An Ode To Claude Mckay — A Poet And So Much More
If we must die, let it not be like hogsHunted and penned in an inglorious spot,While round us bark the mad and hungry dogs,Making their mock at our accursèd lot.If we …
To the political cynics – you cannot have your cake and eat it
The idiom “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” means that a person cannot simultaneously possess an item and consume it. Metaphorically speaking, it means that a person cannot enjoy the …
Crisis In America
America is having a serious governing crisis. The problem is, too many of its leaders appear beyond their level of competence but are still determined to hold on power. According to Wikipedia, …
Whatever Can We Do With 4D Printing in Hospitality And Tourism?
As a relatively new and emerging technology, 4D printing offers fascinating options for a variety of industries. 4D printed products can shift in preprogrammed ways in response to certain stimuli through …
The Republican Presidential Primary Debates — Why Bother?
On Wednesday night, August 23, 2023, many Americans gathered around their television sets to witness the first in a series of Republican presidential primary debates towards the party’s nomination for the …
Move From STEM To STEAM
The humanities make us human. This phrase may rub people the wrong way, but it remains true, even if we do not like it. The humanities or liberal arts as they …
Turning Point In History
We are at a turning point in history as we face more natural disasters day by day. We should not ignore the signs of danger and physical attacks on our world. …
The Implications of Government Deregulation And The Tragic Events On The Island Maui, Hawaii
There is an old saying that one “never sees smoke without fire.” It is a truism which affirms what science has long embraced — the principles of cause and effect. If, …
Back to School With the Consequences of the Transformer and Gardener Metaphors of Teaching
As we approach the start of a new school year, preparations are well underway, hopefully, for effective delivery of course content to our nation’s students. Whether educators choose to employ the …
Garvey’s Template For A New Jamaica
How does one conceive of Jamaica as a nation? The conventional approach has been that Jamaica is a nation of many races and we must learn to live together. This approach …
Marcus Garvey – Demagogue, Deluded Or, Brilliant?
Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois was a leading, influential African American intellectual. He fought for the rights of his people. He was a contemporary of Marcus Garvey and he was well aware …