Yes, it is true that losing weight has little to do with exercise. In fact, exercise has a very small effect on weight loss, accounting for only about 20% of the total equation. The other 80% is all about diet. And even then, if you start a new exercise routine, your body will adjust to…
There are many reasons why economists generally believe that a recession is unlikely to happen in the next few years. The unemployment rate is low. The unemployment rate in the United States is currently at 3.6%, which is near a 50-year low. This suggests that the economy is strong and that there is a lot…
Women have always played a pivotal role in space exploration. From key roles in sci-fi fantasy television shows and movies to real-life scientific heroines, the impact of women is undeniable, and we celebrate it. Did you know that Star Trek® almost didn’t make the network? After a failed pilot, Lucille Ball not only advocated for a second pilot but…
“The world of humanity has two wings—one is women and the other men,” wrote ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should one wing remain weak, flight is impossible.” In this small selection of passages and quotations, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explains how human success and prosperity is dependent on the achievement of…
June 18th, 2023 will mark the 40th year since the death of Mona Mahmudnizhad. She was executed in Iran for being Baha’i and for teaching that faith to the children in her community. Her death, and especially her courage caught the attention of the world. Mona lived her young life in service. Her father often…
This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023, join UN Women and the United Nations in celebrating under the theme: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. 22% Women make up only 22 per cent of artificial intelligence workers globally. 44% A global analysis of 133 AI systems across industries found that 44.2 per cent demonstrate…
Los Angeles, CA – The BookFest® returns for its 7th biannual virtual event on April 1st and 2nd, 2023, with the support of many literary brands through strategic alliances and sponsorships. Plus, a special announcement will be made regarding The BookFest Bellwethers. This new coterie of supporters is part advisory panel, part patrons, and part elite body of…
Shabnam Raayai Ardakani’s brilliance shines brightest through her remarkable achievement of winning the most prestigious physics prize in the world. Her groundbreaking discoveries, coupled with her ability to translate complex theories into practical applications, have solidified her as a trailblazer in the field of physics. This unparalleled recognition cements her legacy as one of the…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day Books That Make You has a show that is all about love…and books. Some of the most popular novels on bookstore shelves are about love, romance, finding our true love, and being loved. Love is a concept and a topic that pervades all area of our life. So, what…
As we celebrate Black History Month, we think of Lucy Higgs Nichols (April 10, 1838 – January 25, 1915) was an African American escaped slave, and a nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War. Known affectionately as “Aunt Lucy”, her sole photo shows her surrounded by veterans of the 23rd Indiana Volunteer…
