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CURIOUSMINDS
A weekly serving of great articles we curate, and original content we produce. So, all you have to do is pick, read, watch and listen. |
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Top Stories from Around the World |
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Trump Is Privatizing America POLITICS - Persuasion - Sam Khan
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Killed in front of our eyes in PakistanHUMAN RIGHTS - Gavin Butler
In the depths of central Pakistan's Bolan Pass, a pocket of wilderness so remote that there is no internet or mobile network coverage, the nine-coach Jaffar Express ground to a halt. Then the bullets started flying. Approximately 500 people had been travelling from Quetta to Peshawar through the heart of the restive Balochistan province when a group of armed militants struck – they bombed the tracks, fired on the train and then stormed the carriages. |
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USAID kept them alive in BangladeshHUMAN RIGHTS - Samira Hussain
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The Hidden Meaning behind Rome's ArchesTemples functioned as sites of worship, and the Colosseum served as an amphitheater for games and spectacles. But triumphal arches—such as the Arch of Constantine—were remarkable for being among the few purely symbolic buildings erected by the Romans. Image created by Ideogram
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Incredible Wildlife Survival Filming
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National Geographic
The highest mountains on Earth are home to snow leopards, golden eagles, mountain goats, barnacle goslings and gelada monkeys. But only the toughest can endure the extreme weather, scarce food and limited oxygen on these peaks. Using new technology to showcase never-before-filmed animal behaviour, Hostile Planet provides unique access to one of the most extreme environments on the planet. Image created by Ideogram |
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 QuoteBe respectful, even if someone doesn’t deserve it.
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Top Stories from our favourite publications to stimulate your curious mind, |
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We can give ourselves far, far more than Donald Trump can ever take away, but it will—it will take extraordinary efforts. It won’t be business as usual. We will have to do things we haven’t imagined before, at speeds we didn’t think possible. [...] I know, I know that these are dark days, dark days brought on by a country we can no longer trust. We are getting over the shock, but let us never forget the lessons: we have to look after ourselves and we have to look out for each other. We need to pull together in the tough days ahead. |
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Are you drinking water all wrong? National Geographic ***
Staying hydrated—and knowing how best to do it—is more important than ever. Excessive heat isn't just a hot spell, but rather a taste of what we can expect from climate change, says Ashley Ward, director of the newly opened Heat Policy Innovation Hub at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability at Duke University: “This is not your grandmother's heat.” Do we really need to down a gallon a day to stay healthy? And does your water need minerals, alkalinity, or salt to really hydrate you?
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How to Love the World More
The Marginalian ***
Nothing, not one thing, hurts us more — or causes us to hurt others more — than our certainties. The stories we tell ourselves about the world and the foregone conclusions with which we cork the fount of possibility are the supreme downfall of our consciousness. They are also the inevitable cost of survival, of navigating a vast and complex reality most of which remains forever beyond our control and comprehension. And yet in our effort to parse the world, we sever ourselves from the full range of its beauty, tensing against the tenderness of life.
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The Art Newsletter
What’s Happening in The Arts
The Art Newsletter is a free weekly publication celebrating creativity across contemporary art, music, film, and more. Delivered every Thursday, it’s crafted for Gen Z creatives and art lovers seeking fresh perspectives. |
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James King Blog offers valuable resources for students of Arts and Humanities. Particularly those interested in Environments, Literature, Performing Arts, Visual Art, Philosophy, Travel, and Human Rights. The articles provide insights into complex interactions between humans and their environments, and the ethical and moral dimensions of environmental issues. The Blog is relevant to students of all ages and those who are just fascinated by the Arts and Humanities. |
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Definition of Basic Human Rights – The Most Important Aspects Basic human rights represent intrinsic equality between all human beings, regardless. They provide us with various freedoms, protect us from harm and provide restitution when violations are committed. The concept goes back in time and has evolved from great philosophers work into present-day law. |
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5 of the Best Fantasy Series Novels in HistoryOur picks for 5 of the best fantasy series novels are JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings – George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, Susan Cooper’s The Dark Is Rising Sequence, Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Earthsea Cycle, and Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. |
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How Long is the Average Fiction Book – Quite a SurpriseThe average fiction book varies in length, and throughout the years has been determined by a variety of factors. These include production costs (eBooks excepted), genre, and reader habits, often determined by what is happening in the outside world. Average length is irrelevant. |
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ALL THRILLER PROMOTIONSThese Promos Close between 20 March and 31 March Thriller authors join forces in joint promotion campaigns to introduce themselves to readers. You can download as many books as you like.
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RIVER CLEANERS OF ANGKOR Local Cambodians who take care of thousands of tourists and the surroundings of Angkor National Park daily. Seen here in their green uniform shirts. What an incredible place to work and live.
Visit James King Photo-Art and 500px to view his works. Or visit: James King at Fine Art America
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CuriousBy Ian Leslie 'A lovely, erudite exploration of what it is that makes us human' - Independent on Sunday
Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning and discovering as they grow older. Which side of the 'curiosity divide' are you on?
Drawing on fascinating research from psychology, sociology and business, Curious looks at what feeds curiosity and what starves it, and uncovers surprising answers. Curiosity isn't a quality you can rely on to last a lifetime, but a mental muscle that atrophies without regular exercise. It's not a gift, but a habit that parents, schools, workplaces and individuals need to nurture if it is to thrive. Filled with inspiring stories, case studies and practical advice, Curious will change the way you think about your own mental life, and that of those around you.
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Picton Street
A Novel
An unsolved mystery – A chance meeting – An orphan comes home. After a winter of discontent gives birth to a summer of love, how many years will it take Jack Kenright to solve the mystery.It’s the autumn of 1975 as Jack Kenright sets out on his evening walk. A cold and hungry girl huddles on a park bench, as an angry storm brews in the hills. Jack feeds and takes care of her for two days, then she mysteriously disappears. Will his search for her be in vain? It seems so, until nine months later a letter with no contact details arrives from Daisy. She must be alive, but can Jack find her? What reviewers are saying. 'Wow! What a beginning for a new series!' 'Top Book' 'Worth the Wait' ‘A Real Page Turner, ‘Enjoyable’, ‘Sink your teeth into it’, ‘…Loved this book. Loved the ending. Beautiful…’
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Substack - Creative Xellence -
Join us at Creative Xellence where we are building a home for James King's Poetry, Short Stories and serialised Novels. Subscribe for Free and you will be notified of new content and recieve the Newsletter.
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Medium
We curate high value informative articles related to A&H from major publishers and authoratative sources. And we publish a smattering of selected articles from James King Blog and articles written by James King for Medium Publications.
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