Ocean of Knowledge with Victor

 <script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"></script> Anaiah, Sakuwaha Mushimbami  Birthday Gift This is my precious son, Anaiah or Sakuwaha, my second born. When he was in my wife's womb, health professionals told us he might not make it or be born too early. That was one of the darkest days of my life. But God had other plans and he blessed us with a healthy baby boy, born at full term (9 months). After his birth, I named him Anaiah, which means "God has answered", and Sakuwaha, which means "Handsome" and "Born in good times" in my tribe's language. Anaiah is now one year old today! Happy birthday, my boy! You are a miracle and a joy to us. May you grow up to be who God wants you to be and may he use you for his glory. Thank you all for your birthday gifts and prayers! We appreciate your love and support. Fa

<script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"></script> Image by BBC Introduction The Stanford Prison Experiment was a controversial and influential study of human behavior in a simulated prison environment. The experiment, conducted by psychologist Philip Zimbardo and his colleagues in 1971, involved 24 male students who volunteered to participate in a study of prison life. They were randomly assigned to play the roles of either prisoners or guards in a mock prison set up in the basement of the Stanford psychology building. The experiment was designed to last for two weeks, and the participants were paid $15 per day. The researchers wanted to observe how the participants would behave and interact in their assigned roles, and how the situation would affect their attitudes and emotions. However, the experiment had to be stopped after only six days, be

<script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"></script> Exploring the Depths of Conflict: A Reflection on “Popular Mechanics” “Popular Mechanics” is a short story by Raymond Carver that depicts a domestic dispute between a couple over their infant. The story reveals the intensity of human conflict and the tragic consequences of their actions. The couple’s selfishness and anger lead them to endanger their child’s life, as they fight over who gets to keep him. This story is a powerful critique of how adult conflicts can harm the innocent. It warns us to be aware of the effects of our behavior on others, especially the young and vulnerable. Carver’s work challenges us to think about the fragility of those who are caught in the middle of our disagreements and the importance of protecting them from our own violence. “Popular Mechanics” is more than a stor

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  Pexels-photo      The One Zambia One Nation motto helped this country to be united and inter-marry in a way one would say has been a blessing to this nation. Due to these inter-marriages, many Zambians are related in one way or the other making it appear like we are all everyone's relative.    This even makes one to think solemnly the words found in the Bible which says, "From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands." Acts 17:26 NIV    This unit is seen in many ways during celebratory moments like weddings, graduations or when someone gets elected or appointed to a prominent position in Government or in the corporate world. It's further observed when calamities such as funerals happen because there is a call for togetherness which results in mobilizing of resources and funds to easy the burden of the grieving family. This truly affirms the idea I

<script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"></script>    Every country in the world is governed by its Constitution which is the supreme law of the land. The Constitution represents the common and shared values under which a nation agrees to govern itself and any citizen or foreigner who goes against the Constitution of the land goes against the agreed and shared values of that nation and breaks the law.     Zambia is a sovereign nation governed through the Constitution. No one is above the Constitution. We are One Nation One Zambia. It's against this background that any activities or behavior that goes against the common and agreed shared values of the nation should be condemned in the strongest terms possible and the law applied rightfully to deter immoral conduct.    It's a known fact that Zambia is a Christian nation as enshrined in he

<script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"></script>   The illness   I contracted TB a couple of years ago from my brother, who was unaware of it. After a few days, I noticed unusual sweating that could wet the bed, constant coughing, heat on my feet, and loss of weight and appetite. The helpful communication with the health worker Dorcas, who was my girlfriend at the time, and my friends Anthony and Elijah,  noticed the symptoms of my illness. They told me how much they needed me and that I was dying. They convinced me to go to the clinic, where I met a helpful health worker. The first thing she said was, “TB is curable, you don’t have to be afraid”. That was what I wanted to hear. I really wanted to know if I could be healthy again. She also built a strong relationship with Dorcas, tested her, and gave her some good instructions to help me. Dorc

  Impact of Social Media  Pexels-photo     Social media is becoming a normal part of our lives. It has been observed that “90 percent of American teenagers use social media and the average teen spends more than five hours daily on social media” (Burke and Pruszynski, 2022, Social media). By “social media”, we mean platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, etc. More are still being created. I deleted my TikTok account because I had no choice on what to watch and everyone was dancing! (Burke and Pruszynski, 2022). We are grateful to the social media creators because social media connects us with people from different parts of the world, enabling us to collaborate and appreciate diversity. We can also communicate easily with family and friends who are far away from us. For example, my two sisters, Kezia and Prisca Mushimbami, are out of Africa in the far western world, but we can talk to them as if they are nearby and we can also discuss family issues. However, so

   <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> My first born daughter, Nuru!    We often assume that the ultimate goal of life is to be happy. We hear people say that happiness comes from success, a good job, a good marriage, or a good partner. This leads us to pursue these things, hoping that they will make us happy. Some of us even idealize a perfect person who will fulfill all our desires. (Esfahani, 2017). But is this really the best way to live? After doing some research and listening to health professionals, I learned that what we think will make us happy can actually make us anxious. I have seen this happen to many people around me. The question is, what truly makes us happy? Psychological studies suggest that chasing happiness can backfire. Have you noticed that suicide rates in Zambia have increased? This is not only a problem in Zambia,

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script>   HIV and AIDs Pexels-com photo      Sexual behavior in Zambia: a public health concern Sexual behavior has been widely reported in Zambia, in schools, among government officials, hospitals, churches, and communities. It is all over social media and news. I agree with Ogden (2018), who said that “we can change our behavior by watching those around us and focusing on the behaviors we want to copy” (p. 29). She also said that we can learn behavior from our families, friends, health professionals, teachers, work colleagues, and people we watch on social media. Therefore, those around us can influence how we behave, either negatively or positively. (Ogden, 2018). The behavior is likely to happen again if there are people who cheer and enjoy it. This is what I see in my country and on social media. There is

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> My wife and daughter - Video. HOW READING CAN IMPACT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Reading is a powerful activity that can benefit you and your family in many ways. Research shows that reading can enhance cognitive, language, and social development in children and adults. (Edwards, 2011). I have seen the positive effects of reading in my own family. My two-year-old daughter loves school and reading very much. We have been preparing her for that by buying her books and reading to her. Whenever we are reading for our personal studies, we read out loud so that she can hear and learn. Access to books prepares children for community impact and academic success. I believe that one of the greatest gifts we can give to our children is access to books. (Edwards, 2011). Reading is not only important for achievement, but a

<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Science Fiction Google photo      Science fiction and technology: prediction or intuition? Science fiction often depicts wrist-radios and pocket-sized computers. This does not mean that the writers foresaw these inventions, but that they imagined some possible improvements based on their current world. As Loren (2010) wrote, “Science fiction writers, circa 1950, ‘predicted’ marvels such as wrist-radios and pocket-sized computers, not because they foresaw the invention of the transistor, but because they intuitively felt that some kind of improvement would come along to shrink the bulky computers and radios of that day” (Does science fiction—yes, science fiction—suggest futures for news?) Similarly, in the year 1930, most scientists did not believe that the atomic bomb was feasible. Although physicists k

<script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"></script> WHAT COMEDY IS TO ME? Like in the words of Greek philosopher, Aristotle, “The secret to humor is surprise.” (Aristotle, n.d.). Comedy is something that we don’t expect to happen, such as a frog doing disco dance, that takes us by surprise! For instance, in this video by Cheri Steinkellner, she explains how to make your writing funnier by using specific details, incongruities, and k-words. (Steinkellner, 2016, “How to make your writing funnier”, 1). Frog disco pose. Google-Photo      More on what comedy is to me:    Comedy shifts from observation to imagination. It moves from "what is" to "what if". One example of this is the question posed by Cheri Steinkellner, an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, in her TED talk: "What if the nun, all of a sudden, starts doing disco da

    <!-- Global site tag (gtag.js) - Google Analytics --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-KK3RM426QN"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [] <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Pexels-photo   Collaborative Learning    "Collaborative learning is an educational approach to teaching and learning that involves groups, working together to solve a problem, complete a task, or create a product". Successful collaborative learning has the potential to bring out the unique strengths of each individuals in a group, while strengthening the group through teamwork, cooperation and combined effort and resources. (Uopeople, 2021). How Collaborative Learning Works?    The group should offer opportunities for a team, to work collaboratively with one another.