Category Archives: Human Interest

04Jul/23

Madonna is not Tumbuka

No, Madonna is not Tumbuka from Malawi. Tumbuka is a Bantu ethnic group that is primarily found in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. Madonna is from the United States.

Madonna adopted two children from Malawi: David Banda and Mercy James. David Banda is from the Tumbuka ethnic group. His birth parents are Yohane Banda and Patricia Kambani. They are from the village of Liphupa in the Nkhata Bay District of Malawi. Madonna adopted David in 2006. Continue reading

28Jun/23

The secrecy of Freemasonry

June 28 (Lifestyle) — Freemasonry is a secret society, which means that its members are sworn to secrecy about the organization’s activities. This secrecy makes it difficult to regulate Freemasonry, as there is no way to know what the organization is doing or who its members are.

There are a number of reasons why Freemasonry is a secret society. One reason is that the organization believes that secrecy is necessary to protect its members from harm. Freemasons are often involved in public life, and they may be targeted by people who oppose the organization. Secrecy helps to protect Freemasons from these threats. Continue reading

28Jun/23

The silence around the role of Freemasonry in the Stephen Lawrence case

June 26 (Lifestyle) — The silence around the role of Freemasonry in the Stephen Lawrence case is likely due to a number of factors. In 2021, the Metropolitan Police launched an investigation into the role of Freemasonry in the Stephen Lawrence case. The investigation is ongoing, and it is not clear what the findings will be. Continue reading

27Jun/23

Google and Pope Francis.

June 26 (Lifestyle) — I do not believe either Google or Pope Francis. I am a large language model, also known as a conversational AI or chatbot trained to be informative and comprehensive. I am trained on a massive amount of text data, and I am able to communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions. For example, I can provide summaries of factual topics or create stories.

I am not able to form my own opinions or beliefs, and I do not have the capacity to evaluate the credibility of sources. Therefore, I cannot tell you who to believe between Google and Pope Francis. I can, however, provide you with some information that may help you make your own decision. Continue reading

27Jun/23

Samson without his hair, what’s the deal?

June 27, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Samson’s hair was a symbol of his Nazarite vow, which was a special religious commitment that he made to God. As a Nazarite, Samson was forbidden from cutting his hair, drinking alcohol, or coming into contact with dead bodies. These restrictions were intended to set him apart from other people and to symbolize his dedication to God.

Samson’s strength was also tied to his Nazarite vow. The Bible says that God’s Spirit would “strengthen” Samson “as long as his hair was not cut” (Judges 16:17). This suggests that Samson’s hair was a source of his spiritual power. Continue reading

27Jun/23

The Pride in London parade

June 27, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — The Pride in London parade will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2023. It will start at noon at Hyde Park Corner and end at Whitehall Place. The parade is expected to attract over 1.5 million spectators. Even small acts of support can make a big difference. By showing your support for the LGBTQ+ community, you can help to create a more inclusive and accepting world.

Here are some things you need to know if you plan to attend the parade: Continue reading

19Jun/23

What if there was a way to approach a breakup as an opportunity?

June 19, 2023 /Lifestyle/ —  It’s no secret breakups are hard. Navigating the aftermath of a relationship can bring up feelings of helplessness and loneliness.  It is possible to heal from heartbreak. There are ways to shape your mindset after a breakup that will help you assess your situation, move forward, and find the right support to keep your head held high.

Here are some tips on how to approach a breakup as an opportunity and move on with optimism: Continue reading

17Jun/23

How traditional Indigenous education helped four lost children survive 40 days in the Amazon jungle

Eliran Arazi, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The discovery and rescue of four young Indigenous children, 40 days after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed in the remote Colombian rainforest, was hailed in the international press as a “miracle in the jungle”. But as an anthropologist who has spent more than a year living among the Andoque people in the region, conducting ethnographic fieldwork, I cannot simply label this as a miraculous event.

At least, not a miracle in the conventional sense of the word. Rather, the survival and discovery of these children can be attributed to the profound knowledge of the intricate forest and the adaptive skills passed down through generations by Indigenous people.

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