Summer delights: Tropical trees and flowers that beat the heat

Summer delights: Tropical trees and flowers that beat the heat

The gardens are looking very summery with tropical trees and flowers starting to bloom. The jacarandas were the last trees to flower, and some trees may surprise with another flowering later in the year. Some favorite trees mentioned include Caesalpinia gilliesii, Leucophyllum frutescens, and Polygala myrtifolia. The text also discusses Tecoma stans, plumeria, and roses. The Plant of the Month is Oenothera speciosa, a ground-hugging plant with fragrant pink blooms loved by bees and butterflies.

Larnaca welcomes Light Works Festival

Larnaca welcomes Light Works Festival

The Light Works Festival 2024 will take place in Larnaca on June 8 and 9 at the Tree of Life Centre. The festival will feature workshops, classes, and activities focused on wellness, including yoga, qigong, emotional resilience, drumming, tarot readings, and craft workshops for children. Additional events and updates can be found on the festival’s Facebook event page.

Cultural integration tips for international students in Cyprus

Cultural integration tips for international students in Cyprus

Studying abroad in Cyprus offers a unique opportunity to immerse in a new culture and expand academic horizons. Learning the local language, participating in local festivities, volunteering, joining university clubs, understanding local customs, and adapting to the pace of life are essential for a smooth and enriching college experience.

Choosing the right reverse phone lookup service

Choosing the right reverse phone lookup service

Reverse phone lookup services can provide information such as names, addresses, geographical areas, phone types, social media profiles, email addresses, and additional contact information.

5 best AI video generators to create engaging videos

5 best AI video generators to create engaging videos

Creating videos with AI can save time, be cost-effective, provide personalized content, have wide accessibility, and offer content scalability.

Livingston Chamber Criticizes Proposed NJ Business Tax Hike

Livingston Chamber Criticizes Proposed NJ Business Tax Hike

The Livingston Chamber of Commerce opposes a proposed 2.5 percent tax hike on high-earning businesses in New Jersey, which would fund NJ Transit.

From algorithms to assets: How math shapes financial strategies for college students

From algorithms to assets: How math shapes financial strategies for college students

Fact: Understanding and applying basic mathematical principles can enhance college students’ financial literacy and help them make informed decisions for a stable and prosperous future.

Celebrating Buddha’s birthday, a South Korean DJ is in spotlight

Celebrating Buddha’s birthday, a South Korean DJ is in spotlight

A South Korean DJ named Youn Sung-ho, also known as DJ NewJeansNim, is blending electronic dance music with Buddhist teachings to attract younger audiences. At a recent festival celebrating Buddha’s birthday, he performed to a large crowd and was praised for promoting “young Buddhism.” Venerable Jinwoo, the head of the largest sect of Korean Buddhism, gifted him with prayer beads and encouraged him to continue spreading hope and happiness to young people.

Canada’s capital-gains tax change continues decades-old debate over economic growth and tax fairness

Canada’s capital-gains tax change continues decades-old debate over economic growth and tax fairness

The fact described in the text is that Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced an increase in the capital-gains inclusion rate to 66 per cent for corporations and trusts, and for individuals on gains above 0,000, in order to raise nearly billion over five years to pay for housing initiatives.