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Yes, to some extent, kids do need privacy. When they are little, they basically move around with little knowledge of their surroundings. But once they are about 8 years old, someth…

Recently, a friend shared some happy news with me. Since she opened her fashion design outlet, she has never had an apprentice. To those in the business around here, having an appr…

There was once a time when I'd literally pray to God for some random occurrence that would lead to a holiday. In those days, holidays for me weren't just a time for rest; it was a …

With each passing day, we meet people who may eventually influence our way of life either in a good way or a bad way. As we spend time with new people, even we as the main characte…

"For him, suppressio veri is almost necessarily suggestio falsi – the least omission may distort the whole picture." \- George Orwell You may never truly understand the significa…

Whether it's full, flawed, or hybrid, democracy is the most dominant form of government that is practiced all over the world. And so far, it has delivered to a certain extent becau…

Deadline Day is always dramatic. Nail biting suspense? Check. Unexpected player movements? Check. It's crazy because the party doesn't stop even after the time is out. Well, today,…

I have always been interested in First Aid treatment. When I was little, being a medical doctor was a wonderful dream I was made to anticipate; every parent wanted his or her child…

Recently, someone shared the story of a lady, Titi(not her real name), with me. She was born into poverty, and her parents could barely get her to school for the most basic of educ…

"... I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you." How can I ever forget such a troubling line spewed out by an angry father trying to negotiate the release of his a…

Few weeks ago I was analyzing a recorded conversation between a customer and a service advisor of a dealership for quality assurance purposes. The customer, a lady, was complaining…

Man U's win at Arsenal in 2014 was probably one of the most smash and grab triumphs I've seen in recent times. It was so funny that Man U took a one nil lead despite having zero sh…

One of the wonderful things about movies is that it exposes us to a number of things we normally wouldn't have experienced on our own. I mean, it gives meaning to perspectives. Con…

Gap years are not happenstances that I can lay claim to their wide occurrence around me. Especially in the case of jobs or careers, it rarely happens around here, and that's mostly…

Meeting Professor Martins (not his real name) remains one of the most confusing experiences I've ever had. As a well-traveled man who has won a couple of research grants and is one…

Human evolution is not some magical thing that happens out of the blue. Thus, to predict or discuss where the next evolutionary trend will lead us, we must first understand what ne…

I never fully understood the importance of vaccines until the society around me forced me to. Growing up, I could remember how bad I used to feel each time I glanced at or noticed …

Generally, the purpose of starting a business is to make a profit. It now depends on the business owner to decide which path to tow to achieve his or her aims. There are businesses…

Michael tried his best to convince Sam that he actually did the project by himself but his explanations have been way off the mark. In one last attempt to make a case for himself, …

Is there anything like a good stereotype, or am I that bad? I mean, most of the time I've been judged because of my affiliations or appearance, the assumptions have always been way…