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Verizon Outage Disrupts Millions Across the United States
Verizon Outage Disrupts Millions Across the United States A major Verizon outage recently disrupted wireless voice, text messaging, and mobile data services for millions of users across the United States. The disruption affected users in many major cities, leaving phones unable to connect to the network and forcing devices into emergency-only mode. The outage highlighted how dependent individuals, businesses, and emergency services have become on reliable mobile networks and raised concerns about the potential consequences of such disruptions. Verizon confirmed the problem and stated that engineers were actively working to restore services as quickly as possible.
By America today 19 days ago in BookClub
Think and Grow Rich
Introduction First published in 1937, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill remains one of the most influential personal development and success books of all time. Despite being written during the Great Depression, its principles continue to guide entrepreneurs, professionals, and self-improvement enthusiasts across generations. More than a book about money, Think and Grow Rich is a philosophy of achievement that emphasizes mindset, discipline, and purposeful action.
By shaoor afridi21 days ago in BookClub
Golden's Bridge Mom Hangs in There with New Book on Raising Teenagers
See John Jay Crowd Shots and all Winter Photos Below When Ali Flynn became an empty nester in September 2025, it wasn’t the sight of her twins leaving that brought finality. Out food shopping, the mother of four realized that she had no idea how much broccoli to buy. “I started crying,” Flynn remembered. Broccoli obviously not the point, the feelings are, and the angst and joy of raising teenagers is meant to be shared as a form of support. So that’s just what the Golden’s Bridge mom has done.
By Rich Monetti23 days ago in BookClub
[BOOK SUMMARY & REVIEW] "NO FAMILY"
There are books that, when read at different ages, reveal different layers of meaning. For children, "No Family" is a dramatic adventure with intelligent animals and new lands. For adults, it is a lesson about the harshness of fate, about character, and about the true definition of "family."
By HieuDinh24 days ago in BookClub
[BOOK REVIEW] "I'LL COME WITH THE RAIN"
When discussing literary works by author Ichikawa Takuji, many readers have offered a very interesting observation: they are neither romance novels nor science fiction, but are categorized specifically as "Ichikawa Takuji" works. Among them, "I'll Come with the Rain" is perhaps the most sparkling gem, shining with its unique and unmistakable quality. Calm like the flow of time, without needing flowery or ornate lyrics, the book gently touches the reader's heart through its simple and relatable love story.
By HieuDinh24 days ago in BookClub
Reasons To Stay Alive
Many years ago, for one World Book Night 2016, the book I chose to give out was “Reasons To Stay Alive” by Matt Haig. I had already read “Humans” and was impressed by that; I had given that away the previous year.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 26 days ago in BookClub
Pluto (Rough Draft)
Through the dark dusty hall she found a crack in the wall, her figure magnetized until she was stood in front the door. ‘Open it for me.’ She watched his form construct beside her.
By jai27 days ago in BookClub
The Alchemist
What if the life you’ve always wanted is just one brave decision away? That simple yet powerful question lies at the heart of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, a book that has inspired millions across the globe to listen to their hearts and pursue their dreams. First published in 1988, this modern classic continues to resonate because its message is universal, deeply personal, and incredibly relevant in today’s fast-paced, uncertain world.
By John Smithabout a month ago in BookClub
BOOK REVIEW OF “THE DANCE OF SATAN”
László Krasznahorkai’s “The Dance of Satan” is a postmodern masterpiece, depicting the spiral of decay and madness in a post-communist Hungarian village. With its lengthy and haunting prose, the work challenges readers to confront religious illusions and human isolation.
By HieuDinhabout a month ago in BookClub
[BOOK REVIEW] "LOVING A DEATH ROW INMATE"
"Loving a Death Row Inmate" is inspired by author Gong Ji Young's visits to prisoners. There, she met the most sinful, cursed, and punished people in the world. But behind them are stories no one has ever told, no one has ever mentioned. And that story earned Gong Ji Young the Special Media Award from Amnesty International.
By HieuDinhabout a month ago in BookClub
Quotes From Sense & Sensibility
Over the summer I reread Sense & Sensibility for the first time. It was the first Jane Austen book that I read many a years ago, before I ever had this blog or any notion of doing something like this. As usual, I collected some of my favourite quotes from the book to share with you.
By The Austen Shelfabout a month ago in BookClub
THE DOG OF DEATH (MIKITO CHINEN)
A Grim Reaper is reincarnated into the mortal world in the form of a dog to help terminally ill patients avoid becoming "haunted spirits" by freeing them from their attachments to the earthly realm. However, the place where this Grim Reaper descends is a hospital shrouded in countless mysteries from the past to the present. Through his work, the Grim Reaper not only inadvertently unveils the dark veil that has long shrouded the minds of the people there, but also confronts reality, veering in an unpredictable and dangerous direction.
By HieuDinhabout a month ago in BookClub