The Korean war and the Vietnam War were the first two major conflicts that the United States of America participated in after the Second World War. Of the two so-called Indochina wars, it is the latter that is more infamous and controversial. Sure, it has its supporters, but through the lens of history, the popularContinue reading “Media, Culture and the Vietnam War”
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A Brief Overview and History of POW
As long as the dawn of civilizations, there will always be a clash of beliefs. Should this clash be big enough, war is sure to follow, and when there is war, there will always be prisoners. As such, for as long as human conflict exists, so do prisoners. In fact, the first usage of theContinue reading “A Brief Overview and History of POW”
Evolutionary Economics and Africa
Next to Asia, Africa is the world’s second largest continent. It is also the second-most populous continent. As of 2018, it is home to 16% of the world’s total human population. In 2012, the median age for the whole continent was 19.7. Thus, its population is the youngest among the continents. Africa is home toContinue reading “Evolutionary Economics and Africa”
A Brief Briefing on Espionage
It is a well-known fact that prostitution is the world’s oldest profession, but what about the second? Well, there are a lot vying for that title; among them include politician (as said by former US President Ronald Reagan), press agents, quacks, con men, and, as Humorist Emma Bombeck called one of her books, motherhood. OneContinue reading “A Brief Briefing on Espionage”
Why Christmas is the Kids’ Favorite Holiday
For kids of all ages, Christmas time is probably the happiest time of the year. Christmas means colorful packed gifts under a Christmas. Christmas means getting out the sled for a ride down the hill, playing in the snow, building a snowman, having a snowball fight, etc. Christmas is all about Santa Claus coming downContinue reading “Why Christmas is the Kids’ Favorite Holiday”
A Closer Look at Children’s Books
The core theme of friendship and love is at the heart of all children’s books. Take Caroleann Rice’s books, for instance. In Rice’s Ladybug Children’s Book, The Ladybug And The Bully Frog, Rice takes us closer to the bonds of friendship to solve what seemed to be a hopeless situation. Her books often portray the epitome ofContinue reading “A Closer Look at Children’s Books”
You And I Across The Moon
What Is A Moon? As scientists would explain the existence of the Moon, according to them, billions of years ago, when the solar system started to exist, a rock size of Mars smashed into the Earth, and the Earth was created. As Mars collided with the Earth, the debris from Earth and Mars formed aContinue reading “You And I Across The Moon”
How to Make Friends Who Aren’t Your Age
How do you even begin a friendship with someone from a different generation? According to various reports, the four most common ways to make an intergenerational friend are through work, a mutual friend, a faith-based organization, or in your neighborhood. As it turns out, the context in which you meet someone will already give youContinue reading “How to Make Friends Who Aren’t Your Age”
Lights, Camera, Action!
An action movie is a film where the protagonist progresses into s series of events that involve physical fights. This type of film shows the struggle between the protagonist and the antagonist. The movie usually demonstrates the dangerous pursuits of the villain. Most of the time, the protagonists win during a life-threatening situation, but thereContinue reading “Lights, Camera, Action!”
War and Its Casualties
Numerous chronicles and stories have been created in the name of war. All the more that novels become masterpieces if they were based on actual events. It’s like playing a part in history books minus mentioning your name, of course. We want that void filled somewhere deep inside, the feeling of whether you mattered inContinue reading “War and Its Casualties”
Oliver’s Twist 