Beasts of No Nation, as its title would indicate, isn’t about a particular war. … These stories have been told as first-hand accounts by the soldiers themselves, by surrogate writers (Dave Eggers’ What Is the What), and as fictionalized stories in the vein of Beasts of No Nation. What conflictRead More →
Festivals act like stress relievers and help balance emotions. It also provides an opportunity to reduce friction and bring friends and family closer.” Afrid Sharraf Ali, a second year student of journalism at Dhaka University, takes time out from his routine whenever festivals are around. What are the festivals reflectRead More →
A tri-national agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico will now allow architects to work across borders in North America. Knowledge of the codes, laws, and other matters applicable to the practice of architecture in the host country. … How do you become an architect in Mexico? Be licensedRead More →
The Equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati. At least half of these countries rank among the poorest in the world. Is there an intersected by the equator?Read More →
The first attempt to organize a national movement for women’s rights occurred in Seneca Falls, New York, in July 1848. What are the 15 states that granted women’s suffrage before 1920? Several states and territories recognized women’s suffrage rights before 1920, including Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, California, Oregon, Montana,Read More →