The Cultural Impact of Star Wars

Being the first science fiction film that was released to a mass audience, Star Wars creator Geroge Lucas initially believed the film would be a failure, escaping on vacation in Hawaii during its opening weekend to avoid the potential bad reception. The reality could not be further from the truth. Despite releasing as a potential…

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The Gig Economy Is Raising New Legal Questions

Since Uber debuted on the market back in 2009 and disrupted the taxi industry with its ride-sharing app, the gig economy has exploded around the world and infiltrated almost every sector of the economy. Combined with the global pandemic, millions of workers now work as independent contractors on a freelance basis. If you’re part of…

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Christmas and Consumerism, a Brief History

Christmas is an old and storied tradition, drawing upon centuries of rituals and beliefs so that people around the world can enjoy a shared celebration of fellowship and gift-giving. People reunite with relatives, children stay up way later than they would be allowed in the rest of the year, and people sing in the streets….

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