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Weekend Picks: 3 Best Works Of A Nobel Prize Winner – Orhan Pamuk
Looking for something to read this weekend? Orhan Pamuk is a Turkish author who won the 2006 Nobel Prize for Literature. His works have been translated into almost 60 different languages and are globally acknowledged. Here are 3 books that shed light on the works of one of the most prominent novelists.
Sacred Mountains – Homes Of Ancient Gods
The series of articles about travel discoveries continues and today we take you on a sacred visit to the homes of deities. As the highest places were often linked to the Gods, we will visit several mountains dedicated to a certain God or Gods.
Secrets And Mysterties Hidden In Old Masterpieces – Last Supper By Leonardo Da Vinci
The historical masterpieces are full of symbols and hidden meanings. Since the circumstances of those times were generally not favourable towards open expression and also since the concepts of the paintings were practically dictated by the buyer, primarily The Church, the masters were forced to use their great diplomatic skills and tactics to imbed their messages surreptitously. There is no just one way to view the paintings. Although dictionaries of symbolism of different eras are available there still exists that intriguing possibility...there might be more to decipher.
Dive Into the World of Programming: Java
You might not think that programming is an art, but programming is a very creative profession which takes you deep into the beauty of logic-based creativity.
Weekend Picks: Fiction As You Have Never Read It Before
This time our overview of books is related to fiction. But fiction as you have never read before.
Finding Inspiration In Your Surroundings
Imagine…you were given an assignment with a few days to complete and you hit a wall! You ran out of ideas, your brain is drained. You don’t know where to start, your mind is getting distracted very fast and you can’t seem to focus on the task. Your boss or teacher certainly won’t be pleased with that. You are in desperate need of inspiration.
Lecturer In The Afternoon, Rapper In The Evening. Deep Interview On Education With Czech...
Interview with elements of analysis of modern educational system told by an ordinary Czech fellow. Jakub Studeny is also known under the stage name IronKap. He is a young teacher of computer science and economics and a rapper in the one skin. Back in the day he had worked in the economic department of a large pharmaceutical company in Prague, but he didn’t enjoy that job at all. A successful musician decided to become a teacher and devote part of his life to profession, which, as you know, is something more than just an ordinary job. Basically, we asked Kuba (short for Jakub) about whether anything changes in his looks when IronKap appears as a teacher or if the teaching career influences his popularity in music.
Humor Weekend Picks: Choose the Best Book
Classics, best sellers, Pulitzer Prize winners, Nobel Prize winners, authors of the year, the best of the best – they all tend to catch our attention – mostly because their works are amazing achievements that combine eloquence and style. From time to time, though, we do need light-hearted, humorous books from the underground to bring some fun to our synapses.
Exhange Programs: Months Of Fun Vs. Meaningful Experience
Young people today have access to a wide range of programs to study abroad, and the number of them is constantly growing. Studying abroad is a great chance to see how the systems in other countries work, and also to test yourself as a person. A typical list of advantages that come along includes new friendships, experiences, traveling, and so on. As with everything else in life, not even this resists turning into a cliché. The reason is that many perceive a semester or a year abroad as an “academic vacation“. For all of you who are about to go abroad and study as exchange students, take a moment to decide whether you just want months of fun, or a meaningful experience (which doesn’t exclude wild parties).
Brighten Up Your Life – Make Changes To Your Home
There is no place like home and we all know that even a small room, so long as it is OURS, can be our personal heaven. Home is the best place to rest or tuck ourselves away. There are plenty of good reasons to have it comfortable... At the same time, lets face it – with the prices of properties exploding many of us may have to make compromises. These 11 tricks though, will change any ordinary room into a bright little paradise.
Fifteen Rules: How To Become An Amsterdammer
I can be quite a biased person when it comes to cities built on the water or in immediate proximity to it. I love water and everything it is associated with; however, it is one thing to come somewhere just for a couple of days as a tourist, but an entirely different thing to actually stay there for a long period of time and try to blend in. Amsterdam is a multi-faced and multicultural city that also dictates its own rules.
Solo Traveling:The Art Of Relaxed Awareness
The suggestions I am about to offer come out of my personal experience, and reflect approaches I have tried in my own life. You may think that traveling solo and going to events alone is a common thing, but would you do that yourself if you had a chance? People seem, at first blush, to be excited about the idea of being 100% responsible for just themselves, but in the end that enthusiasm turns out to be more theoretical than actual. The problem is that we have become too dependent on people. Socialization is, with no doubt, one of the main factors in our lives, but it need not be crucial. Loneliness is having a deleterious effect on us, as we settle for anything that feeds our need for belonging. Furthermore, we forget about ourselves, and we sabotage our sense of self-worth.
Simple Steps To Create A Stress-free Home
Home is probably the most important place in your life. That’s where you spend a lot of your time, relax, sleep, eat and even work. It may not be a mansion with everything you could ask for, but there are certain ways to make it feel like one and make yourself happier and calmer, away from the chaos and noise of the outside world. Creating a stress-free home, where you can feel relaxed, safe and filled with positive vibes is not an impossible task. In fact, it is simpler than you might think. Here are 8 simple ways to help you create a more peaceful and serene house.
To Talk Or Not To Talk That Is The Question!
As we all know, eye contact and just a look can communicate a million words. The old adage also goes, action speaks louder than words. Depending upon which research paper you refer to, the percentage mostly varies from 70 to 93 percent.
Weekend Picks: The Unknown Conan Doyle
Previous week the world celebrated the birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a world-famous author who is best known for creating the legendary characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. We have all read at least one book about Sherlock, seen at least one movie, or even became fans of numerous TV series. However, Conan Doyle was not only an extraordinary writer of mystery novels, he was also capable of creating great historical and adventure books, two of which we are glad to present in this week's review.
Weekend Picks: The Best Reads For a Summer
The summer is just a week away, and it is understandable that sunny beaches, pleasant walks in a park, or a barbecue with friend could be more alluring than reading at home. But we are certain that our most avid readers will find time to enjoy the books that we recommend this week, while bathing in the pleasant rays of the sun or flying to some beautiful tourist destination. These books will be a wonderful accompaniment for your holidays.
Inspiring Leaders in the Movies – What to Learn from Films
What makes a leader become a leader? This topic is very popular nowadays and fills many pages of books and websites. It is a difficult subject to address with words, however, so we offer something even better – leadership in the movies. After all, what is better than watching a real leader in action? Sit back this weekend and watch these inspiring leaders whose stories have made it into the movies.
Catching Criminals With The Help Of Psychic Powers
Some professions can be learnt and for others you have to be gifted. About this we are going to talk with the renowned Psychic and Medium, Danielle Egnew. Let's try to uncover the secrets of the unseen world, that according to Mrs. Egnew she experiences first hand through her extraordinary Psychic abilities.
South African Young Adults Embrace Free WIFI Hotspots As A Tool For Personal Growth
Like most technological gadgets and instruments, the internet has gradually expanded its importance, withstanding the test of time. Instigated as a rollout cable that could only be accessed by the 'elite' who owned telephone lines, the internet is now easily accessed wirelessly. This has made it easier for users to access it on their laptops, tablets, and cellphones while on the go. But the internet isn't free, and as a result most South African young people struggle to catch up with the world online.
The Perfect Movies For Easter Time
With another weekend coming, we have a selections of movies for you that we would recommend for the forthcoming holidays. Get ready for some Easter related films, entertaining comedies and an Oscar winning drama.























