By Sharad KC Walking has been somewhat of a leisure activity in our modern urban lifestyle. We often plan hiking trips on weekends to just get out and enjoy nature. One would think that this is true just for the more developed Western countries, but even in a...
By Dean Whittaker What incentives would you offer to a company that would create 50 jobs with an average pay of $80,000 per year? What if I told you that it would cost you nothing? It sounds too good to be true, right? Actually, these jobs/workers are already in your...
By Sharad KC Annually, the month of October brings me my much awaited and favorite time of year, Dashain. Dashain is a time for almost everything. It is a time to take break from work, reconnect with your family members, play cards, and most importantly, be grateful...
By Jami Gibson This past June, I wrote my article about the “be nice.” program, a mental health initiative aimed to raise mental health awareness, bullying and suicide prevention in K-12 schools. Since then, I spent most of my free time over the summer serving on a...
By Jami Gibson Sometimes I need a reminder to slow down. I’m grateful for the busyness of work, but over the summer, I have volunteered to be part of a planning committee for a fundraising event taking place in September. It’s a cause I’m passionate about, but it’s...