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November 23, 2024
The Gladys West Project: The Brain Behind GPS & World Global Satellite Systems
Gladys Mae West, also known as Gladys Mae Brown, paved the way for the world's current GPS (global positional system). We use GPS daily, whether on a road trip or traveling on an airplane.
Photo: Adrian Cadiz, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Born in Virginia, Gladys had a humble upbringing and spent much of her youth helping her family farm and plow the fields in rural areas of Virginia. Watching her father work long days to keep the farm steady had shown h...
November 21, 2024
5 Reasons for Taking a Gap Year Abroad
Taking a gap year abroad offers numerous benefits that can enhance your growth, future career, academic performance, cultural knowledge, and relationships.
The world is a huge place…why not explore it when you have the chance?
Here are 5 reasons to take a gap year abroad:
When getting out of high school, we are all still trying to find our way. We have not fully understood the world or know exactly what career to fall into. Taking the time off ...
Exploring Missouri's Rich Sports Heritage: A Journey Through Educational Travel
Missouri is a state with a deep connection to sports history, offering a treasure trove of landmarks, museums, and institutions that celebrate its athletic achievements.
From iconic figures to groundbreaking events, its sports culture is an educational goldmine for travelers. This article delves into its storied sports legacy, detailing must-visit destinations in the state's interactive sports environment.
Located...
November 19, 2024
The Protection of Indigenous Religions and Beliefs
Indigenous people around the world have faced countless challenges in protecting and practicing their religions and beliefs. Indigenous beliefs are a part of Indigenous religions. Religion and beliefs are separate from Indigenous traditions, however. There are religious traditions within Indigenous cultures, and non-religious traditions within Indigenous cultures.
Globally, the freedom of religion is not fully realized until the protectio...
November 18, 2024
Music for Courage and Resilience
Shifting times indeed.
Autumn is always a season of change. It is also a season of hope, of sharing, of community, of sharing stories and taking time for reflection.
All still true as times continue to shift.
Music is a fine companion for all that, through all the changes. That is still true, as well.
There is both comfort and inspiration, as well as respect for place, in the story Declan O’Rourke tells in his song Stars Over Kinvara.
Kinvara is a small seaside town i...
November 15, 2024
The Power of Animated Storytelling: Engaging Teens and Families in Self-Discovery
We are here on this planet to learn.This spinning schoolhouse in this vast universe is the perfect stage to play out our dreams, ambitions, foibles, and proclivities.
My journey from Broadway and film to a pilgrimage around the world and back again began with an NDE. Although I was raised with a very traditional Christian background, I needed to explore the various spiritual traditions in the world.
What is the essence of Life?
Over four years, I had the great g...
November 14, 2024
The Complete Guide to the Cyprus Residency by Investment Program
The Cyprus Residency by Investment Program, commonly referred to as the Golden Visa, is a government initiative that grants foreign investors and their families the opportunity to obtain a residence permit in exchange for significant investment in the country’s economy. This program aims to attract foreign capital and foster economic growth.
Why Cyprus?
Obtaining permanent residency in Cyprus is a profitable investment, allowing you to grow your financial capit...
National Thank You Letter Month: A Celebration of Gratitude
November is National Thank You Letter Month (NTYLM), a month-long celebration dedicated to fostering gratitude through the simple yet profound act of writing thank you letters. As the creator of this initiative, I encourage children—and people of all ages—to rediscover the time-honored art of expressing thanks.
This initiative aims to improve mental health, foster empathy, and strengthen community bonds through the act of giving thanks. Writing thank you letters...
November 13, 2024
The Protection of the Separation of Church and State
The separation of church and state is a founding principle of the United States of America. It is an important cornerstone of democratic governance of the American constitutional framework.
It is important to the human right of freedom of religion.
The separation of church and state is a principle that ensures government neutrality toward all religions and does not officially recognize or favor one religion. This concept is rooted in t...
November 11, 2024
Read This! Atlas of Paranormal Places: A Journey to the World's Most Supernatural Places
I’m so excited to share an incredible book with you today: Atlas of Paranormal Places: A Journey to the World's Most Supernatural Places. Written by Evelyn Hollow, this book offers a uniquely dark armchair journey to the shocking supernatural events, ghosts, and unexplained phenomena that have captivated humankind for as long as we have told stories to each other, looked to the skies, and wondered whether we really are alone…
I love haunted things. Maybe it w...
