The cost of residing in a Canadian Senior Home is $7,000, but vulnerable seniors only need to make a $1,600 payment via support from the Canadian government. This video article talks about the various housing patterns of Canadian seniors and the government-subsidized programs. By the way, as immigra

[Toronto] 888 Auctions in Toronto has unveiled a significant historical artifact, the Gwaneum White Stone Buddha, dating back to the 4th century during the Goguryeo period. Initially thought to be from the early Goryeo period, the artifact was later identified as dating from the first year of King G

Dr. Emanuel Pastreich, an independent presidential candidate, recently engaged in a candid town hall meeting in New York, discussing overlooked issues from 9/11 to the Federal Reserve. Pastreich's commitment to truth and nuanced debate has garnered support from various political spectrums. He fe

The eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAID) for individuals suffering solely from mental illness has been delayed until March 17, 2027, in Canada. Severe depression, eating disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorder, autism, etc. are considered serious mental illnesses under the eligi

In a thought-provoking lecture titled "Reorientation, Research, and Innovation," Layne Hartsell delivered a compelling narrative that bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary ecological challenges. Drawing from diverse sources ranging from Chinese philosophy to modern scientific discourse, Hartsell&

The past few decades have witnessed a surge in Peer-to-Peer (P2P) innovations as the emergence of the Digital Age proceeded. The historic emergence, and specifically of P2P, has fundamentally altered how we interact and potentially created thriving concerning the way for a more equitable future. Or,

The GCI engine represents a groundbreaking innovation that combines federated learning and natural language processing. It delivers personalized and privacy-preserving AI services to multi-merchant environments. By analyzing receipt data, it generates valuable insights and recommendations for both c

Geopolitical analyst Malik Ayub Sumbal joins me today to discuss current affairs in Pakistan, with a brief look back at history and then today’s particularly relevant matters for South Asia and the recent election. Pakistan, a South Asian nation of over 240 million people, emerged from the tumultuou

Vancouver - The Thirty-Eighth Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-24) kicked off on February 20 at the Vancouver Convention Center. During the conference, Harex InfoTech and Kyung Hee University received the Innovative Applications of AI Award (I

Modern emerging technologies could be seen as drawing on the foundationalAsilomar Conference on biotechnology held in February 1975 at Pacific Grove in Monterrey, California. At the Conference, more than 140 experts ranging from biologists to physicians to legal experts met to examine the potential

The recent election in Pakistan saw the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) which has strong backing from the military and the support of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif unexpectedly challenged by independent candidates who did far better than expected, in spite of extensive harassment, some of whom we

The global scramble for lithium, dubbed the "White Gold Rush," is unfolding much like its historical predecessors: rife with land grabs, human rights abuses, and ecological devastation. While the demand for batteries fuels this rush, communities on the frontline face a stark reality – "We don't

A century after women’s suffrage we have seen a number of waves of feminism amidst great social upheaval and progress concerning women’s rights. Today, Lierre Keith and Melinda Hughes join me to discuss the topic of feminism and women’s human rights, as they carry the ideas and practices forward in

Forests, in their ancient ecosystems, are crucial for the biosphere of the Earth. In this segment of Technics and Civilization, long-time activist and anthropologist, Deanna Meyer, Director of Prairie Protection Colorado, discusses Colorado’s forests and her life protecting what she loves – Nature a

Ecophilosopher Derrick Jensen reads his essay "Pretend You Are a River," where he intuits that rivers are not simply bodies of water, but an essence of the health of the ecosystem, and planet. He writes that rivers "are the veins of the Earth, carrying lifeblood to all parts of the body."Jensen begi

When the House of Representatives voted to formally censure Palestinian-American Rashida Tlaib on November 7 for her criticism of the wanton massacre of civilians by the Israeli military, something died in that awesome chamber of government. For the first time in history, an American politician was

Artificial intelligence (AI) is used to moderate and curate content on social media platforms. However, AI systems are often biased against women and other marginalized groups. This can have a chilling effect on women's freedom of expression and make it more difficult to promote gender equality.

David Rovics, a folk singer-songwriter known for his politically charged music and activism, found himself at the center of a controversy in early 2021 when he alleged that he was being "shadowbanned" on the popular music platform, Bandcamp. This incident shed light on the growing concerns about cen

In his article "The Mineral Rush," John Feffer discusses the growing importance of lithium and other critical raw materials in the transition to “clean” energy. He argues that the United States and its allies need to develop a more secure supply of these materials in order to avoid dependence on Chi

India and China are two of the most populous countries in the world and have been the center of the world for much of history including culture, trade, knowledge, and technology. In recent years, India has been making significant gains in development, and it is now poised to eclipse China in a numbe