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An East Indian perspective on Dating
Rachel Khona grew up in a conservative Indian-American family. Magically finding the right guy to marry was always a pressure for her; but she couldn’t date. She has grown up and gone through sloppy, toxic, and good relationships. Writing for […]
Environmentalism in Abu Dhabi
“…One does NOT speak out against anything the Sheik says. It’s a good thing he cares deeply about the environment.” Tammy Thompson was a former teacher at my high school in Stockton, CA. Her husband is an airline pilot for […]
Q&A: European events manager talks video games, trade shows and afterparties
Gareth Swann has worked in the video game industry for most of his professional career. As an event manager and brand development strategist, Swann has worked for big-name tech companies such as Bethesda, Xbox, Ubisoft, Turtle Beach and Playstation. Swann, […]
From Wurzburg to Redwood City- Where Do I Belong?
My first big move “Mom, when are we going home?” My older sister asked a few days after our birthday in 2000. I had just turned 7-years-old. My mom had taken us to see a Creed concert in Las Vegas, […]
Top 15 Ways to Make Your Home Your Favorite Space on Earth
Moving from place to place may be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be unpleasant. You can greatly improve your environment by having a pleasant home. Too many people settle for bland or impersonal spaces because they can’t paint or […]
11 Reasons MMO Friends are Awesome anywhere in the world
Massively multiplayer online games, better known as MMOs, are fantastic places to meet people because they’re filled with thousands of players from around the world. Here are 11 reasons why having friends in MMOs is awesome. You’re never lonely Courtesy […]
Why I Hate The Term “Gamer Girl”
Women worldwide struggle with the stereotypes that surround girl gamers. Does playing video games make them a gamer girl, or just a gamer? Find out why I hate the stereotype and consequently the term “gamer girl.” Special thanks to Über […]
Comparing Countries’ Environmental Efforts
Like most issues, some countries are more invested in the environment than others. And like most issues, these countries have different ways of dealing with various environmental problems. Using the Environmental Performance Index released this year, and these countries’ active […]

















