fact or fiction

Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the corporate culture of Journal.

I Can't
Today, I made a very hard decision: I'm leaving the HealthCare industry. It's not that I fell out of love with the work that's driven me for more than half my life. I do. I probably always will, and I hope there is some way for me to keep doing it.
By Natasja Rose4 years ago in Journal
The benefit of being bilingual in a global society
One of the benefits of being bilingual is that you can appreciate the art, religion, tradition, and history of the people who speak your second language. If you speak a different language, even if it is not related to your cultural identity, you may be exposed to other cultures. Fluency in a foreign language allows you to the mind and heart of other peoples and cultures. When you can talk to people in their language, you deepen connection and understanding, then doors open around the world, whether you're traveling in a foreign country or shopping at your local grocery store.
By Suresh gc4 years ago in Journal
Day 1.
Day 1. I’m writing a book of a life exposed, telling all those in my past, present and perhaps even my future that I blamed you for me. You will be pictured raw and stark, along with me on these pages clear for all to see, though this is for me and I hope will not be seen by another living soul.
By Wendy Roe4 years ago in Journal
Far from Home
In Vancouver, my home I have a favorite, inconspicuous viewpoint in Stanley Park. Stand there, and only there, and gaze across the waters
By Jonathan Song4 years ago in Journal
Christmas Holiday Memories
Many memories of Christmas are from childhood to that emotional and innocent time. Growing up, some of my favorite Christmas memories came from my grandparents' farm. One of my best Christmas memories is celebrating that day with a big party at my Aunt Gertha and Uncle Fred Tauscher's house on Ludwig Street in Rock Springs.
By Soni Sharma4 years ago in Journal
Juniata Hijinks
Nobody has to set an alarm when you're seven. Something about the thrill of a day in the life of a kid that age sets the engine on autopilot. Adrenaline takes control, jumping through the central nervous system of one intrepid wanderer setting out to tackle Tuesday in the heat of his first real summer break. Nobody has to dress you any more. You laid out your Thundercats T-shirt, your faded Pirates cap and your neon biker shorts on the chair by your Nikes last night. Nobody has to make sure you eat your lunch. You just grab a banana on your way out the door with the Handi-Snak, Fruit Roll-up and triangle-cut PB & J you packed in a brown paper bag the night before. Your green Army surplus canteen with the canvas strap is already chilling in the fridge waiting for you, so all that's left to do is get your butt in gear and get out that front door. After Mama's kiss on the cheek, of course. Then it's time to make tracks as you shout, "See ya later!"
By Mike Morgan4 years ago in Journal
My Daughters Exposed Me
When my baby girl opened her eyes for the first time I felt like I could die in peace. There was too much blood, I was shaking uncontrollably, but I didn't panic. It wasn't as if this was the first time I'd felt like I was dying. The difference was, this time it was a real possibility—the other times I'd only felt like dying and never got to.
By Find FLOE4 years ago in Journal
The Lies That We Tell
Have you ever exaggerated on a resume or in an interview in order to spice it up in hopes of that great job? Yeah, me too.
By David Rivera4 years ago in Journal
Confessions of the Mad - Installment Eight
I have been away from my computer for quite some time now. Thank you all for sticking with me through my hard times. It really has been one heck of a journey and I am thankful I took a break from writing. It was a necessary because I was so stressed out. Now to get back into the groove.
By DMTakeshi4 years ago in Journal
What Is the K-factor in the Elo Rating Formula?
Arpad Elo designed his rating system back in the 1960’s (possibly late 1950’s). His system replaced the Harkness rating system because the Harkness system exhibited some serious flaws.
By Anthony Berard4 years ago in Journal
A Writer's use of Time
How do you spend your days, your work days and your holidays? This is a question we are sometimes asked in life. We may hesitate or we may just say that we went out on a short weekend break, or we had friends over or we went out to see friends or we went to a concert, the theatre, the pub, the art gallery or somewhere interesting that will make us appear interesting.
By Warren Brown4 years ago in Journal
The Unimate-First digitally operated and a programmable robot
George S. Devol, 99, a self-taught architect who developed a robotic arm that revolutionized factories around the world, died on August 11 at his home in Wilton, Connecticut. George Charles Devol often referred to as the father of robots, invented the first industrial robot, Unimate, in 1954. A few years later, Devol and businessman Joseph F. Engelberger discussed interest in the sector and their company. ... Mr. Devol coined the concept that Universal Automation - later abbreviated as Unimation - and acquired a patent in 1961.
By A sapkota4 years ago in Journal