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Understanding the Planet's Inner Heart
Journey to the Center of the Earth Beneath the Earth’s surface lies a realm that has fascinated scientists and inspired countless works of fiction: the Earth’s core. Comprising the innermost part of our planet, the core plays a crucial role in shaping Earth's magnetic field and geodynamic processes. Despite being inaccessible and hidden from direct observation, advances in geology and seismology have allowed us to piece together an understanding of this mysterious region. This article explores the structure, composition, and significance of the Earth’s core, shedding light on its vital influence on the planet.
Samson E. GiftedPublished 3 minutes ago in EarthWeight
If I had to choose one song as the soundtrack of my life, it'd be Bruce Brubaker's "Mad Rush", all 16 minutes and 58 seconds of it on loop. At least for this last year of my life. This year has been full of beauty, drama, confusion, excitement, and tears. Lots and lots of tears. And even now, I can't escape the tears. Every emotion you name I've felt, and Mad Rush captures all of that. That's what I put on before I pull off. I'm not even sure where to go, but I think a ride downtown would at least provide me with lights and a great view.
C. A. ElizabethPublished 12 minutes ago in ChaptersA Real, Honest to Goodness, Tree
It was grey for a long time. All my life. All da's life. And then, out of the blue, or grey, or whatever, came green. Like in the old stories. We oohed and ahhed over it. Took the kids along of it. And Gramma, too. Wheeled her down there, watched her old face crack and brighten.
L.C. SchäferPublished 12 minutes ago in FictionIllness And Solitude
Bedridden for the last three years has been a challenge for poor Alastair, but he’s come this far and intends to continue the fight. He has lived longer than the initial prediction.
Colleen MillsteedPublished 18 minutes ago in FictionReview of Mrs. Rochester's Ghost
Jane is a writer for a small cable network show. When the show is canceled, her friend, Otis, invites her to come to California to tutor the daughter of a very wealthy man. Jane agrees and meets Evander Rochester's daughter, Sophia, age thirteen. Sophia's mother went on a relief trip to Africa and dies from a peanut allergy, and Evan finds out he is Sophia's father. He has no relationship with the girl and knows nothing about being a father. Jane is to tutor the girl in her studies, mainly in French, and to care for the dogs on the estate.
Andrea CorwinPublished 19 minutes ago in BookClubMy Little Girls
The backyard filled with laughter and talking, With ribbons bow tied in their black tightly curled hair, Their laughter sings, a melody that warm my heart,
Alecia HarriottPublished 21 minutes ago in PoetsMEDICINE
Mind was telling I can make It Grabbed a bottle & I shake It So you know It’s medicine FYI Penicillin Swore to oath & never break It
Haychie_ArtistPublished 22 minutes ago in PoetsNavigating Influence in the Modern Workplace.
Power and leadership are intrinsically linked in the context of the modern workplace. Effective leaders harness their power to inspire, motivate, and guide their teams towards achieving organizational goals. However, the exercise of power must be balanced with ethical considerations, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment. This article explores the dynamics of power in leadership, examining its sources, applications, and the ways in which leaders can navigate influence to drive success while maintaining integrity and trust.
Samson E. GiftedPublished 32 minutes ago in MenTimeless Photographs
It was a hot summer day in 1976 that I took my first “selfie.” I was in a small dorm room located on a community college campus in East Texas.
Carol EliassenPublished 35 minutes ago in PhotographyWhat Is Procrastination?
Procrastination is the act of delaying or putting off tasks until the last minute, or past their deadline. Some researchers define procrastination as a "form of self-regulation failure characterized by the irrational delay of tasks despite potentially negative consequences."
vinod kumarPublished 36 minutes ago in EducationAtlanta Police Officer Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Lyft Driver
Incident Overview In a tragic incident that has shaken the community, a former Atlanta police officer, Koby Minor, was arrested for the fatal shooting of Lyft driver Reginald Folks. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Minor claimed he believed Folks was kidnapping him when he shot him. The Union City Police Department arrested Minor on Wednesday, and he subsequently resigned from the Atlanta Police Department the same day. Minor faces charges of murder and aggravated assault.
How Low’s Too Low
Every morning she wakes feeling she lives at the bottom of her world, Determined to rise a level within the daylight hours,
Colleen MillsteedPublished about an hour ago in Poets