Eye-lit Journey – Kaushal Kishore

 

In every heart, an ocean’s waves unseen,

A realm of emotions, expansive and serene…

Yet, uniquely unfurls, a delicate surprise,

Before someone special, thru’ enchanted eyes…

*

Each glance unlocks, a cherished door,

Revealing depths of feelings, forevermore…

Eyes articulate stories, unspoken and pure,

In the ocean of emotions, love finds its allure…

*

So, let hearts navigate, on waves untamed,

In the manuscript of love, a story is framed…

With someone special, the journey begins,

Through eye-lit pathways, where love wins…

*

–Kaushal Kishore 

Source: Eye-lit Journey – Kaushal Kishore

#art, #poem, La granada… – JaZzArt en València

(Foto de Francisco Bravo Cabrera/Derechos Reservados)

LA GRANADA

(02 de marzo de
2024/escuchando un concierto de piano de Beethoven)

El sol que alumbra lo más antiguo
de la creación sigue alumbrándonos

 

sin importarle el paso de los
años o lo viejo que digan que es.

 

El tiempo…

 

Invisible pero pasa,

 

nos reconforta,

 

nos alivia,

 

nos embellece,

 

y con ternura nos envejece,

piadosamente.

 

Y la granada aumenta su importancia
en el huerto del hogar,

 

nos brinda su potencia y su
abundancia,

 

antigua…

 

No tanto como el sol,

 

pero con la misma
perseverancia…

Source: #art, #poem, La granada… – JaZzArt en València

Freedom Of The Press Includes Responsibilities! | Filosofa’s Word

Last weekend I was so disgusted with the New York Times’ biased political reporting that I seriously considered cancelling my account and saving myself $20 a month.  I’m still considering it, in fact.

I recall Dan Rather as a reporter waaaayyyyy back in the day and I always found him to be forthright, honest, and I trusted what he said.  Today, he is an independent journalist whose work I follow and I still greatly respect his views and thoughts.  His latest post that hit my inbox last night talks about responsible reporting and I found it to be spot-on … I think you will too!


…6 PRINCIPLES MANY JOURNALISTS MISS

  1. Enough with Both-sides-ism

We are now living in an altered political universe. Some of the old rules no longer apply or at least need adjusting. Civil discourse is a thing of the past, as is allowing both sides their say, no matter what they say, without holding them accountable. When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew. Make no mistake: They are exploiting the idea of equal coverage to their advantage. Don’t let them get away with it.

2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking

Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection. Verify sources, cross-reference assertions, and provide context. If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong. A journalist’s commitment to ferreting out the truth builds public trust. So does adding context and perspective.

  1. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions

Do not let them off the hook. If they are Trump supporters, make them defend his actions and his words. Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election. Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. If they are Biden supporters, make sure tough questions get asked of them as well.

4. Support Investigative Journalism

The Fourth Estate is essential to the existence of a healthy democracy. Daily coverage is necessary, but investigative journalism is critical to hold those in power accountable and to uncover corruption. It’s also expensive. We must recognize that its benefits outweigh its costs.  

5. Fight Media Consolidation

For much of my 74-year career, journalism was considered a public service, not a revenue generator. At its inception, television news was rarely thought to be a big money maker. That changed in the 1980s when large corporations bought the networks. Newsrooms now had to turn a profit and were therefore beholden to advertisers. At about the same time, newspapers saw major declines in readership as the internet grew and news became “free.” Support your local paper, local TV station, and independent journalists.

6. Get the Story Out

This is a corollary to the previous one. As much as we as journalists wish it weren’t true, corporate ownership and advertisers do have editorial influence in newsrooms around the country. If an important story doesn’t work for your owners, consider getting it out through another journalist at another outlet or start your own. 

This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts. Politicians won’t like this list. Nixon certainly didn’t like me. I wear that fact as a badge of honor. On my office wall was a White House transcript of an Oval Office conversation in which President Nixon tells his FBI director, “Dan Rather is a son of a bitch. He is a smart rat. He’s clever. Have nothing to do with CBS, Rather, and that bunch. No. No CBS.” That was in 1972. Nixon would resign two years later.

Our current era is different and in some ways more difficult, but the key to survival and thriving is to never lose hope. Listening and reading about the country, you’d think hope was on life support. Good journalism helps us remember these six truths and have hope for the future.

Source: Freedom Of The Press Includes Responsibilities! | Filosofa’s Word

Climate change is fueling the disappearance of the Aral Sea. It’s taking residents’ livelihoods, too – Stigmatis News

Now, Bayniyazova and other residents say they’re facing a catastrophe they can’t beat: climate change, which is accelerating the decades-long demise of the Aral, once the lifeblood for the thousands living around it.

Nafisa Bayniyazova poses for a photo with her dog Alabai, on her farm near Muynak, Uzbekistan, Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

The Aral has nearly disappeared. Decades ago, deep blue and filled with fish, it was one of the world’s largest inland bodies of water. It’s shrunk to less than a quarter of its former size.

Source: Climate change is fueling the disappearance of the Aral Sea. It’s taking residents’ livelihoods, too – Stigmatis News

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