Safety in Jordan – Off-Campus Study
Right after I arrived in Jordan, my host dad told me a story about some travelling he had done while visiting a friend in an unsafe area. “My friend had five locks on his door,” he said. “Five locks! He was afraid to be outside after dark. We could hear gunshots outside. He was afraid…
What Google’s new guidelines for AI-produced content mean for SEO
Google might have stumbled in its Bard announcement, but it made up some goodwill (for me, at least) with another early-February release – its new search guidelines on AI-generated content. Google seems to support what many good SEOs have argued for some time: It doesn’t matter what you use to create content as long as…
Apollo theatre roof collapses killing one and injuring multitudes during concert near Chicago, Illinois from 90 mph winds
At least one person has died and many others injured at an Illinois concert venue after a roof collapsed right after the show began, according to local outlets. Reports of a “mass casualty” event flooded in after the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere succumbed to brutal 90mph winds. According to TheSun, Multiple people were seen being…
Switzerland: Leisure Was the Most Important Mobility Purpose in 2021
The Swiss resident population accounted for around 43 per cent of the distance travelled in Switzerland during their leisure time in 2021, making leisure the most important mobility purpose. According to a press release by the Federal Council, a total of 30 kilometres were travelled domestically per person a day – 6.8 kilometres fewer than…
No Little Moms, No Little Homes
We must remember throughout our lives that in God’s sight there are no little people and no little places. (The Lord’s Work in the Lord’s Way & No Little People, 90) So counseled Francis Schaeffer, twentieth-century American pastor and theologian. Perhaps no one needs the reminder more than moms, whose lives center, most literally, on…
Mental imagery a helpful way to distract teens from negative thought patterns
For adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than verbal thoughts, a recent study from Oregon State University found. A short-term distraction can break up the thought spiral, which makes room for that person to then seek help from a therapist, friend or parent,…
11 Best Deals on Coffee Gear, Games, and Sex Toys
Since this is the last weekend of April, let's just go ahead and say what we're all thinking: It's gonna be May. And May means Mother's Day, flowers, and tons of deals. We have a smattering of great deals for you, everything from coffee gear to video games to sex toys, to get the new…
KL Rahul puts tough days behind him to essay match-winning role
"Strike rates are overrated."It's a KL Rahul quote that gets played out often on social media even if the context in which he said it tends to get ignored conveniently.But if there is an innings he could pick out to throw light on what he actually meant - not that he needs to - Rahul…
How to Fix Water Damage
Untreated water damage isn’t just an eyesore; it can also lead to mold and mildew problems, which could be dangerous to your health.“Water damage poses one of the greatest threats to the integrity of the home,” says Steve Leasure, vice president of operations at Rainbow Restoration in Waco, Texas. “Water damage is progressive, and if…