Self Improvement

Children Who Read Books Daily Score Higher on School Tests

When children read books daily outside school, it directly influences their academic performance, according to a major new study by the University of Malaga and UCL, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Oxford Review of Education. Using longitudinal census data to look at more than 43,000 students aged 10 to 11 and then again ...

Troy Oakes

A mother going through a book with her child.

Trump’s India Visit a Win for Both Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump recently visited India, addressing a crowd of more than 100,000 people and announcing a military deal. Many feel that the visit will upgrade the relationship between the two giant democracies as America increasingly looks toward the country as an ally to counter China in Asia. The India visit “This relationship is ...

Jack Roberts

President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi.

Don’t Travel to Japan Without Learning These Customs

An island nation full of wonders and promises to its visitors, Japan entices people around the world with its distinct culture and tradition. But before flying to this Asian country, you should educate yourself about its customs and traditions. Their customs are unique and interesting. There’s a right angle to take a bow for a ...

Raven Montmorency

A Japanese restaurant.

COVID-19 Deaths in Iran Suggest High Number of Cases

According to the Iranian health ministry, there have been over 2,900 positive cases of COVID-19 infections and 92 related deaths. However, the mortality rate in the country has made some experts think that the real number of infections could be far higher than what the government has reported. “This disease came unseen and undetected into ...

Jack Roberts

A mother and her daughter in Iran.

Virtue: The Foundation of Traditional Martial Arts

With kung fu’s introduction outside China came the emergence of martial arts films like Fist of Fury, Drunken Master, and so on. “When you can take the pebble from my hand, it will be time for you to leave,” is a memorable quote from the classic 70’s TV series Kung Fu. Along with Bruce Lee’s rise ...

Emma Lu

A martial arts display.

A Summary of the Global Impact of the Coronavirus

Japan, South Korea, Iran, Italy, and other countries have seen a rapid increase in coronavirus cases, now known as Covid-19 as of March 5. As the Chinese Government deliberately concealed the actual situation of the coronavirus epidemic in China other countries did not know the actual situation from the beginning. The Chinese Government also used ...

Helen London

A COVID-19 patient being treated in a hospital.

South Korea Panics as Virus Infects More Than 5,000

The number of coronavirus infections in South Korea has crossed 5,000, creating panic among the people. It is widely held that the members of a controversial local Christian sect are the main source of the viral outbreak in the country. Meanwhile, a 23-year-old American soldier stationed in South Korea has become the first U.S. service ...

Max Lu

People walking in South Korea.

6 Ways to Deal With Procrastination

Even if a person has immense talent, bad habits like procrastination can weigh the individual down and rob them of a fulfilling life. If you too are plagued by a tendency to procrastinate and have been wondering how to deal with the habit, follow these six pieces of advice. Try these 6 ideas to control ...

Raven Montmorency

A Stop Wasting Time sign.

My Favorite Superpower? A Calm Mind

There’s a superpower that all of us are capable of wielding, and that is a calm mind. Think of it as a shield or an item of protective gear that guards you against the negative thoughts and toxicity around you. For some, it is easy to get into this state of serenity, be it in ...

Raven Montmorency

A monk meditating.