It never ceases to surprise that society stirs from its philistine slumber only when it is already too late. Then - yes, it will go to demonstrations, shake its fists and banners. Respectable ladies and gentlemen, lawyers, doctors, MPs also get drawn into this farce.
As luck would have it, one morning I woke up with a blocked ear. I wouldn't say the blockage came as a surprise exactly, only that unlike other times, on this occasion it stubbornly refused to unblock. I tugged at the earlobe, pulled, pressed, pinched my nose and tried to blow - "to make it pop" - nothing.
Looking back into more distant history or the very recent past, there were several publications and books that were strictly forbidden to read or quote. All bans were, of course, primarily related to restrictions on free thought in society. I was surprised to learn that Latvia today also has a list of banned books.
Rashism - a quasi-ideology that emerged in the early 21st century in the territory of the Russian Federation. It encompasses an eclectic and contradictory mixture of imperialism, Great Russian chauvinism, Soviet nostalgia and traditional religiosity. A symbiosis of fascist and Stalinist ideologies.
Movement is no longer butterfly-like. Everyone is flying in flocks. Herd instinct. Meerkats and penguins try to huddle closer together so as not to freeze. Time to say goodbye, to part, to leave someone or be left. The perfect time to feel melancholy.
I believe I have mentioned before that I quite enjoy the seminars and networking mornings organised by Swedbank Business Network. I attend them from time to time. This one was not a morning but an autumnal afternoon, whose main topic was the BOSI theory - based on four entrepreneurial gene types: Builder (B), Opportunist (O), Specialist (S), Innovator (I).
The venue hosting the international contemporary art festival SURVIVAL KIT this year is itself worthy of a separate story. The installations are arranged in the spacious grounds and building of the former textile factory "Boļševička", which was built at the start of the 20th century as the "Buffalo" leather footwear factory. The spaciousness, industrial spaces, and light of the building are ideal for displaying art works.
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An invitation to exercise your mind and answer a few witty questions. Question 1: Imagine you are taking part in a running race. You are a good fast runner, and you overtake the athlete who is running in second place. What position are you running in now? See more.
Latvia is not mono-ethnic, and therefore there exists, albeit theoretical, inter-ethnic tension. Action, in this case from a media outlet's side, aimed at creating different information spaces for different ethnic or language groups of one country's residents, must also be considered a matter of national security.
Increasingly popular today are teachings on determining a person's character and talents from their birth number, day, month, time, and so on. This is especially discussed now in the context of work and business - how to better understand colleagues, hire the right employee, get along with a boss's character, choose successful business partners.