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Poetry, art invite sacred reflection

Earlier this year, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism, MennoMedia published the Anabap­tist Community Bible. Not a new translation, this was rather an experiment in communal hermeneutics, putting scripture into conversation with scholarly …

Latitude Festival tickets still available for this year and how to get them

Latitude Festival is returning for another year, and with a line-up full of big name acts, now is the ideal time to snap up a last minute ticket. There are still a number of different ticets available for the popular music, comedy and arts event, which …

Clootie Bridge: An Art Ritual to Awaken our Ecological Selves

Photo by Kristy Anderson We make art to leave a mark for the future, a slight kink in the river of stories, which flows too fast and wildly for any of us to comprehend. (There Are Rivers in the Sky, p. 456) ”River, my friend, my life—thank you for …

BOOK REVIEW | Fresh insights into cattle-killing tragedy make for compelling reading

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POETRY CORNER: Time Wasn’t Kind

Ghetto Koans, Pattern Books, Devouring Wolves: Seven Poetry Collections to Read in July

As I write this introduction, there’s a heatwave and the world is a mess. As we watch the defunding of many of the institutions that help literature get in the hands of readers, that lift up important voices, and that tell us about those voices, I am more …

“The Burden of Words,” a Poem by Fatemeh Shams

“The Burden of Words” I think of the burden of words how they hollow with repetition. “Evacuation orders,” “Nuclear Bombs,” “Final solutions” I think of the burden of memory— how it storms back with every breath: Friends, locked in solitary confinement, …

Sidewalk Stories: Building bridges with poetry

This is Sidewalk Stories, a collaboration between Crosscurrents and the East Bay’s Street Spirit newspaper where we hear from unhoused people about how they survive and build a life outside. Sometimes “survival” looks like maintaining an identity outside …

The Frances Browne Poetry Competition is now open

Now in its fifth year, the Frances Browne Literary Festival is calling aspiring poets to submit their work for the 2025 Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition. The competition celebrates poets writing in English, Irish and Ulster Scots There is €1, …

Mustaches, mad minds & more: 5 modern Malayalam novels to devour now

Over the last few years, Malayalam cinema has gained popularity both nationally and internationally due to its compelling narratives often delving into socio-political issues as well as the exceptional performances by the actors. However, another sphere …

Letter to the Editor: Flood poem 2024

Book Review: ‘The City And Its Uncertain Walls’ By Haruki Murakami — A Haunting, Slow-Burning Journey Through Memory And ...

What happens when a book stays with you for more than four decades? ‘The City And Its Uncertain Walls’! That’s what happens. The City And Its Uncertain Walls was initially a short story written by the celebrated author Haruki Murakami in 1980. He calls it …

Book Review: ‘Loal Kashmir: Love And Longing In A Torn Land’ By Mehak Jamal — A Deeply Personal Journey Through Love, ...

What the media depicts about Kashmir is the tip of the iceberg. The real stories are about the Kashmiris living a life starkly different from the rest of India. Loal Kashmir: Love and Longing in a Torn Land come as a refreshing narration of stories from …

Book Review: Emily Henry Breaks The Rom-Com Mold With ‘Great Big Beautiful Life’

Emily Henry’s latest novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, marks a distinct shift from her trademark rom-com formula. This time, she opts for a dual narrative structure that weaves together mystery, legacy, and slow-burn romance in a more layered and …

Online Gay Erotic Novels Land Female Writers In China in Big Trouble! Who Are Haitang Writers? What is Boys' Love ...

China has long been known for its controversial anti-queer stance. Even when it comes to the internet, it is known to all that the country has strict censorship laws. It further does not allow for the depiction of anything but heteronormativity in its …

On The Universe in Verse: 15 Portals to Wonder through Science & Poetry

On The Universe in Verse: 15 Portals to Wonder through Science & Poetry by Andrea Elise Hello, my name is Andrea Elise and I live in Amarillo, Texas. When we think of science and poetry, we often attribute one discipline to our left brains and the …

Literary Look Back: Irish Poetry, Hugh Freeze, and You

We’re closing in on the halfway point of this prosaic parade back through the Georgia Bulldogs’ 2024 campaign, and so far we’re stuck pretty close to our literary roots. Faulkner, O’Connor, Hemingway, and Grizzard all wrote some or all of their best work …

Book Review | In ‘Songs’ Of City, An Unequal Music

What do novelists turn to the short story for? Perhaps for practice, as in Ray Bradbury — who wrote one a week as a kind of riyaaz ahead of the more serious business of novel-writing. Others might claim, like Borges did, that the novel in any case is …

'Emerging Frontiers: Technology Absorption in the Indian Army' book review: Changing contours, from market to ...

The book ‘Emerging Frontiers: Technology Absorption in the Indian Army’ by Lt Colonel Akshat Upadhyay confronts a paradigm shift that has quietly revolutionised modern warfare. The book’s central premise is stark: the era when militaries drove …

Bullet Proof Glass Market Soars Amid Demand for Advanced Security in Defense, Banking, and Vehicles | DataM Intelligence

The bullet proof glass market is expanding with growing use in defense, banking & buildings, driven by rising threats and advancements in protection technology. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview …

National Security Capital Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor in the Sale of Riverstone Enterprise Solutions

COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Security Capital Advisors LLC (“NSCA”) is pleased to announce that it has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Riverstone Enterprise Solutions, LLC (“RES”) in its …

Mission Critical Interior Solutions Inc. Named Title Partner for DCAC Austin 2025

DCAC Live is pleased to announce Mission Critical Interior Solutions Inc. (MCIS) as the Title Partner for DCAC Austin 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DCAC Live is pleased to announce Mission Critical Interior …

Newly Patented Electric Vehicle Automatic Charging Station: No More Plugging In The Electric Vehicle to Charge

Electric Vehicle Owners can now "Park and Automatically Charge" POWELLS POINT, NC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing the New Electric Vehicle Automatic Charging Station - US Patent #: 17/333,220 The …

Anchors of Hope Veteran Hiring Campaign Honors America’s Legacy of Service this Independence Day

Nationwide Hiring Effort Led by Overwatch Mission Critical Runs Through Veterans Day, November 11, 2025 AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On this Independence Day, as Americans reflect on the sacrifices that have …

Eolian Signs New Information Exchange Agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense for Technology Innovation

Eolian Enters Strategic Agreement with U.S. DoD’s Asst Secretary of Defense Mission Capabilities (ASD(MC) to Accelerate Tech Innovation for National Security LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EolianVR, Inc., a leader …

Charlie Ryan’s 'Letters Across the World' Strengthens Bonds for Military Families

RAMSEY, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charlie Ryan, a junior at Don Bosco Preparatory High School, is helping military children stay connected to their parents deployed overseas through Letters Across the World. The initiative …

Military Battery Market Size to Surpass USD 2.5 Billion by 2031 | Demand, and Industry Insight

Rise in the adoption of UAVs, ground vehicles, increase in military expenditure, surge in the use of lithium-ion batteries over lead-acid batteries drive market WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Military battery …

Cyviz Awarded NOK 16 Million Defense Contract in Europe

Cyviz wins NOK 16M contract to deliver and upgrade a mission-critical Command & Control environment for a defence organisation in Central Europe. OSLO, NORWAY, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyviz AS, a global provider of collaboration …

NEXCOM’s FTA 5190 AI Server Powers Enterprise Cybersecurity at the Edge

Next Evolution in Edge Computing Infrastructure Combines Power, Connectivity, and Built-in Intelligence in a Compact Design FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEXCOM, a leading global supplier of network appliances, …

Bloomberg News Ranks Jason Schenker #1 Major Currency Forecaster in the World

Bloomberg News Ranked Jason Schenker the #1 Top Foreign Exchange Major Currency Forecaster in the World Through the End of Q2 2025 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prestige Economics is pleased to announce that …

Team Wildfire Unveils Next-Gen Wildfire Protection Tech at Scott Air Force Base

BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Team Wildfire, a pioneer in rapid-response fire control technology, announces a significant demonstration of its groundbreaking “Hurricane” and “Storm Cell” units at Scott Air Force …

Information Unlimited, Inc. (IUI) Showcases Industry-Leading IT Transformation and Data Analytics Capabilities

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Information Unlimited, Inc. (IUI), a HUBZone-certified management and technology consultancy, continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted leader in IT transformation, data science, …

LAUNCH Names David Campbell Chief Operating Officer and Establishes Operations Excellence Team

OAK BROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LAUNCH is pleased to announce that David (Dave) Campbell has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective July 15, 2025. This strategic addition to the leadership team reflects …

When Technology Flies with a Heart: DFS AI Takes Off from Sardinia to Watch Over the Mediterranean

Born in Sardinia, ready for the world. A custom AI-powered drone that thinks, decides, and acts. The future of emergency response is airborne. MILANO, MI, ITALY, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when climate threats are growing …

NVBDC Launches Export Webinar to Help Veteran-Owned Businesses Go Global

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many veteran-owned businesses, success at home is just the beginning. With nearly 96% of the world’s consumers living outside the United States, international markets offer an …

VETCOMM US Reaches 10K YouTube Subscribers Within 90 Days of Launching New Series

‘VetComm News’ Drives Rapid Growth by Delivering Timely Updates, Advocacy and Benefits Guidance for Veterans SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VETCOMM US, an organization specializing in helping veterans …

Strengthening Ukraine Through the CFC: Volunteers for Ukraine Joins 2025 Campaign

VfU’s programs deliver critical survival, medical, and mental health support. PHILADELPHIA , PA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Volunteers for Ukraine (VfU), a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting Ukraine's …

Hundreds of Athletes with Disabilities from Across the US Compete at The Hartford Nationals in Grand Rapids, July 11-17

Paralympic gold medalist and wheelchair basketball player Matt Scott to surprise local athletes with custom-fit adaptive sports equipment GRAND RAPIDS, MI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hartford Nationals conducted by …

National Museum of the Surface Navy Announces 2025 Freedom of the Seas Award Recipients

SAN PEDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Museum of the Surface Navy, founded aboard Battleship IOWA and scheduled to open in 2026, today announced the recipients of the 2025 Freedom of the Seas award honors. …