I am Plamen V., an award-winning freelance writer/poet with published works online and in a dozen US magazines. I have been writing since I was 10. I have won numerous writing contests and have awards from different parts of the world. I am a creative person with big dreams and also love to help people. … Continue reading "Plamen V." Source| Mediterranean Poetry
the moonlit visage of the port’s white-washed buildings Previously published in the Poetry Pea Journal 2022 the rising moon across the bay of Tarifa casting…| Mediterranean Poetry
Maria Bochicchio was born on a Tuesday in March 1987, in Italy. Words have fascinated her since childhood, and she has pursued them through both prose and poetry. A graduate in modern literature, she is the author of the novel Cazzamala (2020) and the poetry collection Accùra, complementi d’arredo (2022). Her writing has appeared in … Continue reading "Maria Bochicchio" Source| Mediterranean Poetry
august the smoke from your cigarette rises between us and christens the barren night. down the sultry backstreets where we disappear, my heels discarded…| Mediterranean Poetry
Think of a community water system as a local coffee shop that usually sells 300 cups a day. A shop like that just couldn't fulfill an unexpected order for 40,000 cups.| Los Angeles Times
Politicians have an agenda when they bring up forestry management or a Jewish space laser. They're trying to change the subject from fossil-fuel-driven climate change.| Los Angeles Times
Artificial intelligence could achieve sentience in 10 years. We should prepare for these systems to have their own subjective experiences, including sensing pain caused by humans.| Los Angeles Times
The next great free speech battle will be over artificial intelligence, which deserves as much constitutional deference as older communications technologies.| Los Angeles Times
We haven't agreed on guardrails against deepfakes. But this fictional FAQ (from five years in the future) shows the events of 2024 may force the issue.| Los Angeles Times
Now is not the time for Olympics doom and gloom. Los Angeles has proved its unique ability to do this very difficult thing very well.| Los Angeles Times
Μηterra Full of amphorae from Troy Aeneas brings olive oil Odysseus, Aeolus’ wineskins. Pythagoras, your God, With Delphi’s secrets, Shapes Great Greece. Plato…| Mediterranean Poetry
First-time homeownership is not just about mortgage rates or timing the market. It's about building a life.| HousingWire
Ryan Banfi holds a PhD in Cinema Studies from the Martin Scorsese Cinema Studies Department at NYU. He is a Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar on the Games and Culture editorial board. Ryan’s writing has been published in Design Issues, Critical Inquiry, Contexts, Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics, Television & New Media, New Review of Film and Television Studies,The International Journal of James Bond Studies, Games and Culture, Game Studies, Mediapolis, Flow Online Journal, Studies in E...| ImageTexT
Don't cram the square peg of current events into the round hole of previous conflicts. America's attack on Iranian nuclear installations isn't 'another Iraq.'| Los Angeles Times
President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima on Friday has rekindled public debate about the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan — one largely suppressed since the Smithsonian canceled its Enola Gay exhibit in 1995.| Los Angeles Times
SWAT's first L.A. operation was a shootout with the Black Panthers. Race has lingered in America's increasingly militarized policing ever since.| Los Angeles Times
Throughout history, dehumanization preceded and justified atrocities. And the hungrier and more deprived people become, the less 'like us' they appear.| Los Angeles Times
Starvation in Gaza today summons up my grandmother's stories of how her family starved to death in the Warsaw ghetto. No one should meet that fate, in wartime or after.| Los Angeles Times
It's hard to watch — and even harder to be complicit in — Israel's cruelty, and the loss of support for a nation born of sympathy over the Holocaust.| Los Angeles Times
An Israel whose enemies have been dramatically weakened is in a better position to make progress on the Palestinian issue, beginning with an end to the war in Gaza.| Los Angeles Times
Governments and outside organizations can do a lot to preserve collections when disaster is looming. Even so, a part of human identity is erased with each library bombed.| Los Angeles Times
Peek At Infinity The waves swash in and out, perfect, unyielding, hypnotizing, like a self-winding water clock, carrying along old memories— round, smooth…| Mediterranean Poetry
by Hannah Palmer Photos by Bita Honarvar Turkey Tail Mushrooms My first impression of food foraging was that it’s expensive. Two tickets for a Saturday morning mushroom hike at Arabia Mountain were more than a hundred bucks. I wasn’t paying for mushrooms, I reasoned. It was for time with Ranger| Southern Foodways Alliance
A beef became so much more: Lamar was simply using Drake as a symbol to provoke a larger conversation about authenticity, accountability and manhood.| Los Angeles Times
59th NMW Award for Fiction. Baird Harper of Oak Park, Illinois for “Indian Ocean” A lifetime ago, one of NASA’s finest rocket men splashed back down to Earth and all its mundaniti…| New Millennium Writings
When the U.N.’s 2019 World Happiness Report came out last month, Finland ranked on top for the second year in a row.| Los Angeles Times
The law he was found guilty of violating was created for racist, xenophobic and misogynistic reasons and has a history of being misused by prosecutors.| Los Angeles Times
When the justices rule without offering a rationale, we can't know if they are following the law or just exercising power.| Los Angeles Times
I am standing before a small audience in Columbus, Ohio, apologizing for what I’m going to read.| Los Angeles Times
by Holly Haworth Illustrations by Hannah Bailey Chances are, it came from far away. “It’s hard for our farmers to access Southern-grown seeds, because most of the seed industry is […] The post Seeding Climate Resilience first appeared on Southern Foodways Alliance.| Southern Foodways Alliance
by Wesley Pirkle Illustrations by Cait Brennan I was only a year older than the 1972 truck, a lovely seapine green when it left the factory but now covered in a patina of rust and red clay. It was a late-summer day in the early 1980s, and I was on| Southern Foodways Alliance
by Megan Mayhew Bergman I’m drawn to the permaculture: young blueberry bushes, thorny raspberry stalks. Every year I walk to a potted peach tree and think: Do I dare? I was born in Gaffney, South Carolina—known for its iconic peach water tower and its peach production, which once exceeded the entire state| Southern Foodways Alliance
In trying to prevent homelessness, the city and county have passed numerous measures that make it impossible for small landlords to function and will shut more renters out of the market.| Los Angeles Times
John Delaney’s publications include Waypoints (2017), a collection of place poems, Twenty Questions (2019), a chapbook, Delicate Arch (2022), poems and photographs of national parks and monuments, and Galápagos (2023), a collaborative chapbook of his son Andrew’s photographs and John’s poems. Nile, a chapbook of poems and photographs about Egypt, appeared in May 2024. John … Continue reading "John Delaney" Source| Mediterranean Poetry
Megisti Hilltop I trekked up those steep stone steps, to visit Saint George of the Mountain, a one-room church and monastery, built on a basilica’s ruins.| Mediterranean Poetry
by Hanna Raskin Illustrations by Natalie Nelson But considering the cost of to-go containers, the family behind SaBaiDee Cafe in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was galled by how quickly they went out the door. While the women understood why dine-in customers wouldn’t want to surrender their uneaten Lao sausage and fresh| Southern Foodways Alliance
First Place Winners, Finalists, and Honorable Mentions of the 59th New Millennium Writing Awards!| New Millennium Writings
59th NMW Award for Flash Fiction. JR Fenn of Rochester, New York for “Memory Box” The creative elements Fenn weaves together here—the world-building, story arcs, and depths of character…| New Millennium Writings
The chaos and uncertainty that companies and consumers are enduring are well identified with Trump. The damage should stick to him through the 2026 midterms.| Los Angeles Times
Dear Debian community, This is bits from the DPL for June. The Challenge of Mentoring Newcomers In June there was an extended discussion about the ongoing challenges around mentoring newcomers in Debian. As many of you know, this is a topic I’ve cared...| Debian Project
by Paul Greenberg Illustrations by Matt Rota In 2015, partly as a premise for a PBS Frontline documentary and partly for research on my book The Omega Principle, I ate fish and shellfish […] The post I’ll Have the Chicken first appeared on Southern Foodways Alliance.| Southern Foodways Alliance
by Alice Laussade Illustrations by Iris Gottlieb Twenty-five years later, you can still recite the ingredients in Broccoli Bites (“Every true Irishman knows about Broccoli Bites! These gluten-forward balls of […] The post Happy, Happy Birthday first appeared on Southern Foodways Alliance.| Southern Foodways Alliance
by Hanna Raskin Illustrations by Delphine Lee The couple also lives in the 264-unit building, which its developers promote as “modern,” “trendy,” and “upscale.” When they opened The Archer in […] The post Getting In on the Ground Floor first appeared on Southern Foodways Alliance.| Southern Foodways Alliance
by S. Farhan Mustafa Photos by Andrew Albright The restaurant had just opened and welcomed us in all its new, freshly carpeted glory, its interior the size of a small […] The post Stay Golden first appeared on Southern Foodways Alliance.| Southern Foodways Alliance
Until the state bridges the gap between climate goals and equitable policy, California's lofty environmental vision will continue to rest on the shoulders of the most vulnerable.| Los Angeles Times
The Trump administration is hobbling free-world automakers in the race against China to electrify transportation. America's EV leader — California — can help.| Los Angeles Times
In 2020-2021, 1 in 5 elders of the planet's superlative plant, a supremely fire-resistant species, went up in flames.| Los Angeles Times
Responding to the tragic losses of homes and lives in wildland fires in California over the past year, Gov.| Los Angeles Times
Ex El Yea, a bilingual born in Greece. Writes in English, dreams in Scythian smoke and Mycenaean dust. Teacher, Sailor, Salesman, Punk. A biochemist-turned-consultant who walked off into a sunset of poverty. Made Seville howl his letra, London cry havoc! (Athens snubbed) Self-taught in all things urgent. Loves ghosts and lemon trees. Your ancestors are … Continue reading "Ex El Yea" Source| Mediterranean Poetry
I fell in love with it all The great stone clocks Sunsets thick With the scent of sea The sound of your voice Pressed against my ear I watched old women Sitting…| Mediterranean Poetry
The quixotic goal of 100% carbon-free electricity is increasing the gap between rich and poor in California.| Los Angeles Times
Research shows that deep-seated, complex social trends are contributing to depression and anxiety in young people.| Los Angeles Times
NMW Winner | Poem of the Week Contest Trish Lindsey Jaggers of Bowling Green, Kentucky for “What Dancing Is”| New Millennium Writings
Current law encourages many fire victims to hold their now-empty lots until death to avoid a huge tax bill. That's a disaster for the community and the tax base.| Los Angeles Times
California's wildfires are causing long-term environmental and economic damage that we have yet to grapple with. They should be treated as a collective challenge.| Los Angeles Times
Ask a generative AI program for 'historical' footage and what you get could spell the end of documents and documentaries we can believe in.| Los Angeles Times
NMW Winner | Poem of the Week Contest Kevin Swanwick of Walden, New York for “Tell the Bees”| New Millennium Writings
Winners and Finalists of our Poem of the Week Awards!| New Millennium Writings
NMW Winner | Poem of the Week Contest Jed Myers of Seattle, Washington for “I Can’t Feel the War”| New Millennium Writings
These groups are organic and homegrown, unlike the Islamic State or Al Qaeda, which have relied heavily on fighters from abroad. Hamas and Hezbollah will replenish their ranks with locals.| Los Angeles Times
Israel has blocked food aid for six weeks. More than 2.1 million people are trapped and dying. Even my cat is starving.| Los Angeles Times
The U.S. president is nothing if not unpredictable, and he may find himself drawn into day-after planning for Gaza and Palestinians.| Los Angeles Times
Netanyahu has ignored U.S. advice about his wars in Gaza and Lebanon. On Iran, though, he may have taken Biden's concerns seriously.| Los Angeles Times
Once upon a time, it was possible to believe Donald Trump would set aside rancor and lies and be a president for us all. Now, God help us.| Los Angeles Times
THE MARBLE TOWER, ATHENS An afternoon stirring memory beside the marble tower of the winds. I gaze at an architect’s imagination, scattered flowers…| Mediterranean Poetry
NMW Winner | America, One Year from Now Writing Contest Hayley Igarashi Thomas of New Market, Maryland for “No Land Is My Land"| New Millennium Writings
Winners and Finalists of our America, One Year from Now Awards!| New Millennium Writings
NMW Winner | America, One Year from Now Writing Contest Kathy McGoldrick of Ellicottville, New York for “Hope”| New Millennium Writings
Discover 12 underrated U.S. cities to visit in 2025—from charming small towns to hidden foodie hubs and nature-packed escapes..| Just a Pack
New multistory apartment buildings packed in along Sunset Boulevard or the Wilshire corridor may add to L.A.'s total housing stock, but they aren't solving the housing crisis.| Los Angeles Times
During a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas, with fragile hopes for an end to the war, relief is soon weighed down by sorrow.| Los Angeles Times
Proposition 187 and battles over illegal immigration are rapidly ceasing to define a Latino electorate that is increasingly U.S.-born and concerned about the economy.| Los Angeles Times
Democrats should stop beating themselves up and get to work. Progressive policies aren't the problem — it's their messaging.| Los Angeles Times
The president's appearance was far worse than the substance of what he said, while Donald Trump offered a forceful presentation of lies and nonsense.| Los Angeles Times
Explanations for Kamala Harris' loss include racism, sexism, the economy wokeness and more. To chart a path forward, Democrats will need to move from narratives to facts.| Los Angeles Times
Mark Zuckerberg and company are ditching fact-checkers for community notes and other updates that reflect shifting U.S. politics.| Los Angeles Times
It's ineffective at shaping behavior, and it primarily benefits the wealthy while needlessly adding to the deficit. EVs aren't even good at curbing climate change, and the credit could be stifling better alternatives.| Los Angeles Times
Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen have begun a campaign against the agency, but they're rowing against public opinion: Americans see its value.| Los Angeles Times
Hello, Сommunity! Recently, there have been a lot of questions about LTS release-building procedures. We are making changes in that area — not least due to specific patterns in user behavior, and now it's a good time to discuss that.| VyOS - Blog
The state's latest recycling failures are unfortunate but not shocking. The petrochemical industry has a long history of outsmarting regulation.| Los Angeles Times
Dylan Charles - I wrote this post to give inspiration and encouragement for any spiritual seekers out there who are challenged to let go of social and emotional dependency on alcohol.| Waking Times
Kingsley Dennis - The somatic spiritual experience has been seen as a threat to hierarchical societies because it exists beyond their bounds of power.| Waking Times
Julian Rose - The existence of such entanglement is both compelling and comprehensible, and I want to have a go at explaining why.| Waking Times
Gary ‘Z’ McGee - The right question is always more important than the right answer.| Waking Times
Dylan Charles - A recent conversation I had with the amazing Judith Kwoba of Nightflight.| Waking Times
The Set Portes, Barcelona Her father used to bring them here for Sunday lunch. Years ago, these same grand mirrors on the tiled walls would have held the family…| Mediterranean Poetry
We've been taught that the U.S. had to drop atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II. Historical evidence shows Japan would have surrendered anyway.| Los Angeles Times
Those Other Afternoons by the Sea With scent of orange in my fingers I sit on the terrace, the breeze undresses my sweat and my thirsty lips drink the afternoon…| Mediterranean Poetry
Managing the Sierra groves for low-intensity fire, and attempting to prevent and exclude higher-intensity fire, is like managing for the extinction of giant sequoias.| Los Angeles Times
Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed John D. O’Connor. The primary issue in the 2024 presidential election will be which candidate will preserve “democracy.” Biden will emphasize this issue because his record on crime, inflation, national security and the border are not helpful. He will argue Trump’s dictatorial ambitions and...| The Times USA
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