There’s no shortage of entrepreneurship in the North East – just take a look at the number of organizations under the Mosaic umbrella. But the university has recently been recognized for its new focus on social entrepreneurship. In September, Northeastern placed second for Program of the Year in the Hult Prize Global Finals, a global social entrepreneurship pitch competition where students pitch startup ideas that meet one of the goals of sustainable development of the United Nations. Izabella Pivo, a third-year business and communications student and Hult Prize campus director at Northeastern, traveled to Paris to represent the university at…
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Levent Kenez/StockholmA retired ultranationalist admiral, known as the architect of the Blue Homeland (Mavi Vatan), an aggressive naval doctrine identified with Turkish policy in the Mediterranean, claimed that Turkey had acted in accordance with the controversial Seville map, which supports Greek claims in the East. Mediterranean, with the aim of fostering better relations with the European Union since 2020.During a YouTube broadcast on September 2, when asked about Turkey’s reduced activity in the Eastern Mediterranean compared to previous periods and the increased activity of other countries, retired Admiral Cihat Yaycı, who heads the Turkish Center for Maritime and Global Strategies,…
Dispatch from Columbus. November 3, 2023. Editorial: Election Day Decision: Participate or Disconnect?Tuesday is election day for county, district and state offices in Mississippi. Contrary to what we often hear, 100% of eligible voters will participate in this election.Many voters will fulfill their civic duty by going to the polls and making their choices. Many others will make a different choice: not to vote.So really, it’s about voter turnout and voter exclusion. Each of us will fall into one camp or the other. We invite everyone to participate in the demonstration.Political cartoonsTo those who are inclined to be uninterested in…
The Met is a global institution in every way. We exhibit works of art representing over 5,000 years of human creativity from around the world. More than half of our millions of visitors travel great distances to visit the museum, and the New York area is home to many large diasporic communities. We collaborate daily with colleagues and museums in many countries. Our Met community includes staff from dozens of countries speaking more than 50 languages. Great responsibilities come from being one of the few universal art museums. I think it is extremely important for the Met to engage directly…
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tourists at the Acropolis this holiday season will be able to witness the resolution of one of the world’s most heated debates over cultural heritage. All they need is a smartphone. Visitors can now pinch and zoom on the ancient Greek site, with a digital overlay showing what it once looked like. This includes a collection of marble sculptures removed from the Parthenon more than 200 years ago and which are now on display at the British Museum in London. Greece demanded their restitution. For now, an app backed by the Greek Ministry of Culture allows…
The U.S. Embassy in Peru invites young Peruvian entrepreneurs to participate in Young Leaders of the Americas (YLA) 2024 program. This program will have a virtual component before traveling to the United States. Once completed, there will be a four-week trip to different cities across the United States, where participants will work hand-in-hand with leading organizations/companies in their industry and learn different professional skills and abilities. Travel expenses will be fully covered by the United States government. Requirements: • Be aged 25 to 35 from/until January 1, 2024. • Be a Peruvian citizen and resident. • Be eligible to receive…
For on 40 years, the United States has been involved in Afghan affairs, whether secretly send weapons to Afghan “freedom fighters” or to the occupation of the country in an attempt to “liberate” it. Season after season, I’ve seen Afghan characters portrayed only as victims or perpetual warriors, unable to find stories about our diaspora culture that aren’t tied to war or political conflict.“Secrets and Sisterhood: The Sozahdahs,” a new reality show premiering on Hulu/Disney+ June 7, follows the trials and tribulations of an Afghan family of 10 sisters based in Los Angeles. The series is structured like a nostalgic…
Bethany Collins (2022). Photo: Ross collaboration. Courtesy of Alexander Gray Associates. “Paper is fragile and temporary. It heals itself but it retains abrasions on its surface,” Bethany Collins said during a video call in the days before her exposure.Undercurrents» with Alexander Gray Associates in New York. “It shows it all: the life of the newspaper. It’s as much a metaphor for the body as I can find in material form,” she explained.The exhibition, on view until December 16, 2023, is her first with the gallery, which she joined at the end of last year. “Undercurrents” traces Collins’ interrogation of language,…
By the honorary journalist Foteini Chatzoudi Since GreecePictures = Miranda Day Hanbok Day falls on October 21 in Korea. Some US states, including New Jersey, Arizona and California, also honor the cultural significance and timeless elegance of traditional clothing on this day. Miranda’s Hanbok creations Miranda Day, 29, is an Australian designer who promotes Hanbok globally. Its brand MiranDay Designs offers custom and ready-to-wear Hanbok, rentals and cultural experiences in the United States and abroad. She was interviewed by Korean news network YTN and participated in a cultural exhibition in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do province, with other emerging Hanbok designers. I discovered…
New Delhi, November 8 (IANSlife): Aromatherapy has a rich history that spans across countries and continents. It is a practice of using natural plant extracts to promote physical and mental well-being. People have used aromatic herbs for their therapeutic benefits from ancient civilizations to modern societies. “Aromatherapy has gained popularity in today’s fast-paced environment as a method of stress relief, relaxation and overall well-being. From home diffusers to therapeutic massage sessions, the use of oils essential has spread across many cultures. Scientific studies on the potential of aromatherapy The benefits are still present, providing insight into its effectiveness in treating…