Jennifer Aniston, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. Born on February 11, 1969, her father started his career on television. He then changed his name to John Aniston. Her mother, known as actress Nancy Dow, worked as an assistant of Rock Hudson. Her […]
Society & Culture
Stunning Olivia Colman – Golden Globe 2019
She has already claimed her Golden Globe Award for best actress. And she will be having many more awards for the upcoming ceremonies. Some clearly saw that Oscar Nomination happening! She is still at the “tender” age of 44. Call her Olivia Colman, Olivia or Queen Anne. It is by […]
Corruption Eroded OKD From Within: Only a Parliamentary Commission Can Discover the Truth
Like waves eroding a beach, corruption slowly destroys any company, no matter how profitable. Corruption and petty politics is what caused the fall of Czech mining conglomerate, OKD. The Ostrava-Karviná mines are the only producers of black coal in the Czech Republic, but even holding that sway did not protect […]
The future of agriculture: Will cities oust farms?
As my plane was taking off not too long ago, I looked out to see small herd of cattle grazing in the green space between the highways feeding into the airport and I got to thinking, can progress and the natural world co-exist? Can we as a species honor the […]
Traditional Italian Cuisines by Regions
What better way to express a people’s culture than by the food they eat? The Italian cuisine is extraordinarily regional. Different regions are known for different foods so it would be so wrong to assume that everyone here eats pasta or pizza. The distinct regional variations in traditional Italian food […]
Who is Jawahar Thomas?
There’s an old saying that no matter how dark the night may get, the dawn is always around the corner. The purpose of this phrase is to imbue people with a sense of positivism and hopefulness that can often desert them in this day and age where almost everyone is […]
Will Cuba Have Economic Growth in the Years Ahead?
The post-Castro era is here and everyone is wondering what is in store for Cuba. The country has been struggling financially for the past two decades. The U.S embargo was a significant contributor to this harsh reality, and it still is. There is also the fact that the country has […]
What is a Mormon Mission Actually Like?
You’ve might’ve run into Mormon missionaries in various cities around the globe, due to the worldwide nature of the Latter-day Saint (LDS) church. Typically dressed in Sunday best and paired in twos, nearly 70 thousand of these young men and women serve missions in about 190 different countries. Mormon missionaries […]
Writing Tips For Your First YA Novel
As a person dreaming of becoming a YA novelist, you’re so excited about the genre. You love the idea of connecting to younger people and finding a way to teach them lessons through the medium of fiction. You dream of being featured in magazines like Poets & Writers, the same […]
The History of Wooden Model Ship Building
Model shipbuilding has a long and varied history that spans from antiquity to the present time. People built models for different purposes at various times and places in history. Today, the intricate craft of building model ships is enjoyed by collectors and museums dedicated to the craft of model ship […]
The War on Drugs Seen Through Statistics
As a society, we all have a great interest in studying crime patterns and statistics. It’s fascinating to take a hard look at these types of statistics, as they tell us ways in which our society is moving and changing, and it also points to areas where more care is […]
How to Create a Unique and Personalized Funeral
Family and loved ones are faced with many decisions when planning the funeral of a loved one. You do not have to create unnecessary stress or worry when planning a funeral. All you need to do is think about what your loved one would have wanted and discuss these ideas […]