Where did the meme ‘Karen’ come from?

Dictionary.com defines Karen as a slang for: a pejorative slang term for an obnoxious, angry, entitled, and often racist middle-aged white woman who uses her privilege to get her way or police other people’s behaviors. As featured in memes, Karen is generally stereotyped as having a blonde bob haircut, asking to speak to retail and restaurant… Read More

O que é uma ‘Karen’: novo personagem no debate racial dos Estados Unidos?

O que é uma ‘Karen’, novo personagem no debate racial dos Estados Unidos? Antes de mais nada: este post não tem a intenção de polemizar, mas sim de informar. “Karen” é uma gíria pejorativa para designar uma mulher branca de meia-idade desagradável, irritada e muitas vezes racista que usa seu privilégio para conseguir o que… Read More

Halloween Is Back for 2021! Spending, Sales, Stats, and Trends! Stay Safe!

From bans on trick or treating to curfews, Halloween 2020 was far from normal. This year, despite the pandemic, the season is looking a little less scary and trick or treating is definitely on the table, according to experts. The hallowed tradition in the time of coronavirus might mean wearing a mask, resisting the urge to eat… Read More

O futuro do idioma inglês é se tornar uma língua idioma cada vez mais global à medida em que a disposição para contratar além-fronteiras aumentar

O futuro do idioma inglês é se tornar uma língua idioma cada vez mais global à medida em que a disposição para contratar além-fronteiras aumentar. A necessidade do mercado de trabalho é ter uma força de trabalho proficiente em uma comunicação moderna, habilidades interpessoais e consciência multicultural. Ter o domínio do inglês permite que tanto… Read More

Happy Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother’s Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting. Father’s Day is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide and typically involves gift-giving, special dinners to fathers, and family oriented activities. The first observance of Father’s Day actually took place in… Read More

Criando Crianças de Sucesso

Uma psicoterapeuta diz que os pais que criam filhos confiantes e mentalmente fortes sempre fazem essas três coisas ao elogiar seus filhos Jessica VanderWier* Como pais, queremos que nossos filhos se sintam bem consigo mesmos, então tentamos elogiá-los o máximo possível. Isso não é necessariamente uma coisa ruim. Pesquisas mostram que elogiar as crianças traz… Read More

You can do it: coffee!

The origin and history of coffee dates back to the 10th century, and possibly earlier with a number of reports and legends surrounding its first use. The native (undomesticated) origin of coffee is thought to have been Ethiopia. The earliest substantiated evidence of either coffee drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree is from the 15th century, in the Sufi monasteries… Read More

Vending machines and paradigm shifting: creativity and innovation

Once upon a time vending machines would only sell candy and soft drinks. That time is gone and nowadays the array of products goes beyond imagination, from Champagne to health food, umbrellas, cupcakes, ties, electronics and much more. And when you think the possibilities have reached the end, there comes someone else with yet another… Read More

Tik Tok Trend is a Nightmare for Starbucks Baristas

What The Frapp?  Dripping in extra whipped cream, caramel syrup drizzle, pumps of cinnamon dulce and honey, five bananas and more — this sticky, tricky Starbucks order has social media percolating.  And the TikTok trend that inspired the messy mix is enough to make even the most seasoned barista need a post-shift drink.  Josie, a Starbucks… Read More

The Most Iconic Hairdos From Popular Culture

A hairstyle, hairdo, or haircut refers to the styling of hair. The fashioning of hair can be considered an aspect of personal grooming, fashion, and cosmetics, although practical, cultural, and popular considerations also influence some hairstyles. The oldest known depiction of hair braiding dates back about 30,000 years. In ancient civilizations, women’s hair was often elaborately and carefully dressed in special ways. In Imperial Rome, women wore their… Read More