You are what you are every moment; Years only hurt when you’ve lost them. I was born in Barcelona and went to India 30 years ago. Do you want to meet? Start by turning off the TV and it will turn on your brain. Every day millions of people die without knowing who they are: […]
Society & Culture
An Introspection in the Sexual Practices in Greco-Roman Antiquity
Choices in the area of intimate life are always hotly debated, albeit in the private sphere. Sexuality seems more scandalous today than ever, but there have been times that historians are assuring us that not even the contemporary man can understand them. The morals, but also the customs of the […]
How Social Media Has Changed the Relationship between Colleges and Students
The impact of social media on every area of our lives over the last decade cannot be overestimated. Sites such as facebook, Twitter and Instagram have fundamentally altered the way that we relate to each other, communicate our thoughts, and present ourselves to the world. It’s little wonder then that […]
Causes of Genocides: Lessons Not Yet Learned
Genocide is deliberate extermination of a group of people. Usually those are ethnic, religious, or racial groups. Millions of people were brutally murdered through genocides over the course of history. Yet they happen anyway. Even a single genocide is one too many but unfortunately, there were more than a dozen […]
Why Flowers Don’t Grow Old
Have you ever wondered how long we have been playing with flowers as a civilization, particularly here in Australia? The oldest flower shops in the country date back to the earliest 20th century. The oldest flower shop in the world was opened in the 19th century. We are in the […]
Hurdy-Gurdy: an exquisite blend of history and elegance
Ancient musical instruments possess that special charm that cannot be mistaken for anything else. The birth of some is surrounded by mystery, others have been reborn as contemporary musical instruments, their features still bearing the resemblance of their mysterious ancestors. Some instruments are now sadly forgotten and lost forever, but […]
A Look Inside the Vaping Craze
Vaping is becoming very popular today. Many of us are still trying to catch up and find out what the craze is all about. What do you really know about vaping? Here’s some information to help you understand more about this trending activity. What is vaping? Vaping is the action […]
Jennifer Aniston – Lifestyle
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 […]
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 […]