American English V British English

I was recently asked by a client in the financial services industry to review some 50 pages of content on their US website and edit it to make it suitable for a UK audience. I thought this would be a fairly simple task involving making all the obvious spelling changes… making sure words like “color” and “flavor” had a “u”, […]

Pierre Fauchard and his contributions to modern dentistry

French physician Pierre Fauchard is credited as the “father of modern dentistry.” During his lifetime, he made great discoveries and wrote a detailed book that scientifically described the dental profession. Although he lived when the formal practice of dentistry was just beginning, his contributions are considered significant. If it weren’t for Dr. Fauchard, dental care would not be as advanced. […]

High School Wrestling: Cardio Options for Conditioning

Is wrestling a six-minute match similar to running a marathon? No. Is wrestling a six-minute match similar to running a 5K? No again. Sometimes wrestlers run a lot to prepare for wrestling only to find themselves “gassed” before the match is over. So what’s a fighter to do? I will discuss some cardio options with regards to wrestling conditioning. First, […]

Lecce – The Pearl of Apulia

Lecce, located on the Salento peninsula in Puglia, is one of the most popular destinations in the region in Italy, and with good reason. Lecce is perhaps the most culturally diverse city in the region, with its architecture reflecting the influences of the various cultures that have settled there, from ancient and austere monasteries to Puglia’s most luxurious and state-of-the-art […]

Important tips to lose weight

At a recent seminar at the local gym, I met with professional health experts. I had the opportunity to talk about various health topics. Losing weight requires persistence. This article is a summary of the recent seminar; I attended. 1. Weight loss is not about calories It seems stupid to check your calorie chart every 5 minutes. People look at […]

Experiences of ‘The Flow’ (5) – The Stray

“She had tolerated five years of infidelity, mental abuse and beatings, but her little sister’s rape was the final straw. She finally left him… and ended up in my house.” “Prosperity: The eternal flow of all that is good in life…” *Below is the fifth episode in a series of real-life events experienced by the author. The only deviations from […]