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Heartbroken in Toronto, Asantewaa Finds New Beginning in Ghana
In the heart of Ontario, the echoes of a shattered relationship reverberated in Asantewaa Sarpong's world. At 27, she found herself at the crossroads of life, seeking solace and renewal in the place of her origins - Accra, Ghana. Asantewaa's decision was the culmination of heartache, a journey of rediscovery, and the promise of unexpected friendships.
By NII LANTEY PARKER2 years ago in BookClub
A Dance of Hearts: Unforeseen Romance in the City of Dreams
In the vibrant heart of London, where the city's heartbeat matches the rhythm of life, lived a young Black British woman named Aria. With a heart uninterested in love, she was a woman driven by ambition and dreams. Her days were an orchestrated symphony of determination and independence, a melody that resonated with the beat of city life. Love was nothing more than a distant tune, a melody she had learned to dismiss.
By NII LANTEY PARKER2 years ago in BookClub
when chatgpt was released?
The Unveiling of ChatGPT: A Revolution in AI Conversation Introduction In the fast-paced realm of artificial intelligence, breakthroughs are constantly reshaping the boundaries of what machines can achieve. One such milestone occurred with the release of ChatGPT, a transformative language model developed by OpenAI. Launched amidst immense anticipation and curiosity, ChatGPT represents a significant leap in the field of AI-driven conversation. This article delves into the historic release of ChatGPT, its impact on various sectors, and the implications for the future of human-machine interaction.
By Dayax writer2 years ago in BookClub
That Girl in Your Mirror
Calvin Coolidge said: "The world is full of unsuccessful people with talent." I'm sure that's why my mother kept us grounded in reality, which for us, was poverty. Mom fostered a love of fairytales when I was small, but that shifted when she divorced dad, moving us to Georgia. My grandfather passed the year before, leaving my grandmother alone, so we found ourselves working a dirt farm.
By Veronica Coldiron2 years ago in BookClub
The psychology of emotion
The psychology of emotion explores how emotions influence our thoughts, behavior, and overall well-being. Emotions are complex responses to various stimuli, often involving physiological changes, thoughts, and subjective feelings. Our senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, play a crucial role in shaping our emotional experiences and our perception of reality. For example, visual stimuli can trigger emotions through colors, patterns, and facial expressions. Auditory cues like music or voices can evoke strong emotional responses. Touch can convey comfort, affection, or discomfort. Smells and tastes can trigger memories and emotional associations. These sensory inputs can influence how we interpret situations, form judgments, and make decisions. Our emotions also interact with our cognitive processes, affecting attention, memory, and decision-making. Emotions can bias our perception of events, leading to selective attention and memory recall. This, in turn, influences how we construct our understanding of the world around us. In essence, our senses provide the raw data that our brain processes into emotional experiences, which in turn shape our perception of reality. This dynamic interplay between our senses, emotions, and cognition plays a crucial role in determining how we respond to situations, relate to others, and navigate our lives.
By Uchenna Emmanuel 2 years ago in BookClub
Now, I AM an Axolotl. Top Story - August 2023.
There was a time when I would think about axolotls a lot. I used to go look at them in the aquarium of the Jardin des Plantes and would stay there hours contemplating them, observing their immobility, their shadowed movements. Now, I am an axolotl. Hubo un tiempo en que yo pensaba mucho en los axolotl. Iba a verlos al acuario del Jardín des Plantes y me quedaba horas mirándolos, observando su inmovilidad, sus oscuros movimientos. Ahora soy un axolotl. JULIO CORTAZAR (1914-1987)
By Rob Angeli2 years ago in BookClub
The Law of Seasons
The law of seasons Part 1 The Bible tells us that there are seasons and a time to every purpose under the heavens. There is a time to be born, a time to die, a time to plant, a time to pluck something that's been planted, a time to kill, a time to heal, a time to break down something, a time to build up, a time to weep, a time to laugh, and so on. There is also what is called "a time to embrace," "a time for war," "a time of peace." All intelligent students know what the common word in every sentence is- it's always "time." The Bible connects everything in life--from birth through death--to the passage of TIME. In First Chronicles chapter 12, verse 32, it is mentioned that among the children of Issachar, there were individuals who aided and had a deep understanding of the current circumstances. These individuals possessed knowledge of what Israel needed to do, and as a result, they were appointed as leaders with 200 heads and their brethren under their command. This passage emphasizes the importance of having an understanding of the times and knowing the appropriate actions to take. Moving on to the final verse, Psalm 90, verse 12, it presents a profound message for wise individuals. It urges us to learn the value of our limited time on Earth and to use it wisely. By recognizing the significance of each passing day, we can direct our hearts towards gaining wisdom. Let us reflect on this verse together and strive to apply its teachings to our lives.
By william Motaung2 years ago in BookClub
The Survivalists: A Novel by Kashana Cauley (January)
Community gardeners meet doomsday preppers stockpiling weapons above a trendy coffee shop in The Survivalists (Soft Skull Press), a darkly funny look at how people form communities to care for one another amid institutional failures and scarcity. Set in a mostly Black Central Brooklyn, this debut novel from Kashana Cauley, a former lawyer, Daily Show with Trevor Noah writer, and New York Times contributor, finds humour in our hostile, uncertain present while outlining starkly different visions of the future—and how we might prepare for them. — Lisa Wong Macabasco.
By Sarah Habarneh2 years ago in BookClub
