Last week’s article couldn’t accommodate the proposal for the next step in social indicators research at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), following an initial work that delineated the principles and surveyed the secondary data (“‘Social indicators’ started it all (1),” 6/3/23). In my conversation with DAP executive vice president Jose P. “Ping” de …
The highly anticipated sequel to “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” has surpassed expectations. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” pulled in an impressive $16 million from 3,562 theaters on its preview night, making it the second-best preview night ever for an animated movie. Fans and critics alike were blown away by the film, as evidenced by the 97% …
New York’s gambling-addicted politicians and their wealthy donors are embroiled in yet another sleazy scandal involving pay-for-play schemes and shady connections. Governor Kathy Hochul, who already has a long history of unscrupulous dealings, was recently spotted cozying up to billionaire Steve Cohen, owner of the New York Mets and aspiring gambling magnate. Cohen has poured …
As a child, I have fond memories of Sunday mornings spent in church with my father, followed by a trip to the only Tim Horton’s open in South Florida for donuts. Little did I know then that these memories would play a significant role in shaping my adult Christian faith. According to a recent study …
When my daughter was four years old, my family and I took a trip to Provincetown, a place that holds a special meaning to me since I was also four when I first visited. I remember the beatniks, the sandal shops, and the salty smell of the sea air. Years later, when we brought my …
Boris Johnson has once again left his office causing chaos in his wake. The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has brought disgrace to Downing Street both with his mendacious Brexit campaign which caused David Cameron’s leadership to crumble, and during his term as Prime Minister, which was plagued with scandals such as the …
Earlier this year, I embarked on a journey from the UK to Norway with the purpose of visiting my great-grandfather’s grave. My grandfather, who had a Norwegian father, had always expressed a deep admiration for Norway, and I felt a connection to my Scandinavian heritage. My aunt accompanied me on the trip, and we meticulously …
The sudden joint resignations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have had a devastating impact on Boris Johnson’s government. The crisis has weakened the administration at a time when it should have been focusing on the country’s looming economic challenges. Internationally, the Ukrainian conflict could spark a wider European war. However, the …
The professional golf world has been shaken up by the creation of a new umbrella entity, funded mainly by the Saudi government, which brings together what were once three separate tours. The announcement has led to some big names being lured away from their former tours by huge financial incentives, with Tiger Woods reportedly being …
The presence of a pullout of the periodic table on the kitchen blackboard is a welcome sight, as it’s the only item among the Middlesex County Cricket Club fixture list and the bin lorry timetable that brings any joy. While the simple grid ordering of the known elements according to their properties is familiar to …