French and British at a Coincidental New War?
In history, France and Britain were constantly at war with each other. The 20th century made the two countries friends and ended the age-old conflict. However, this December, France issued new restrictions for Britons entering France, not because of a political conflict, but because of the new Omicron variant that swept through Europe and the […]
Omicron is Spreading Ominous Resistance to Science
For now, despite causing comparatively less severe symptoms than older Covid-19 variants, the newest Omicron variant spreads 70 times faster than all other Covid viruses. In addition, studies predict that Omicron has a high chance of becoming vaccine-resistant. According to a University of Hong Kong study, the Omicron variant causes fewer lung infections, “which may […]
Verrocchio, The Master of Renaissance Masters
Andrea del Verrocchio (c. 1435–1488) gained fame as a sculptor whose masterpieces in bronze rival ancient sculpture in their naturalism and expressiveness. A favorite of the Medici, the de facto rulers of Florence, Verrocchio was also a celebrated painter and draftsman whose workshop became a training ground for the preeminent painters of the High Renaissance, […]
Instead of Reindeers, Tornadoes Ransacked Six American States at Once
Trails of rubble, fallen houses, and snapped three trunks could be found in Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Storm Prediction Center’s weather model, more than 50 tornadoes have been reported throughout the central and southern United States during the dusk hours on Friday, December […]
From Christmas Markets to Fines, Europeans Embrace a Chilling Christmas
After parties, malls, restaurants, and traveling being largely canceled during 2020’s Christmas holiday, many in Europe are now hoping to enjoy a normal Christmas holiday this year. But the new surge in Omicron cases is about to undermine this year’s cheerful ending. Inflations In France, more than 29% of parents have given up purchasing toys […]
Tornadoes Caught on Video in Kentucky
Trails of rubbles, fallen houses, and snapped three trunks could be found in Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Storm Prediction Center’s weather model, more than 50 tornadoes have been reported throughout the central and southern United States during the dusk hours on Friday, December […]
My Stupid Things of Inventory
I assume I am not the only one to do stupid things on an almost daily basis. Errors in judgement, mistakes in execution, forgetting to do this or that, or errors in following instructions. They put erasers on pencils for a reason. In my case some of the stupid things could not be easily erased […]
China Ships Counterfeits to the U.S. During Covid Online Shopping Surge
During the last few months of 2021, over 13,586 counterfeit products were seized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents (CBP) at the Los Angeles Seaport in Long Beach, California. The shipment came in from China, composed of thousands of counterfeit items from designer brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Authorities say that, […]
Italian Master Gentile Revived Gothic Painting 600 Years Ago
Gentile da Fabriano, or Gentile di Niccolò di Giovanni di Massio (c. 1370 – c. 1427) was an Italian painter known for his participation in the International Gothic style. Gentile was born in or near Fabriano, near Ancona in the Marche. His mother died when he was 10 years old, and his father, Niccolò di […]
Local Stores Add Shine to Holiday Shopping Amidst Pandemic
The discovery of Omicron Variants in the last week has plundered the stock market. However, it has done little to dampen Americans’ holiday spirit this year. Around the country, the shopping streets and downtowns are decorated as early as mid-November in preparation of the year-end holiday season. The busiest holiday season also brings back another […]