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In recent years, the timeless legacy of Ancient Egypt has found a surprising home far from the Nile; within the museums, exhibitions, and imaginations of Japan. As an Egyptian educator working closely with Japanese learners, I’ve been struck by the genuine curiosity many express about our ancient past. Their thoughtful questions and deep engagement have reminded me that cultural fascination knows no borders. This shared interest inspired me to explore how Egypt is currently being celebrated acro...

March has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re wrapped up against winter’s final chill (my fingers are practically icicles as I type this) and the next, there’s a subtle warmth in the breeze, with longer days, blossoming flowers, and birds chirping everywhere. It’s like the world’s taking a deep breath. For me, March has always been a month of festivities; my sister’s birthday, my father’s birthday, and Mother’s Day all align in March. Here’s the thing, though—March wasn’t always just ...

Winter has always been a season of contrasts: darkness and light, death and renewal, hardship and hope. Across centuries and cultures, humanity has crafted rituals and celebrations to make sense of this season’s challenges and transformations.

From the banks of the Nile to the peaks of the Andes, ancient civilizations marked winter with festivals full of meaning, offering lessons that still resonate today.

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“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Sometimes we want to do something or have an idea that is just hanging over our head, but we don’t have enough motivation to get started; sometimes we need that extra push to take the first step.

If there is such a thing that comes to your mind, then why not take this opportunity and use me as your motivating buddy who is telling you come on, let's do it! We can try and improve our life, just a teeny tiny little bit each day.

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Have you ever felt like you’ve been eating your feelings a little too much & just need to slow down for a second? Or you’ve been gradually ruining your otherwise healthy eating habits? Or perhaps you’re tired of eating unhealthy and need to make some diet changes? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then a smoothie detox could be a good idea to try out. #TheRayChallenge: Stopped Eating For 3 Days & This Is How It Affected My Body (Smoothie Detox) Why I took on this challenge I have ...

Encryption systems, such as SSL, create a secure connection between the website’s server and the visitor’s browser. This protects data from prying eyes and ensures authenticity and credibility. Without encryption, data traveling over the web is vulnerable to hijacking. With this in mind, website owners must encrypt all sensitive data. What Is An Encryption System … Continue reading "What Is An Encryption System & Why Does Your Website Need It?"

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If you have a website for your business, or your website IS your business, you should definitely give this article a read. A contribution by Michael Stephenson discussing what monitoring your website's performance mean, and its ultimate benefits to your business.

How to fund your startup? If you have an idea for a startup and you’re wondering what are some of the easiest ways you could find financial funding to launch that business, this article is for you. A contribution by Amy Reed, listing the 5 easiest ways you can fund your startup.

What do you think when you hear the word ‘yoga’? I never thought that there were scientifically proven benefits of yoga. Before I started practicing regularly, I just thought yoga was a way to be bored out of one’s mind. Guess what? I was wrong. Yoga is a word that has so much misinterpretation that I decided a blog post was in order! Flash back to 3 years ago. I have a friend who is a dedicated yogi. She’s been practicing for 15 years and is 200-hour YTT (yoga teacher training) certified instru...