Will Hollywood Strikes Incentivize Studios to Accelerate AI?
By James Hirsen For months now the Hollywood actors union has been on strike against the movie studios. Now the union is seeking to authorize a second strike, this one involving major video game companies. The current labor actions began when the Writers’ Guild of America union (WGA) went on strike in May of this […]
Basilica of Sant’Agostino in Campo Marzio: Caravaggio in Rome, part 2
By Cedric Rischitelli After leaving behind the Church of St. Louis of the French and the three Caravaggio’s masterpieces found there, we move on to our second destination in our itinerary of Rome. The next stop is The Basilica of St. Augustine in Campo Marzio, only two minutes away from the Church of St. Louis […]
China’s Absence At The G20 Summit – A Deliberate Snub To India?
Marking a fresh setback to ties between the two Asian giants- China and India- Chinese President Xi Jinping was absent from the G20 summit this weekend in New Delhi. The decision marks a departure from his consistent attendance at the G20 summits since 2013, either online or physically. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on September […]
The painting stealing Van Gogh’s spotlight: Hodler’s ‘Kien Valley’
Cool off in the Swiss Alps, as Christopher Riopelle explains why he is not surprised that this painting by Ferdinand Hodler was his favorite for painting of the month at the National Gallery.
Tang’s “Imperial Medical Department,” The World’s Earliest Medical School
In the twentieth year of the Yuanjia reign (443 AD) of the Song Dynasty, the emperor Qin Chengzu permitted the creation of a medical education institution to teach students, as well as the currently established doctors of medicine, assistant professors of medicine, and other medical officials. In the 6th century AD, the Sui Dynasty created […]
Ignoring, Burying Anxieties Never Works
By Dr. Laura Schlessinger Those thoughts just won’t stop coming. they might be about guilt, regret, or fear of something you did or experienced in the past. They might be about worry and anxiety concerning what’s possibly coming your way in the future: What do you do? Alcohol or drugs? Depression and medication? Freezing in […]
UNESCO, Schools Declare War on Use of Mobile Phones; Claims Learners Should Come First.
United Nations issues troubling warning over excessive use of phones among students. A recent UN report is of the opinion that smartphones should be banned in schools to forestall classroom disruption and cyber-bullying, as well as improve learning. UNESCO, the UN’s agency for education, science and culture, stated that there was evidence which links excessive […]
Rocca Calascio: The Medieval Castle in the Sky that Survived the Test of Time
By Cedric Rischitelli In recent years, the castle of Rocca Calascio has become one of the most visited locations in the Italian region of Abruzzo, and for good reasons. National Geographic lists Rocca Calascio as one of the 15 most beautiful castles in the world due to its favorable location in the middle of the […]
Has China Swindled Italy? Rome’s Disappointment with the Silk Road’s Trade Deal
Italy pulls out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, claims the deal doesn’t meet expectations. Italy’s foreign minister expressed disappointment over the controversial investment agreement with China just before his visit to Beijing. According to the foreign minister, the trade deal between Italy and China has failed to meet Italy’s expectations. This directly implies Italy […]
The Rarer It Is
Supply and demand is the name of the game when we’re talking about economics – the reality that prices are determined by the number of providers and purchasers who want an item, good, or service. There’s no better place to see this at work than collector’s items. No longer in production, collector’s items are limited […]