Vulnerability Is a Key to Successful Communication
In contemporary sources on communication strategies and techniques, the main emphasis is usually placed on the strong features of a speaker. For instance, a speaker should obtain a certain level…
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How Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac Manifested the Values of the Beat Generation
Building a house, having a family, chasing prosperity and success was the foundation of the 'American Dream' idea. Seeing this concept of a perfect life emerge, a group of thinkers,…
Financial Literacy 101: Being Smart with Money Pays Off
The term ‘financial literacy’ refers to one’s understanding of basic financial concepts and their ability to handle money well. The statistics on how a typical American handles money are pretty…
Expats Hotspots to Live, Work and Thrive
The world we live in is more international than ever, giving people the ability to live and work anywhere they want. A report from 2016 stated that there are roughly…
Self-Hypnosis: What It Is and How It Can Benefit You
We are pretty much familiar with the concept of hypnosis, as a tool used by therapists in psycho-analysis and as a therapy technique, helping people understand what’s in their sub-consciousness.…
Top 5 TED Talks on Leadership, Life, and Education
TED talks have become a source of education and inspiration for people of all ages all around the globe. What can you learn about leadership, life, and technology from some…
Lucid Dreaming: Benefits of Controlling Your Dreams
A lucid dream refers to a dream in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming. Sometimes this means that they can control what happens in the dream, but…
International Day for Universal Access to Information
“Information is power”, is written in the UN webpage, as describing the importance of International Day for Universal Access to Information, annually observed on 28 September. In order to raise…
Social Media – Rushing to Have an Opinion
The dynamics of social media sometimes can make you feel that you don’t have the luxury called ‘time’- to understand properly each and every post you see. Thus, in this…
Cybercrime: Paying the Price for ‘Free’ Internet
It is hard to imagine life without the internet. Most of us rely on it for work, entertainment and socializing with friends as well as family. Technically, access to the…
Global Village – When the World Becomes Small
Slacktivism, social loafing, activism, Social Media, entertainment, and technology. How are these terms related to the Global Village and are we becoming one? In this article, we will revisit Evgeny…
International Day of Peace: Resolving Differences
Each year, on 21 September, the United Nations (UN) calls on everyone, in every corner of the world, to observe 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. As we may all…