Category: Society

Hundreds Leave Real World Behind to Live Out Medieval Fantasy in Texas

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This week hundreds of Americans will be escaping the aftermath of the presidential election to live out a medieval fantasy. From Wednesday to Sunday, an area of Texas near Austin will be declared a politics-free zone as people take part in a fully immersive experience inspired by fantasies like Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Dungeons and Dragons. Hynafol’s Grand Gathering is taking place on the site of the Sherwood Forest Faire, in McDade. The five-day event allows participants to create their own characters, take part in quests,…

The Ultimate Pop-Up Bar Experience: Mischief & Mayhem Takes Over the Roebling Event Center This October

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The Roebling Event Center is excited to introduce its latest electrifying event, Mischief & Mayhem, a Gotham-style Cincy Con Pop-Up Bar! Taking place on select nights in October, this immersive experience will transport attendees into the heart of comic book chaos, where anti-heroes and notorious villains unforgettably come to life.

Texan Entrepreneur Writes Book to Help People Choose the Right Career Path

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Serial entrepreneur George Appling has written a book to help people choose the right career path for them. Don’t Settle: A Pick-Your-Path Guide to Intentional Work is a unique book which helps the reader choose the right relationship between passion and work for them. Available from October 1, the book sets out five different paths – Independent, Money, Passion, Experiment, and Balanced and includes a set of exercises to help people work out which one suits them best. Author George describes himself as a ‘passionpreneur’ and owns eight businesses, including the…

Anti-apartheid activist holds book launch in South Africa for personal memoir

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An anti-apartheid activist has published a deeply personal memoir of her journey of growth and self-discovery. Alison Weihe’s debut book – Belonging: Finding Tribes of Meaning – tells the inspiring story of her life and how she made the journey from a child who felt invisible during her upbringing in apartheid-era South Africa to being a political activist and eventually an award-winning entrepreneur. The book was launched at a high-profile event at Exclusive Books in Victoria Wharf  Cape Town on August 29, which was live-streamed on YouTube. During her career, Alison worked…

World-leading peace activist shares her insights in new podcast interview

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Global peace advocate Dr Scilla Elworthy has shared her insights on how we can all work towards a peaceful future on a leading podcast. The founder of The Business Plan for Peace, who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three times, is the latest guest on The Change Show with Simon Phillips. The podcast aims to inspire listeners to make positive changes both in their own lives and the world around them. Host Simon Phillips started the show to help people navigate change and he regularly interviews expert guests who…

Maggie Bellevue Featured on Daytime Discussing Best Seller ‘Treasures of the Soul’

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Pastor Maggie Bellevue, author of “Treasures of the Soul – Unearthing God’s Purpose For Your Life,” has earned No. 1 Best Seller and Hot No. 1 New Release status in myriad categories, including Women’s Christian Living, Women’s Spirituality, Leadership, Counseling, Personal Growth, and Religious Reference.

Expand Institute Launches “Timeless Wisdom: The 13 Virtues of Benjamin Franklin” Course

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Grant Town Expand Institute, a leader in personal and professional development education, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest course, “Timeless Wisdom: The 13 Virtues of Benjamin Franklin.” This course is part of the “Timeless Wisdom” series, which aims to bring the teachings of classic figures into relevance for the 21st century.