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Why Looking At A Business As A Machine Becomes Problematic
When many people look at a business... They imagine it as a machine. The goal is to get the machine to run as smoothly as possible.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)11 days ago in Journal
Why Clean Air Feels Like Relief, Not Freshness
For most of my life, I thought clean air was something you noticed. It smelled fresh. It felt cool. It had a certain sharpness that made you take a deeper breath.
By illumipure11 days ago in Journal
“Iran VS United States, Tensions at the Breaking Point. Trump’s Next Move Could Reshape the Middle East”
1. Background: What’s Happening Now • Nationwide protests in Iran are ongoing due to a severe economic crisis, skyrocketing inflation, and public anger about conditions inside the country. • President Donald Trump has publicly threatened Iran, warning that if Tehran violently suppresses protesters or gets too aggressive, the U.S. could intervene. • Iran’s government has responded by warning of swift and comprehensive retaliation if the U.S. attacks. • Iran’s airspace and infrastructure remain tense, but some diplomatic communications have briefly reopened, signaling both sides are weighing options.
By USA daily update 12 days ago in Journal
Why Portland Teams Rethink Feature Flags in Mobile Apps?
Olivia Hart used to defend feature flags in every release meeting. They were the reason her team could ship safely. Roll out gradually. Kill features instantly. Experiment without fear. For years, feature flags felt like a competitive advantage.
By Nick William12 days ago in Journal
How Portland Teams Diagnose Mobile App Performance Bottlenecks?
Evan Brooks didn’t receive an outage alert. What he received was worse. Customer support tickets were rising, but none of them mentioned crashes. Product dashboards looked healthy. API uptime was above SLA. Crash rates were below industry averages. From an executive standpoint, the mobile app was “stable.”
By Mary L. Rodriquez12 days ago in Journal
Daily Liturgy — January 21, 2026
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, and the liturgy invites us to reflect on courage, fidelity, and the quiet strength that comes from trusting God completely. As we continue through the Second Week in Ordinary Time, the readings place before us two powerful images of faith in action: the youthful confidence of David as he faces Goliath, and the steady, uncompromising mercy of Christ as He heals on the Sabbath. Together, they remind us that God’s power is often revealed not through force or status, but through obedience, humility, and love that refuses to yield to fear.
By Sound and Spirit13 days ago in Journal
Dayna Frazer’s Impact on Creative Production and Storytelling
Creative production is no longer just about making things look good. Today, it’s about meaning, emotion, and connection. One creative producer who understands this deeply is Dayna Frazer. Through her thoughtful approach to visuals and storytelling, she has influenced how modern creators think about production, narrative, and purpose.
By Alexanderaarya13 days ago in Journal
The Hidden Cognitive Load Users Carry in Complex Digital Products
People don’t love when the interface is not user-friendly, is overloaded with information, or is clunky; instead, they will leave. If they have to put in effort into navigation, it’s a sign of high cognitive load.
By Design Studio UI UX13 days ago in Journal
OnlyFans Sexting: How To Sext With Fans As a Creator? A Complete Guide
OnlyFans is one of the most competitive online platforms, and gaining exposure is becoming more difficult with each day. As a result, creators must think beyond creating sexy content to find something that will help them stand out as unique and creative.
By Intelligent Creator13 days ago in Journal
Why Indianapolis Companies Are Rethinking Mobile App Builds?
It often shows up during a routine review. The app still runs. Users still log in. Yet support tickets have increased. Updates take longer than planned. Small changes feel expensive.
By Ash Smith13 days ago in Journal
Driver Killed in Spain Train Crash Days After High-Speed Collision. AI-Generated.
A tragic train crash in Spain has claimed the life of a driver, only days after another high-speed rail collision shook the country’s transportation network. The fatal incident has renewed national debate over rail safety, infrastructure maintenance, and operational oversight, as authorities launch a full investigation into what went wrong.
By Asad Ali13 days ago in Journal
The Quiet Revolution in Your Software: How Everyday AI Copilots Became My Secret Weapon for Growth.
The Day Everything Changed: How AI Copilots Pulled My Business (And My Sanity) Back from the Brink Let’s be real. You’re probably here because you’re tired. Tired of the endless to-do list, the creative block that hits at 3 PM, the feeling that you’re running a marathon on a hamster wheel. I know, because that was me. My name’s Jamie, and for three years, I’ve run a niche digital marketing site that was, by all accounts, “successful.” Good traffic, decent revenue. It was also a monster that consumed my nights, my weekends, and my love for the work.
By John Arthor13 days ago in Journal