The Three Envelopes of Leadership: A Lesson for Strategic HR

The Three Envelopes of Leadership: A Lesson for Strategic HR (Scroll for Portuguese 👇) There’s a well-known fable about leadership transitions: A newly appointed leader finds three envelopes left behind by their predecessor to be used in moments of crises. The first says: “Blame me.” The second: “Reorganize.” The third: “Prepare three envelopes.” This cycle… Read More

Teachers using AI to grade essays raise ethical concerns

Teachers are increasingly turning to AI tools to assist with grading essays, raising ethical concerns among experts. These tools, including ChatGPT, Writable, Grammarly, and EssayGrader, offer benefits such as automating tasks and providing feedback. However, concerns arise regarding accuracy, plagiarism, and maintaining academic integrity. A recent report found a significant number of college students and… Read More

BBC announced a colony of penguins which are unlike any other penguins in the world

BBC announced that camera crews filming near the Antarctic for its natural history series Miracles of Evolution had captured footage of Adélie penguins flying to the air. See the amazing footage of these flying penguins on the link below in Youtube. Presenter Terry Jones explains that, instead of huddling together to endure the Antarctic winter,… Read More

Feliz Dia Internacional da Mulher: origem, legado e desafios

Neste Dia Internacional da Mulher, 8 de março de 2024, junte-se às Nações Unidas na celebração sob o tema Investir nas mulheres: Acelerar o progresso. O mundo enfrenta muitas crises, que vão desde conflitos geopolíticos ao aumento dos níveis de pobreza e aos impactos crescentes das alterações climáticas. Estes desafios só podem ser enfrentados através… Read More

Lost in Translation: 20 Hilariously Absurd Holiday Complaints That Defy Reason and Common Sense

Presented to you, for your entertainment and pleasure – 20 of the most outrageous, ridiculous and stupid travel complaints made to tour operators. A recent survey from Thomas Cook and ABTA reveals 20 of the most ridiculous complaints by holiday-makers made to their travel agent. 1. “I think it should be explained in the brochure… Read More

Feliz Natal / Merry Christmas / Feliz Navidad / Joyeux Noël

AFRIKAANS geseënde Kersfees ALBANIAN gëzuar Krishtlindja ALSATIAN gleckika Wïanachta ARABIC ميلاد مجيد (miilaad majiid) ARMENIAN Shnorhavor Surb tsnund AZERI Noel bayraminiz mubarak BASQUE Eguberri on BELARUSIAN З Божым нараджэннем (Z Bozym naradzenniem) BENGALI subho baradin BOSNIAN sretan Božić BRETON Nedeleg laouen BULGARIAN весела коледа (vesela koleda) BURMESE Christmas nay hma mue pyaw pa CATALAN bon… Read More

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Believe!

A little more than 110 years ago, the New York Sun journalist Frank Church published an answer to a question from an eight year old girl: Is there a Santa Claus? The editorial, which included the famous reply “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”, has become an indelible part of popular Christmas folklore in… Read More

Merry Christmas in all languages / Feliz Natal em todos os idiomas

AFRIKAANS geseënde Kersfees ALBANIAN gëzuar Krishtlindja ALSATIAN gleckika Wïanachta ARABIC ميلاد مجيد (miilaad majiid) ARMENIAN Shnorhavor Surb tsnund AZERI Noel bayraminiz mubarak BASQUE Eguberri on BELARUSIAN З Божым нараджэннем (Z Bozym naradzenniem) BENGALI subho baradin BOSNIAN sretan Božić BRETON Nedeleg laouen BULGARIAN весела коледа (vesela koleda) BURMESE Christmas nay hma mue pyaw pa CATALAN bon… Read More

Christmas Dinners Around the World

Let’s embark on a culinary journey around the globe as we explore the diverse and fascinating ways in which different cultures celebrate Christmas through their unique festive feasts.    

The (Awful) Truth Behind Fairy Tales

In times where we can’t figure out anymore what is real and what is hidden from the general public, where images and information are manipulated for “a common good,” but where inevitably such “common good” only benefits few, I can’t think of a better analogy than a fairy tale. The opening paragraph of “once upon… Read More