Here is an inside look at one of the most prestigious college accolades offered to those who have received the distinction, could certainly raise some eyebrows....
Photo by baliweekly 10. Umar Patek Umar Patek was the mastermind behind the 2002 Bali bombing in Indonesia, that saw more than 200 people dead. Previously he was involved in the attacks on churches in Jakarta, which killed 19 people on Christmas eve, in the year 2000. He had been invo...
Photo by Hryck. Margaret Thatcher once famously said: “Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy.” Her friend and political ally Ronald Reagan also explained the main difference that divides both sides of the Atlantic with the following phrase: “Let the Fourth o...
Photo by Nestlé Nordic 1. Nestle Usually when we think of Nestle, we think of tasty treats and cavities; we don’t usually think of Nazis. Unfortunately, during World War II, a subsidiary of the Nestle Corporation, Maggi, used slave labor from several concentration camps near the Germa...
Photo by James R Wilson 1. Couch surf In 2004, visiting “friends” became easier than ever with the establishment of the CouchSurfing community. This option is not for everyone, as boarding with strangers can be unsettling to some. However, for those who are open minded the idea is gre...
Just as reliably as the sun rises and sets, so too with every election are there those who change their positions and defend the new ones tooth and nail over the old ones. No, it’s not the politicians, it’s the people who support them. Despite the fact that it often seems as though it...
Photo by OnInnovation 1. Elon Musk Elon Musk has transformed virtually every field he’s taken an interest in, from electronic payments to commercial spaceflight to electric cars. After selling PayPal, Musk used his fortune from the sale of that company to fund a flurry of new ventures...
Those serious about becoming successful frequently talk about things like developing new skills, acquiring new knowledge, developing new habits, finding and creating new opportunities, and more. All of those things are, to be sure, important. However, one key to success that those who...
Photo by roger4336 10. York, England Old York is a fascinating town located in the northern part of England. This is an ancient cathedral city with a history that dates back to before Roman times. York offers some of the best preserved historical buildings and structures in Europe, so...
Life has many good things. The problem is that most of these good things can be gotten only by sacrificing other good things. We all recognize this in our daily lives. It is only in politics that this simple, common sense fact is routinely ignored.