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Sana’a | A City of Towering Tradition
Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, boasts a rich architectural heritage that stretches back millennia. Nestled in a mountain valley at a lofty 2,200 meters, the city’s most striking feature is its Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, the traditional architecture tells a story of innovation, adaptation and enduring beauty. The most distinctive characteristic…
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The Cradle of Disparity | Where Sons are Prized and Daughters Pay the Price
Daughters in families with a strong son preference might receive less investment in their education, healthcare and overall well-being in comparison to their brothers.
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Seedling | A Great Tree
A small seed, carries within it, the great tree.
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The Hard Heart of the Patriarch | Movie Critique of Truth and Justice (2019)
His work had become such a strong compulsion that he no longer had a heart for his family.
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The Danger of Ambition | A Movie Critique of the Bengali Film Juwa (2003)
Last night, I watched the Bengali film Juwa with English subtitles. It is the third Bengali film I attempted watching this week and it gripped my attention for it is one of those stories that is so familiar–not necessarily for its cinematic value–but for its social criticism. At the heart of the film is the…
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A Rebalancing Period | Life After Achievement
Different people have different definitions of success and happiness at different stages of their lives.
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The Cat | A Short Story of Ancient Egypt
The mutually beneficial relationship between the cat and the farmer lasted thousands of years.
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The Locust | To Devour The Devourer
Historically, people could do little to protect their crops from locusts. Eating the insects may have offered some respite from their woes.
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The Wealth Eating Moth | A Story from the Gospel of Matthew
Are we spending an unnecessary amount of money to display wealth that we are better off investing or saving for a rainy day?
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Business Angels and Archangels | The Work of Human Hands
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Most business owners will not only receive this advice, but also learn to live by it when making business decisions.
Twinn Swan 