Donald Trump – [Muslims] when they see trouble, they have to report it
Right after the terror attacks in Brussels, U.S. presidential cadidate Donald Trump raises awarness of an international fact that may cause further problems to other countries: “[Muslims] when they see trouble, they have to report it! They’re not reporting it. They’re absolutely not reporting it, and…that’s a big problem.” Also check out our Middle Land […]
Brussels attacks – a profound impact on Europe
Europe is shaken by another violent attack. Explosions have ripped through Brussels airport and a metro station in the Belgian capital. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks via an associated news agency. “What we feared has happened. In this time of tragedy, this black moment for our country, I appeal to everyone to remain […]
Parenting tip: Why the internet could be bad for your children
The internet has become a nearly indispensable utility in the vast majority of homes across the United States and in many countries around the world. However, there are some good reasons why parents should monitor their child’s internet use. Of course, there are always concerns about children accessing explicit content, containing violence, drug use, adult […]
17 Reasons Why You Should Visit Romania
I have been living in Romania for over 26 years. I visited many places and some of them I didn’t have the opportunity to visit, yet. Romania has many undisturbed forests, beautiful wild areas and mighty castels. While I was putting this article together piece by piece, I realized that Romania is quite unique, and […]
Jaquet Droz: A Flow of Poetry
Perhaps the name of Jaquet Droz, one of Switzerland’s few luxury watch factories, does not ring much of a bell in the East but, in the West, fans applaud it for its top notch watch-making technology and its rich history. The company’s founder, Pierre Jaquet-Droz, was born in 1721 on his family’s farm in La […]
Timely Tales – Apple Watch and a Storied Swiss Company
Apple Watch officially hit the US market for pre-sales on April 10, selling more than one million on its first day. Threatened by Apple’s quick success, many small to mid-sized watch manufactures began rethinking their futures. These more traditional-type companies—fearing a tech-watch-takeover—needed some inspiration and a role model. But who had walked this path before? […]
Sea sponge could be the first animal on Earth
New genetic analyses led by MIT researchers confirm that sea sponges are the source of a curious molecule found in rocks that are 640 million years old. These rocks significantly predate the Cambrian explosion — the period in which most animal groups took over the planet, 540 million years ago — suggesting that sea sponges […]