Explaining My Name Xiao Wei Nong from China

Our Chinese names regularly consist of three parts. Societies in ancient China were made up of extended families, so the first part of the name is the last name, the family name. The second part is the middle name and should be the symbol of the generation. The third part is just your first name, … Read more

Guineo, A Typical Colombian Food

Guineo is a typical dish made with green bananas, which is popular in some parts of Colombia, such as Santa Marta. I think that seventy percent of the people there eat guineo at least two or three times a week. When my mother prepares guineo, we have it for breakfast or for dinner. I really like it. I seldom … Read more

Opinions on Smoking

What’s do you think of smoking? In my opinion, the smoking ban in public places is good because nonsmokers shouldn’t breathe the smoke of smokers. It’s unhealthy for nonsmokers and smokers too. For example, at the disco, smokers don’t respect nonsmokers and dance in smoke. It’s dangerous. For me, it is a good idea to … Read more

Seol-Nal (Lunar New Year)

Seol-nal is the second biggest holiday in Korea. It is always looked forward to. In the early morning, my family members get up early and everyone cleans their bodies, then dress in their best hanbok (traditional Korean clothes). Then my mother and I go to church and pray to God for our ancestors and my father. After that … Read more

A Turkish Wedding

There are different kinds of wedding ceremonies in Turkey. The forms of ceremonies depend on the social and economic status of couples and their families. In the rural areas, they are different from the wedding ceremonies of urban areas. In the villages, the wedding ceremonies continue for two days. There are two separate wedding ceremonies, … Read more

Traditional Children’s Games: Tag and Chase

In games of chase and tag, the object is to tag, or touch, other players who are then out of the game. Usually one player is ‘it’ and has to chase and tag the other players, one of whom then becomes the new person who is ‘it’ . In other versions, players must be tagged … Read more

What About Violence in Movies?

The question whether movie violence should be regulated or not is a difficult and complicated matter. Action movies with violence take heat from adults who blame them for real life violence because they are closer to reality than other movies. Although many people criticize violent movies, if there is a movie which does not contain … Read more

Can You Have a Meal Replacement Shake Every Day?

When you think of meal replacement shakes, what springs to mind? Probably something like a chocolate shake filled with whole grains and protein. But what about the meal replacement shakes that promise to help you lose weight? Are they really effective? And if so, are they safe? In this blog post, we will explore the … Read more

Podcast Booking Agents: What are They & Do You Need One?

Podcasting is one of the latest trends to take over the internet, with millions of listeners tuning into podcasts every day. If you’re not part of this growing community, you may be wondering what all the hype is about. If you’re curious about podcasting but don’t know where to start, a podcast booker might be … Read more