I used to do it every year. Make all these New Year’s Resolutions of goals I wanted to achieve. I started to do it again this year and, at first, it felt really good to list them: Write another book. Create a home study course. Visit my kids more frequently. Get away with my hubby. Yoga … Read more
There aren’t that many movies specifically set on New Year’s Eve, but one of the best is The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), Joel and Ethan Coen’s visually striking, affectionate homage to classic Hollywood screwball comedies. The film turned 30 this year, so it’s the perfect opportunity for a rewatch. (WARNING: Spoilers below.) The Coen brothers started … Read more
As such, there is a rich tradition of space mission patches to draw on, and we thought it would be fun to share some of our favorites over the decades. Apollo 11 mission patch. NASA Apollo 11 mission patch. NASA The Apollo 13 mission patch is the only other Apollo Moon mission without names. The … Read more
Hungary is often portrayed as a problem case for European integration due to frequent clashes between Viktor Orbán’s government and the EU’s institutions. Yet as András Bíró-Nagy and Gergő Medve-Bálint explain, the country’s 20 years in the EU have also seen a relatively high level of compliance with EU policies and strong support for membership … Read more
The 52-week savings challenge has gained quite a lot of popularity as a way to save money during the year, but it’s not the only money challenge out there. Sometimes, it is easier to get started with smaller amounts. That’s where the 365 day money challenge comes in. History of the Challenge There was a … Read more
