There are several forms and colours of raisins available. Black raisins, also known as Manukka in India, have gained popularity as a delightful snack over time. These dried grapes, commonly referred to as raisins, can be stored and consumed over an extended period. A common method for making black raisins is to spread seedless grapes on paper and… Read More »
From country to country, monetary units vary nearly as much as the cultures and languages that use them. But have you ever wondered why a dollar is called a ‘dollar’? The reason Pakistan’s passport is green A recent post on the Oxford Dictionary’s ‘OxfordWords blog’ explained the origins of the names of the world’s most common currencies. Here’s… Read More »
In July 2005, a newspaper in Turkey carried a caption: 1,500 sheep take suicide to leap off a cliff. The report referred to an incident in Gevas, a town in eastern Turkey when sheep leapt to death from a cliff. Right after 1,500 sheep plunged into the 15-metre drop in a bizarre mass suicide. “There’s nothing we can… Read More »
The crisp lip-smacking flatbread stuffed with select spices and boiled potatoes, ‘Kulcha Amritsar’ or ‘Amritsari Naan’ is a delight from the North Indian state of Punjab. Enjoyed as a heavy breakfast, filling lunch or a cheat dinner when on diet, it is loaded with proteins, fats, carbs and fibre. Accompany it with a side of Pindi chole or… Read More »
The need for a highly educated nursing workforce is in high demand due to the changing healthcare environment and the demographics of the U.S. population. Nurses require specialized knowledge and competencies to navigate the healthcare delivery system, such as leadership, research, integration of innovative technology and working in expanded roles and settings. These and other essential skill sets… Read More »
Love and crushes can be wonderful, complicated, and exhilarating all at the same time. Of course, there are so many questions that pop up when you’re crushing hard or falling for someone new — are your feelings for them genuine? Do they like you-like you? How do you know if you’re ready for the next step in a relationship (or… Read More »
There are some fundamental truths about sales success that hold true even more than ever in our current economic environment. If you look around, there are people that continue to be successful, and perhaps even more so, in these times. Is it just that some people are luckier than others? Or is it that maybe they are selling… Read More »
Every generation is different from its previous one and hence there are a lot of differences, and some of them very important, between my parents and my generation. The development of modern technology, widespread of the internet, easy communication and access are few of the major factors that have cause a great difference between my and my parents’… Read More »
The Chinese language is the oldest written language in the world with at least six thousand years of history. Chinese character inscriptions have been found in turtle shells dating back to the Shang dynasty1 (1766-1123 BC) proving the written language has existed for more than 3,000 years. The Chinese written language uses single distinctive symbols, or characters, to represent… Read More »
Burj Khalifa has held the record of being the world’s tallest building since 2010. For over a decade, it has enjoyed this privilege, which is soon to be replaced by Dubai Creek Tower, a soaring structure reaching a height of 1,000 meters, designed by the renowned Spanish-born architect, Santiago Calatrava. Burj Khalifa Dubai remains the number one tourist… Read More »