A few months ago, I got an email that set in course an experience that would teach me a powerful lesson on overcoming my fears. It was an invitation to attend a press trip to experience and review Chicabrava, an all women's learn to surf camp in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. I read the email with both the usual excitement I feel when learning about a new opportunity to travel as well as slight apprehension about what I would actually be doing on the trip: Learning to surf.
I consider myself... Читать дальше...
The outcome of a primary that shook the certainties in the Democratic presidential race while also ratifying the ongoing power of Donald Trump’s coalition of discontent was determined by voters who don’t trust trade deals and don’t believe in the promises of the new economy. The social compact that underwrote each party’s consensus was broken by the long-term effects of working-class income decline and the severe dislocations let loose by the financial collapse of 2008. [...] did majorities in... Читать дальше...
The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern: A Triangle of Peace
From the window of my room, not far from Sultanahmet Square, I can hear two melodies early in the morning. Distant seagulls and the call of the muezzins. Sitting by the window, sipping a Nescafé
I can't wait to go outside and get myself lost in the city. A city with a holy soul that I want to discover; a triangle of peace that I want to delimit at my own pace. I leave the hotel and face the cold, cloudy morning. Читать дальше...
Imperfect Produce
Fresh produce at Whole Foods is about to get uglier at some Northern California stores.
The company is trying to reduce food waste by giving customers the option to buy bruised, discolored, and misshapen fruits and vegetables — the type of produce that supermarkets typically reject — at a reduced price, NPR reports.
Whole Foods is sourcing the "ugly" food through a partnership with Imperfect Produce, a company that delivers cosmetically-challenged fruits and vegetables to consumers. Читать дальше...
As a Canadian living in Canada the news cycle in the Great White North is often interspersed with the goings-on of our friendly n̶e̶i̶g̶h̶b̶o̶u̶r̶s neighbors to the south of us. Often it is downright inspiring. Other times it can be ridiculously intimidating. On occasion it reminds me of Robin Williams.
The comic and actor was once asked what his thoughts were of Canada. He replied, "You are the kindest country in the world. You are like a really nice apartment over a meth lab."
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Germany's Siemens company is set to lay off some 2,500 staff.
When I first became involved in the website design industry, having a site was much simpler than it was today. All you needed was one version of your website (a desktop version) and you were able to accommodate nearly all of your users with one platform. However, the astronomical growth in mobile and tablet usage has made having solely a desktop version of your website not a viable option anymore for businesses.
In 2016, to reach your audience, you must have a digital presence that is conducive to mobile. Читать дальше...
With peace talks set to resume later this week in Geneva, the U.N. special envoy for Syria says he expects the cease-fire to continue past the two weeks agreed upon by antigovernment forces.
A bill was introduced in the Council Wednesday to give the Department of Transportation authority to make rules for the city’s pedestrian plazas, a legal move necessary to enact a plan laid out by a Times Square task force last fall.
Capture marks first known major success of Washington's more aggressive policy of pursuing jihadis on the ground
Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan, "Suriye’ye girerken, ’Suriye yönetimi bizi çağırdı, onun için Suriye’deyiz’ diyen Rusya, acaba Ukrayna’ya girerken acaba kendilerini kimler oraya çağırdı da Ukrayna’ya girdiler?...Devamı için tıklayınız
Aaron David Miller: Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu have perhaps the most persistently dysfunctional relationship ever between a U.S. president and an Israeli prime minster.
Tairod Pugh, 48, convicted after a week-long trial in Brooklyn federal court - the first case of its kind
Tairod Pugh, 48, convicted after a week-long trial in Brooklyn federal court - the first case of its kind
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A new U.N. report says 34 countries, nearly 80 percent of them in Africa, don't have enough food for their people because of conflicts, drought and flooding. The Food and Agriculture Organization's Crop Prospects and Food Situation report released Wednesday says drought associated with El Nino has "sharply reduced" 2016 crop production prospects in southern Africa.
Kurdish militias have seen no evidence of the death of one of the leaders of Daesh terrorist group Abu Omar al-Shishani, a defense official in Syria’s Kurdish province of Hasakah, Nasser Haj Mansour, said Wednesday.
Nancy Reagan was beautiful and smart. Counting on only one hand words describing the distinctive gifts of Nancy Reagan, I reflected on senses when in her presence. Seeing her, Nancy was elegant- conservative. Speaking with her, Nancy was keenly attentive. Listening to her, Nancy was gently persuasive. Nancy's scent was like roses. Touching her, Nancy was warmly reserved. But Nancy had an amazing "sixth sense" the rare gift of perception and vision. She seemed to sense the good, the true intent... Читать дальше...
Here’s the latest installment of the Play of the Day, which uses odds from the South Point. Our three sports writers started with ...
Annie Martin
NEW YORK, March 9 (UPI) -- John Goodman told Howard Stern he will "never" speak to Kristen Wiig again after an "embarrassing" encounter with the "Ghostbusters" star.
JERUSALEM — Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday criticized Palestinians for a “failure to condemn” a stabbing spree that killed an American student and war veteran the day before, after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ political party posted a statement online praising the attacker. Biden said his wife and grandchildren were having dinner on the beach not far from the scene of the attack, which wounded a dozen Israelis, civilians and police officers. Abbas’ Fatah party posted a cartoon on... Читать дальше...
Kanye West clearly enjoys the finer things in life: extravagant marriage proposals, $1,700 sweaters, and marble conference tables. While his wife was busy posting nudes and beefing with Bette Midler, the rapper-designer caused a minor bout of hysteria Tuesday when he was seen touring the Ikea headquarters in Almhult, Sweden. Ikea later confirmed West’s visit.
"Donald Trump says we need to 'bring back Patton,' but I can say with certainty: Mr. Trump, you are no Patton."
VANCOUVER - Legal groups and lawyers in Vancouver have banded together to launch a hotline for Muslims who have faced discrimination in British Columbia because of their religion.
