Burj Al Babas: A Forsaken Hamlet?

If Dingdong Dantes has Amazing Earth on TV ,,, this blog has an Amazing Earth series that will leave you breathless as your jaw drops either of disbelief or a state of shock.  Let me remind our readers that the photos are not ours ... so kudos to the person who owns the images.  We are just too happy to share them with you ... that man since time immemorial has created a lot of stupefying ideas only a genius can think.  They made these ideas happen and we are here to marvel at their beauty ... the time and money spent on it ... and the sleepless nights they spent perfecting their craft.

Structure: Burj Al Babas

Location: Musalla, 14802 Mudurnu/Bolu, Türkiye

Established: Construction started in 2014

Description: If Disneyland in Anaheim CA, Paris, Hongkong, Epcot In Florida, and Shanghai are the happiest places on earth ... Burj Al Babas can leave you chuckle in disbelief. Sitting right near the Black Sea, you will be disappointed to see a residential development area jampacked with the awe-inspiring 700 miniature castles reminiscent of Disneyland.

Sad to say... the castles were half-finished  nearing the probability that it will become a ghost town sooner if not later. I can almost hear Moira song at the background: "Pinagtagpo pero hindi tinadhana."  Priced at more or less $350,000 to $500,000 ... it is a luxurious urban development full of promise but went pffhhht in the end. Wrong timing for a very expensive endeavor?

It was actually a project made in heaven ... it was an ambitious idea alright, but the castles were irrefutable self-indulgent, and lavish to say the least ... imagine living in Gothic style roof-top terraces ... it is European luxury to its finest.

So what's the hold-up? The construction was halted because of Turkey's fast-receding economy that's what ... which forced the company to file for bankruptcy. The pandemic and lawsuits also added more salt to the wound and complicated matters. The question now is: will Burj Al Babas be ever finished? 

Being one who knows a good project when I see one ... the endeavor is promising ... and I am still hopeful that the company still has aces tucked in its sleeves ... and come out the WINNER!

Inside a GHOST TOWN of Abandoned Disney Castles

The Truth About Fake News

Fake news or information disorder is defined as false or misleading information presented as news. They are aimed to deceive readers ... and fake news often is designed to damage the reputation of a person or entity.

In olden times we often got our news from trusted writers or columnists and journalists employed by TV  stations and newspapers that adhere to strict codes of conduct. However, the system has now been corrupted and news is forced down our throats without following decency and decorum ... or editorial guidelines that maintain a certain level of quality that aligns with their branding.

I just want to caution our readers that some experts advise us to be careful with its usage because fake news is now more associated with politics. Any misinformation or disinformation masquerading as news (tackling genres like health, science, or economics, etc.) can now be safely called false information.

False information that is designed to sway public viewpoints and outlooks... or cause confusion to push a product or a business agenda. They are often clothed in a fashion that appears to be truthful ... but it often is not.

The Difference Between Missinformation and Disinformation

 

Browsing your Facebook page or any content provider on social media ... one should have the ability at how this information is communicated.  It is a known fact that whatever platform they may be - anybody can share information without batting an eyelash ... and fact-checking was never their priority.

I am writing this piece to warn readers to sharpen their minds and be able to distinguish what information is being shared on the table.  Was it misinformation ... or was it disinformation? And is there any difference between the two?

One expert says the difference lies in the INTENT of the individual or group or company sharing the news or the information.

Whether it is misinformation or disinformation ... all content seen in our feeds can be dessiminated in divergent and diverse ways. The misleading news or information can land on your page in the form of a caricature, satire sarcasm, and irony ... others showed up without invitation clothe in the form of a joke or a spoof ... conspiracy plots, or schemes ... eye-catching links ... click-bait announcements ... rumors and scandals ... and other man-made manufactured reports.

What separates the two is that in misinformation there is no calculated and premeditated intent to fool and mislead the readers. It found its way to social media designed to sway, mold, or alter public sentiments on certain topics of discussion.

Disinformation on the other hand is spreading news, hoaxes, and conspiracy theories that are far-fetched, magnified, and obviously made up and overdone. They were there with the intent to go viral, improve traffic ... boost online visits ... fuel emotional response ... and encourage netizens' uproar.

The sources remained unchecked ... and the veracity of the news was doubtful.

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Wife: Ano ba ang ginagawa mo ... alas 3 na ng umaga?

Husband: Nag-o-OT ako.

Wife: OVER TIME?

Husband: Hindi ... OVER THINK lang!

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