The weather is cooling as we recommend sagas of literary frenemy-ship, skewing satires centuries apart, and the stories of superstars like Cher and Taylor Swift in our November list. The Man in the Banana Trees, Marguerite Sheffer (November 5) Winner of the Iowa Short Fiction Award, Marguerite Sheffer’s debut short story collection blends surreal, fantasy, … Read more
In the bathroom of a lavish function room, US ambassador to the UK, Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), is struggling to remove her dress. She is eager to get out of the tight orange garment so she can change into a jacket and jeans and return to work. Frustrated by the intricate loops at the back … Read more
I regularly select my top posts for each month, excluding the “Best of” lists. I also feature some of them in a detailed monthly newsletter that I send out. You can find previous Best Posts of the Month on Websites Of The Month (more recent lists can be found here). Here are some of the … Read more
Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) has been traveling across the country this month to campaign with Senate GOP incumbents and challengers in a bid to secure the votes needed to win a closely contested leadership race against Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). Thune has visited Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Montana, and New York City … Read more
Trump advisor Stephen Miller delivered a speech last night asserting that “America is for Americans and Americans only.” This xenophobic statement presents an opportunity for us to engage our students in exploring the question, “Who is an American?” While language barriers may pose a challenge for my ELL Newcomer class, I have previously conducted a … Read more
Throughout the week, our Best New Songs playlist is updated with the latest releases that have captured our attention the most. This could be a single leading up to an album release or a newly unveiled deep cut. Every Monday, we compile a list of the best new songs released in the past week, starting … Read more
When it comes to Black Friday, millions of shoppers eagerly await the opportunity to find the best deals, especially those who love fashion and eyewear. Black Friday has become a cultural phenomenon, offering a unique chance for bargain hunters to get high-quality products at discounted prices. For fashion enthusiasts with a keen eye for style, … Read more
“ Saudi Arabia will be hosting top figures from the finance and technology sectors next week in a significant test of investor interest in the kingdom’s efforts to position itself as a global hub amidst escalating regional conflicts. International executives will be navigating through a region marked by geopolitical tensions, including the looming possibility of … Read more
Generally, I believe that AI is a solution searching for a problem. However, it can play a valuable role in education, such as assisting in the preparation of teacher materials and providing pronunciation feedback for English Language Learners. It can also be beneficial for bloggers like myself in creating visuals. I often use Infography a … Read more
The Best Employee Engagement Training Companies To Help You Increase Employee Satisfaction According to a Gallup study, about $8.8 trillion is lost each year due to employee disengagement. Employee engagement training programs bear financial significance, but creating a culture that promotes deep commitment and motivation is far from easy. Pay raises may be appreciated, but … Read more