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Meet James Ensor: His Life, Artistic Legacy and Impact on Ostend's Cultural Landscape

Whoever says Ostend, says James Ensor. This year, the Belgian coastal city of Ostend transforms into “Ensor City” and the great master will be honoured for an entire year. In 2024, it is exactly 75 years since James Ensor passed away in “his” Ostend. But who exactly was he? And why is he so inextricably linked to Ostend? James Sidney Edouard Baron Ensor was a Belgian artist best known for his idiosyncratic paintings, drawings, and etchings, but was also a writer and musician. Considered a pionee

Negative Thinking.

Definition. Negative thoughts are cognitions about the self, others, or the world in general that are characterized by negative perceptions, expectations, and attributions and are associated with unpleasant emotions and adverse behavioral, physiological, and health outcomes.

Arundhati Roy: A Voice for the Marginalized

Arundhati Roy is a powerful voice for the marginalized, using her literary and activist platforms to highlight the struggles of those often overlooked by society. Her work spans novels, essays, and speeches, all of which challenge the status quo and advocate for social justice. Roy's debut novel, "The God of Small Things," brought her international acclaim and won the Man Booker Prize. The novel's exploration of caste, love, and family dynamics in India resonated with readers worldwide, establis

J.K. Rowling: The Enduring Legacy of Harry Potter

J.K. Rowling's creation of the Harry Potter series has left an indelible mark on literature and popular culture. Her imaginative storytelling and richly detailed world-building have captivated readers of all ages, making her one of the most successful and influential authors of our time. Rowling's journey to success is a story of perseverance and determination. Before achieving fame, she faced numerous challenges, including financial difficulties and personal struggles. Despite these obstacles,

The brown skin heritage

This poem talks about the African skin colour and their rich heritage

The Isolated Porcupine

A poem about little porcupine

Indus Valley Civilisation

The Indus Valley Civilization was a complex society that existed in ancient India and Pakistan around 3300-1300 BCE. It was one of the world's earliest urban civilizations and was characterized by advanced urban planning, well-organized civic systems, and impressive architectural achievements. The Indus Valley people had a sophisticated system of weights and measures, and a script that has not yet been fully deciphered. They also developed a system of irrigation, which allowed for successful agr

You're charging wrong: 5 ways to make gadgets batteries last longer

You’re charging wrong: 5 ways to make gadget batteries last longer The rechargeable batteries in phones, laptops, headphones, toothbrushes and game consoles will all wear out eventually. But they’ll last longer if you follow these tips. Give your gadget's battery a little TLC and it will last longer. Listen Comment Gift Share Your charging habits may be killing your gadgets. After a recent column about the hidden death dates built into our devices , many Post readers asked me what we can do to p

The society

A society created for order. All wars have been settled and there is peace. Only clear skies ahead for this community. But that is not how it goes. In the so called order, there is chaos. In the proclaimed peace there is conflict. Within this society there is division, And all are not united. A society should be either white or black, But there is a plethora of grey. Good and evil, mix together till they are indistinguishable. The society can never be perfect, It can never be truly clean.

Hard work is the key to success:

Hard work is the most important key to success. Achievements without hard work are impossible. An idle person can never gain anything if they sit and wait for a better opportunity to come. The person who is working hard is able to gain success and happiness in life. Hard work means that you are able to develop your self-discipline over time. Most of the successful individuals had put in enough productive work before they received success in return. Just by working hard on what you believe in, yo

NFTs in Literature: Tokenizing Written Works

Explore how NFTs are transforming the literary world by tokenizing written works.

Forty rules of Love

A book review of novel forty rules of love

Fatal wedding crash suspect says she 'did nothing wrong,' records show.

A woman accused of driving drunk and killing a bride on her wedding day in South Carolina told police she "did nothing wrong" despite allegedly having a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit, according to official documents. Jamie Lee Komoroski, 25, was arrested and charged with one count of reckless homicide and three counts of felony DUI resulting in great bodily harm after the April 28 crash, online records show. Samantha Miller, 34, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died in

Falling for the Mr. Wrong

Falling for the Mr. Wrong Episode 1 I have always found it difficult understanding love and all the things that come with it. I didn't understand why anybody would want to put their heart in danger by falling in love. So all my life, I always ran away from love, you can say that am running away from being served breakfast. I just didn't want to experience that feeling. My elder sister, Olivia was a complete opposite of me, she could be in two different relationships with so much ease. She loved

The Representation and Symbolism of Old Age in Literature

Raging and the symbolic representations of the elderly have been creative stimuli for artworks, literature, and the performing arts since their inception. The topic has been treated in a picturesque, delicate, and fancy way in classical antiquity, the Renaissance, the Modern Era, and especially the Gothic movements, illuminated by great authors who have reached the sources of creation in old age. The way in which they have analysed the differences in the psychological and mental structure of the

Handling Mistaken Transactions on Cash App: Tips for Reclaiming Your Money

If you realized that your Cash App money sent to wrong person and cancelling the payment isn't possible, you can directly contact the recipient and kindly explain the situation.

NFTs and Cultural Heritage: Preserving Digital Artifacts

Exploring the role of NFTs in preserving and protecting cultural heritage through digital artifacts.

"Readers Rule Their World: The Power of Literature in Shaping Lives"

In a world dominated by various forms of media and instant gratification, the simple act of reading holds a unique and unparalleled power. Readers, in their pursuit of knowledge, entertainment, and understanding, have the ability to shape their own world in profound ways. 1. Empowerment Through Imagination: Reading allows individuals to escape the confines of reality and immerse themselves in the vast realms of imagination. Whether exploring distant galaxies, historical epochs, or the intricacie

LOVING THE WRONG TWIN

Alexis nodded her head as she paid the driver before stepping out of the taxi. She took a deep breath then walked towards the big white house that was about 100 meters away from her. Just then, she was startled by a nice black luxury car that stopped in front of her, obstructing her way. She saw a little girl around 8 to 10 years old get out of the car and running towards her. "Mommy" Before Alexis could react, the little girl wrapped her tiny arms tightly around her waist. Her eyes widened in s

Meeting Someone At The Wrong Time

You never meet the right people at the wrong time because... the right people are timeless. The right people make you want to throw away the plans you originally had for one and follow.