Vanuatu, One of The Happiest Places on Earth
The pursuit of happiness is something everyone strives for. But it turns out that the ultimate key to happiness may be in learning to be satisfied with what one has. Despite all of the progress that has been made in the world, rates of anxiety around the globe are ever increasing. . However, there are […]
Biden, Xi Seek To Manage Differences In Breakthrough Meeting
Amid strained ties between the United States and China, leaders of both countries met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, on 14TH November. U.S President Joe Biden met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in their first in-person meeting after he took office in January 2021. Chinese leader Xi Jinping faced his […]
Coffee and the Art of Conversation
According to historian Tom Standage, the lowly coffee bean deserves some credit for contributing to the Enlightenment. Prior to the introduction of coffee in Europe, the morning draft generally consisted of some form of alcohol. Rather than starting the day slightly inebriated, the coffee drinkers were alert and lively. In the 7th century this newly […]
The Ski Town, Saalbach
Saalbach (in Saalbach-Hinterglemm) is one of Austria’s premier ski resorts, offering a wide range of runs, extensive off piste, and an excellent snow record. Skiing can be found on both sides of the valley. The runs on the north side of the valley (south-facing side) tend to be preferred by visitors due to their […]
Wine Vessels in China Symbolize Ceremonial Offerings for Ancestors
The nobility of the Shang Dynasty from the 16th to 11th centuries B.C. practiced ancestor worship by presenting their ancestors with ceremonial offerings of wine and food in bronze cups. In ancient China, these vessels were known as fangyi. The fundamental objective of these ritual sacrifices was to please the ancestral spirits. By performing these […]
US Midterm Elections: A Rollercoaster of Power Changes
With the current low ratings of the present administration, the Republican Party has positioned themselves to leverage n the mistakes of the ruling administration to secure the minds of their constituents. . Just as Republicans expected, the issues surrounding the Biden administration are now forcing voters to turn their attention to the other political wing […]
The U.S Midterm Election: Battle For U.S Congress Continues
Republicans and Democrats are currently engaged in a tight race for control of the U.S. Congress. As the United States midterm elections trickle in after a fiery round of polls on November 8th, Democrats are showing surprising strength and posing a tough fight against the Republicans. It is still unclear who will seize control of the […]
Meta Lays Off 11,000 People, Announces Hiring Freeze
In a shocking announcement on November 9, Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Meta Platforms Inc., announced the cutting of 11,000 jobs. This is considered the first major round of layoffs in the social media giant’s history of 18 years, as it equals to13% of the total workforce at Meta. A red-eyed Mark Zuckerberg released […]
US Faces New Challenges in Its Illicit Drug Revolution
The scourge of the American drug epidemic appears to have just begun as experts project more potent opiates are set to hit the market. A promised land for drug dealers, the United States of America consumes about 85% of all the world’s synthetic opiates. According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, these […]
Elon Musk Starts With a Mass Layoff After Acquiring Twitter.
The internet and social media spaces have been agog with the news of Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, enforcing a mass layoff at the company. This is the first of Musk’s several plans to restructure the company. He had complained about “overpaying” to acquire the company and planned to cut a chunk of the company’s […]