George Epley

  Not at all! Photography is far from obsolete in 2025. While AI-generated images and advancements in computational photography have transformed the industry, traditional photography still holds immense value. Here’s why: 1. Authenticity & Human Creativity AI can generate impressive visuals, but photography captures real, unfiltered moments that AI can’t replicate. People still crave authentic, emotionally resonant images. 2. Professional & Artistic Value Photographers bring a unique perspective, composition skills, and artistic vision that go beyond just pressing a button. The craft of photography—lighting, framing, and storytelling—remains irreplaceable. 3. Journalism & Documentary Work AI can generate fake images, but journalism and documentary photography rely on real-world authenticity. Society needs trusted visual records, and photography continues to serve that purpose. 4. Social Media & Personal Memories People still take and share personal photos ev...

  Bridges Across Borders: A Tale of Global Unity In the wake of a devastating pandemic, the world found itself divided—economies were shattered, healthcare systems strained, and people struggled to regain a sense of normalcy. Yet, amid the chaos, a coalition of nations emerged with a singular goal: to rebuild not just their own lands but the entire world. The year was 2025, and a historic agreement, the Global Prosperity Pact , was signed by 50 countries. Leaders from various continents vowed to work together in three key areas—healthcare, infrastructure, and education—so that no nation would be left behind. The Healing Alliance One of the first initiatives of the pact was a Universal Healthcare Network , in which wealthier nations provided medical resources, expertise, and funding to countries with struggling healthcare systems. Doctors from Germany and Japan worked alongside local practitioners in rural Africa, setting up mobile clinics and distributing vaccines. A revolution...

Take the time to contact the White House and express your concerns to our elected leaders about the direction of our country. Be polite and respectful, but also firm in addressing how you feel your constitutional rights are being infringed upon. Make it clear how the policies being implemented by the current administration are negatively impacting the American people. Your voice matters—stand up and make it heard. White House Contact Website  Find your Congress representatives

  You're at the playground, and you have a phone or camera. You want some cool abstract pictures, but instead of just taking normal shots, you decide to get creative. Here's how it goes down: Step 1: The Spin-o-vision You hop on the merry-go-round, hold out your camera, and start spinning. As the world blurs into streaks of color, you snap photos like a true artist. Boom—abstract motion blur masterpiece. Step 2: The "Accidental" Close-Up You pretend to trip and whoops!—you take a super close-up picture of the texture of the rubber flooring, a rusty swing chain, or someone's neon shoelaces. Now you've got an abstract "What am I looking at?" picture. Step 3: The Shadow Trickery You and your friends strike weird poses, making crazy shadow shapes on the ground. You snap a picture and suddenly—it's modern art. Picasso would be proud. Step 4: The Upside-Down Perspective You hang upside down from the monkey bars, tilt your camera at a weird angle, and c...

It’s infuriating that people like this exist in the world—where money and power are never enough. These types of individuals have no regard for anyone or anything they see as an obstacle to their goals. Trump and Elon are cut from the same cloth. Take action: Write to your congressional representatives today and let them know how dissatisfied you are with the current state of government. Your voice matters.

  The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, formally titled "An Act Concerning Aliens," is one of four pieces of legislation collectively known as the Alien and Sedition Acts, passed by the United States Congress during the presidency of John Adams. Enacted on July 6, 1798, it remains one of the most enduring components of this controversial legislative package, as it is still technically in effect today, codified under 50 U.S.C. §§ 21–24. The Act was born out of a period of intense political tension and fear of foreign influence, particularly amid the Quasi-War with France, an undeclared naval conflict that heightened national security concerns. Historical Context In the late 1790s, the United States found itself caught in the crossfire of European conflicts, particularly between revolutionary France and Great Britain. The young American republic, still fragile and establishing its sovereignty, faced internal divisions between the Federalist Party, led by Adams and Alexander Hamilton...