Psychotherapy for OCD Adapted from the website of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundationhttps://iocdf.org/ 1)Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBT) is the psychotherapeutic treatment of choice for children, adolescents and adults with OCD.…

What is OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)? OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)Obsessive:Of the nature of an obsession. Compulsive:Resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one against one's conscious wishes. Disorder…

Can you trust your memory? This neuroscientist isn't so sure | André Fenton //Summary - Level-C2// Neuroscientist André Fenton explores the dynamic interplay between memory, perception, and reality. Fenton argues that memories are not fixe…

Myanmar military mired in a dilemma, and civilian casualties continue to rise; pro-democracy armed groups resist with home-made mortars, 3rd anniversary of the coup - 28 January 2024 //Summary - Level-C2// Three years after Myanmar's milit…

How Indian fashion is inspiring the world //Summary - Level-C2// Celebrated for its diversity and craftsmanship, Indian fashion is gaining global recognition. Traditional textiles such as saris and luxurious fabrics showcase India's rich h…

How genocide became an official crime, and why South Africa accuses Israel of it 1)THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - After World War II and Nazi Germany's murder of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust, the world united around a now-familiar pledge…

Music generation AI "Suno AI" is a hot topic, instantly creating songs from the text; even professional musicians are surprised and say ", This is crazy". 1)Music generation AI "Suno AI" has become a hot topic on X (formerly Twitter). It i…

The great misconception is that "polytheism is tolerant and monotheism is intolerant". //Summary - Level-C2// The article explores the misconception that polytheism is tolerant while monotheism is intolerant. It discusses the complexity of…

Globalisation is not dead, but it is fading: 'Glocalisation' is becoming the new mantra //Summary - Level-C2// Globalisation is evolving into "glocalisation," emphasising shorter supply chains and a strategic state role. Despite challenges…

Summary of spoilers and thoughts about Living Now (Dead Poets Society, film) - 2023.11.01 //Summary - Level-C2// Set at Welton Academy, a prestigious New England boarding school, the 1989 film "Dead Poets Society" explores the transformati…

The charming character of "Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)" is the Life of the work. //Summary - Level-C2// "Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)" is a classic comedy featuring Robin Williams as a middle-aged man navigating divorce. Though seemingly a slapstick co…

Wealthy and middle class flee China - Immigrants are changing the world's landscape and causing tensions 19 January 2024 A)1)More than 1.1 million people have left China since 2019 due to economic stagnation and disillusionment with author…

Why did Fujitsu's flawed system lead to the imprisonment and suicide of innocent people in the "biggest wrongful conviction case in British history?" 2024.1.19 A situation has arisen in which Fujitsu becomes a party to "Britain's biggest f…

Religion and absurdity: Why does religious faith get out of control? - 2024.01.19 No.4 - When was the consciousness of "fighting the enemy to protect the motherland's glory" born? A)People's distrust of religion continues to grow, with rel…

What's so great about Taylor Swift? - Strategic changes in musicality //Summary - Level-C2// Taylor Swift's exceptional stature results from strategic musical evolution, securing three Grammy awards for "Best Album" by skilfully crossing g…

Can Turks understand English? Similarities between Japanese and Turkish: Reasons why Turkey is a pro-Japanese country //Summary - Level-C2// The article discusses the English proficiency and Japanese affinity of Turkish people. Generally, …

Modi's Promised Ram Temple to Open and Resonate with Hindus Ahead of India's Elections - Updated 2:33 PM JST, January 17, 2024 A)1)NEW DELHI (AP) - Frenetic preparations were underway Wednesday in India's northern holy city of Ayodhya to o…

Indian pilgrims throng Nepal’s most revered Hindu temple, Pashupatinath - January 16th, 2024 A)At the break of dawn, thousands of Indian pilgrims gather at the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, a sacred site steeped in history and …

Habits of people who can always live positively even when faced with challenging events - 2024.1.16 A)1)If you avoid sickness, death and poverty, you will be unhappy. Even if you think you are ignorant or stupid, be satisfied. As a life le…

Pakistan launches retaliatory strikes against Iran, with reports of nine killed - 2024/01/18 //Summary - Level-C2// Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes into Iran, reportedly killing nine people. The strikes targeted alleged "terrorist hi…

A protest calling for climate justice occurred in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum is holding its annual meeting. A placard reading "Tax the rich" is held up (14 January 2024) (From left) Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault, Jeff …

50 Cool Latin Phrases to Impress Your FriendsForget about ‘carpe diem’. It’s time to ‘veni, vidi, vici’ like a veritable Julius Caesar. A)1)Far from being a dead language, Latin is very much alive in our day-to-day conversations. Carpe die…

What are the severe problems in India, where Hinduisation is progressing rapidly? - 2022.12.31 //Summary - Level-C2// India faces significant challenges due to the rapid Hinduisation promoted by the Modi government. Despite being a secular…

The "slave population" is growing like never before... The "reality of the world" that leaves the Japanese speechless [Jacques Attali] - 2024.1.15 //Summary - Level-C2// The global 'slave population' has reached an unprecedented 52 million…

Women forced to stand on 'glass cliff' - changes since 11 years ago revealed by AERA survey of 100 female managers. //Summary - Level-C2// A 2023 AERA survey of 100 female managers reveals that, despite increased aspirations among younger …

British military participates in airstrikes against Houthis without a prior parliamentary vote. Opposition parties recognise the legitimacy of the attack, but... - 13 January 2024 1)Early on 12 January, US and British naval forces deployed…

What is Degrowth? Degrowth is a term that refers to a deliberate reduction of economic activity and consumption to achieve social and ecological goals. Degrowth advocates argue that infinite growth is impossible on a finite planet and that…

America Ferrera says of the criticism of Barbie: "There are a lot of people, both women and men, who need an introductory course in feminism." - 2024.1.7 1)Gloria, played by America Ferrera, empowers women and perfectly embodies the image …

A look at the source of Escher's creativity. The documentary "M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity" to be released in December, 2019 1)Escher is a Dutch printmaker and painter known for his trompe l'oeil paintings. The film "M.C. Escher: Journ…

2023, in 7 minutes //Summary - Level-C2// Significant events in 2023 include the end of the US national emergency, the economy being boosted by Taylor Swift and Beyonce's shows, an AI debate with Twitter changing, TikTok concerns, a signif…