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10 Predictions of What the World Will Look Like in 2022.
10 Predictions of What the World Will Look Like in 2022. When people think about the future, they often imagine a bleak and dark place. But what if we could imagine a brighter world? One where technology has helped us to live in greater harmony with the environment, with each other? It's time for a change.
By John Abesellom's4 years ago in FYI
Cool Facts About The English Language That Will Probably Make You Hate It Even More
On the first day of my high school Spanish class, a girl behind me said, "Why do we have to learn Spanish? It's so much harder than English." Obviously, this tone deaf comment is exactly one that a frustrated language learner (especially one that is a teenage girl) would make. However, even I, a fellow teenage girl at the time, saw the flaw and inappropriate nature of the comment. It wouldn't be for a few years though, in my college linguistics class that I would actually learn just how wrong she was.
By Alisan Keesee4 years ago in FYI
The Gathering Storm: The Forces Roiling the World of Anne Boleyn By Howard Bloom
What was the role of sex in the romance of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIIIth? Did their courtship do what Pierre Louis de Maupertuis decrees—finding the shortest distance between two points? Or did it do something far more ambitious? Did it create the longest distance between two points? Did it harness the hurricanes of history? Or, to put it differently, is the story of Anne and Henry simple and thrifty or expensive and complex? You be the judge.
By Jimmy Stars World4 years ago in FYI
The Supreme Master, Ching Hai & Her Cult of Quan Yin
The Supreme Master, Ching Hai & Her Cult of Quan Yin Ching Hai, aka the Supreme Master, is a millionaire businesswoman behind a global chain of vegan restaurants called Loving Hut. According to the University of Oxford political science professor Patricia Thornton, the origin of Ching Hai's fortune is unknown, but I have an idea. More about that later.
By Cynthia Varady4 years ago in FYI
History of Auld Lang Syne
Why is it that each New Year’s Eve, we sing “Auld Lang Syne,” but do we know what it means? The song contains words from a language that few are familiar with, in a syntax that is confusing to most, and is from a poem about friends recalling adventures they had long ago but had nothing to do with New Year’s Eve.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
India Is Bringing The Third Wave Upon Itself, Risking Chaos and Implosion
It would be an understatement to say that India is not prepared for the Third Wave of Covid infections, caused by the Omicron variant. On paper, both the central and state governments say that they are well prepared. However, much like the brutal Second Wave that caught the nation off guard, the Third Wave would arrives at a time when the country is in the midst of madness and mayhem. With its political elite caught up in campaigning for the next round of the elections in various states, which looks unlikely to be postponed, the chances of super spreaders in the form of election rallies and door to door campaigns remains high. Moreover, the images of people thronging markets and flocking to large gatherings, raises fears about spread of the virus. That too, when the Omicron variant eludes antibodies due to vaccinations, which renders any gains from them useless and leads to breakthrough infections.
By Rammohan Susarla4 years ago in FYI
The Japanese Worldview in "Mono no Aware"
“Mono no aware” is a Japanese term used to describe the transience of all things. “Mono” means “things” and “aware” is an expression of surprise, like the “ah” you blurt out. It roughly translates to “the ahh-ness of things.” “Mono no aware” captures a mix of contrasting feelings. It expresses both the beauty and sadness from knowing that something is transient. There is no other word that encapsulates the human experience as this word does.
By Yulina Goto4 years ago in FYI
Learning About Our Local Sikhs During The Holidays
As the world changes and we start to resemble more of a global community, there is little excuse not to learn about the neighbors and fellow community members that come from other lands. If you politely show an interest in them, politely ask questions, and be respectful, the rest is just an internet search and some reading away.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 years ago in FYI
The Breastfeeding Bearded Woman of Abruzzi
In the 21st century, the world has started embracing gender fluidity and being more sensitive in not putting a person into strict categories of female or male. The question is - if we move back in time to almost 400 years, how did the societal norms evolve in both identity and expression?
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in FYI
Settlement Amounts You Can Expect With an Accident
A car accident that ends in a visit to the hospital is a serious issue. During and after these events, it's normal to speculate over the settlement amount received for your injuries. A settlement can also help you pay general monthly living expenses from missed time at work, medical bills, and co-pay fees associated with them.
By MDSW Legal4 years ago in FYI
Confucius and the Secret Magic of Rituals
If you’re like me, you probably hate rituals, and you think most social rules are unnecessary. Why do I have to dress a certain way for some occasions but not others? Why do I have to sit through a national anthem before a baseball game or a religious service that’s the same every week? Graduation ceremonies, formal weddings, figuring out which fork to use, listening to a speaker get introduced when I can just google her bio… it all seems like a waste of time.
By George Dillard4 years ago in FYI
