With so much political turmoil and violence taking over the country recently, Venezuelans have undergone more tension and stress than most people can even imagine. As details about the Venezuelan army — and the perks that soldiers receive — start seeping into mainstream news stations, it’s clear that the disaster…
Colombian and Venezuelan Leaders Meet To Discuss Peace Negotiations
Anyone familiar with the current political relationship between newly-elected Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos and Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro isn’t likely to describe the relationship as conducive to peace, but that’s exactly what international relations experts were hoping for when the two leaders met in the Caribbean coastal town of…
Are Twitter and Instagram Invited to Your Wedding?
For some wedding attendees, social media is a great way to enjoy attending a wedding. In fact, finding ways to incorporate social media into weddings is one of the biggest trends of the year. But not all brides and grooms are ready to incorporate hashtags and instagram into their special…
Sociologist Explores the Connection Between Migrants Workers and American Gardens
In a new immigration study, USC professor and sociologist Pierette Hondagneu-Sotelo has analyzed the connection between immigration and gardening — not just as a career choice, but also as a hobby which is able to provide comfort and tranquility for immigrants who are having trouble adjusting to a new culture.…
Doctors Continue to Recommend HPV Vaccine Following Girl’s Death
Questions about the safety and effects of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine have been raised after a 12-year old Wisconsin girl was reported dead hours after receiving an injection. While the cause of the girl’s death is still unknown, her parents have pressed for further investigation and have publicly stated that…
Thousands of Venezuelans Forced to Leave Homes in Towering Skyscraper Slum
Some 3,000 of Caracas, Venezuela’s poor have been evicted from their homes in the 45-story shantytown called the “Tower of David.” According to an August 3 Deseret News article, the tower has been inhabited for about seven years after construction on the skyscraper halted during Venezuela’s financial crisis. The “Tower…
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors – Even For Birds!
When considering the right fence for your yard, there are a lot of considerations to keep in mind. Not only will this fence change the landscape of your property, but it will affect all of the wildlife that have made a home in your yard. Why not make this…
Dealing With Ongoing Food Shortages in Venezuela? There’s an App for That
Throughout the past year, Venezuela has experienced a rising number of food shortages. “You can only buy what the government lets enter the country because everything is imported. There’s no beef. There’s no chicken,” Zoraido Carillo, a 50-year-old resident who was participating in a Caracas protest, was quoted as saying…