by Kevin Burton Happiness is a sunny place to be on a slow and sweet Saturday morning. Happiness has its shadings and degrees. Happiness observes no borders, but it is expressed differently and more specifically in the various parts of the world. This we explore today with a list from Merriam-Webster dictionary. …
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Bet You Didn’t Eat These Things Yesterday
by Kevin Burton You’re not even tired of turkey yet, as Thanksgiving was just yesterday. Unfortunately for most of us the holiday is more of an annual “couldn’t eat another bite” day than a day of Thanksgiving to God. Well here’s a list from Dictionary Scoop that may inspire you to wake …
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Catstanbul: The City Where Cats Rule
by Jeff Bogle BBC In Istanbul, a delicate balance is struck daily in its winding streets, metro stations and cafés. More than 15 million people compete for space in Turkey’s largest city, which straddles Europe and Asia on either side of the Bosphorus, much like a house cat perched half on the sofa, …
Court Rules In Favor Of Blind Job Seekers
by Ruchi Bhattar The Print (India) New Delhi: A high court on Thursday, delivered a victory to three blind job seekers in India. In a landmark judgment addressing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act), the Delhi High Court Thursday ruled that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) cannot disqualify blind candidates …
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Hotel “Prison” Offers Respite From The World
by Madeline Diamond Business Insider Forget luxurious hotels and glamorous vacations, South Koreans are flocking to a mock prison as a way to cope with the stress of daily life. Prison Inside Me has been offering an immersive prison-like experience since 2013. Guests pay around $90 per day to spend 24 or 48-hours …
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Good News For The Very Old And Very Young
by Kevin Burton Today’s smiles from the Good News Network take us from Japan to Iowa, from senior years to the cradle, from life to give to life to live. First, a story by Andy Corbley about older Japanese women, making a joyful contribution to society as a whole and to real people …
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Countries That Have Changed Their Names
by Dictionary Scoop It is always a delicate matter when a country changes its name, as it signifies a shift not only for the geographical area but also for its inhabitants. The very identity of a nation is affected, which is why such changes are relatively rare. But they do happen. Not many …
Weird Traditions From Around The World
by Dictionary Scoop Traditions come in all shapes and sizes, from a small family tradition involving a special breakfast treat to an annual activity shared by an entire community. In that sense, some traditions around the world may seem downright strange to a keen observer. That’s why we’ve decided to highlight some of …
This Family Gave Up Furniture, Kinda, Sorta,
by Kevin Burton How essential is having furniture, really? Could you go without it? David Gladish writes in dwell.com that he and his wife Kristy got rid of most of their furniture in 2023 and almost never miss any of it. I lived for a short time in Shelton, Washington while working …
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Heart And Seoul: A S. Korean Dating Solution
by Kevin Burton More than 2,000 single South Koreans are turning to local government today. to improve their love lives. It’s called “Romance, Art Night,” a mass blind-date event organized by the city of Seoul, South Korea. This is the second such event. In November the city held “Romance In Han River.” Twenty-seven …
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