Puncture: an incursion in Guatemala

I have just returned from nine days in Guatemala, and I thought I would write down some observations and impressions of the place. Having no prior knowledge, I had low expectations although I must admit that I had some prejudices for its location next to Mexico. Now I understand why Central America in general and to some extent Guatemala is […]

If you want something new, it starts with you

Take life in your own hands Look around. Do you see? I don’t mean literally, but figuratively. What is missing from your life right now? What would your life make complete? The restrictions of the current pandemic aside, do you think of anything you wanted that hasn’t happened yet? There is an erroneous belief that when we get what we […]

Let’s talk about suicide for a moment

The idea that you don’t want to be here anymore is a fairly common feeling. If you are shocked by the levels of suicide in the world, you would be much more surprised if it was actually something easy to achieve. If there was only one pill you could take that would result in you falling asleep and never waking […]

Vitamins made in China vs. the US

If your vitamins were sourced and manufactured in China, they are certainly cheaper than vitamins made in the USA, why? That being said, what is the true cost of these vitamins from China? How is it that Chinese manufacturers can source their ingredients, pay their workers, cover all production costs, ship the finished product in a boat that takes six […]

Why use granite countertops in your kitchen?

There are several different types of stone that are used for kitchen countertops, such as marble, onyx, limestone, and granite. Granite is the best type of stone to use in your kitchen, due to its versatility, range of colors, and extreme durability. Granite is one of the hardest stone types in the world and diamonds are required to cut the […]

How smart are our smart cars?

The prodigal son of the auto industry DON’T LET YOUR PETITE LOOK confuse you with its excellent performance on modern roads – the “ForTwo” Microcity Coupe is just over 8 feet long, less than 5 feet wide and 5 feet tall. Weighing 818 kilograms and 3 feet shorter than a Mini Cooper, these Vikings have race car-like roll cages, anti-lock […]

The power of content marketing

WHAT IS CONTENT MARKETING? Content marketing is described as a strategic approach to marketing that focuses on creating and distributing valuable, consistent and relevant content to attract a certain refined audience to profit in the consumer market. Most of the leading brands hire people with content marketing courses to improve the brand of the product or service that is marketed […]

The most effective and inclusive styles of educational leadership

While traditional school principals remain key convenors and facilitators of school improvement work, they must also invite a new body of school and community leaders to the forefront in building a collective vision for that work. Leadership no longer attracts people: it is about orchestrating ideas, people, visions, potential, and organizations into a coherent program of educational improvement. Today’s most […]

Three blows against angels: four good limbs, six limbs, I don’t think so

Angels seem to have six limbs: arms, legs Y at. Whatever they are, they are probably not vertebrates, that is, animals like us with a spinal cord encased in a spinal column. A superfluity of appendages No living or fossil vertebrate has more than four limbs. Whales and snakes, among others, have abandoned some or all of the outer limbs, […]

What about those lousy “pregnancy over 40” statistics? I was 44 when I had my beautiful daughter

Well I know you’ve heard it all before, pregnancy statistics over 40 are lousy. As far as I’m concerned, statistics are for statisticians. What about the fact that the number of unwanted pregnancies in women between 40 and 44 is second only to teenagers? Many women in their 40s think they are too old to get pregnant, they relax a […]