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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More often than not, workplace culture is associated with productivity, competitiveness, anxiety over deadlines, and other aspects that often add to the pressure and stress of employees. Especially with the ongoing global pandemic, in such uncertain times, the mental health of employees is of greater concern than ever before. Fortunately, in recent times, there has…
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Photo by Robert Stansfield As most of North America suffers from a massive heatwave, many of us are dreaming of cool turquoise seas, white sandy beaches, and coconut cocktails. It may seem strange, but the best thing to do when it gets too hot is to head south across the border towards the Equator. Due…
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One of the most important things for a person to maintain throughout life is their health. Good health gives you the power to do things that, with otherwise poor health, you would never be able to do. Running a marathon, taking a hike in the woods, and caring for your loved ones all require good…
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The American economy is beginning to recover from the recent reopening of the country after a years-long pandemic. This, however, has brought upon a looming presence that many economists worry may signal a change for the worse in the economy. This threat is inflation and the recent spike it has seen in the last few…
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As the world begins to emerge from the shadow of COVID-19, it is time to take stock of how the pandemic has changed the very fabric of our society. While it is an indisputable truth that there are some things that have been changed forever, not all of the changes we have seen over the…
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The lockdowns around the world during 2020 and 2021 have had profound effects on the way we live, and no sector has been more impacted by these than education. Here in the US, high school students have not experienced a normal year of learning. Many classes have been either completely remote or conducted in hybrid…
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When Internet Relay Chat (IRC) entered our lives in the ‘90s, who would have guessed that it was a sign of things to come? The ability to connect with others over the internet has become a defining characteristic of the last two decades. As technology moved out of desktop computers and into our hands, the…
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It is one of the greatest tragedies of today’s world that many people around us are stuck doing work that they neither crave nor enjoy, but still go along with just so the bills get paid. Let’s be honest, people who really love their job are few and far between. Most people wake up in…
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A recurring theme in economics is the division of economic output into two major categories: products and services. The distinction goes back to Adam Smith, who described it in The Wealth of Nations (1776). Since then, economists have distinguished between products and services in terms of the characteristics of the various components of demand and…
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