Historical
Do You Know: How and When the Art of Writing Invented?
Art of writing is an important part of our life. without writing we can't imagine a developed society, development of present is depended on writing. But have we ever think art of writing how and when comes in existence? who was use first to writing? who invented art of writing?
By Pradeep Kumar Dutta3 years ago in FYI
One of the Most Brutal War Crimes in History
After the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, the Japanese military invasion of the Philippines began on the 7th of December 1941. The defenders failed to keep the Japanese from getting to the shore of the Lingayen Gulf. By the end of December 22, the Japanese were able to secure the central plain. On December 26, the capital of the Philippines, Manila was declared to be an open city which means that no defenses or forces were left in Manila. This gave the Japanese an opportunity to capture the capital of the country meanwhile American and Philippine soldiers retreated to the Bataan Peninsula. For three months, a grueling battle ensued between the Japanese and the combined forces of Filipino and American soldiers. Eventually, because soldiers had less than half of their supplies and many were either sick or injured, United States General Edward King Jr. had to surrender an estimated 60,000 to 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers to the Japanese on April 9, 1942, most being fatigued and malnourished.
By Thrisha Botiwey3 years ago in FYI
Kyrgyz Farmer's Luck
I come from one of the most beautiful places on earth: a mountainous country of Kyrgyzstan, which used to be a part of the Soviet Union. It is located in Central Asia. Its mountain range north of Himalayas makes up about 93% of the country's land and is a part of the Tien-Shen system with the highest peak amply called Victory Peak measured at 7349 meters (24.4K feet) sitting close to the border with China.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in FYI
Five Of The Scariest American Haunted Places
It’s October, and we’re close to Halloween. Every year thousands of people make the trip to their favorite haunted house attractions. For a weekend adventure or a day trip, it’s a good time to get scared, but what about those places that have been known for scaring people for years? Let’s take a look at what kinds of places are known for their ghostly pasts and still send chills down our spines today.
By Jason Ray Morton 3 years ago in FYI
Rishi Sunak Is Not Nelson Mandela or Barack Obama: In Any Way, Shape, Or Form!
Reaction to the UK getting it's first British - Indian Prime Minister has been largely welcomed. Both internationally and at home, Britain's first Hindu Prime Minister has been celebrated.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in FYI
Hiding from Devils: 'Guising' on Halloween
Born in Scotland in the '90s, I always knew this tradition as guising - it wasn't until the Americanization of our culture began in earnest that I heard it called "trick or treating". Less than 500 miles from the Artic Circle (with certain parts of the country closer to the Arctic than London), Scotland is dark and cold October. The nights draw in quickly and seem to hold intent, the air is cold and wet, biting at times, and the smell of decaying leaves and foliage is one I associate with this time of year thanks to the semi-rural nature of the town I grew up in.
By S. A. Crawford3 years ago in FYI
Sir Keir Faces Rishi.
At the moment the Labour party is riding high in the polls. If there was a general election the Conservatives would be all but obliterated. Labour has enjoyed a lead in the polls for some time now. When Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwarteng delivered the mini-budget many saw how unfair it was. It was scrapped apart from the odd detail by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Hunt was brought in by Truss to stabilize the financial markets after Kwarteng was sacked by Truss. When Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister he retained Mr. Hunt as Chancellor. It is thought that Sunak and Hunt will delay any budget statement for now as the two of them discuss it.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in FYI
Princess Theatre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
As I've mentioned previously, I keep a long list of things I'd like to write about. The list is currently over 600 items long, with more added weekly. Because there are so many items, I leave it to a random roll to determine my next topic. Occasionally, the randomness brings about a theme. Last week, we journeyed into Junee, New South Wales, Australia, to visit "Australia's Most Haunted House" over at the Monte Cristo Homestead. This week, we're paying another visit to Australia and its ghosts. This time, in Melbourne, to a place called Princess Theatre.
By J.A. Hernandez3 years ago in FYI
Original Draft of "The 2010s and beyond"
Below is the complete and original draft of the article titled "The 2010s and beyond" that I wrote for the Michigan Bar Journal as part of a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Michigan Bar Journal. I also wrote the accompanying timeline and the companion article titled "The continuing role of lawyers in today’s ever-changing world." All three pieces were subject to editorial changes, but this piece was subject to the most edits, mostly due to the length of the original draft. Below is my original version.
By Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)3 years ago in FYI
