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Nelson Mandela once said: If you speak to him in his language, it will go to his heart. ” Language is the greatest connection you can make with others. You talk to a lot of people every day. And what do you all share in common? Language. I’ve been learning languages for about 10 years by memorizing phrases, listening to songs, collecting books, and watching videos online. I’ve been on a long journey and I still have a lot to go on, but I’ve learned a lot over the last few years. First of all, personality is not the important…
Social issues are becoming increasingly prominent, and insurance companies are in a unique position to help address them. Insurance companies manage trillions of dollars in assets around the world, have direct connections to individual consumers and businesses, and play an important role in society. In addition, business opportunities are expanding as we take on the challenge of social issues.So far, most insurance companies have not pursued this opportunity, but they should. As regulations evolve and stakeholder expectations increase over the next three to five years, social issues will become even more relevant. Forward-thinking insurance companies can enjoy a first-mover advantage…
She told CNN that her biology teacher in her home village in the southern Indian state of Kerala had spoken to the class about sexual intercourse just once and she didn’t recall learning much from that. So, when she found herself uncomfortable with her sexual encounters with her husband, she struggled to explain why or name what had been happening to her. ”I didn’t know about marital rape back then. I didn’t know even the term existed,” the now 32-year-old said, explaining that her husband never sought consent, nor did she realize at the time how much it might have…
The last time I looked at our Constitution, it said “We the People” were still in charge. We know and admit that as a society, our government has been extremely negligent in drawing fire over who is in charge. Until the law is changed, courts will still maintain that we are citizens and therefore we still have the right to free speech. Repeated attempts by school boards to suppress free speech have provoked much thought.Perhaps if our schools had not yet taught and expanded on the 3Rs. LGBTQ These school board meetings will not face these issues. All of these…
Events were held in the state in support of Israel as well as Palestine. With fighting continuing thousands of miles away, this is an emotional and difficult time for many. On Tuesday at the University College campus in Storrs, people shared their concerns about their loved ones in what is now Israel. “I know people everywhere, but nowhere is better. And when I see these things, I’m just waiting for a picture or waiting for a name I know to come out.” I think it’s just that,” said Jessica Burden, a senior at the university. They gathered in solidarity with…
Energy communities that promote decentralized renewable supplies require additional social responsibility support. France’s Enercoop encourages consumer donations to alleviate energy poverty in the region (sylv1rob1/shutterstock.com) Energy communities, where citizens can organize the production, consumption, storage, sharing and sale of energy, are increasingly emerging as an opportunity to move towards a more decentralized, renewable-based and inclusive energy system. Since 2018, the European Union has been promoting the Energy Communities Movement. By introducing “Renewable Energy Communities” (RECs) and “Citizen Energy Communities” (CECs) into law, the bloc establishes the legal status of new actors in the energy market that operate locally and beyond…
Editor’s note: In the past decade since its proposal, some Westerners have not stopped discrediting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Is BRI predatory? Is it a geopolitical tool? Was this effort a complete failure? Dispelling Misconceptions on BRI, introduced on his 10th anniversary of BRI, is his eight-part series exposing Western lies about the initiative. The third essay refutes the claim that BRI is unsustainable.Since China launched its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, misplaced fears have driven some Western countries to persistently fuel disinformation campaigns against the initiative. In the general discussion about the Belt and Road,…
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Fair is moving beyond amusement parks and into esports with the opening of a new gaming facility at the Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky.The new “Cedar Point Esports” space features 32 gaming stations equipped with 24-inch monitors, HyperX gaming mice, keyboards, and headsets. Gamers can play Fortnite, Valorant, League of Legends, Rocket League, Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Teamfight Tactics, Hearthstone, NBA 2K, and Overwatch. The goal is to establish a hub for gaming enthusiasts and esports athletes.”Esports in general has grown tremendously every year,” said Matt Hirschfelt of Ohio State Esports. “Kids aren’t the only…
MITCHELL — For the first part of Tuesday night’s Mitchell School Board meeting, the Mitchell High School library looked like an art gallery.Most of the tables, bookshelves, and other flat surfaces in the library were covered with dozens of works of art in a variety of styles, including sculptures, paintings, drawings, and photographs. The students, along with their parents, sat in the audience as spectators and received recognition and praise for their efforts.Each of the pieces presented won a Blue Ribbon Award at the South Dakota State Fair earlier this year, and the Mitchell Board of Education is helping celebrate…
A man holds up a tablet displaying a digitally overlaid virtual reconstruction of the ancient Parthenon on Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Greece is making a belated but enthusiastic turn to new technology as a method of exhibition. It is home to famous archaeological monuments that enrich visitors’ knowledge about its ancient history. The latest virtual tour on offer is delivered by a mobile app that uses augmented reality to generate a digital overlay that shows visitors to the Acropolis what the site and its sculptures looked like 2,500 years ago. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakoulis) ATHENS, Greece…