know about my running technique ). It folds up and I can throw it in...

I often go out when I just feel like to, even if I have nothing to do. I could walk for hours on street without any purpose, not knowing where to go. I thought it’s a process of collecting my thoughts, but as I recall and think about the experience of roaming on street now, I would say that...

Six years ago, when I attended An-Najah National University at eighteen, my psychological profile indicated a degree of moral flexibility which prompted the Palestinian Security Services (PSS) to recruit me, put me through four years of rigorous training, and transform me into an elite assassin. No ...

Imagine if, before we were born, there was a court that allowed us to choose the physical traits we would inherit based on our previous lives or perhaps through a raffle system. If you had the opportunity to bid on certain traits, what would you choose? Would you prioritize ...

f you say: “Nobody could have known.” I hear: “We shut out the people who tried to warn us.” Yes, I do realize that we live in a world of probabilistic events. Lots of things happen that nobody could know in advance. A particular power outage from a hurricane ...

One of the most seminally important and enigmatic spiritual figures of the twentieth century was Greek-Armenian philosopher G.I. Gurdjieff (1866–1949). His essential teaching is that man lives in a state of sleep — not metaphorically but actually. Human existence, the teacher observed...

Growing up in Markham, downtown Toronto was just a GO train ride away, a place where my friends and I could escape our suburban towns, that had seemingly nothing to do. From watching a movie at Yonge & Dundas, to thrifting through Kensington Market, to discovering new eats in Chinatown, I always...

At first glance, “socially Democratic, fiscally Republican” sounds both accurate and easy to understand. After all, Libertarians generally do advocate for both economic and social freedoms. However, this relies on an assumption that Democrats and Republicans are socially and economically...

Definition: A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances where the particles of one substance (solute) are dispersed uniformly throughout another substance (solvent). Components: Solvent: The component present in the larger quantity, determining the physical state of t...

Temperature is one of the most fundamental physical quantities. It is surprisingly difficult to measure: A temperature scale requires two well-defined points to establish reference temperatures, and a thermometer must cover the entire temperature range of interest. It was not until the 18th century ...

Height is a physical attribute that varies among individuals. While height can be subjective, there are certain standards and averages that help define what is considered short or tall. In this article, we will explore the definition of short height specifically for women. Understanding this definit...

The paisley pattern, a design rich in history and symbolism, has long captivated the fashion-conscious, offering a narrative that transcends cultures and epochs. This intricate motif, characterized by its distinctive twisted teardrop shape, has a lineage that is as elaborate as its design, tracing b...

In the pursuit of mastering a new language, the journey to fluency often takes unexpected and enjoyable turns. If you’re considering learning Spanish, the world of short stories and books might just be your ideal pathway. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the question: Can you lea...