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Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz in the movie Constantine

John Constantine: the Wings and Spears of a Parallel Universe

When talking about fantasy, Francis Lawrence’s stunning film “Constantine” comes to mind. Keanu Reeves in the role of the “executioner” and a knight of justice, made more than one generation fall in love with the nexus of horror, mysticism, and the real-unreal world of gods and demons. In a confrontation with the world of hell and heaven, the strongest will win, or the one who, making a bad bargain, will leave his soul to be torn to pieces by the soldiers of the underworld. The fiery story of the redemption fighter, John Constantine, reveals a parallel world where the struggle between angels and demons continues, unnoticed by us.
The world of social media

Describing a Person’s Personality Based on Social Media – Part I

Dr David Stillwell teaches at the University of Cambridge and is also the Academic Director at the university in the Psychometrics Centre. He has many published papers to his credit which include how the computer can predict a person’s personality with great accuracy based on their use of social media, how consumers can be targeted for advertising based on their habits on social media and many others. He has been interviewed by BBC, Sky News, CNN and a host of other stations. We have this opportunity for an interview with him.
Music of New Zealand

The Waves and Sounds of New Zealand

The impact of music upon other parts of the globe is fascinating. Discovering the musical implications of Australian folk music, presented much correlation with the majestic, beautiful lands of New Zealand. From the musical influences of the Maori natives to the evolving New Zealand pop music endeavors, New Zealand has found a way to create true positive musical reactions.
Charlie Cox Robert De Niro and Claire Danes, Stardust

Stardust Universe of Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman. Just Neil Gaiman, and that's it. Amazing author, unsurpassed 21st century Sci-Fi writer and romantic. “Stardust” opens up a fascinating world where witches fight princes and kings, and a simple village on the far side of a wall holds a secret – a magical kingdom with a throne and heirs. In this review, I will talk about the film based on Neil Gaiman’s book. If you have not seen it yet, I sincerely advise you not to delay any longer and do. And if you are from the ranks of Gaiman’s fans, like me, then I just remind you that there is nothing better than clicking on the start of your favorite film again.
Emile Hirsch in the film Into the Wild

Into the Wild: Trapped or Liberated?

In the interest of public disclosure, a couple of them appeared in the news. For many people, the plot of the movie “Into the Wild”, directed by Sean Penn (“The Last Face”, September 11) became an adventure map to Alaska. Some tried to copy the journey Christopher made. But his ideas about wildlife and freedom turned into a tragic finale – he was bound to die, that was always certain. 
Google Search tips

Google Search Tips: Digital Skills You Must Have

Google is one of the tools that we use without a second thought. When it comes to technology like this, we may not even recognize its full potential to make our life easier. But every now and again we come across a lifehack that completely changes the way we do something and we wonder about why we haven’t learnt about it earlier. In this article you will learn about 15+ shortcuts to help you google like a pro.
Text cursor computer

Does Over-Reliance on Tech Affect Our Ability to Spell?

We humans rely on technology to wake us up in the morning, remind us of our appointments, and to keep us connected to the rest of the world. Technology can bring a lot of convenience into our lives. But it can also make us rely a little too much on our phones, tablets, laptops, and smart watches. Spelling and grammar is something that seems to suffer due to our over-reliance on tech.
Brad Pitt as Billy Beane in Moneyball

Moneyball: Baseball Hall of Fame

Let me start with a small introduction to the current review: we can’t even imagine how many schemes athletic team managements hide. And we don't know how much strength it must take to change a system. This week we are reviewing another film – “Moneyball” – with Brad Pitt as the protagonist. Directed by Bennett Miller, with Aaron Sorkin as the screenwriter, it was released worldwide in 2011 to tell the story of a key period in the history of the low-budget Oakland as baseball team, as it moved from failure to triumph. The movie is about a search for a new baseball strategy — with insights that show how a little guy who is willing to discard old wisdom can gain an advantage over big money. 
Namche Bazar Khumbu district Himalayas Nepal

Hippie and Happy Nepal

Happily nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal is home to the world’s highest mountains, including Mt. Everest, which is locally known as Sagarmatha. The landlocked country remained long out of reach of the outside world until the year 1951. With hippie culture emerging in the late 1960s, Nepal suddenly became a hub for western explorers and travellers. The nation today serves like a magnet to mountaineers, rafters, and trekkers from around the globe. Let’s explore hippie and happy Nepal through the vestiges of its past and the promises of its here and now.
Kiko Muuo

Transforming Education across Kenya – Angaza Elimu Initiative

"Quality and relevant education for every child," is Kiko Muuo’s Twitter bio. Unlike some other symbolic things you can see on Twitter, this time, this statement shows the true activism of a young boy who is transforming education across Kenya through digital learning opportunities. 
Held back metaphor

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt that you are the only person in the class who does not understand what is going on? Or that it is just you who has so many doubts and weird thoughts and other people seem to be so perfect? You might have also encountered the feeling that you did not deserve certain things as you are simply not as good as the people who do. If you answer “yes” to any of these, you might be interested in learning more about the well-documented syndrome that makes you experience all of this, even though it might not be justified by truth or reality. 
Statue of Leonardo da vinci in Milan

The Greatest: Who Are You, Leonardo da Vinci?

Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most significant creative geniuses of all time, was a man whose gifts cannot be narrowly defined. He was an excellent painter, sculptor, thinker, and philosopher, and his genius shone in every single work that he produced. If you asked experts to describe da Vinci in one word, they would probably say that excellence was the determining reality. In every stroke of his brush, in every touch was revealed a profound sense of philosophy - the notion that nature is the only perfection; and God, the supreme creator, is the one who leads us to beauty.
Ficticious dialogue between Socrates and Plato

Plato and Socrates on Friendship

They say you can learn much about yourself by knowing your own history and learning from it. That is why we continue with yet another article on friendship in Ancient Greece, to understand how friendship was perceived by some of the most famous Greek philosophers. Hopefully this way, we will understand more about how we perceive friendships today, looking at this topic in a comparative manner. In this article, we will explore Socrates and Plato. 
Quinton Aaron as Michale in the movie The Blind Side

The Blind Side: We Should Never Stop Believing in a Miracle

Michael Oher – literally one of the most significant figures in the professional sports world: almost 2 metres tall, weighing 143 kg, he breaks into the American football league, forcing it to speak in one voice. However, although Michael Oher is very successful today, he was once abandoned. His mother abused drugs, and his father died.  But then the man with a hard childhood, who spent most of his youth wondering the poor area of Memphis, Tennessee, somehow managed to retain a full measure of kindness, always hoping to find a place to call home. A story about Big Mike, a man  with a genuine heart and a superstar ending in John Lee Hancock’s movie “Blind Side”, based on Michael Lewis’s book  “The Blind Side: the Evolution of a Game”.
Raising Money for your volunteering concept

Grants for Your Gap Year, Internship, or Volunteering Abroad

Win up to $2,500 to support your living expenses and airfare for an international trip with a purpose. International volunteers who’d like to embark on a volunteer journey, internship, or a gap year abroad may apply for the available grants listed below. In this series on alternative tourism, we share opportunities and tips for untrivial travel experiences.
The Story of Ifreet Taheea, a Food Blogger Who Raised $10,000

The Story of Ifreet Taheea, a Food Blogger Who Raised $10,000 for Bangladesh Families

Ifreet Taheea, 22, proves the power of youth activism in benefiting the community through her inspiring story. Along with a group of friends, Ifreet started a group on Facebook titled Dhaka Covid-19 Crisis Relief, through which people could stay updated and gain the information needed for ways they could donate and help the cause. They managed to raise $10,000 for Bangladesh’s underprivileged families! Ifreet also started 3.5 billion reason initiative focused on gender equality and female engagement in the Bangladesh community.
Narcissism at modern times

Narcissism Might Be Expressed Differently in Men Than Women – An Interview with Dr....

Dr. Geary is a Curator’s Professor at the University of Missouri. This is a prestigious academic rank awarded to outstanding teachers with an established reputation. He has written four books including on human sex differences, the evolution of the brain and implications for sex differences in health and development. These books have been translated into various languages, among others, French and Spanish. In addition to the books, he has to his credit more than 300 published articles that cover a wide range of topics. We have the opportunity of an interview with him.
Friendship at the times of Aristotle and Pythagoras

Friendship Through the Lenses of Pythagoras and Aristotle

As we are living through the post-modern time, we are witnesses of many virtues and values under transformation, as younger generations appreciate different traits. What we today call friendship was a different concept twenty years ago, a hundred years ago, and even centuries ago. That's why through this article, we'll reveal some of the principles of friendship derived from the philosophy of Aristotle and Pythagoras, to see how the perception of friendship differed from our modern ones!
University of Pretoria: Scholarship

University of Pretoria – MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program

Established in 1908 the University of Pretoria is a multi campus research university offering courses across several disciplines.
Sam Kean

Science is a Wildly Creative Field – An Interview with Bestselling Author Sam Kean

Sam Kean is the New York Times bestselling author of five books, including The Bastard Brigade, The Dueling Neurosurgeons, and The Disappearing Spoon. His stories have appeared in The Best American Nature and Science Writing, The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Magazine, and Slate, and his work has been featured on NPR’s “Radiolab,” “Science Friday,” “All Things Considered,” and “Fresh Air.”

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