Augmenting beauty has always been a major thing for humans, and it is much more profound with women than men. Jewelry is something that women use to look their best at special occasions and events. Along with gemstones, jewelry also features rare earth metals and gold is perhaps the major use of gold is in the jewelry industry. Gold is also used to make some electronic components as well. It is quite an expensive asset to have. Gold also holds historical significance, as it was used in the past as currency and medium of exchange. Another interesting property of gold…
Author: Abby Ahmed
As citizens of a country we have some major responsibilities for our country, and as democracy dictates, the country must in turn provide us with quality of life enhancement programs, healthcare privileges, a safety net of sorts to safeguard its citizens against unforeseeable social and personal tragedies like pension programs. The more a country spends on the well being of its citizens the better. That being said, a country’s government has many other pressing concerns than just promoting a welfare state. No matter how affluent a country is, its income is indeed limited and spending for public welfare is not…
Africa is by far the poorest continent. In fact, if we take a look at the poorest countries of the world, we will find that most countries in the list are African. Even though Africa possesses vast natural resources and fertile lands, but the never ending power struggle among African leaders is holding back the development. War has been raging through many countries for decades, and it is still ongoing. Despite all the efforts made by developed nations, the war and corruption just does not seem part of the continent. But all is not lost, there are few African nations…
The Philippines or officially known as the Republic of the Philippines is an island country in Southeast Asia. It consists of more than seven thousand islands and is home to some of the most amazing island tourist spots of the world. Many tourists over the world flock to the Philippines to enjoy the white sandy beaches and awesome weather the island country has to offer. Also the countries mega cities offer an amazing experience, shopping, casinos, pubs, you name it. Even though the islands of Philippines share many similarities with islands of many other nations in Southeast Asia, but they…
Asia is the largest continent of the world. And it is also home to some of the most exotic and unique cultures any country has to offer. Asia has quite a lot to offer to the tourists, especially those who are from the west. You can find sandy beaches and crystal clear oceans, forests teeming with wonderful and exotic wildlife, daunting mountain ranges and rolling hills, vast and unspoiled landscapes untouched by humans, mega cities bustling with activity and nightlife and finally Asia is also famous for its spirituality and mystical experiences. It can be anyone’s dream holiday destination. But…
We are all aware of the economic uncertainty and ever rising unemployment levels, which continue to plague the continent of Europe and much of the western world. Many economists are speculating about the future economic superpower of the world. And China is looking like a very suitable candidate. However, we must not forget about other countries of the world. For example, countries from the Central and South America are showing every sign of an emerging superpower. It is true that the countries belonging to this particular geographic region suffered from war, poverty, and unstable political conditions throughout the twentieth century,…
Poverty is a curse that we have been trying to eliminate for generations. But still its prevalence around the world is shocking. The inequality among nations is very disturbing indeed, if we take the time to look at the world, we will see that obesity and hunger exist at the same time. Where some nations are blessed with opulence and excess and people in other nations are living off scraps. The leaders of the world must unite if we are to eradicate poverty from this world. Today we will be taking a look at poorest nations of the world. There…
Australia is a unique country, I mean, how many countries are out there that are as big as a continent. Also, the wildlife of Australia is fascinating and beautiful. Some of the world’s most amazing animals call Australia their home, and in order to see these wonderful animals in their natural habitat one must visit Australia, because they can only be found in Australia and nowhere else. Also, only in Australia you can see mega cities like Sydney and also the awe inspiring beauty of undeterred nature in places like the Great Barrier Reef. You can freely look at Australia…
Africa is a well-known tourist spot for westerners. Africa is blessed with unspoiled beauty of nature. Also the undisturbed wilderness of Africa attracts many tourists every year. Another great thing about African tourism is the cost efficiency. Compared to other renowned tourist destinations, a trip to Africa will likely cost less. Today we will be talking about Mozambique or Republic of Mozambique. It is a country located in Southeastern Africa. The features that make Mozambique as one of the best tourist destinations in Africa are, a 2500 kilometer coastline, two sun drenched archipelagos which boast innumerable opportunities for swimming, snorkeling,…
We work very hard for a living, at least most of us do, and whenever possible, it is highly advised to go on a soothing vacation. A good holiday not only cleanses our fatigued bodies, but it also rejuvenates our minds as well. Never hold back from going on a vacation, if you can afford a vacation abroad, then by all means go for it. It will only do good to you, and if you bring along a few loved ones, then you might just have the time of your life. If you are planning a vacation in the Caribbean…
We live in a highly competitive world. Where we must do our very best in order to survive and move ahead in life. If we for whatever reason lag behind just a little bit, the person next to us will most likely overtake us. At such times, making a decent living is not an easy task. Yes, there are countless career options out there, but if what you do for a living does not agree with you, then you are in a big trouble. It is absolutely necessary to have job satisfaction, otherwise, you and your employer, both will suffer…
If a human is attacked by a wild dog, it is highly likely that he/she will lose to it in a contest of physical strength alone. Nature did not provide us with claws or teeth with which we could defend ourselves, instead nature gave us the intelligence, by using the intelligence far superior to any other species in the world, we have established ourselves at the very top of the food chain. Now let us talk about IQ or intelligence quotient, it is a system of assessing one’s level of intelligence. A scale rather, with which we can measure an…