fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the corporate culture of Journal.
From Minerals to Memoirs: How I Found My Malachite Peace in Paris
For years, my mind was a precisely calibrated instrument. As a mineralogy engineer, I was trained to look for order, stability, and the perfect crystal lattice in everything. If a disruption appeared in the structure, my task was to understand why it happened and how to repair it. I believed that life, just like a rock, could be analyzed, categorized, and, if necessary, fixed. But living in Paris, under the hat of Magma Star, has taught me that the most beautiful structures are those born from complete emotional chaos.
By Magma Starabout 22 hours ago in Journal
What If Jesus Was an Interdimensional Traveler? Netflix’s The OA Made Me Wonder
I am watching this strange, beautiful series on Netflix called The OA. Maybe you’ve seen it, maybe you haven’t—but here’s the gist: a young woman disappears for seven years, returns with her sight restored, and tells a story about near-death experiences, secret experiments, and movements that open doors to other dimensions. As I watch, a thought springs to mind: what if Jesus—the Jesus we know from scripture—was also an interdimensional traveler?
By Vongani Bandi3 days ago in Journal
Libya’s Migrant Trap: Sexual Violence, Detention and the Politics of Return
By Tuhin Sarwar | Investigative Journalist । 13 March 2026 । A Journey That Turned into a Prison Marie, a mother from Cameroon, embarked on her journey to Europe with hope and determination. She believed the Sahara Desert would be her greatest challenge. Yet, upon reaching Libya, she encountered a far more harrowing reality: systemic detention, sexual violence, and ransom extortion. Multiple arrests in centres near Tripoli and Zawiya exposed her and her daughter to armed guards and nightly abductions. (Tuhin Sarwar Journalist)
By Tuhin Sarwar4 days ago in Journal
The Geology of a Proud Step: How to Stay True to Yourself Abroad
They say that living in a foreign country is a process where you slowly lose yourself, until you become a shadow of what you once were. I say it is a geological process. We do not disappear; we merely settle into new layers, becoming harder, more resilient, and crystallizing under the pressure of unfamiliar streets.
By Magma Star4 days ago in Journal
How to Build a Successful Product
Building a successful product is a challenging but rewarding process. Many people think that a successful product only depends on a good idea, but in reality it requires planning, research, teamwork, and continuous improvement. A product becomes successful when it solves a real problem, satisfies customers, and performs well in the market. Companies that follow the right steps in product development have a greater chance of success.
By aadam khan4 days ago in Journal
Building a Brand in a City That Never Slows Down. AI-Generated.
Cities like Houston move fast. New businesses open every day, industries evolve quickly, and competition rarely slows down. In environments like this, success is rarely determined by the product or service alone. Visibility, credibility, and consistent messaging often determine which companies stand out.
By Branding Texas Agency5 days ago in Journal
The Role of Wholesale Food Brokers in Modern Food Supply Chains
Food distribution doesn't often go in a straight line. There is always change in demand, change in orders at stores, and change in production schedules. One month a product is hard to find. Next month there may be more inventory than the market can absorb.
By Muhammad Owais SEO5 days ago in Journal
Alopecia Isn't Just Hair Loss...
I don't know whether I've said this in passing comment before on my reviews, but I'm pretty sure it's somewhere: for the past few years I've suffered with alopecia and it has increased in its charge against the system in the last 18 months for reasons I'm not willing to discuss right now. But in the last 18 months alone I have had seven blood tests, two dermatological scans and most recently, you guessed it, another blood test. So, we all know that alopecia is all about hair loss and as you can imagine, I have lost an awful lot of hair. In my first struggle with alopecia it was clumps of my hair that came out, but more recently it was a more 'drop everything' approach where I would more than often wake up with less and less hair every day until finally - yes, I have no hair. It's all wigs.
By Annie Kapur5 days ago in Journal
