Redefining federalism

The emergence of Sesame Street changed the landscape of children’s television program forever. It brilliantly brought forth education in a fun and entertaining way. Sesame Street debuted in the 1960’s, during a time where quality children’s program was lacking. The use of television as an educational tool was a new and unpopular concept back then. Today however, children’s educational shows are a common sight in television. It can be said that Sesame Street pioneered a generation of fun and informative children’s television programs. A look into the history Read more

In Raleigh, North Carolina, new homeowners John and Jennifer Hall made a smart decision: instead of choosing a risky mortgage scheme from a bank — a decision that has been catastrophic for so many of their contemporaries, the couple applied for a loan through the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU).The couple did their homework, and concluded that it made better sense to work with a non-profit financial cooperative to purchase their first home. Aside from lower fees and closing costs, SECU did something the others didn’t: a credit-union employee sat down Read more

In Mandarin, Hong Kong means “fragrant harbour”, evoked by its location as one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. However, the name Hong Kong is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of its name. The history of Hong Kong began in 1842 when it was ceded in perpetuity to the British following their defeat of China in the so-called “Opium War”. Before the British took over, Hong Kong was home to only some fishing communities. Few people stayed there fore long due to its lack of water sources. It was also frequented by pirates who sometimes Read more