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Mindfulness, like the words epic, literally and freedom, is on the verge of meaning nothing at all. Well-meaning overuse and misunderstandings about its origin abound, and we’re all a little diminished by the loss. The word hasn’t been in…

It seems that everyone is talking about CBD oil lately, especially about its health benefits for the human mind and body. You have probably already seen at least one person using CBD to fight chronic conditions, such as pain or anxiety, for…

The Back-to-the-Land movement emerged from the post-Woodstock era of the late-1960s and early-1970s, supported by a mostly idealistic group of people who wanted to live life more simply. Although the movement celebrated the concepts of…

Are you considering giving vegetarian eating a go? If so, there's no better time than the present. October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, and the celebration can include everyone — carnivores, too. Even if you're not ready to adopt a vegan…

The sky is a brilliant blue and the sunlight beats down along the smooth canal. Speakers’ blast music, pearly smoke rises, and cans of Prazsky bob along the inky-blue water. The people enjoying cans and rollies are a colourful group from…

According to interpretations of available data, humanity is living in what some call “the long peace.” In the United States specifically, multiple kinds of violent and property crimes are in a long decline as well. In many ways, modern life…

Macau, it’s one of the most exciting destinations in Asia for those interested in travel, it is the fourth wealthiest territory in the whole world, and it’s home to the Venetian, one of the most expensive buildings in the world and the…

Although mesothelioma is a rare phenomenon, this pernicious cancer continues to impact communities across the globe. This diagnosis is exclusively linked to asbestos exposure, a natural mineral capitalised by the industrial world until it…

I stood awkwardly outside what appeared to be an empty derelict house. The yard was overgrown with weeds, and rubbish was strewn on the lawn. A small one wheeled tricycle leant haphazardly against the flaky door. It became readily apparent…

The Crypto Winter has certainly changed the landscape for blockchain development. With the emphasis less on price and more on development, serious projects have gathered momentum and a head of steam. Ideas – which of course are great – are…